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POLICY ADVISORY BOARD FOR ELDER AFFAIRS May 8, 2018

MEETING MINUTES

Members Present: Linda Axtell‐Thompson, James Cisler, Adele Rugg, Marilyn Seely, Gary Simon, Beverly

Jean Withington, Kathleen Wyatt, Sarah Yuan, Tom Duran, Kathy Ishihara, Kanoe Margol

Members Absent: Colette Browne, Kipukai Kualii, Joy Miyasaki, Suzie Schulberg, Scott Spallina, John

Tomoso, Barbara Yamashita, Margaret Perkinson, Keith Ridley, David Rodriguez, Melina Sanchez

Others present: EOA Staff: Philip Ana, Caroline Cadirao, Jen Ching, John McDermott, Lani Sakamoto,

Debbie Shimizu, Chris Tu, Candace Young

Nalani Aki, Vicki Belluomini, Barbara Service, Deborah Stone‐Walls, Kealoha Takahashi

The meeting was called to order by Gary Simon at 12:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Eleven (11) members present. No quorum met. INTRODUCTIONS Everyone introduced themselves. MINUTES Approval of February, March, and April minutes deferred to next meeting. DISCUSSION ISSUES

Chair’s Report ‐ Defer nominations and elections of Committee Chairs to next meeting

o PABEA – Gary Simon (Chair), Linda Axtell‐Thompson (1st VC), Barbara Yamashita (2nd VC) o Legislative Committee – Sarah Yuan o Plans and Projects Review – Marilyn Seely o Recognition and Awards – none

‐ State Food Drive for Hawaii Foodbank March 17 – May 19 o Members and guests are encouraged to bring in food or monetary donations for EOA’s Food Drive. o Donations can be given to Jen Ching.

‐ Possible schedule presentation on Sunshine Law in July (1 hour board time) ‐ HFCC Aging and Disabilities Booklet was distributed.

PABEA Committees Legislative Sarah:

‐ Kupuna Care and ADRC are funded as requested. ‐ Kupuna Caregiver added $1.2 mil but has a proviso that limits the benefits for each qualified recipient to

once per week. o Sarah mentioned that EOA is researching options for the Governor’s consideration.

‐ PABEA Admin bill (HB2369) passed. ‐ Alzheimer’s State Plan bill (HB1916) passed but no additional resources. ‐ Paid Family Leave (SB2990) asks the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study passed. ‐ Inspection of unlicensed care facility (HB1911) passed. ‐ AARP Retirement Savings bill (SB2333) did not pass. ‐ Lessons learned: Educate legislators, provide more coherent messages, work and have more coordinated

efforts with other organizations that are advocating for programs, and EOA and AAA viewpoints are integrated into advocacy efforts.

‐ Continue to advocate for Healthy Aging Partnerships and resources for ADRD. ‐ In‐home care workforce development resolution passed.

Plans and Projects Review Marilyn: ‐ PABEA Admin bill will decrease the number of members, specifying that ex officio members are non‐voting

members, and revise the list of agencies that provide representatives to serve as ex officio members. ‐ PPRC started review on the planning process and Deb presented Maui County’s plan. ‐ Marilyn will draft support to Gary in support of the bill signing. Recognition and Awards Jim: ‐ OAM cost is $30, payable to Executive Office on Aging. ‐ Members will receive job notices and menu for the event. ‐ Parking arrangements is still being worked on. Aging Network Executive Office on Aging Caroline: ‐ Terri is attending on Kauai’s OAM event. ‐ Concurred with what Sarah mentioned earlier.

Honolulu Elderly Affairs Division ‐ Nalani submitted her report via email. (See attached for EAD report.) ‐ In home respite industry day with EAD, their purchasing dept, and providers Hawaii County Office of Aging ‐ Kimo is attending Hawaii’s OAM event. ‐ He submitted his report via email. (See attached for HCOA report.) Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs ‐ Kealoha is attending Kauai’s OAM event. ‐ She submitted her report via email. (See attached for KAEA report.) Maui County Office on Aging Deb: ‐ Deb and Nalani attended N4A Policy Briefing in Washington, DC.

‐ Although more funds were allocated for FY18, still below FY10 levels. Feds are also looking at taking back funding budgeted for this fiscal year from non‐discretionary defense funding.

