Surprise promotion an event highlight
Members of the PSR office staff were recognized with the following Directors
Following the awards, Jamie Anderson received a surprise promotion to Homemaker Program Manager. “Receiving three awards was already such a gratifying experience, so when I learned about the promotion, I was absolutely thrilled and humbled,” Anderson said. “My new job as Homemaker Program Manager entails taking on more leadership responsibilities. I'll be overseeing 24 Homemaker/Companion Aides and 30 Homemaker clients. Ultimately, my mission would be to improve the lives of seniors and their loved ones who depend on PSR.” Anderson sees her promotion as an opportunity to make a positive impact on the staff of the Homemaker Program, which includes everything from housekeeping services to assistance with personal grooming. “Bringing two people together from different walks of life and witnessing the bond that develops makes my heart smile,” Anderson said. The executive director confirmed her pride in the current PSR team. “It is always such a thrill to give out awards to this highly-motivated team, and this year I was excited to announce Jamie Anderson’s promotion. Jamie has been a consistent force at PSR for over 10 years. Her commitment is outstanding to the agency and the clients.” Three new employees added in March
PSR’s new Director of Nutrition and Transportation Geoff Angle, who lives in Farmville, previously worked as an executive for the Boy Scouts of America Heart of Virginia Council in Richmond. He felt that serving the elderly population in PSR’s seven-county service area would be a good fit.
PSR provides supportive services and advocacy for persons 60 years of age and older in the counties of Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway and Prince Edward. The agency offers home delivered meals, congregate meals at senior centers in each county, homemaker aid services, legal services, insurance counseling, patient advocacy, referral services and minor home repairs. All services are designed to help seniors lead independent lives and remain safely in their homes.
Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging (PSR) is seeking bids for a new 2024 GMC Savanna 3500 Cargo Van (RWD 3500, 155”, interior: medium pewter, vinyl seat trim, exterior: summit white, engine 4.3L V6, 8-speed automatic transmission, electronically controlled) with a Thermo King V320 20 Max 404A Unit (or a variation of such cooling equipment that is close in nature) with an electric standby option for the purposes of storage for fresh or frozen products.
This RFP does not limit the number of vehicles that may be purchased as part of this proposal. Bids should include all vehicle equipment, installation, service plans, etc. Bids are due in writing by Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 at 5 pm to jmiles@psraaa.org or to Piedmont Senior Resources ATTN: Jordan Miles Director of Nutrition and Transportation 1413 S. Main St. Farmville, VA 23921 jmiles@psraaa.org Email is preferred. Any questions regarding this RFP should be addressed to Jordan Miles, Director of Nutrition and Transportation, 1413 S. Main St, Farmville, VA, 23901, 434-767-5588, jmiles@psraaa.org. After more than 15 years, the Meals on Wheels network is once again participating in the 2023 Subaru Share the Love Event. And, just in time for the Christmas season, Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging (PSR), as part of its Santa for Seniors Project, is seeking to pack Christmas bags for more than 450 isolated, homebound older adults. The 2023 Share the Love Kick-Off Event was held in tandem with The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber After Hours, at 1413 S. Main Street in Farmville. The event included food, music, information about the event, and a peek at PSR’s Whoville-themed decorations in the office and on our patio. “For eight years now PSR has participated in this worthwhile cause that brings tears, smiles, and warmth to our older adult clients,” said Nutrition and Transportation Director Thomas Jordan Miles III. “PSR is proud to take part in The 2023 Subaru Share the Love Event, and our homebound, older adult clients will receive a large bag of staples for Christmas they can use,” Miles said. “We know and have been told that often, this is the only gift they may receive during the holiday season.” “This program has benefitted thousands of our homebound older adults,” said PSR CEO Justine Young, who had the concept for this event in the very beginning eight years ago. “This event has grown and flourished because community support. The grant funding we receive from this event funds multiple programs at PSR.” LetterPress Communications is the Title Sponsor of the event. Other sponsors include Weyerhaeuser, Riverstone Solar, Joe Hines for Virginia, The Fishin Pig, The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce, The North Street Press Club, FeedMore Inc., Pinos in Dillwyn, Walmart in Farmville, Dominion Energy, and Boyd Electrical. Others include WFLO and WVHL radio stations. In addition to monetary donations to purchase needed items for our older adults, PSR is in need of non-perishable food items, along with toiletries, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand towels, shampoo, lotion, deodorant, hand sanitizer, small containers of laundry detergent, soap, blankets, etc. They can be donated in person at 1413 S. Main Street, or online at https://www.psraaa.org/support-us.html. Just as PSR has done in years past, the donated items will be packed by staff and volunteers, and then delivered to home-bound and isolated seniors during the week before Christmas in December. The bags not only include necessities, but a hand-signed card from area children. As part of a national partnership with Meals on Wheels America, Subaru of America, Inc. and its retailers will donate a minimum of $300 to charity, like Meals on Wheels, for every new vehicle leased or sold from November 16, 2023, to January 2, 2024. Since the Subaru Share the Love Event began in 2008, Subaru and its participating retailers have donated more than 4.3 million meals and helped provide friendly visits to seniors being served by local Meals on Wheels programs across the country. For more information, visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/sharethelove.
