StarNewsDaily.com – Week of March 15, 2012 – Vol.5, No. 11 – FREE
Celebrating Leadership Development Chautauqua Leadership Network Marks 20 Years
by Patricia Pihl Star News Writer
It is said that good leaders are made, not born. For 20 years Chautauqua Leadership Network has been in the business of identifying and nurturing area leaders. With this year’s class, CLN will have added 467 to its roster of graduates, providing the training that has given members the tools to become successful business and community leaders. According to Susan Bobek, Co-Chair of CLN’s Public Relations Committee, hallmarks of the CLN leadership curriculum include team building, handling conflicts, learning to “think outside the box,” and how to communicate and work more effectively with different personalities and styles. She adds that the organization is also a great way for businesses to invest in their employees, as they adopt effective strategies which boost productivity and help bring greater assets to their respective companies or organizations. Leadership ‘Retreat Each class year starts with a two and a half day leadership retreat. The retreat provides a means for participants to learn about their leadership style in a non-threatening environment through various activities and team building exercises.
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WCA Home Receives Assisted Living License by Patricia Pihl Star News Writer
WCA Home of Fredonia has recently received licensing from New York State to provide Assisted Living Services, making it the only provider of its kind to women in Northern Chautauqua County. The facility sought licensing in 2009 allowing it to provide 23 of its 37 beds to residents who need more assistance, providing a choice other than a nursing home for people who are medically stable but might need assistance with personal hygiene, transfer ambulation, medication and other issues. Nursing and Assisted Living Director Lori Poniatowski said the licensing provides an option that offers a continuum of care and an extended service beyond what the adult home can provide. She adds, “we are happy to be able to offer that to the people in our area.” The benefits, according to Poniatowski, mean greater independence to residents for a longer period of time. WCA Administrator Tammy Skelly and Poniatowski saw the need to provide the additional services to residents and community members seeking long term managed care in
Now Licensed as an Assisted Living Program Provider, WCA Home has been a residence for women in Chautauqua County since 1893.
the future. In 2009, they began the application process with the New York State Department of Health. “We decided this is something we needed to look into in Northern Chautauqua County, as there was no assisted living program beds for residents in the community,” Poniatowski added. Some of the other benefits of ALP according to WCA Home, is that it provides a continuum of housing and services for residents, eliminat-
ing the need for multiple relocations when increasing frailties require higher levels of care. ALP is also a valuable option for people who can no longer live successfully at home and need more care than other senior or family housing options can provide. For residents with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia conditions, ALP’s can provide a safe, secure living environment with appropriate care.
dizes the additional ALP services, including personal care, home care, therapies and short-term nursing services. “That is the very important piece in all of this”, says Poniatowski. “The assisted living program is a medicaid eligible program. That means that it is an option for all individuals no matter what their income.” Poniatowski adds, “We are able to work with residents in house to obtain the funding they need.” Overall, it is estimated that assisted living programs are approximately 50 percent less costly than nursing home programs. Interested persons and their families can schedule a meeting or tour by calling 716-672-7961. An open house is also scheduled for Tuesday, March 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. WCA Home is located at 134 Temple Street in Fredonia. Questions regarding the ALP level of care can also be directed to WCA Home Administrator Tammy Skelly at wcatammy@netsync.net.
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