‐ MCOA’s OAM event is next Thursday. ‐ Looking to hire more staff. ‐ Received permission to buy a new car. ‐ Successful in getting all Enhance Fitness instructors as paid staff. ‐ Start planning Elder Abuse event on June 14, 2019 ‐ MCOA Caregiver Conference on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Grand Wailea Kupuna Caucus ‐ Legislative review, Room #329 1:30pm

Members Report Peggy, UH: ‐ Gary gave Peggy’s report: The reinstatement of the UH COA Undergraduate Certificate on Aging was

officially approved. The certificate will start Fall 2018 semester. Tom, CMS: ‐ New Medicare cards are coming. (See attached for Medicare info.) ‐ Beneficiaries can use both numbers until December 2019. ‐ Some are being scammed to “purchase” new Medicare cards. Medicare cards are free. ‐ Go to Medicare.gov to get more info. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ‐ Barbara Service mentioned Kahala Nui’s At Your Service program. (See attached for Kahala Nui’s flyers.) OLD BUSINESS Debbie, No Wrong Door ‐ Wrapping up NWD grant

Nathan, Public Awareness Campaign

‐ Gary mentioned that Nathan is trying to reach Terri to wrap up the campaign.

NEW BUSINESS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS

‐ Adele will be termed out June 30. This is her next to the last meeting as a board member.

‐ Next PABEA meeting is June 1. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:14 p.m.

Adult Day (.are Sttet,

EAD has a total of 9 executed contracts. with 72 Adult Day Care Center sites.

Ixecuted Contracts

o Palolo Chinese Home

o Windward Seniors

o Kahala Senior - "Live Well at lwilei"

o Franciscan care services (2 sites - Ewa and Manoa Locations)

o Arcadia Elder Services (2 Sites - Central Union Church and Kilohana)

o Hale Hauoli

o Salvation Armyo Seagull Schools

o Hawaii Health Systems (2 Sites - Leahi and Maluhia)

Pending Executed Contracts

o Ann Pearl Nursing

o Lunalilo Home

HONOLULU COUNTY ELDERLY AFFAIRS DIVISION - PABEA MONTLY REPORT

l(upuna CaregiverEAD has authorized and referred a total of 65 care recipientsfor Adult Day Care, with start dates as early as February L6,2OLg.

Priority List [quivalent Value (ptEV) assessment for caregivers.

Priority List Equivalent Value (pLEV)1 2 3 4 5 6 7 I 9 10 Tota!

Number ofCareqivers 1 4 8 10 32 22 21 18 I 3 1287o of Assessed 10/t/o 3o/o 6/" 8o/o 25Y" 17o/" 160/0 14% ao/t/o 2o/o

Demographics of Caregivers Assessed

Does Caregiver Live with Care Recipient?

No Yes Sometimes TotalNumber of Careqivers 14 110 4 128% of Assessed 11"/o 860/o 3Yo

Relationship to Care Recipient

Gender of CaregiverFemale Male Total

Number of Caregivers 92 36 1287" of Assessed 72o/o 28o/o

HONOLULU COUNW ELDERLY AFFAIRS DIVISION _ PABEA MONTLY REPORT

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Kupuna Care Transportation 233 101

HONOLULU COUNTY ELDERLY AFFAIRS DIVISION _ PABEA MONTLY REPORT

Summary of Service DeliveryEAD provided at least one registered service to 7,387 clients

EAD provided at least one in-home service, main KC services, lo 2,773 clients.

Data reflects the time period of July L, 2OL7 - present.

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L- HONOLULU COUNTY ELDERLY AFFA]RS DIVISION - PABEA MONTLY REPORTI

Surlmary of CallsEAD logged 25,028 contacts, of that 70,536 were incoming calls and 9,579 were outgoing calls, 3,461were home visits, and 1,000were fax referrals. EAD logged 7,874 calls regarding the Kupuna Caregiver Program.

Data reflects the time period of July L, 2OL7 - present.

Email Home Visit lncoming ln-Office Mail/Fax Outgoing Walk-tn Grand Total3,46L 10,536

Top 5 Call Topics1. Home Delivered Meals (6740l.

