March 2007 ■ Tony Baccay, Editor ■ Elderly Affairs Division Quarterly Publication Department of Community Services ■ Mufi Hannemann, Mayor ■ City & County of Honolulu

By Shirley Kidani, Executive Office on Aging of Aging) joined forces to expand held a Conference on Designing Is Hawaii Ready the dialogue between public and Livable Communities for an Aging for Our Aging private sectors, non-profit organi- Society on November 15, 2006, at Society? The zations, and community. State and the East-West Center. Over 150 number and propor- county aging offices convened a individuals from across the state tion of older adults statewide planning team led by Co- attended, including representatives continues to increase in Hawaii. In Chairs Dr. Dolores Foley, Univer- from government, policy makers, 2000, there were 207,000 older sity of Hawaii Department of private sector, experts in transpor- adults, representing 17.1% of the Urban and Regional Planning, and tation, housing, planning, and the total population. By 2030, Hawaii Carol Kikkawa-Ward (Former community. is expected to have over 410,000 Chair, Plans and Project Review Sandy Markwood, CEO of older adults, representing 25% of Committee, Policy Advisory Board the National Association of Area the total population (1 in 4 indi- of Elderly Affairs). Members Agencies on Aging, served as viduals will be an older adult). The included: representatives from the keynote speaker and reviewed how aging of our population will pose State and Area Agencies on Aging, significant challenges to our the Department of Health, the Continued on page 4 economic, physical and social Department of infrastructures. Is Hawaii ready Photo (Left to Right): Pat Sasaki, Alan Parker, Karen Miyake, Business, Economic Sandy Markwood, John Tomoso, and Kealoha Takahashi. for this kind of demographic Development and revolution? Tourism, the Depart- Expanding the Dialogue and ment of Transporta- Planning: To better prepare for tion, the Hawaii Hawaii’s aging society, the Execu- State Legislature, tive Office on Aging and the four Mayor’s Offices and County Area Agencies on Aging Departments, private (Honolulu Elderly Affairs Divi- sector and commu- sion, Kauai Agency on Elderly nity. Affairs, Maui County Office on The planning Aging, and Hawaii County Office team organized and

INSIDE THIS ISSUE DESIGNING LIVABLE COMMUNITIES SURFING THE AGING NETWORK.COM ..... 5 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ...... 7 FOR AN AGING SOCIETY ...... 1, 4 HEALTH RELATED SERVICES FOR KALIHI 2007 AARP TAX-AIDE SITE HAWAII AGING ADVOCATES COALITION .. 2 VALLEY SENIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES ..... 5 LISTINGS - OAHU ...... 6, 7, 8 SENIOR CASE MANAGEMENT ...... 2 BITS & PIECES ...... 6 EAD STAFF ATTENDS DC SUMMIT ...... 3

