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AGING <br /> AGING <br /> Program Objectives (continued) <br /> 1. Kupuna Care Program Services. These Home and Community Based Services <br /> include case management, adult day care,personal care, home-delivered meals, <br /> heavy chore, homemaker, assisted transportation, and home modification. <br /> a. A minimum of 500 older adults (unduplicated count) will receive home and <br /> community-based services through the Kupuna Care Program. Upon discharge, <br /> 70% or more of clients will indicate they were able to remain in their home after <br /> receiving Kupuna Care services. <br /> b. A minimum of 100 older adults will receive home modification services to enable <br /> them to live safely within their own homes. At least 75% of the clients served <br /> will report the home modifications increased safety, reduced caregiver stress, and <br /> reduced falls, allowing them to remain living in the home. <br /> 2. Caregiver Support: National Family Caregiver Support Program <br /> Trained individuals will assess caregiver needs, provide information and assistance <br /> that link caregivers to needed services, and provide follow-up as needed. <br /> a. A minimum of 4 educational activities, reaching an estimated 100 caregivers <br /> receive information and assistance. At least 80% will have an improved <br /> knowledge base of caregiver resources to enable informed decision making. <br /> b. Based on needs identified through access assistance, a minimum of 100 caregivers <br /> will be provided with information, training, respite, support group, and counseling <br /> services. A complete caregiver assessment will be provided to at least 75% of <br /> these individuals. <br /> Public Education will offer meaningful information about the services and benefits <br /> available to older adults and their caregivers living in Hawai'i County. <br /> a. A minimum of 4,200 householders, physician offices, and organizations receive <br /> the monthly publication called the "Silver Bulletin,"which aims to increase the <br /> knowledge of and access to benefits and programs for older individuals and their <br /> caregivers in Hawai`i County. <br /> 4 <br />