2. Transportation - Non-Medical (5122)

3. Transportation - Medical (3561)

4. Personal Care (2678)

5. Kupuna Caregiver Program (7874l,

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t,l HONOLULU COUNTY ELDERLY AFFAIRS DIVIS]ON - PABEA MONTLY REPORT

From: Alameda, Christian (Kimo) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2018 12:05 PM Subject: Re: PABEA info: 050418 notice, 040618 minutes, 050418 agenda Aloha, I will be missing PABEA as well given our annual Outstanding Older American luncheon this Friday. I've attached my report for April in the form of our newsletter. The key updates for Hawaii County is our expansion in July 2018 of transportation services for frail kupuna, a yard service program, a county-to-county contract for additional homemaker services, and establishing a business framework to use the funds provided to us via the KC Caregiver "Stay Employed" Program.

We are currently serving over 22 working caregivers but it won't show up on the data base because we are pulling funds from our regular KC program since we still have plenty KC funds to utilize. As we receive back verifications of caregiver's employment status, we will make a funding stream shift to pull from this program so it shows up on the data base and so EOA can report to the legislature that the funds are being used.

But--the move to $70 a week has put a huge wrench in our funding framework. Caregivers can't stay employed with the help $70 a week... the help of $70 a day was already cutting it close--now the shift to $70 a week is mind boggling-- as my late Portuguese mom would say "Kimo, ...they stay craaaaaza". Anyway, enjoy our newsletter attached. Kimo Hawaii County Office of Aging

HCOA programs are funded by the County of Hawai'i, the State Executive Office of Aging,

and through Older Americans Act Title III funds.

The Silver Bulletin May 2018

Volume 20 Issue 5

HCOA Vision: Age with Honor. HCOA Mission: Help older individuals live independently with dignity.

be delivered. These cus-

tomary contracts limit the

client’s choice to using on-

ly the provider(s) that won

the bid.

Although this could work

well, it limits the client

from selecting another

provider because of con-

tractual arrangements.

For example, service pro-

viders may suddenly lack

staff in certain geographic

areas. Homecare workers

may call in sick or quit

without notice, and/or ser-

vice quality may decline

over time. If any of these

unfortunate circumstances

occur, the client has to

wait for adjustments to be

made which could take

months.

This is not the case with

Hawaii County’s home-

based services contracting

model. In Hawaii County,

I just returned from a

national conference

on aging, and I learned a

very valuable lesson: “the

grass is green here.” The

Hawaii County Office of

Aging seems to be the

only aging entity that

provides true ‘person-

centered’ in-home ser-

vices (e.g., homemaker,

personal care, day care,

assisted transportation,

and chore services.)

This is mostly because of

the brilliance of our con-

tracting model. Most ag-

ing departments nation-

wide typically contract

out for in-home services

in which legal agree-

ments are made that in-

clude the length of the

contract, scope of service,

proposed bid, and pro-

posed number of units to

our case management

agency allows clients to

choose the provider they

want at the time of service,

and they can change ven-

dors at any time.

This “out-of-

t h e - b o x ”

contracting arrangement is

unique to Hawaii County

and was overwhelmingly

well-received when shared

with my counterparts at

the (continued next page)

HCOA Aging Report Page 1

Dr. Kimo’s Did You Know? Page 2

Community Health Page 3

Community Activities Page 4

Community Activities Page 5

Caregiver Page Page 6

More News Page 7

HCOA Staff and Contacts Page 8

Mary McLaughlin Editor

Karen Tanaka Feature Editor

[email protected]

Hawai’i County Office of Aging Report May 2018

The Grass is Green Here Client Choice is at the Heart

of the Office of Aging’s Business Model

mailto:[email protected]

HCOA programs are funded by the County of Hawai‘i, the State Executive Office of Aging,


May 2018 The Silver Bulletin

Dr. Kimo’s Did You Know?

2018 Aging in America

Conference held in San

Francisco last month.

It felt good to know that

the grass is not always

greener on the other

side. The idea of having

a pool of vendors origi-

nated in the 80s from the

forward-thinking execu-

tive Bill Takaba.

Requests for proposals

(RFP) are posted as usual

and interested providers

respond, but they are not

responding with a bid or

an estimated number of

units. Instead, their pro-

posal includes a descrip-

tion of their services, their

staffing capacity and ex-

perience, and how they

ensure good customer

service. The price for

these in-home services

are pre-determined

based on costs trends

and market research.

The key concept in this

model is the service dollars

are not earmarked for any

particular vendor. The ser-

vice dollars are in an ac-

count waiting to be drawn

down based upon the

n e e ds o f t h e c l i -

ent/caregiver and the cor-

responding type of service

each vendor provides. Cli-

ent choice of an in-home

provider is available at any

time. For example, if a par-

ticular service is needed

and the current homecare

worker has a pattern of

poor performance, our case

manager can skip over this

homecare provider agency,

and connect the client with

another provider without

delay in services and/or le-

gal contractual entangle-

ments.

It is also important to note

that this model is based on

trust. Vendors trust that

upon good standing they

will get their turn in the

pool, while at the same

time acknowledging the

need for client choice.

This level of trust and

goodwill is perhaps what

makes the Hawaii County

Office of Aging, with its

providers and partners,

the very best aging net-

work in the state and may-

be even the nation. Cur-

rently we have six home-

based vendors and three

day-care providers in our

vendor pool. They in-

clude MasterCare, Metro-

Care Hawaii, UltimaCare

(formerly Nurse Pro-Care),

Care Resource Hawaii,

Seniors Helping Seniors,

Aloha Maiden, Ho’oNani

Day Care, Hawaii Island

Adult Day Care, and Kona

Day Care.

C. Kimo Alameda, PhD.

Executive,

Hawaii County Office of Aging

The Grass is Green Here Client Choice is at the Heart

of the Office of Aging’s Business Model (continued)




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Bring your loved ones with you to

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Dates Times Follow-up sessions (optional)

Wed April 11, 2018 9:00am – 10:30am April 25 9 to10am

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Community Activities

Walk With a Doc Hawaii Is-

land has been walking every

Sunday since May 18, 2014

and as of this writing we have

registered over 750 walkers.

Students from the John A.

Burns School of Medicine and

the Daniel K. Inouye College

of Pharmacy, resident physi-

cians from the Family Practice

Residency Program and com-

munity doctors start each

event with a short medical talk

followed by a brief and easy

warm up and stretch session.

Then everyone grabs a bottle

of water provided by HMSA

and starts walking around Lili-

uokalani Gardens for about

one hour. You can walk fast

Craig Kadooka, MD

Join North Hawai'i Com-

munity Hospital and the

native Hawaiian Health

program on a one-hour

walk starting at Pukalani

Stables. Dr. Kehau Kong

or one of our community

health care providers will

start the walk with a brief

talk on a current health

or slow, alone or with friends,

it’s up to you! Here is a cool link

to Hilo Walk With a Doc 2015

v i d e o :

https://www.youtube.com/watc

h?v=53ptp5Xu09w

Dates: Every Sunday

Time: 8:00 a. m. to 9:00 a. m.

Location: Liliuokalani Gardens,

Hilo, Banyon Drive next to Coco-

nut Island.

Powered: Craig Kadooka, MD

Contact Information:

[email protected]

(808) 935-6635

issue facing Native Ha-

waiians and many others

in our community.

Please check with your

primary care provider be-

fore you walk are you

have health concerns.

Wear comfortable

walking shoes and bring

an umbrella as the walk

will be held

rain or shine.

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Community Activities

PRIMARY ELECTION: AUGUST 11, 2018 GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 6, 2018 Election Day Officials are recruited to assist voters, provide operational support, and ensure the integrity of

the voting process. Volunteers gain first-hand knowledge and experience in the electoral process while

receiving a stipend. Work hours vary by position. Qualifications:

At least 16 years of age on or before June 30 of the election year.

A registered or pre-registered voter in the State of Hawaii.

Able to read and write English.

Restriction: No parent, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, child, or sibling of a candidate may serve as a pre-cinct official in any precinct where votes may be cast for the candidate.

County of Hawaii Elections Division - Recruitment

The County of Hawai’i Elections

Division would like to reach out

to community minded organiza-

tions and individuals and ask for

your assistance. We are in need

of workers to help with this

year’s election. The Primary Elec-

tion will be held on Saturday,

August 11, 2018 and the Gen-

eral Election on Tuesday, No-

vember 6, 2018. Election Day

Officials are needed to assist voters,

provide operational support, as well

as ensure the integrity of the voting

process, and will receive a stipend

for working. Non-profit organi-

zations may also volunteer as

Election Day Officials as a fund-

raiser. If interested please con-

tact Myra Ross in East Hawaii at

(808)933-1591, or Kristi Car-

valho in West Hawaii at

(808)323-4400.

