BIL 211 Draft 01 2008-2010 (Part 1, Vol. II)

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AGING AGING Program Objectives (continued) 2. Legal Services On an annual basis, at least 85% of older adults who request information about legal advice, counseling, and representation will be linked to legal resources and at least 70% of the older adults serviced and surveyed during the year will improve their knowledge of entitlement programs, the legal process, and /or individual rights. 3. Public Education Offer the general public a monthly publication called the Silver Bulletin which provides information about services and benefits available to older individuals and their caregivers where at least 75% of clients served during the year will report satisfaction with the information content, quality and relevance of the newsletter as well as usefulness of the newsletter regarding benefits and programs around Hawai`i County. 4. Transportation. Provide transportation service to congregate meals participants in order for them to receive nutritious meals and participate in site activities that enhances physical and social well- being. a. The percentage of participants identified as non - nutritional risk at the beginning of the program year shall be maintained at the same or higher levels by the end of the program year. b. The percentage of participants identified as high nutritional risk at the beginning of the program year shall be maintained at the same or lower levels by the end of the program year. Contracts to the Elderly Activities Division, Department of Parks & Recreation. Funds provided to the Elderly Activities Division are deposited directly to its respective accounts. Elderly Activities Division provides the following contracted services and reflects its own program objectives. • Congregate Meals • Training and Employment • Home - Delivered Meals • Nutrition Education • Outreach • Transportation • Volunteer Services 6