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2012-2017 Orange County Master Aging Plan <br />Objective 1.2: Provide general information related to finances, long-term care insurance, <br />and estate planning to older adults within Orange County. <br />^ Strateqy 1.2.1: Utilize volunteers and existing educational materials to provide information related to <br />finances, long-term care insurance, and estate planning to older adults. <br />Indicator 1.2.1 a: Volunteers recruited and oriented by the RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program <br />provide financial and estate planning information to older adults appropriate for their risk <br />tolerance, life stage, and personal financial situation. <br />Indicator 1.2.1 b: Financial and estate planning information posfed on websites and <br />provided through information outreach efforts and workshops. <br />Indicator 1.2.1 c: Long-term care insurance information and advocacy provided by SHIIP <br />volunteers. <br />A.genc_y.._Responsible: Department on Aging <br />Objective 1.3: Ensure the attention to diversity in Department on Aging programs and <br />information sharing efforts. <br />^ Strateqy 1.3.1: Create a dedicated program to link older adults from minority, refugee and <br />immigrant groups and faith communities to Senior Centers. <br />Indicator 1.3.1 a: Completed assessment of the demographic information, needs, and <br />strengths of minority, immigrant and refugee tommunities to provide appropriate and <br />needed programming at the Senior Centers. <br />Indicator_,.._1...3,1b: Expansion of English as a Second Language classes at the Senior <br />Centers. <br />Indicator 1.3.1 c: Programs offered at the Senior Centers that celebrate diversity and are <br />advertised in relevant languages. <br />Indicator..._1...3.1 d: Ensure that sexunl minorities (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, <br />and intersex) and their allies are included in OCDOA programs and information sharing <br />efforts. <br />Indicator..._1...3,1_e: Develop (or obtain from e.g. Equality N.C.) training for OCDOA staff on <br />sensitivity to the culture and needs of sexual minorities, and the particular needs and <br />concerns of elderly LGBTQIA persons. <br />Agencies Responsible: Department on Aging; Orange County Health Department; Orange <br />County Housing, Human Rights, and Community Development Department <br />17 <br />