Mahalo, Pat Nakamoto Elections Programs Administrator

Hawaii County Economics Op-portunity Council (HCEOC) is now accepting applications for the Weatherization Assis-tance Program (WAP) that of-fers free Solar Water Heating Systems, Energy Star Refrigera-tors and Energy Efficient Kits which includes Energy Saving LED bulbs, EPA approved Aer-ators & Shower heads. The Weatherization Assis-tance Program prioritizes ser-vices to seniors, families with young children, people with disabilities, households with high energy usage, and fami-

lies experienc-ing a high ener-gy burden. Weatherization Assistance Pro-gram eligibility i s i n c o m e -based, families with at least one household member receiving TANF or SSI benefits are encouraged to apply by July 7, 2018. For more information please con-

tact Hawaii County Economics Op-

portunity Council (HCEOC), Hous-

ing and Energy Department at

808-961-2681 ext. #400 or

visit our website download

the application.

HCEOC - Hawai'i County Econom-

ic Opportunity Council

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Caregiver Page Welcome Patrick Toal, Alzheimer’s Association, Big Island Regional Coordinator

Patrick Toal is

a Geriatric So-

cial Worker

who has been

working with

Caregivers and

people living

with Alzhei-

mer's Disease

for nearly 3

decades. He

has a Master's

Degree from the University of North

Carolina at Chapel Hill and interned at

Duke University with Lisa Gwyther --

one of the top Long Term Care Profes-

sionals in the U. S. During this intern-

ship he co-authored a book with Lisa

and Edna Ballard entitled “Pressure

Points: Alzheimer's and Anger” and is

a contributor to the book “You Are

One of Us: Successful Clergy/Church

Connections to Alzheimer's Fam-

ilies” which has been used as a

teaching tool for a diverse group

of faith-based organizations.

He co-coordinated his first Walk

to End Alzheimer's in North Car-

olina in the 1980's and has since

helped to coordinate other

walks and special events for the

Association. In addition to vol-

unteering, he has donated Care-

giver Cruises to various Associa-

tion Chapters on both the East

and West Coasts to assist with

their fundraising campaigns.

He has been visiting Hawaii

since the age of 19 and has al-

ways wanted to move here per-

manently. After volunteering

with the Hilo Walk last year, he

fell in love with the town and

the people he met and felt that

this would be a good time to

move to the Big Island. He is tak-

ing the position once held by

Chris Ridley and says "he knows

he has some big shoes to fill," but

says that "he is confident that he

is up for the task."

Over the next few months, he'll

be visiting senior centers and

local businesses who cater to

seniors and caregivers.

So, if you happen to run into the

tall guy dressed from head to toe

in purple, be sure to stop

and introduce yourself and share

some Aloha!

Location: WAIKOLOA COMMUNITY CHURCH

(across from Waikoloa Elementary School)

Dates: Fridays May 25 to June 29

Time: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

(PTC) is a free series of six two-

hour classes, led by a pair of certi-

fied volunteers and designed to

help family caregivers take better

care of themselves. For full infor-

m a t i o n , p l e a s e v i s i t

www.hawaiicaregivers.org

The six sessions are held once a

week, with a limit of ten partici-

pants. Light snacks will be

available.

Pre-registration is required.

To register, please call Pau-

lette Change at 936-3191

PTC is presented in West Ha-

waii by Hawaii Community

Caregiver Network, which

organizes the program and,

Article submitted by

Feature Editor Karen Tanaka

in collaboration with Univer-

sity of Hawaii Extension

Maui, funds the project and

provides class leader training

and program evaluation.




More News

Hawai’i Fire Department and/or Red Cross teams will install

and test smoke alarms and replace batteries in your home.

Red Cross responds to 64,000 disasters annually, the major-

ity of which are home fires. We set a goal to reduce fire-

related deaths and injuries in the U. S. by 25% by 2020. As

part of this effort, we have a “Sound the Alarm” Campaign

from April 28th to May 13th. Please call the appropriate

number below and we will call to schedule your visit!

East Side Hilo 932-2911 West Side Kona 323-4760

May Senior ID Card Schedule Month Date Day Time District Location

May 14 Monday 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Ka‘ū Pāhala HI Housing Center

May 14 Monday 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ka‘ū Nā‘ālehu Community Center

May 14 Monday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Kohala Kohala CSE Old Bank of Hawai‘i Bldg.

