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44 <br /> 2 017-2 022 Orange County Master Aging Plan <br /> DO IVIAIN C"Immunity Su nd IV II Services <br /> rt <br /> Necessary care should be available, accessible, and affordable to all. In an age-friendly community: <br /> • Health and social services are distributed throughout a community; <br /> • Information is clear and services are coordinated; <br /> • The cost of care does not make it out of reach; <br /> • A wide array of services is available to help people age well in their homes and communities; <br /> • Residential care facilities are integrated into the neighborhoods in which they are situated; <br /> • Volunteers are available to help older adults age in community; and <br /> • Emergency planning is conducted with older adults in mind. <br /> lo AP 7 I;; Ensure the community has accessible and affordable resources to support individual <br /> health and wellbeing goals throughout the aging process. <br /> jee e °' :1 Increase awareness and use of available health and wellness resources. <br /> cyy .1.1 Offer and promote health and wellness programs in the senior centers, and <br /> throughout the community, for older adults of all abilities. <br /> INDICATORS <br /> 7.1.1a. Health and wellness programs, including evidence-based programs, are offered in senior centers <br /> and throughout the community(including in rural locations). <br /> 7.1.1b. Participation in health and wellness programs is increased. <br /> 7.1.1c. More "baby boomers" attend OCDOA health and wellness programs. <br /> 7.1.1d. Seymour Center fitness studio is expanded and redesigned to increase capacity and update <br /> technology. <br /> 7.1.1e. More older adult opportunities are offered in SportsPlex Fieldhouse expansion. <br /> 7.1.1f. Marketing campaign is conducted targeting older adults in different life stages. <br /> RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: OCDOA, with support from DEAPR, UNC Health Care,Towns of Carrboro, <br /> Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough, and the Orange County SportsPlex <br /> Icyy 7.1.2: Provide behavioral health support and programming to older adults and their <br /> caregivers. <br /> INDICATORS <br /> 7.1.2a. More support groups are provided (e.g., health, grief, depression, life transitions, substance <br /> abuse, etc.) in various locations. <br /> 7.1.2b. Directory of mental health therapists and support groups appropriate for older adults is created <br /> and updated. <br /> 7.1.2c. Mental health (e.g., Mental Health First Aid) training is provided at least twice per year at senior <br /> centers, public libraries, and long-term care facilities. <br /> 38 <br />