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Senior criticizes Golden Age Center staffing and meals; commissioners pledge follow-up
Summary
A Vernal resident told the commission the Golden Age Center lacks an on-site RN, is short-staffed and serving smaller, lower-quality meals; commissioners and staff described an acting director, a contract dietitian and plans to raise wages and follow up with the commenter.
During the public comment portion of the Dec. 9 meeting, Sharon Schafer identified herself as a concerned senior and described what she said were declines in services at the Golden Age Center.
Schafer told commissioners "there is no longer an RN at the center" to manage Medicaid-funded programs and said meal quality and portion sizes have worsened, with more frozen meals served. She also complained that some activities have been canceled, including Tai Chi, and said staffing shortages have forced employees to cover multiple roles. Schafer asked…
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