Canceled 15 Tuesday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Kona Yano Hall

May 18 Friday 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Hilo CSE Pāpa’aloa Office

May 23 Wednesday 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Honoka‘a Hale Hau‘oli Senior Center

May 30 Wednesday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Kona West Hawai‘i Civic Center - Building B

Join Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce for their next pau hana event at the Arc of Hilo’s multi-purpose event center on Waianuenue Ave. View the wide range of event options available to our community. Planning a business seminar? A banquet for your non-profit? A 1-year baby party? How about party tents for your family reun-ion? Come and see what the Arc can do for you! Stay tuned for event registration details!

Free 10 Year Smoke Alarms!



WEST HAWAI‘I

Alice Bratton Aging & Disability Services Specialist I

Bernadette Canda Information & Assistance Clerk

Debbie Wills Aging Program Planner II

RSVP and Volunteers

West Hawaii

Irene Kauwe Wanneta Wilson

East Hawaii

Alice Andagan Nu’u McKeague

Carol De Lima Laraine Kawasaki

Cassie Hernandez

EAST HAWAI‘I

Luana Ancheta-Kauwe Information & Assistance Clerk

William Farr, III Information Systems Analyst IV

Kelli A. Figueira Clerk III

Clayton Honma Aging Program Planner III

Keola Kenoi-Okajima Aging Program Planner II

Kalen Koga Information & Assistance Clerk

Kori Koike-Smith Aging & Disability Services Specialist I

Nicolas Los Banos Aging & Disability Services Manager

Mary McLaughlin Senior Training & Employment Program

Leilani Nielsen Aging & Disability Services Specialist I

Christina Raine Administrative Assistant

Wesley Tanigawa Aging & Disability Services Specialist I

Jolean Yamada Aging & Disability Services Specialist II

Patricia Yamamoto Senior Training & Employment Program

HCOA ADRC East Hawai’i

1055 Kino’ole Street

Suite 101

Hilo, HI 96720

HCOA Phone: 808 961-8600

ADRC Phone: 808 961-8626

HCOA ADRC West Hawai’i

74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway

Building B

Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

HCOA Phone: 808 323-4390

ADRC Phone: 808 323-4392

Statewide ADRC Phone: 808-643-2372

HCOA ADRC

1055 Kino’ole Street

Suite 101

Hilo, HI 96720

March-April 2018 Executive Report

Submitted by Kealoha Takahashi

Goals:

1. Maximizing opportunities for senior to age well, remain active and enjoy quality lives

while engaging in their communities.

RSVP

Held Afternoon Delight on March 16, 2018 at Mahelona Hospital; an appreciation event

to reconnect with volunteers, recruit, orient new volunteers, and introduce volunteer

stations and volunteer opportunities available in the community.

National Services of Recognition (Mayor’s Day) held on April 3, 2018.

Better Choices, Better Health

Lay Leader training reschedule for June 26-29, 2018. Recruiting RSVP volunteers to

serve as lay leaders which addresses the focus area of healthy futures.

EnhanceFitness

Classes at Kilauea Neighborhood Center was closed temporarily during time facility was

utilized as a shelter for flooding victims.

2. Forging Strategic Partnerships and Alliances that will give impetus to meeting Hawaii’s

Greatest Challenges for the Aging Population. Coalition of Transit Service Providers

No report

Mental Health Services

No report

Pedestrian Safety

One fatality in Kekaha

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

No report

Vision

The people of Kaua`i will live well and age well.

Mission Statement

The Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs, as the designated lead County agency, plans, implements,

supports and advocates for the well-being of Kauai’s older adults; and serves as a one stop

source of information on long term care support options and services for all residents.

Vision Statements Kauai’s older adults will live independently at home or in the community with dignity and

respect. Kauai’s family caregivers receive adequate support to care for their older adults. Kauai’s older adults, persons with disabilities and family caregivers will make informed choices

and have streamlined access to long term care support.

3. Developing a statewide ADRC System for Kupuna and people with disabilities and their

Ohana and caregivers to access and receive long term support services (LTSS) information

and resources within their respective Counties.

ADRC/No Wrong Door

ADRC Assessment Form Review meetings via WebEx.

Dementia Capability in a No Wrong Door System on March 8, 2018

Options Counseling/Person-Centered Planning

No report

4. Enable people with disabilities and older adults to live in the community through the

availability of and access to high-quality long term services and supports, including

supports for families and caregivers.

