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AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTERS <br />1)The ADRC continues to create new and lasting connections via in-service training <br />to over 20 community agencies, including but not limited to Alu Like Kupuna, Bayada <br />Home Care, Catholic Charities Hawai'i Board of Directors, Disability Legislative Forum, <br />Hawai'i Benefits Solutions, Hilo Medical Center, Premier Benefits Consultants, and <br />Tropic Care 2018 Resource Fair. <br />2) HCOA was also featured each month on the popular TV show Seniors Living in <br />Paradise which is produced by KTA's Derek Kurisu and shown daily on Oceanic Time <br />Warner Cable channel 129. <br />3) The Silver Bulletin continues as HCOA's monthly public education newsletter <br />provided to subscribers, by email and postal mail and at various pick-up points <br />throughout the island. 3,100 copies are distributed each month. <br />4) HCOA also provides a monthly caregiver newsletter, "The Comfort of Home Caregiver <br />Assistance News, Caring for You, and Caring for Others." It is mailed to approximately <br />520 caregivers and covers subjects that address caregiver needs such as self-care, <br />inspirational quotes, safety tips and a monthly quiz. Copies are shared with various <br />providers and constituents within the community. <br />5) HCOA's continues to provide programs for grandparents raising grandchildren <br />through off -setting the expenses for the County's summer fun programs. This respite <br />program supports 14 grandparents and 35 grandchildren at three sites. <br />6) Chronic Disease Self -Management Program (CDSMP) Community Leader Training <br />took place in Hilo and Kona with six participants trained. <br />500th Attendee Benchmark <br />Passed at ADRC and <br />Community First Advanced <br />Health Care Training in <br />February 2018. <br />