M A R C H 2 0 0 7 w w w . e l d e r l y a f f a i r s . c o m HAWAIIHAWAII AGINGAGING ADVOCATESADVOCATES COALITIONCOALITION By Harry Mattson and Wes Lum • Gary Simon and Eldon the 2007 legislative session. In all, Wegner - Policy Advisory 46 separate measures were dis- A new coalition was recently Board for Elder Affairs cussed. While no attempt was made to establish priorities, and as formed among Hawaii’s aging The Coalition is comprised of its first official action, HAAC advocacy organizations to speak key state-wide aging organizations, agreed to support the recommenda- with a united and coordinated from all levels of government, tions of the Joint Legislative voice about aging and family drawn together by a common goal Committee on Family Caregiving, caregiving policies. The first - to advocate on behalf of constitu- pending review of the actual bills. meeting of the newly formed ents. Finding solutions to problems Hawaii Aging Advocates Coalition facing seniors and their caregivers (HAAC) was held on December For more information about will take a well-coordinated effort HAAC or would like to get in- 21, 2006. The co-conveners were by all members. Wes Lum representing the Hawaii volved, contact Wes Lum at Caregiver Coalition and Harry The purpose of the initial 586-7319 or email Mattson from AARP Hawaii. meeting was to (a) get organized, [email protected] or Harry Members include: (b) establish an internal communi- Mattson at 545-6005 or 537-2288 cation mechanism, and (c) to (fax) or email [email protected]. • Karen Miyake and Craig discuss legislative proposals for Yamaguchi - City and County Elderly Affairs Division • Tony Wong - City and County SENIOR CASE MANAGEMENT of Honolulu Service Providers By Janelle Young-Ogata, MSW Senior Case Management Program Supervisor • Honolulu Gerontology Program • Stan Bain and Jim Howell - Faith Action for Community At some point seniors may find them in linking to a particular Equity they need a little extra help with service(s) whether it is home • Bruce McCullough and Al their every day life. If this fits your delivered meals, personal case Hamai - Hawaii Alliance for situation, case management may be assistance, respite services, chore Retired Americans of some help. Case management assistance, transportation, welfare can work with a senior to navigate services, etc. The case manager • Tony Lenzer - Hawaii the various services available in the will continue to be involved for a Caregiver Coalition community in a cost effective and time to ensure that services are in • Alan Parker and Lito respectful manner. Case manage- place and if the senior and/or their Asuncion - Hawaii County ment is meant to maximize a family have any additional needs Office on Aging senior’s ability to remain living at that may arise. • Debra Nakaji - Hawaii home and the situation does not The Honolulu Gerontology County Service Providers have to be a “crisis” in order to Program of Child and Family enlist the help of a case manager. • Lyn McNeff - Joint Advocacy Service provides case management Committee on Senior Affairs What happens? A case man- services through a variety of ager will come and talk story with programs. These programs serve • Kealoha Takahashi - Kauai the senior and/or their family to seniors over the age of 60 and/or Agency on Elderly Affairs assess their needs and what their their family who need some • Larry Geller - Kokua Council situation is like. Then based on the assistance in their activities of information gathered, the case daily living such as shopping, • John Tomoso - Maui County manager will develop a care plan transportation, house cleaning, Office on Aging by discussing possible services that bathing, cooking, etc. These • Kathy Louis - Maui County may be of some help. The senior is services are provided island-wide. Service Providers the one to decide what services For more information, call • Rita Barreras - Maui Long they would be interested in, and 543-8497. Term Care Partnership then the case manager will assist

M A R C H 2 0 0 7 2 w w w . e l d e r l y a f f a i r s . c o m EAD STAFF ATTENDS DC SUMMIT By May Fujii Foo tion, and enhance efficiency and could not otherwise afford them. effectiveness in the delivery of The Meals Programs, the largest services. Additionally, changes program under the Older Americans EAD staff Karen Miyake, Tony provided broader and more flexible Act, contributes to the nutritional Baccay, Joel Nakamura and May funding for services. health of older individuals. Changes Fujii Foo were among 1,300 attend- One big change effective to both the congregate and home ees at the Choices for Independence immediately is in the National delivery programs will help to National Leadership Summit held in Family Caregiver Support Program. further reduce hunger and food Washington, DC in December 2006. The eligibility age of grandparents or insecurity, promote socialization, Sponsored by the Administration on other relatives taking care of chil- health and well-being. Aging (AoA), the event was de- dren 18 or younger, formerly set at Additional changes also ex- signed specifically for aging repre- 60 years of age, has been expanded panded and broadened protection to sentatives from the 50 states as well to include grandparents and other vulnerable elders against abuse, as U.S. territories to work together to relative caregivers 55 years and neglect and exploitation and will build future changes to our nation’s older. Hawaii has many grandpar- establish a comprehensive state elder system of long-term care. ents younger than 60 years old who justice system. For more informa- Many of the sessions focused on are the primary caregivers for their tion, call 768-7709. providing one-stop centers that offer grandchildren, a menu of services called Aging and so this change FREE ADMISSION Disability Resource Centers will help many ‘ASK A PHARMACIST’ • MASSAGE THERAPY • DOOR PRIZES • GAMES • BINGO! FREE KUPUNA IDs • COOKING DEMO • POTTERY DEMO • ENTERTAINMENT (ADRC). Honolulu was awarded a people. Services grant to develop a virtual ADRC that have also been GUEST SPEAKERS will provide in-depth information on extended to 13TH ANNUAL Shari Kogan MD services available to seniors and grandparents or & Kris Tsutomi Sponsored by HMSA other relatives For Ages 50+ “Getting ‘Less’ from your Medications --- persons with disabilities of all ages. Less Cost, Less Risk, Less Hassle” You’ll be hearing more about this in caring for severely dis- Christina Bell MD future issues of Aloha Pumehana Sponsored by Kuakini Health System over the next 18 months. abled adults Wellness Fair “Osteoporosis & Bone Health” over age 18. COOKING DEMONSTRATION Other sessions included discus- by Umeke Market sions on the implementation of The reautho- proven evidence-based health rization also prevention strategies. Honolulu allows service providers to THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2007 received a grant for the implementa- 8:30 am – 1:00 pm • Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall tion of a Healthy Aging project offer individuals modeled on the Stanford Model for not currently served by Older GRAND PRIZE - NEIGHBOR ISLAND GETAWAY FOR 2 the management of chronic diseases. Courtesy of Creative Holidays Americans Act Includes round trip air tickets and EAD will be working in cooperation two nights hotel accommodations for 2. programs PLUS complimentary car rental arrangement with Alu Like and Lanakila Reha- PLUS: from Avis Rent A Car. services as Health bilitation Center on this pilot project. information, private pay fraud prevention One of the post conference seminar, glucose and clients. The cholesterol screening sessions presented by Administration profit earned (fasting is not necessary, limited number of tests available). on Aging staff provided an overview from these For more information, please call of the changes brought about by the ventures would 844-4444 on Oahu. recent reauthorization of the Older help to provide

Americans Act. Staff stressed that additional DEPT. OF PARKS & the changes were made to simplify services to RECREATION the Act, increase flexibility, facilitate targeted indi- FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS program integration and coordina- viduals who Glucose & Cholesterol • Blood Pressure • Dental Screening • Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Hearing Screening • Risk for Injuries Assessment • Spinal Screening • Foot Screening • and much more!

M A R C H 2 0 0 7 3 w w w . e l d e r l y a f f a i r s . c o m Continued from page 1 the coming age wave will impact Follow-up meetings are being similar meeting. For further housing, health, transportation, held across the State. The Hono- information on the conference or land use planning, public safety, lulu Elderly Affairs Division held information on planning processes parks and recreation, workforce an informational forum a day after on Oahu, please contact: Honolulu development, volunteerism, arts the statewide conference. On Elderly Affairs Division at 808- and cultural activities and eco- January 16, 2007, the Kauai 768-7705. nomic development. She pre- Agency on Elderly Affairs held a sented best practices from across the country and offered specific strategies to take in creating livable communities for older adults. She asked the audience to think about 3 major questions: 1. Is your community a good place to grow up and to grow old? GARDENING FOR SENIORS 2. Will your community meet your needs when you are 65, 75, 85, FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2007 95 or even 105? 9:00 AM—12 NOON 3. If not, what can you do now to begin to make your community URBAN GARDEN CENTER a livable community for all 955 KAMEHAMEHA HWY. ages? PEARL CITY, HAWAII (Source: Sandy Markwood, National Area Agencies on Aging, November 15, FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING 2006.) FREE TROLLEY RIDE AT THE GARDEN Other speakers included the Hawaii County Mayor, Harry EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS Kim, who offered a strong, values- OHANA PLANT SALE based message to participants in making life better for all of the FREE DOOR PRIZES (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST) people of Hawaii; Dr. Pearl Iboshi, State Economist, Depart- WALKING GARDEN TOURS BY U.H. MASTER GARDENERS ment of Business, Economic Event is sponsored by the University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agricul- ture and Human Resources and the Oahu Urban Garden Ohana. Educa- Development and Tourism, who tional Displays include fruit fly program, bonsai, CTAHR display, “Senior provided Hawaii specific data; Idea Garden” featuring vegetable display containing 100 different varie- May Mendleson, PhD, who ties, container gardening, and garden products. Participate in the “Water shared her personal ideas of what the Plant Game” is needed; and Ramsay Taum, The Urban Garden Center is in Pearl City. Via H-1 Eastbound, take the Pearl PhD, University of Hawaii School City Off Ramp. Via H-1 Westbound, take the Waimalu/Pearl City Off Ramp. of Tourism, who added cultural Go to the Pearl City Home Depot parking lot and drive to the diamond head/ perspectives to the discussion. The mauka end of the parking lot where Public Storage is located. Enter the fa- speeches highlighted the confer- cility for free parking.

ence participants’ work in identify- FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 453-6050 ing issues, strategies and opportu- nities and actions to be explored and taken.

M A R C H 2 0 0 7 4 w w w . e l d e r l y a f f a i r s . c o m limits. Plan early as they have at neighborhood park facilities waiting lists. Listing includes around Oahu. eligibility criteria. www.hawaii.gov/ag/hcjdc/ www.opala.org Want to know main/hawaii_id_cards No longer when your trash pick-up is or how have a driver’s license and need a to recycle certain items? Go to the current ID? Go here for informa- Department of Environmental tion on what you need to obtain a Services website. Hawaii State Identification card. Aging Network.Com www.hawaiianhumane.org www.librarieshawaii.org Did Volunteer, adopt a kitty, or report you know you could request books By Joel Nakamura from other Hawaii State Public animal abuse at the Hawaiian Libraries to be transferred to your Humane Society. Is your health www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/ local library? Check your account condition making it harder for you ocp/landlord_tenant Know your to see due dates or fees owed and to care for your pet? The PALS rights as a tenant; includes the create your own book list. You can Landlord-Tenant Handbook by the program may be able to help. even borrow eBooks and audio Department of Commerce and www.parks.honolulu.gov/ books online. Consumer Affairs. sdi/home.html www.irs.gov Download www.elderlyaffairs.com/ Looking for an activity? Want federal income tax forms and housingguide.html Looking for to learn how to swim? Do craft instructions or file online. government subsidized elderly projects? Play games? Here is the www.hawaii.gov/tax State housing? To be eligible you must listing of the Department of Parks Income Tax website. Download be 62 or older and meet income & Recreation activities available forms and instructions.

HEALTHHEALTH RELATEDRELATED SERVICESSERVICES FORFOR KALIHIKALIHI VVALLEYALLEY SENIORSSENIORS ANDAND THEIRTHEIR FAMILIESFAMILIES By Merlita Compton, MPH The Elder Center serves Kalihi Maintenance Programs which provide KKV Elderly Services Program Coordinator Valley seniors and their families, exercise, health screening, health including Kuhio Park Terrace and education, counseling, socialization, Situated in the heart of Kalihi Kalihi Valley Homes, the State’s two and hands-on activities, including a Valley, next to a gentle flowing stream largest public housing projects. The dance group called, “The Staying and surrounded by mango, marungay, overall goal of KKV’s program is to Alive Kupunas’ Dance Ensemble.” and ulu trees is the Kokua Kalihi provide effective community-based Lunch is provided daily by Lanakila Valley (KKV) Elder Center. Here you care and health services aimed at Meals on Wheels to all Health will find a friendly neighborhood preventing premature institutionaliza- Maintenance participants. Van setting where elders come to exercise, tion. Supporting frail or disabled transportation is provided to and from talk-story, access case-managed adults helps them to remain living in program activities and medical services, and see doctors and dentists. their own homes as independently and appointments. Dental and medical KKV Elderly Services is one of 16 safely as possible, while maintaining clinics, group visits and consultations health programs operated by KKV or increasing their quality of life. with nutrition and behavioral health Comprehensive Family Services. KKV currently provides community- specialists are scheduled twice KKV’s mission statement commits to based Case Management, Caregiver monthly at the Gulick Center. In “work toward healing,” to serve Respite and Support Groups. These addition, the center’s geriatrician “families and individuals” through programs are Kupuna Care Services, provides home visits for clients as “strong relationships” that “honor which receive funding through grants needed. culture and foster health and har- from the State of Hawaii Executive If you are a senior or caring for a mony.” KKV provides health services Office on Aging and administered by senior, call 848-0977 or come to1846 to multi-ethnically diverse residents the Elderly Affairs Division of the Gulick Avenue for a visit anytime. with interpreter and translation City and County of Honolulu. Our staff will be happy to provide services available in 17 languages. In addition, KKV offers Health information about our program.

M A R C H 2 0 0 7 5 w w w . e l d e r l y a f f a i r s . c o m is an awards program for outstand- the mind and body. Indoor basket- ing senior volunteers. Family, ball, darts, balloon volleyball, friends, and the public are invited to horseshoes, etc. are not only physi- celebrate the accomplishments of cally demanding but mentally and each senior nominee as they are emotionally stimulating. “I believe recognized and presented with a that mental exercises are important Certificate of Recognition. The gala to deter or slow down the process of event, hosted by KGMB’s Kim dementia,” says owner/operator, By Tony Baccay Genaula and Guy Hagi and enter- Donald Fukumoto. “My current tainment by Melveen Leed, will be participants can remember all 50 DCS Welcomes new Senior held on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at state capitals with little helpful Advisor: “I truly am excited about the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, 9:00 hints.” Physical and mental exer- returning to the a.m. - 11:30 a.m. For more informa- cises are conducted twice daily. The Mark Oto City,” says Mark tion, call the Senior Hotline at 523- Fukumoto Adult Care operates Oto, Senior 4545. Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 Advisor to the Fukumoto Adult Day Care, p.m. The rates are $60/day plus tax, Director of the LLC: Located above Aiea High with $180 deposit, including lunch Department of School and in its second year of and two snacks. Participants should Community operation, the Fukumoto Adult Day be ambulatory and continent. For Services (DCS). Care provides a comfortable and more information, call Donald Having worked in the larger State safe environment with meaningful Fukumoto at 487-7582 or email at setting, Mark appreciates the and enjoyable activities to stimulate [email protected]. collegiality and efficiency of working in the City’s smaller 20072007 AARPAARP TAX-AIDETAX-AIDE SITESITE LISTINGS:LISTINGS: OAHUOAHU organization. He especially appreci- ates working with a department that Harris United Methodist Church Kalihi/Palama Public Library touches the lives of neighbors most 20 S. Vineyard Blvd. Rm 11 1325 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96813 Honolulu, HI 96819 in need - members of the aging Wed 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fri 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. community, youth, individuals and Chinese & Filipino spoken Closed April 13 families struggling to find a home to e-file available e-file available live in, and those seeking employ- Waikiki Ala Wai Community Park Susanna Wesley Community Center ment to improve the quality of their 2015 Kapiolani Blvd. 1117 Kaili St. lives. It has turned out to be exciting Honolulu, HI 96815 Honolulu, HI 96819 and rewarding and he is impressed Tues & Thur 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. - 12 noon with the employees’ “can-do” Chinese spoken Closed Mar 24 attitude and their commitment to e-file available e-file available helping the public. “When Mayor AARP Information Office Aina Haina Public Library Hannemann appointed me to this 1199 Dillingham Blvd. Unit 106 5246 Kalanianaole Hwy. position, he impressed upon me his Honolulu, HI 96817 Honolulu, HI 96821 goal of leaving the City in a better Tues & Thurs 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. - 12 noon Sat 12 noon - 3 p.m. place than when he entered,” Mark e-file available Closed Mar 24 said. “I am appreciative of the e-file available opportunity to work with all of our Lanakila Multipurpose Senior Center 1640 Lanakila Ave. Hawaii Kai Public Library staff and volunteers to do just that - Honolulu, HI 96817 249 Lunalilo Road make the City a better place.” Mon 8 a.m. - 12 noon Honolulu, HI 96825 Welcome Aboard, Mark! Closed March 26, Sat 9 a.m. - 12 noon Senior Recognition Program: Open Tues Mar 27 Closed Mar 24 For the 41st consecutive year, Appointments Required e-file available Japanese spoken Central Union Church Mayor Mufi Hannemann and the e-file available Honolulu Committee on Aging are 1660 S. Beretania St. honoring senior volunteers who Liliha Public Library Honolulu, HI 96826 1515 Liliha St. Tue & Thur 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. gave their time and talents to make a Honolulu, HI 96817 e-file available difference in their communities. Tues & Thur 9 a.m. - 12 noon “Healthy Living by Sharing Aloha” e-file available Continued on page 7 & 8

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31 Reframing the Grief Journey: A Hotel, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The Workshop Using the Creative Arts to public is invited to share the enter- March 2007 Restore the Soul, Saturday, March tainment and refreshments. Free. For 6 AARP Driver Safety Program is a 31, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Koolau more information, call 523-4545. comprehensive nationwide course Golf Club, 45-550 Kionaole Road, designed especially for the older Kaneohe, $50 per person (includes 17 Try Fest, 9 a.m. - 12 noon. For driver. It takes into consideration the lunch, refreshments, and workshop more information, call 973-7258. physical changes of the mature materials. Late registration: $55 per driver and identifies ways they may person after March 8, 2007). This compensate for those changes. The workshop is designed to help us May 2007 cost is $10 and a Certificate of discover our creative spirit and to 8 AARP Driver Safety Program is a Completion will be issued upon use it to improve our daily life. The comprehensive nationwide course completion of the two 4-hour course. creative activities (art, music, song, designed especially for the older Registration is required. Windward plan and more) help to express grief driver. It takes into consideration the Community College, 235-7363, Mar responses. For more information, call physical changes of the mature driver 6 & 13, 8 a.m. - 12 noon; Kaiser Sandy Pohl at 521-1812 or Felicia and identifies ways they may com- Health Clinic Hawaii Kai, 432-2260, Marquez-Wong at 547-6822. pensate for those changes. The cost Mar 3 & 10, 8 a.m. 12 noon; Queen’s is $10 and a Certificate of Completion Hospital, 537-7117, Mar 4 & 11, 9 will be issued upon completion of the a.m. - 11 a.m.; St. John Vianney, April 2007 two 4-hour course. Registration is 262-7806, Mar 13 & 15, 9 a.m. - 1 5 AARP Driver Safety Program is a required. St. John Vianney, 262- p.m.; Waikiki Community Center, comprehensive nationwide course 7806, May 8 & 10, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 923-1802, Mar 19 & 21, 9 a.m. - 1 designed especially for the older Mililani Kaiser Clinic, 432-2260, May p.m.; Honolulu Kaiser Clinic, 432- driver. It takes into consideration the 5 & 12, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Honolulu 2260, Mar 20 & 27, 12 noon - 4 p.m.; physical changes of the mature Kaiser Clinic, 432-2260, May 22 & AARP Information Center, 843-1906, driver and identifies ways they may 29, 12 noon - 4 p.m. Mar 23 & 30, 12 noon - 4 p.m.; compensate for those changes. The Lanakila Senior Center, 847-1322, cost is $10 and a Certificate of 18 Get Out and Grow! Gardening Mar 28 & 30, 8 a.m. - 12 noon; Completion will be issued upon for Seniors, Friday, May 18, 2007, completion of the two 4-hour course. 9 a.m. - 12 noon, Urban Garden Registration is required. Kaiser Senior Classic Games, Halawa Center, 955 Kamehameha Hwy., 15 Health Clinic, 432-2260, Apr 5 & 12, District Park, 9 a.m. For more Pearl City. Free admission, Free 8 a.m. - 12 noon; St Francis Medical information, call 973-7258. parking, Free trolley ride at the Center, 547-6410, Apr 7 & 14, 8:30 garden, educational displays, ohana a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Mililani Kaiser plant sale, free door prizes, walking 29 13th Annual PrimeTime Clinic, 432-2260, Apr 14 & 21, 9 a.m. garden tours by UH Master Garden- Wellness Fair, Thursday, Mar 29, - 1 p.m.; Queen’s Hospital, 537-7117, ers. Sponsored by the UH College of 2007, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 8:30 Apr 29 & May 6, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tropical Agriculture and Human a.m. - 1 p.m. Free admittance. Focus Resources and the Oahu Garden on the physical, mental, and financial 12 Mayor’s 41st Senior Recogni- Ohana. For more information, call well-being of Oahu’s senior citizens. tion Program, Sheraton Waikiki 453-6050.

