COM 0103.000 2020-2022 Part 1, Volume 2

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AGING AGING The design of"One-stop shops" eliminates many of the hurdles consumers and families' experience,reducing consumer confusion building trust and respect in the decision making process. Other Activities of the Hawaii County's Area Agency Following is a list of activities that the Hawai`i County Office of Aging undertakes to fulfill its mission: Assessment and Data Maintenance 1. Continuously assessing the needs of older individuals through outreach efforts involving the gathering of demographic,health and social data; 2. Assessing and identifying the service gaps and needs of older individuals in their respective communities through public hearings, data analysis, and consumer/provider feedback; Program Development 1. Coordinate planning with other agencies and organizations to promote new or expanded benefits and opportunities for older persons; 2. Develop and administer an Area Plan on Aging for a comprehensive and coordinated service delivery system in Hawai`i County; Contract Development and Monitoring 1. Provide technical assistance, monitor, and periodically evaluate the performance of all service providers under the Area Plan; 2. Enter into sub-grants or contracts for the provision of services outlined in the Area Plan; and Advocacy 1. Represent the interests of older persons to public officials and public and private agencies; 2. Develop and maintain a public awareness program for older persons; 3. Monitor, evaluate, and comment on policies, programs, hearings, and community actions that may affect older persons. Advisory Councils The Mayor of Hawai`i County and HCOA have established two advisory committees. These Committees are as follows: The Committee on Aging serves as an advisory committee to advise the Mayor and HCOA on the development and administration of the area plan, conduct public hearings, represent the interests of older persons, and receive and comment on all community 3