The plan, which covers the period from Oct. 1, 2007, through Sept. 30, 2011, identifies the needs of O'ahu's growing population of older adults and defines the types of services they will need from government, nonprofit agencies and the private sector.

The plan, drafted by the city's Elderly Affairs Division of the Department of Community Services, will be presented to the mayor and City Council for approval, then incorporated into a statewide plan for submittal to the U.S. Administration on Aging.

The document is a prerequisite for continued federal funding for programs serving older Americans.

According to the Elderly Affairs Division, by 2010 the number of residents older than 60 will reach 20 percent of the county's total population. It's the fastest-growing segment of Honolulu's population.

The 251-page plan includes a demographic profile of the target group, health statistics and trends, a comprehensive listing of service providers and the number of clients they serve, and an inventory of resources, as well as recommendations for action.

The draft plan is available at www.elderlyaffairs.com/DraftAreaPlan.pdf.

The public is encouraged to attend public hearings on the plan: