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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-02-08 05,()~ CUMBERLAND COUNTY AGING & COMMUNITY SERVICES 16 WEST HIGH STREET, SUITE 100 CARLISLE, P A 17013 (717) 240-6110 OR 1-888-697-0371 EXT 6110 FAX: (717) 240-6118 One Team. . . One Mission Gary Eichelberger Chairman Richard L. Rovegno Vice Chairman ANNUAL GUARDIANSHIP REPORT Barbara B. Cross Secretary Terry L Barley Director FOR MARY DUGAN May 30, 2008 () ~O ~::D "~-:J"D YIP " }:; in '-'~0~ 1'--' = = 0:> <- S .....-- I N Report from Guardian of Person Cumberland County Office of Aging (J(-") ~ ';2 .~1 .J '-- . ::D -l :B J> ::r.: Priscilla M. Whitman, Aging Care Manager III ro .. .s:- w On May 19,2005, Permanent Guardianship of Person for Mary C. Dugan was granted by Judge Kevin Hess to Cumberland County Office of Aging. Prior to this appointment Mrs. Dugan resided in her own home at 308 Mt. Allen Rd. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. She was admitted to The Bridges at Bent Creek in Mechanicsburg on April 26, 2005 after the outcome of an Emergency Guardianship hearing. The Bridges at Bent Creek is an assistive living facility. At the time of the Permanent Guardianship hearing Brian Brooks of the P A Guardianship Association was appointed Permanent Guardian of Estate. Judge Hess on November 28, 2005 approved the withdrawal of P A Guardianship Association and appointed Keystone Guardianship Services as Permanent Guardian of the Estate of Mary Dugan. Mrs. Dugan continues to reside in the dementia unit at The Bridges. Her primary medical conditions of depression, hypertension, arthritis and GERD have remained stable. Mrs. Dugan was being seen by University Physicians which was located a mile from her residence. The Office of Aging would provide the transportation and be with her during her visit. Due to Mrs. Dugan's high anxiety and being disoriented when out it was decided to have MD at Home visit her at the Bridges. The doctor comes to the facility on a regular basis and this has worked out very well. During the past year Mrs. Dugan experienced fainting spells that resembled seizures and she was in the Hershey Medical Center for evaluation. She also was seen locally by a neurologist and cardiologist. It was determined that she did not have seizure activity. She also had oral surgery for the removal of two broken teeth. Her cognitive status continues to decline and she at times doe not remember those who see her on a regular basis. Also due to her cognitive impairment and high anxiety it was decided that The Bridges would transport Mrs. Dugan for any out of the facility visits. A companion would ride with her and be with her until she returned. I was also present during all her medical visits. The staff at The Bridges continues to provide hands on assistance with her activities of daily living, necessary verbal cues, redirection and 24 hour supervision. According to staff Mrs. Dugan required more hands on EMAIL us AT aging@ccpa.net OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.ccpa.net/aging ~ assistance than she did a year ago. Mrs. Dugan also benefits from the activities that the dementia unit provides on a daily basis. Emotionally she has been fairly stable and has not displayed any significant behavioral problems. Mrs. Dugan has done very well over the past year and continues to like her living arrangement. She attends all the different social activities on a daily basis. Mrs. Dugan enjoys her surroundings, the staff and the other residents. She is usually very pleasant, has a smile on her face and enjoys joking around with others. She has made friends and feels very secure in her living environment. Mary does not like being away for any length of time and is always relieved when she returns. She does not like being away from home. The staff enjoys having her and she is cooperative with their requests. Mrs. Dugan has no concerns or complaints regarding her living situation. Client is visited every 30-60 days by care management staff. The Bridges provides scheduling and transportation to all her medical appointments. The staff at The Bridges provides updates and notification of any changes that Mrs. Dugan might experience. Connie Stoneroad of Keystone Guardianship Services handles all of her financial affairs. The Office of Aging receives money from Keystone to purchase personal items for Mrs. Dugan. A few former neighbors continue to visit regularly and family who lives locally have seen her twice this year. Her daughter in Florida calls twice a week on Sundays and Wednesdays. Family is informed of any significant changes in Mrs. Dugan's life. It is the request of the Cumberland County Office of Aging that the Agency retains Guardianship of Person for Mary Dugan. The Bridges at Bent Creek has demonstrated an adequate quality of care for client by managing her daily needs and continuously monitoring her medical conditions. Mrs. Dugan's appearance is always good and she appears to be very content in her present living situation. Therefore, we believe that Mrs. Dugan should continue to reside at The Bridges of Bent Creek.