Outreach/Access to Services

HSTA Retirees luncheon meeting

Kauai Athletic Club Kapaa and Lihue

HGEA Retirees

Waimea High School Health Fair

Wilcox Hospital Health Fair

Kuhio Medical Group

Kalaheo Missionary Church

Kapaa Neighborhood Center

Kekaha Association - E Ola Mau

Vendor Pool

Looking into ways of have more providers participate in the bid process for services;

feasibility of implementing a multi-contract award process similar to other counties.

Client Satisfaction Survey

Sent out client satisfaction surveys

Personal Care Service to 18 clients with due date on May 11

Homemaker Service to 35 clients with due date on May 11

Adult Day Care Service to 22 clients with due date on May 11

Legal Aid Service to 250 clients with due date on May 15

Educational Opportunities/Caregiver Training

No report

5. Optimize the health, safety and independence of Hawaii’s older adults.

Emergency Safe Havens (Emergency Shelters)

No report

Emergency Disaster Plans

Staff followed up with calls to EnhanceFitness participants and RSVP volunteers.

Home Modification (Fall Prevention Initiative with Fire & AMR)

Updates: 248 individuals served (240 homes)

Administrative:

2019 Budget submitted (emailed to board members with agenda).

Kupuna Caregiver Contract with Adult Day Health Center in process; two enrolled in

program.

Agency Call Summary Report from July 1, 2017 to April 27, 2018

Total Calls: 4,212

Top 5 Topic Categories discussed:

1. Nutrition

2. Home and Community Based Services

3. Transportation

4. Health and Wellness

5. Health Insurance

Training:

First Aid-CPR Certification on March 5, 2018

STARS Launch: Overview of the New SHIP Data System

Fighting Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft in Hawaii

Personnel:

Community Service Program Assistant - hiring in process

Media:

Older Americans Month news article

Recognition Ceremony & Luncheon

Kauai Beach Resort 4331 Kaua’i Beach Drive

Lihue, Hawaii 96766

Friday, the 4th of May, 2018

CELIA MELCHOR-QUESTIN

Program Specialist DONNA OLIVAS-KAOHI

Program Coordinator

TERESA CAIRES

Accountant

ROSE MANAGO

Community Service Program Assistant

JOHNNY YAGO

EF Program Coordinator

PATRICIA GONSALVES


JULIE KAJIWARA


EL DOI

Program Specialist

LILLIAN BENNETT


Agency on Elderly Affairs Staff

KEALOHA TAKAHASHI

Executive on Aging

JUNE RENAUD

Program Planner

LAINEE CARVALHO


DIVINA VIGILIA

Accounting Tech

EMILY MEDEIROS

Program Specialist

GRACE DELOS REYES

Program Support Tech

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

MUSIC Kimberly Hope McDonough

EMCEE

Julie Souza

PUBLICITY/PUBLIC RELATIONS Mayor’s Office Alden Alyvilla

AWARDS SELECTION COMMITTEE

Gloria Acain

Kipukai Kuali’i

Mercy Labrador

Kaua’i Beach Resort

Thomas Lund, Catering and Convention Staff

PHOTOS

Dennis Fujimoto

AEA ADVISORY COUNCIL Julie Souza, Chair

Janice Bond, Vice Chair

Gloria Acain

Kaui Castillo

Lola Cruz

KipuKai Kuali’i

Mercy Labrador

Anne Miyamoto

Elodie, Moniz

Dennis Pezzato, PhD

AGENCY ON ELDERLY AFFAIRS STAFF

Mahalo…

The Agency on Elderly Affairs, a

designated Area Agency on Aging and recently functioning as an Aging and Disability Resource Center has been providing critical and essential eldercare services to Kaua‘i’s Kupuna so they can continue to live a dignified life in the community or environment of their choice. Through a service provider contract or AEA staff, the agency provides the following eldercare services:

Information, Assistance, Referral

Outreach

Senior ID

Transportation

Legal Assistance

Home Delivered Meals

Congregate Meals

Case Management/Coordination

Personal Care

Homemaker

Adult Day Care

Caregiver Respite

Caregiver Counseling

Group Support & Information

Civic Engagement

Volunteer Opportunities

Health Promotion

Disease Prevention

EnhanceFitness Program

Better Health, Better Choices

Options Counseling

Long Term Support Svcs Planning

For more information, call (808) 241-4770

or visit www.kauaiadrc.org

MESSAGE

Aloha,

In observance of Older American's Month, we recognize and celebrate older Americans, their stories, and their contributions. This year’s theme, Engage at Every Age, emphasizes that you are never too old (or young) to take part in activities that can enrich your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It also celebrates the many ways in which older adults make a difference in our communities.