AAARP TAX-AIDE Continued from page 6 Nursing Homes/Home-Bound St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church Key Project Sat 9 a.m. - 12 noon ONLY 93 N. Kainalu Drive 47-200 Waihee Road Appointments Required Kailua, HI 96734 Kaneohe, HI 96744 Carolyn Abney (808) 949-0119 Mon & Wed 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Fri & Sat 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. e-file available Closed Mar 23, 24 & April 6, 13, &14 e-file available OAHU - WINDWARD Community of Christ Church Kahuku Public/School Library 45-119 Kaneohe Bay Drive OAHU - CENTRAL/LEEWARD 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy. Kaneohe, HI 96744 Aiea Public Library Kahuku, HI 96731 Tue & Thur 8 a.m. - 12 noon 99-143 Moanalua Road Thur 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Appointments (247-4178) & Walk-ins Aiea, HI 96701 e-file available Japanese & Chinese spoken Tue 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. e-file available e-file available Continued on page 8 M A R C H 2 0 0 7 7 w w w . e l d e r l y a f f a i r s . c o m AAARP TAX-AIDE Continued from page 7 St. Jude Catholic Church Information and assistance for Department of Community Services 92-455 Makakilo Drive family and friends who reside ELDERLY AFFAIRS DIVISION Kapolei, HI 96707 on the Neighbor Islands: The Area Agency on Aging for the Thur 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kauai Agency on Aging City and County of Honolulu e-file available Phone: 1-808-241-4470 715 South King Street, Suite 200, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 330 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Waialua Community Association Lihue, HI 96766 County Executive on Aging ...... Karen Miyake 66-434 Kamehameha Hwy. Hawaii County Office on Aging Haleiwa, HI 96712 Phone: 1-808-961-8600 S T A F F Asst. Caregiver Specialist ...... Joel Nakamura Tue 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hilo Office e-file available 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 342 Budget Analyst ...... Eugene Fujioka Wahiawa Public Library Hilo, HI 96720 Chief Planner ...... Pat Tompkins 820 California Ave. Kona Office Clerk Typists ...... Melanie Hite, Kelly Yoshimoto Wahiawa, HI 96786 Phone: 1-808-327-3597 CSA ...... Barbara Evans, Sharra Feliciano, 75-5706 Kuakini Hwy., Suite 106 Tauamatu Marrero, George Miyamoto, Thur 12 noon - 4 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Lorraine Souza, Susan Tambalo, Japanese Spoken Maui County Office on Aging Carolyn Tellio, Mona Yamada e-file available Phone: 1-808-270-7755 CSA Supervisor ...... Tony Baccay Olaloa Retirement Village Information Assistance & Outreach Data Coordinator ...... Carlton Sagara 95-1050 Makaikai St. Phone: 1-808-270-7774 Grants Managers ..... May Fujii Foo, Douglas Gilman, Mililani, HI 96789 200 S. High Street, Wailuku, HI 96793 Craig Yamaguchi Wed 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Molokai KCI ...... Teresa Bright, Roger Clemente, e-file available Phone: 1-808-553-5241 Donna DeBiasi, Amy Noborikawa, Lanai Marilyn Wong Waianae Community Center Phone: 1-808-565-7114 Secretary ...... Alex Blackwell 85-670 Farrington Hwy. To Obtain State information, contact: Waianae, HI 96792 ALOHA PUMEHANA is published four times a year State Executive Office on Aging (EOA) to provide the public with information on aging Tue & Wed 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Phone: 1-808-586-0100 e-file available issues and programs on Oahu. To be placed on 250 S. Hotel St., Suite 406 the mailing list, please call 523-4545. Written Waipahu United Church of Christ Honolulu, HI 96813 contributions to the newsletter are welcomed. 94-330 Mokuola St. For Out-of-State information, contact: Waipahu, HI 96797 National Eldercare Locator MUFI HANNEMANN Tue & Thur 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone: 1-808-677-1116 Mayor of Honolulu

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