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Healthy Steps Shingles Program Bucks County
Medication Disposal Program
Project GAMES Flu Clinic Senior Games Bucks County
Active Aging Expo
Anti-bullying Workshop
Bucks County Immunization Coalition
Newsletter Staff Diversity Committee Overdose Prevention
and Education Advisory
Project MEDS
A row of bottles on my shelfCaused me to analyze myself.
One yellow pill I have to popGoes to my heart so it won't stop.
A little white one that I takeGoes to my hands so they won't shake.
The blue ones that I use a lotTell me I'm happy when I'm not.
The purple pill goes to my brainand tells me that I have no pain.
The capsules tell me not to wheezeOr cough or choke or even sneeze.
The red ones, smallest of them allGo to my blood so I won't fall.
The orange ones, very big and brightPrevent my leg cramps in the night.
Such an array of brilliant pillsHelping to cure all kinds of ills
But what I'd really like to know...........Is what tells each one where to go!
-Author Unknown
A drug is a chemical substance that produces a physical, mental, emotional
or behavioral change in the person using it.
Number of Persons Age 60+ in Bucks County 1990-2020
1990
2000
2010
2020 Male: 35,699
Male: 40,126
Male: 50,993
Male: 67,764
Female: 47,385
Female: 55,605
Female: 70,175
Female: 88,842 Total: 83,084
Total: 95,731
Total: 121,168
Total: 156,606
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1990 2000 2010 2020
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Female
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Number of Persons Age 60+ in Bucks County 1990-2020
By the Spring of 1988, it had become apparent that
medication misuse among the elderly was responsible
for the deaths and disabilities of many and had
in fact, taken on the proportions of a national
tragedy.
A meeting was held between: Bonnie Keller (Volunteer Coordinator for Bucks
County RSVP) Rosemary Adiletto (Prevention Program Supervisor
for Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission)
Through negotiation, a partnership was formed between BCAAA, BCDAC and RSVP.
Provide training location
Volunteer recruitment through Senior Centers
Training costs
Program staff
Provide on-going technical assistance
Primary Volunteer Recruitment
Distribute recruitment materials
Training Staff
Provide staff, volunteer and presenters travel costs.
Provide on-going technical assistance
Program development
Implementation and maintenance responsibilities
Act as the point of call for presentation appointments
On-going coordination of the project
In October 1988, 14 volunteers were trained as peer presenters
By the end of the first year 30 presentations reached more than 2500 older adults
Volunteers had monthly meetings
Volunteers bonded through group activities, picnics and holiday parties
In 1991, selected by President George Bush as first runners-up for the National Volunteer Action Award
Has earned the endorsement of both the Bucks County Medical Society and the Bucks County Pharmaceutical Association
To make older adults aware of issues related to the incorrect use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
To make older adults aware of issues related to alcohol misuse and abuse by the elderly population.
To provide volunteers with the knowledge and skills needed to help them raise awareness.
To utilize the skills of volunteers in an effort to educate older adults.
BCAAA – coordinates volunteers, volunteer recruitment, trainings, presentations, marketing, materials and meetings. Submits volunteer hours to RSVP and many reports to BCDAC.
BCDAC – funds the program, asks me for many reports.
RSVP – Assists in volunteer recruitment.
Public speaking
Communication Skills
Neat appearance
Resourcefulness (the ability to answer questions)
Self-motivation (the ability to work independently)
People oriented (enjoys working with people)
RSVP Coordinator RSVP database Mass mailing PSA Announcements in the agency newsletter Flyers at the senior centers Senior health expos Project MEDS presentations www.volunteermatch.org Project MEDS volunteers
Opening comments by BCAAA Director The history and collaboration of Project
MEDS (BCAAA, BCDAC, RSVP) The Need for Project MEDS A Project MEDS presentation Presentation tips and options Materials and handouts HIPPA and Confidentiality, BCAAA
overview Reports and expense forms
“The Face of Older Adults, Drugs, Medications and Alcohol” given by guest speaker Marge Hanna (Executive Director for BCDAC)
Guest Speaker – Doctor certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
Guest Speaker – Registered Pharmacist Mentor meeting Presentation scheduling
Project MEDS volunteers do not represent themselves as medical professionals and are not associated with the pharmaceutical industry.
Volunteers should never give medical advice
Volunteers should never give personal opinions
Volunteers should stick to the approved presentation script
PSA Announcements in the agency
newsletter The senior centers Senior health expos Project MEDS presentations Project MEDS volunteers Other programs Return visits Brochures
55+ Communities Church Groups Adult Daycare Senior Expos Senior Centers Women's/Men's
Groups Senior Housing Retirement Communities Home Health Care Agencies Support Groups
Welcome and introductions Ask for volunteers to participate in the
pre and post test Fun attention getter: The Pill Poem or
Phyllis Feelgood Deliver script Ask for questions or comments Ask everyone to fill out a presenter’s
evaluations form Hand out bag with information and
giveaways
The patient’s responsibility for tracking current medications, both prescribed and over-the-counter.
Questions to ask their health care professionals. The importance of keeping and sharing complete
personal medical histories with their health care professionals.
The need to dispose of unneeded medications. The dangers of sharing medications. Why older adults have a higher risk of adverse
drug reactions. The dangers of mixing alcohol and medications. Available resources.
Started as a collaboration between BCAAA, BCDAC, Bucks Promise for Youth & Communities.
Now includes the County Detectives, Dept of Health, Children & Youth, Medical Reserve Corps, 6 county coalitions.
Since September 2010 we’ve had 4 countywide collections.
We’ve collected more than 4 tons of medication. We have 18 permanent collection boxes. We hand out 250,000 bag stuffers per collection We offer homebound residents a front door pick-
up. We offer senior housing a collection in their foyer. I have collections at our senior center flu clinics I have collections at our Active Aging Expo
Address the need for proper medication disposal.
Bring awareness to environmental concerns, youth overdose and senior overdose and medication sharing.
Volunteer at collection sites.