- By George L. England Sr. -
The Health Liaison Committee is a standing committee of the Resident Council that consists of twelve members including the current chairman
Paul Cook. Committee members must have a sincere desire to provide comfort and rehabilitation to the La Costa Glen residents who are residing at the Health Center. They must be able to effectively and promptly communicate their concerns. Confidentiality is, of course, a requirement.
One of the committee's biggest accomplishments has been to set up a charitable corporation so that any funds received will be tax deductible to the donor. Several of our residents donated over $5,000 to set up the fund. The Wellness Fund has been approved by both the State and Federal governments to purchase medical equipment and supplies for seniors. It was approved approximately four years ago.
La Costa Glen has provided the best health center structure in the San Diego area. The building is extremely well-done, the staff is outstanding, and La Costa Glen has equipped the staff with the equipment they need. They have 70 beds in skilled nursing, 12 of which are for hospice. In assisted living there are 76 beds, 19 of which are for the memory unit.
Our committee has challenged the nursing staff to come up with a "wish list" of equipment that will improve patient care and make the nurses' time more efficient. Filling this wish list is a continuing challenge.
The other big responsibility of the committee is for volunteers. They have residents who volunteer in San Diego and all
around the county, but forget how much they are needed right here in our health center. Charity starts at home! Call the activity director at the health center to sign up. If you haven't toured the Health Center call soon.
- By Betty McCreary -
Kori McBride,
Patti Ross, and
Alison Brown are the hard working La Costa Glen staff that oversees the Fitness Committee, made up of 18 resident committee members. They meet once a month and give suggestions for new activities and help out all year long with tournaments and events as well as helping to coordinate Senior Fitness month.
The message the committee tries to spread is that
there is something for everyone — from balance classes which improve your walking and daily activity, to aerobics and tap dancing!
For those who enjoy outside games and activities, we have golf, tennis, bocce, shuffleboard, horseshoes, water volleyball, swimming, gardening, and weekly beach and lagoon walks.
Indoors we have over 40 exercise classes given every week in Catalina Hall and the Fairway Capistrano gym, including Tai
Chi, Stretch and Strengthen, Line Dancing, Yoga, Wii bowling and more.
This committee works hard to keep us in shape. We hope everyone gives at least one thing a try.