BIL 011 Draft 01 2016-2018 (Part 1, Vol. II)

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AGING AGING Program Description (continued) Specific functions that the Hawai`i County Office of Aging undertakes in fulfilling its mission of the development and administration of programs on aging for the County of Hawai`i include the following: 1. Continuously assessing the needs of older persons in Hawai`i County and developing programs aimed at meeting those needs; 2. Maintain data on the profile and needs of older persons and their caregivers in Hawai`i County and to have this information available for other organizations and the general public; 3. Coordinate planning with other agencies and organizations to promote new or expanded benefits and opportunities for older persons; 4. Develop and administer an Area Plan on Aging for a comprehensive and coordinated service delivery system in Hawai`i County; 5. Provide technical assistance, monitor, and periodically evaluate the performance of all service providers under the Area Plan; 6. Enter into sub-grants or contracts for the provision of services outlined in the Area Plan; 7. Represent the interests of older persons to public officials and public and private agencies; 8. Develop and maintain a public awareness program for older persons; and 9. Monitor, evaluate, and comment on policies,programs,hearings, and community actions which affect older persons. Program Objectives Maximizing opportunities for seniors to age well, remain active, and enjoy quality lives while engaging in their communities. 1. Community Planning and Development/Healthy Aging Initiative a. By June 2018 HCOA will have trained 45 additional participants in the Better Choices, Better Health—Ke Ola Pono Program and 70% (seven out of ten) of these participants will be surveyed with results showing an improvement or maintenance of their physical health status six months after the end of each workshop. b. By June 2018, at least eight more Lay Leaders will be trained. 3