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AGING AGING Non - Contracted Services 1. Aging and Disability Resource Center Development Project Provide older adults and caregivers information and assistance services. a. At least 15% of population served will be connected to appropriate service(s) and resources. With the move to the 1055 Kino`ole Street Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) site in January 2009, the Aging and Disability Resource Specialist, Caregiver Specialist and the ADRC Coordinator became the primary responders to all inquiries about resources and services; walk -ins, telephone and written. An Information and Assistance model is now implemented with Options Counseling provided individuals and families planning for or facing increasing support needs to maintain community living. The counseling includes information on Long Term Care options including community based and facility resources to assist in the decision making for individuals and families. The presence of two disability service providers (Hawai`i Center for Independent Living and The Arc of Hilo) provide ready access to expertise in disability issues and resources. In excess of 15% of the target population were connected to appropriate services and resources. b. At least 75% of population served will make appropriate decision(s) as a result of information and assistance received. An array of requests for information and services have emerged since moving to the ADRC. Referrals from community providers and sell' referrals have increased wishfully as a result of marketing and publicity. Family and individuals needing to address long term care issues were provided options counseling services to facilitate good decision making. At least 75% of individuals and families made informed decisions based on information and assistance, and options counseling. Final Status Report on Program Objectives for FY 2008 -09