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AGING <br /> AGING <br /> 4. 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. As a result, at least 75%report <br /> satisfaction with the information content, quality and relevance of the newsletter <br /> as well as usefulness of the newsletter regarding benefits and programs around <br /> Hawai`i County. <br /> 4,200 copies of the Silver Bulletin newsletter are published and distributed <br /> each month to individuals and organizations. A portion of the newsletter is <br /> dedicated for the Office of Aging to feature issues and resources related to <br /> aging and disabilities, namely those being provided by or accessed through <br /> the Aging and Disability Resource Center. Surveys for the current contract <br /> year have not yet been conducted, but will be in February or March. <br /> Develop Hawai'i's Aging and Disability Resource Center(ADRC) to its fully <br /> functioning capacity to serve as a highly visible and trusted place where all persons <br /> regardless of age, income and disability can find information on the full range of long- <br /> term care support options. <br /> 1. Aging and Disability Resource Center(ADRC) Development Project <br /> a. The ADRC will provide information and assistance services to a minimum of <br /> 1150 of older adults and their caregivers (unduplicated). As a result at least 70% <br /> will be connected to appropriate services and resources. <br /> The ADRC has provided information and referral/assistance and options <br /> counseling to 191 individuals in the last six months. To date, 100% of survey <br /> respondents indicate that they were connected to appropriate services and <br /> resources. <br /> b. On an annual basis, the surveys will be sent to participants to determine their level <br /> of satisfaction with services provided. 75% of seniors and their care givers will <br /> report satisfaction with services. <br /> To date, 100% of survey respondents indicate a satisfaction with the services <br /> that were provided to them via the ADRC. <br /> Ensure the rights of older adults and prevent their abuse, neglect and exploitation <br /> 1. Elder Abuse and Neglect Awareness to a minimum of 200 elders, their caregivers <br /> and professionals in the Aging Network increase their knowledge of and ability to act <br /> on elder abuse and neglect issues. <br /> Six Month Progress Report on Program Objectives for FY 2013-14 3 <br />