Why does Subaru support Meals on Wheels? Too many seniors are struggling to stay independent and healthy. One in four seniors lives alone in isolation and one in seven seniors might not know from where their next meal is coming. This is simply unacceptable, which is why PSR provides the nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks to the seniors of counties of Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway and Prince Edward. This vital support keeps seniors in their own homes, where they want to be. We’re incredibly grateful to Subaru and its Retailers for supporting our organization and the seniors we serve. With that in mind, we thought you might want to learn a little bit more about the Subaru Share the Love Event. Farmville-based nonprofit brings together older adults across seven counties FARMVILLE, Va. (10/27/2023) – When Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging (PSR) Nutrition Program Coordinator Nikki Dean asked seniors in PSR’s weekly Friendship Cafes for suggestions for new activities, the answer was spontaneous: Older adults in the seven-county area served by PSR wanted to dance. “PSR’s Friendship Cafes are pretty spread out,” Dean explained. “Many of our clients wanted to meet people in other counties. I thought a dance would bring everybody together…I thought it would be a great way to showcase our Friendship Cafes to the public.” Weekly Friendship Cafes, held in the seven counties served by PSR, include a nutritious lunch, games, crafts and a time for socializing. In 2019, the first Senior Dance was held at the Farmville Moose Lodge, and the public was invited. “We shuttled people to the dance using our buses and brought in a DJ to play music from the 50s, 60s and 70s,” Dean explained. “Arlene Layden of Piggin Out Catering donated her time and gave us a discount on the food. Everyone had a great time!” Unfortunately, COVID arrived the following year. “We had to set aside plans for another dance for a few years,” Dean noted. As pandemic fears subsided in 2022, PSR’s older adults took to the Moose Lodge dance floor once again. “PSR is proud of the role we play in ensuring barriers to nutrition, transportation, and other social supports are removed for the older adult population,” said Nutrition and Transportation Director Thomas Jordan Miles III. “A key social determinant of health is socialization, and this event that Dean organizes directly addresses that for the betterment of our communities.” “This time we had a Senior Prom Dance complete with a prom king and queen,” Dean added. “Michael Reamer, my cousin and President of the Farmville Moose Lodge, was our DJ, and Piggin Out Catering provided the food and most of the decor.” The 2023 Senior Dance held on September 22 featured a country-western theme. “Everyone came decked out in cowboy boots and hats, and we added a photo booth with a printer so dancers could take a photo memory home,” Dean said. Dean noted the success of the dance project in attendance numbers that continue to climb as more older adults take to the dance floor. “For our first dance we had 70 attending; this year we had 110.” While dances are free, donation buckets are in place for anyone wishing to contribute. Dean explained that federal funding helps cover necessities such as food but not the “extras.” “The donations we receive go to fund those extra programs and activities,” she adds. Dean obviously enjoys implementing the extras that add a bit of bling to the lives of older adults in the community. “I love my job,” she concludes. “If I find something that’s going to make our older adults happy, I’ll do my best to make it happen.” ### About Piedmont Senior Resources: Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging is a private, nonprofit agency that focuses on advocating, advancing and achieving independence for persons 60 years and older in Buckingham, Cumberland, Amelia, Nottoway, Lunenburg, Charlotte and Prince Edward counties. For more information, please visit psraaa.org or connect with PSR on Facebook or Instagram. # # # FARMVILLE, Va. (September 1, 2023) – With a mission to simplify Medicare's multifaceted offerings, Farmville-based Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging (PSR) announces its annual Medicare Open Enrollment event for seniors in Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway and Prince Edward counties. Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, 2023 at PSR at 1413 S. Main Street in Farmville. Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP) counselors can help all Medicare beneficiaries, including those with disabilities and younger than 65, explore options that best meet their needs. "For many seniors, the maze of Medicare can seem daunting, filled with choices that impact their healthcare and well-being,” said April Ross, PSR’s insurance coordinator. “The Medicare Open Enrollment period allows all beneficiaries to make changes year after year to ensure they get the most from what Medicare offers." Dedicated to supporting seniors, PSR ensures that this event offers comprehensive guidance on Medicare. All services will be provided by certified VICAP counselors. Participants can expect offerings such as Part D (Drug) prescription plan comparison, assistance in changing prescription drug coverage, information on supplemental plans such as Medigap, assistance in switching from a Medicare Advantage plan back to original Medicare and assistance in applying for extra help. Medicare Open Enrollment is just one of many services that PSR offers each and every year to support seniors and their families. For more information about this event or to sign up for open enrollment, please contact April Ross at VICAP@psraaa.org or 434-767-5588. ### About Piedmont Senior Resources: Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging is a private, nonprofit agency that focuses on advocating, advancing and achieving independence for persons 60 years and older in Buckingham, Cumberland, Amelia, Nottoway, Lunenburg, Charlotte and Prince Edward counties. For more information, please visit psraaa.org or connect with PSR on Facebook or Instagram. # # # |
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