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2012-2017 Orange County Master Aging Plan <br />GIS map GIS stands for Graphical Information System, and is a <br />system used to store and represent data geographically. <br />Goal A broad statement of what a program will accomplish and <br />who wili be affected. A goal should be simple, attainable, <br />and ambitious. It needs not be measurable nor have a <br />deadline.26 <br />Health marketing campaign A public health technique that combines traditional <br />commercial marketing approaches, health behavior theory, <br />and evidence-based strategies to promote healthy <br />behaviors. <br />Healthy IDEAS program Healthy fDEAS (Identifying Depression, Empowering <br />Activities for Seniors) is an evidence-based program that <br />integrates depression awareness and management into <br />existing case management services provided to older <br />adults.27 <br />Hillsborough Cirtulator A new public transit service that is free for riders. It is <br />considered a pilot project and is currently funded for three <br />years by NCDOT, the Town of Hillsborough, and Orange <br />County.28 <br />Home ownership assistance A variety of services that can include planning and saving, <br />determining affordability, acquiring financial assistance <br />(e.g. first-time homebuyer grants), loan application and <br />negotiation for fair loan terms, and other pre-purchase <br />counseling for home-ownership. <br />Hospital transition programs Programs typically housed at hospitals that reduce patient <br />readmission rates by having a patient navigator, nurse, or <br />other health professional follow-up with patients, schedule <br />check-up appointments, and offer other support services. <br />Housing stock The total number of physical dwelling units in an area (not <br />to be confused with households). <br />Housing subsidies Housing subsidies are government funding to aid low- <br />income tenants in renting housing. <br />Indicator These are the most specific activities that will be measured <br />to evaluate the fulfillment of an objective.26 <br />LGBTQIA Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, <br />asexual. <br />52 <br />