Community Programs
The 1022 Club
Caring for an elderly parent or spouse is a daunting responsibility. Physical limitations, sickness and the deterioration of mental faculties each present their own challenges. Combined, they often become overwhelming.
The 1022 Club offers an adult day services program that is designed to promote independence in the elderly and deter the need for nursing home placement. It is a community-based center that meets the health and social needs of older adults and their families.
As a program supported by Medical Center Foundation of Hartford, Adult Day Services participants are charged only a portion of the program’s cost. In 2009, the per-day rates of $53, $60 and $66 (based on level of care required) is far below the total $80 per-person per-day rate. Even so, that additional expense for older adults on a fixed income or adult children shouldering the cost for their parent’s care can limit the number of people able to participate. There currently is a two-year waiting list for county-funded financial assistance, and many participants don’t have long-term care insurance to help offset the cost — meaning most family caregivers or participants pay out-of-pocket.
The program currently serves approximately 30 families from Washington County, with between 10 and 15 members, age 70 to 100 being seen each day, and the program maintains a staff to participant ratio of 1:4 or 1:5 depending on the day. Your donation would help underwrite scholarships for clients participating in the program. Endowment support at higher levels would ensure the continuation of a program vital to the community.
Some qualify for a special subsidy through the Foundation that generously funds one day of care for every day that is paid for by participants or their families, In 2005, an endowment fund was established, and to date, over $35,000 has been granted to financially assist area families in need of support.
Available on an as-needed basis, The 1022 Club provides flexibility and scheduling options to meet individual needs. Day Services offers a place for recreation, companionship and personal care in an environment that feels like home.
Services include:
- Meals
- Medication assessment
- Nursing assessment
- A whirlpool bath tub, or shower
- Rehabilitation services available in the facility
- Low-cost transportation throughout Washington County
- Light airy interior
- Fireplace, resting areas, computer access for members
The ranch-style home is located adjacent to the hospital at 1022 East Sell Drive, is owned by the Medical Center Foundation of Hartford and operated by dedicated staff of Aurora Medical Center in Washington County. The Medical Center Foundation of Hartford, Inc., constructed this beautiful facility through donations from Hartford and surrounding community businesses and individuals. Transportation may be arranged by calling the countywide Shared Ride Taxi Service at 888-285-8294, or Hartford City Taxi at 673-8223.
For more information
The 1022 Club
1022 E. Sell Dr.
Phone: (262) 670-5105
Nurse: (262) 670-5198
Fax: (262) 670-5268
Personal Emergency Response
Our Personal Emergency Response Program offers a 24-hour connection to highly trained professionals, advanced personal monitoring technologies and peace of mind for 191 elderly or disabled individuals living alone in our community. How does the program work? Subscribers wear a lightweight, waterproof button. In the event the subscriber needs assistance of any kind, they need only press their button to activate the help console installed in their home, which then dials the Response Center, putting them in touch with immediate help.
Some people can afford the $25 per month charge for, the service, but many cannot. That's why your donation to the Medical Center Foundation of Hartford is so crucial to help cover the costs for these folks. We believe it is an important part of keeping people safe and independent.
For more information
CST Personal Emergency Response Program
1032 East Sumner Street
Hartford, WI 53027
Phone: (262) 673-7272
Fax: (262) 670-7620
Transportation Program
Our transportation program assures that transportation is available for patients with medical appointments at Aurora Medical Center in Washington County, Adult Day Services in Hartford, Ambulatory Care Center in Hartford, Aurora Health Center in Hartford and Aurora Health Centers in Slinger and West Bend, and serves residents of Washington County.
This service is made possible by donations from caring people like you. Often, elderly and disabled individuals do not have the means to get to their appointments. Your donations provide this much-needed service at a very low cost to the patient.
Thus far in 2009, the Foundation has provided transportation for 680 Washington County residents to get to and from their medical appointments, accounting for over 7,000 trips, and has subsidized $22,983.75 for these trips, resulting in that low co-pay for the patients. The number of folks using the service has doubled from previous years, indicating the need is great. Please consider donating to our Transportation Program so we may keep the program available to area residents.
Transportation may be arranged by calling the countywide Shared Ride Taxi Service at 888-285-8294, or Hartford City Taxi at 673-8223.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (S.A.N.E.)
Reports of sexual assault in our area continue to increase. Support is needed to recruit and provide training for new S.A.N.E. nurses, purchase necessary equipment and supplies, and to assist in its efforts to educate the community about sexual assault and prevention.
How does S.A.N.E. benefit our community? Locally reported cases of sexual assault overwhelmingly involve women and children under the age of 18. To date in 2009, S.A.N.E. nurses at Aurora Medical Center in Washington County cared for 14 victims of sexual assault.
Recently, two S.A.N.E. nurses testified in court – one nurse was on the stand for five and a half hours. Had it not been for training in forensic sciences received at a conference in Dallas, the perpetrator would have been released back into our community, possibly victimizing another person.
Please join us to ensure that this program will have all of the necessary funding to help these victims get through this very difficult experience with the best support available.
S.A.N.E is a dedicated group of nurses on call 24-hours a day at:
Aurora Medical Center in Washington County
1032 E. Sumner Street
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-2300
