Hi to all!  There was a great turnout at the last meeting of the Geriatric Authority (April 8).  Many employees were there to show their support and stay abreast of the progress.  Presentations were made by Ruth Neeman on physical changes and costs necessary for Medicare certification,  and Dick Carr on the financial viability of transfer to the authority.  Attorney Levine was there to answer questions.  The next meeting is Monday, April 13 at 4:00PM at the Senior Center.  Following this public session, the Geriatric AUthority Board will meet in executive session to make some decisions on the transfer. 

It is so important for us to support their work.  We just mailed letters to Malden residents asking them to sign and mail pre-addressed postcards to Senator Tisei, Representative Fallon and Representative Donato.  We are asking for their help to fund McFadden both through stimulus money and any other means possible.  We need to keep the pressure on, because without funding, the doors may close.  We owe it to the residents and employees to keep this facility open.  Our seniors deserve phenomenal care.

The Friends of McFadden will meet at approximately 5 PM on Monday following the Geriatric AUthority’s public session.  Please come with your ideas on how we can keep McFadden in the limelight and keep the pressure on the city to keep the doors open.  See you Monday.  Happy Holidays!

Val