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32 <br /> 2 017-2 022 Orange County Master Aging Plan <br /> can help older adults and family members plan for their future housing needs. <br /> 3.4.1c. Residents are educated on how to prevent future need for repairs and modifications, and <br /> connected to appropriate organizations and services. <br /> RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: OCDOA, Orange County and Town of Chapel Hill Housing Departments <br /> C, y."14.'2:Create opportunities to improve relationships between residents, inspectors, <br /> and planning officials. <br /> INDICATORS <br /> 3.4.2a. Orange County Planning Department website is updated to include frequently asked questions. <br /> 3.4.2b. Programs are developed to make information about inspections available and decrease <br /> misconceptions. <br /> 3.4.2c. Programs are developed to decrease misconceptions about partial repairs. <br /> RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: Orange County and town Planning Departments <br /> "bjective 3 3 Activate the community to support and improve quality of life for older adults living in <br /> long-term care settings. <br /> C, y." m. m. ; Engage community volunteers in long-term care facilities and home care <br /> services. <br /> INDICATORS <br /> 3.5.1a.Volunteer Connect 55+ (VC55+) utilized as a clearinghouse of volunteer opportunities for people <br /> who are interested in enriching the lives of residents receiving long-term care services. <br /> 3.5.1b. Opportunities are created for long-term care residents to get out into the community,with the <br /> help of volunteers. <br /> 3.5.1c. Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Advisory Committee members promote activities that <br /> support resident/staff well-being and that reduce social isolation. <br /> 3.5.1d. Community mental health services provided to long-term care facilities are expanded. <br /> RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Advisory Committees, OCDOA, Cardinal <br /> Innovations Healthcare, Piedmont Health/PACE <br /> "bjective 3 C Support Orange County residents to age in community. <br /> C,•y." m, .1 Create and fund a new OCDOA housing specialist position to educate, activate, <br /> and coordinate the community in achieving MAP housing goals. <br /> 26 <br />