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11 Memory" program can be effective in improving memory for persons with dementia. The goal is that the Music and Memory program will be made available to other assisted living facilities and homes in the county in 2015. • Assistance to the Triangle Ombudsperson in offering the "Virtual Dementia Tour" twice to the County Department of Aging's "Project Engage" class, and once to the Florence Gray Soltys Day Health Program. The "Virtual Dementia Tour" simulates the challenges faced by elderly persons with dementia. The "Tour" is proving to be a very effective training tool for those who work with persons with dementia. The program will be offered in assisted living facilities and other venues in 2015. • Participation in the Triangle J CAC Leadership training on 2126/14. Four Orange County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee members attended this one day training program • In follow up to 2013 County Department of Aging /CAC co- sponsored training for assisted living and family care home staffs on the development of quality activity programs for residents and on retention of quality staff through recognition and opportunity for advancement, two area facilities were recognized this year for implementation of creative activity programs. • Participation in joint UNC Nursing /ACH CAC holiday present donation drive. This drive provides resources to facilities, such as magazines, puzzles, clothes, activity materials and other needed items. • Provision of information about CAC activities to other community organizations. For example, a CAC member also serves on the County's Aging Advisory Board. • Met with Orange County Commissioner Renee Price at regular bi- monthly business meeting to discuss CAC's purpose and accomplishments. Identify any activities this board /commission expects to carry out in 2015 as they relate to established BOCC goals and priorities. If applicable, is there a fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff time, other resources) associated with these proposed activities (please list). • Continuation of quarterly visits to assisted living facilities and annual visits to assisted living family care homes in the county. • Continuation and expansion of the "Music and Memory" program in facilities where it is now being used, and extension of the program to other assisted living facilities and homes. • Offering "Virtual Dementia Tour" training for staffs at assisted living facilities and homes in the county. • Further collaboration with County Department of Aging to improve resident activity programs in assisted living facilities and homes, and to improve the retention of qualified staff at these facilities and homes.