October 9, 2025 Minutes

Weld Area Agency on Aging - Advisory Board Meeting Minutes

Meeting Location: Zoom Invite & Area Agency on Aging, 315 N 11th Ave., Bldg. C., Greeley, CO
Meeting: Thursday, October 9, 2025 (Thursday) 9:00 am – 11:00 am  

  1. Roll Call:

    • Board Members:

      • Attended:
        • Kay Broderius, Susan Collins, DeAnn Cure, Chair-Nancy Haffner, Father Steve Karcher, Vice-Chair Dr. Alan Kress, Ruth Leitel, Commissioner Peppler, Linda Quade, Joyce Smock, Gillian Smith, Lynn Young
      • Absent:
        • Valeria Ortiz, Aaron Sanchez, Anne Curry Sanchez, Jami Shepherd, Diana Vasquez

    • AAA Staff:

      • Attended:
        • Tami Grant, Deputy Director Human Services
        • Kelly Morrison, Home & Community Supports Division Director
        • Meredith Skoglund, Community Outreach Manager
        • Michelle Roper, Administrative Assistant

    • Guests:

      • What Ails Ya - Alan Kress

  2. Approval of Minutes:

    • Motion made by Chair Haffner to approve the minutes from September 11, 2025. Member Collins gave first approval and Vice-Chair Kress made second approval.
    • All approved.

  3. Program:

    • What Ails Ya

      • What Ails Ya is a non-profit organization deeply rooted in ensuring that all senior citizens receive the best healthcare services tailored to meet their individual ages and stages. It provides compassionate guidance and interventions that enable the clients to live comfortably in the safety of their own home.
      • All proceeds go towards funding the mission to educate and empower seniors and their families with aging in place. Financial assistance for medical equipment and home environment modifications that help clients maximize their independence and thrive in the comfort of their home are also provided. Provides live stream events on YouTube for questions on Safety, Mindfulness, tips & tricks for daily living.
    • Q: Staff Member Roper – Can items be purchased through insurance or an HSA?
      • A: What Ails Ya – Because items are 2nd hand, most insurance companies won’t approve but could possibly use an HSA.
    • Q: Staff Member Roper – How far do you travel to deliver or pick up medical equipment?
      • A: What Ails Ya – Currently due to other obligations, the areas include from Wellington to Loveland and Evans to Ault. May expand later as business needs grow.
    • Q: Member Leitel – How is the organization reimbursed?
      • A: What Ails Ya – Currently just private pay. Because the organization is non-profit and the equipment is donated, items are offered at a small markup which includes picking up the item, making sure it is in working condition, delivery and education.
    • Q: Chair Haffner – How does someone get in touch or find out information about the organization?
      • A: What Ails Ya – Can call directly or reach out through the Facebook page to make a service call. Currently looking at ways to service people at different income levels with a sliding scale for service calls.
    • Q: Staff Member Roper – Is there a warranty if repairs are needed?
      • A: What Ails Ya – Because items are secondhand, there is no warranty. Some items can be fixed but others would be cheaper to replace.
    • Q: Commissioner Peppler – Thank you for keeping these items out of the landfill.
      • A: What Ails Ya – Found so many items in great condition that were being put out by the trash at nursing homes or assisted living facilities after someone passed or moved out.
    • Q: Member Collins – Does the organization take direct donations?
      • A: What Ails Ya – Absolutely and a donation receipt is given.
    • Q: Member Cure – The VFW and American Legion have a lot of items, have you partnered with them?
      • A: What Ails Ya – No, but will reach out.

  4. Committee Reports

    • Nutrition:

      • Staff Member Skoglund – The meal program is a part of a pilot program with the state on tracking special events that happen at each meal site.
      • Member Cure – Has found that most people are aware of the meal program but thought that it was for low income.

    • ADRC:

      • Staff Member Skoglund – Meeting quarterly, nothing to report on currently.

    • Fraud Updates:

      • Member Young – Recently received an email about PayPal but does not use PayPal.
      • Member Collins – Received a letter from a car dealership about a car loan that did not process. They called the dealership and they did not send it and were told it was a scam.
      • Staff Member Roper – There is a photo blackmail scam going on that was reported by the Police Chief of Severance.
      • Vice-Chair Kress – Highly recommends locking your accounts with the credit reporting agencies.

    • Legislative & CCA:

      • Staff Member Skoglund – No updates currently.
      • Vice-Chair Kress – Due to scheduling conflicts, won’t be able to attend future CCA meetings.
      • HCSD Director Morrison – Next meeting is in a few weeks. HCSD AAA usually attend.

    • 50+ Art Show:

      • Chair Haffner – The event was amazing with a great attendance. The artwork will remain until October 23, 2025.

    • Beyond 60

      • Staff Member Skoglund – Always in need of articles.

    • Monitoring, Oversight, Request for Proposal

      • HCSD Director Morrison – Will be requesting proposals from providers in early 2026. If you know of a business that could be used, please refer them as additional prospective providers.
      • Q: Vice-Chair Kress – There was previous discussion about a voucher program for medical equipment, are there any updates?
        • A: HCSD Director Morrison - With the current budget cuts, we will need to revisit next year.
      • Q: Member Collins – Would that request go to the state or Weld County?
        • A: Staff Member Skoglund – Depends on what the payment requirements are.

  5. Board Participation Reports:

    • Nothing to report

  6. General Agency Updates:

    • Staff Member Skoglund – The Quality Assurance Specialist on the AAA Team has given notice. This is a crucial position to fill.
    • HCSD Director Morrison – There are no expected changes to occur within Weld County while the Federal Government is shut down.

    • Upcoming Events

      • Greeley/Weld Senior Foundation: TBA
      • 50+ Art Show: TBA
      • Senior Symposium: TBA
      • Project Connect: TBA
      • Caregiver Appreciation Day: November 7, 2025

  7. Adjournment:

    • Motion to adjourn meeting.
    • All agreed.

  8. Next meeting

    • Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 9am-11am
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