HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-24-COA-min (Age Friendly Working Group) AGE FRIENDLY WORKING GROUP-COA
SEPTEMBER 24" 2025 MEETING MINUTES via ZOOM
ATTENDANCE: Michelle Kelleher, Kelsey Rollins, Dana Bickelman, Sudhir Jain,
Julie Shapiro, Sandra Hackman, Bonnie Teitleman-Levin, Fran Servedo, John
Zhao, Ellen Cameron
Julie started meeting 3:01 pm
August Minutes approved
NEW BUSINESS: Julie will partake in an AARP seminar 9/25/2025
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: Sudhir had a meeting with Susan Barrett
regarding Seniors and transportation needs. In 2021 more than 78,000 used
Uber/Lyft in Lexington. Here are Susan's points:
1 . 30% of the rides were Seniors Approx. 23,400, $10 per ride and to cover
the cost would be $200,000.
2. IF some Seniors cant pay for Uber/Lyft maybe they can go to human
Services to apply for funds.
3. To promote FISH- more drivers and more awareness.
4. Also suggested people use The Ride from MBIA
FISH isn't available for emergency or weekends, and we are looking for rides
on demand vs scheduled.
We discussed using 911 or calling a taxi, or Uber/Lyft.
In November there will be an Uber/Lyft training and? MBIA training
Sudhir reached out to Mr. Watson from AARP and he agreed Sudhir brought up
some excellent points/needs.
Discussed Go-Go Grandparents who have an emergency service.
Not sure how other towns use this service .
Ellen Had a few ideas about using receipts or a study to see how many
Seniors need the emergency services-
Sandra wondered about funding for Uber/Lyft and have people qualify.
Bonnie wondered if FISH could be an on demand service?
Discussed about Lexpress on weekends/nights as well
Want to Invite Susan Barrett to our next working group meeting. To send
Michelle questions we have for Susan in advance.
Julie and John will speak to FISH and Lex At Home at the Wellness Fair on
9/25/2025
Meeting adjourned at 3:49pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Ellen Cameron