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45 <br /> 2 017-2 022 Orange County Master Aging Plan <br /> 7.1.2d. Informational workshops are provided at both senior centers at least annually. <br /> 7.1.2e. Healthy IDEAS program is provided at the senior centers. <br /> RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: OCDOA, in partnership with Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, NAMI, UNC <br /> Health Care, and Orange County Public Library <br /> "bjective °' 2 Expand services to help older adults age in their homes and communities. <br /> 2, 7:2.1 Expand community-based health and support programs that support older <br /> adults' health and safety. <br /> INDICATORS <br /> 7.2.1a.The capacity of the OCDOA Aging Transitions program is expanded to help more older adult <br /> residents "age in place". <br /> 7.2.1b. EMS/OCDOA Stay Up and Active Program is expanded, allowing more people to access follow-up <br /> services after a fall is reported and expanding capacity to provide fall risk. <br /> 7.2.1c. More older adult patients are served in their home settings through medical outreach programs <br /> like REACH and Doctors Making Housecalls. <br /> 7.2.1d. "Remembering When" home inspections to correct fire-related concerns(e.g., batteries, <br /> smoke/CO2 detectors, minor electrical/lighting, dryer venting) are conducted. <br /> 7.2.1e. Educational programs are provided at the senior centers yearly to increase awareness and use of <br /> technology for home safety. <br /> 7.2.1f.Workforce development strategies are planned and implemented so that people caring for older <br /> adults are well-trained. <br /> RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: EMS, OCDOA, UNC Health Care, Piedmont Health, Orange County Fire <br /> Marshal, Durham Tech Community College, UNC Allied Health Department <br /> 2, 2mm . Identify and expand service areas that volunteers can assist with or create to <br /> reduce cost and expand availability. <br /> INDICATORS <br /> 7.2.2a.A resource pool of retired nurses and doctors is created that can help older adults successfully <br /> use the healthcare system for prevention and curative services. <br /> 7.2.2b. A health coordination pilot program is established between UNC Hospital-Hillsborough and at <br /> least one faith-community. <br /> 7.2.2c. Volunteers are recruited and supported to help older adults manage instrumental tasks of daily <br /> living (e.g., mail processing, check writing, bookkeeping, etc.). <br /> 39 <br />