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7.1.2c Creation of organizational and agency partnerships forth e dissemination of <br /> materials identifying services and providers. <br /> 16 events attended with a total 2,562 of people reached. Shared information on area <br /> resources and information on community resources, 988 and 211. Provided other agency <br /> specific information/resources (OCHD) <br /> 7.1.3d. Caregiver support programs are created and implemented. <br /> R Place respite program continues to serve 16 friends living with dementia and their care <br /> partners as well at 30 volunteers with a weekly social engagement program offering 4 hours <br /> of respite care at the Seymour Center. (OCDOA) <br /> Objective 7.3: Coordinate local efforts to enhance affordable health care support. <br /> Strategy 7.3.1: Increase utilization of support services. <br /> Wellness Program hosted Brain Health Symposium (OCDOA) <br /> • 4 partnering agencies <br /> • Providing Brain Health resources via 4 sessions <br /> • 20 people attended on a Saturday <br /> MedAssist/UNC/Cedar Grove Community Center hosted the fall Mobile Free Pharmacy <br /> event in October. <br /> • Served 709 participants/56 homebound individuals/ 138 uninsured individuals. <br /> • Over 46%were people of color. <br /> Objective 7.4: Expand services to help older adults age in community <br /> Strategy 7.4.1: Expand available support for older adults from communities of color. <br /> Partnering with Friends of Chapel Hill Library and starting book program for MOWOCNC <br /> clients. (MOWOCNC) <br /> Strategy 7.4.2: Continue to develop Orange County as a dementia-capable community. <br /> 7.4.2a. The number of trained staff at partnering agencies is increased to ensure dementia- <br /> friendly health services. <br /> 32 community partner members received dementia friendly community training. (OCDOA) <br /> b. Outdoor Spaces and Buildings: <br /> Goal: Optimize the usability of outdoor spaces and buildings for older adults <br />