Participating in activities that promote mental and physical

wellness, offering your wisdom and experience to the next

generation, seeking the mentorship of someone with more

life experience than you—those are just a few examples of

what being engaged can mean. No matter where you are in

your life, there is no better time than now to start. We hope

you will join in and Engage at Every Age!

Mahalo Nui Loa,

Kealoha Takahashi Executive on Aging

Each nominee will go home with a centerpiece containing items that will help them continue to engage with all ages. The centerpieces contain:

A kite for engaging in physical activity. The kite happens to be shaped like an octopus, which not only looks good up in the sky, but also symbolizes intelligence, flexibility and creativity.

A mini Zen garden for moments of relaxation and also as a reminder of how important it is to learn how to slow down from time to time and re-flect on our lives.

A deck of cards and a pack of Jacks to encourage spirited play and friendly competition.

A baking pan and muffin mix because, who doesn’t like baked goods, and there is a great bonding that happens over food, whether preparing to-gether or eating together.

A fishing kit to promote physical activity and spending time in nature and possibly to encourage creativity with the sharing of some fish tales.

A small succulent pot because it has been proven gardening reduces stress to improve physical and mental health and it is shaped like an owl which symbolizes wisdom, insight and observation.

And lastly, the container itself which represents many things. Fill it with healthy food to encourage good health practices, fun snacks to encourage laughter or comfort food to help ease a hurting heart.

We sincerely hope these gifts will encourage our nominees to continue to Engage At Every Age with every age.

This year’s Older Americans month theme is Engage At Every Age. No matter what age we are we can engage in activities that help us re-main strong physically, mentally and emotionally.

Not only are we able to Engage At Every Age but we can also engage with others regardless of their age. Continuing to engage in activities with all ages, whether it be our peers, our children, grandchildren or even great grandchildren, helps us maintain a sense of well being.

Americans Nominees

Michael Vidinha is involved in several different programs as a

volunteer. He has volunteered with Hui O Laka, which operates

Kokee Museum and the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp,

since 2010. Mr. Vidinha has also volunteered with Alu Like Inc.

since 2010 and County of Kauai, Economic Development since

2012.

Michael is a dedicated volunteer continuing to help with Alu

Like’s Kupuna program days and with their hospitality greeting at

Nawiliwili Pier 2, even after losing his wife 2 years ago. Alu Like

has programs for Hawaiians and Mr. Vidinha is Portuguese, but

he is Hawaiian at heart.

Mr. Vidinha also helps with the King Kamehameha Day parade

and has been a parishioner with United Church of Christ since

1975

Michael retired from Robinson Plantation as a plumber and con-

tinues to help other seniors in his community with their plumb-

ing needs.

Nominated by Shirley Simbre-Medeiros, Alu Like, Inc.

2018 Outstanding Older

Sonia is humble, compassionate and works tirelessly in the pursuit of

justice. She has been an expert witness in Immigration Court in San

Francisco, has testified as an Asian expert witness on behalf of a dozen

political dissidents from China for their asylum hearing and was a vol-

unteer counselor at Berkeley Free Clinic to students, homeless persons

and families in need.

Upon her return to Kaua’i, she began volunteering with Kaua’i Eco-

nomic Opportunity, Inc.’s mediation program involving family law,

housing and community and employer disputes in Family and District

Courts.

She also assists self-represented people with completing forms and un-

derstanding the court process at the Judiciary Self-Help Center and is a

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) serving as a Guardian ad

Litem (GAL), an individual appointed by the court to represent the best

interests of a child or incapacitated person.

In addition to her volunteer legal work, Sonia is a member of 2 choirs

and 3 dance groups. The Sacred Earth Choir performs at community

gatherings such as the International Day of Peace, Martin Luther King’s

Day and the National Day of Prayer. The Kaua’i Hospice Choir, at the

family’s request, will sing at a patient’s home, their memorial service or

at a long-term care facility. In addition, Sonia enjoys hula, Japanese

Bon dance and Balkan folk dancing. She recently began country line

dancing.

Sonia Song’s memoirs, Donkey Baby-From Beijing to Berkeley and

Beyond, was published in 2008 and she looks forward to publishing a

sequel in 2018.

Nominated by Gina Okuda-Stauring, Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

In her home country of China, Ms. Sonia

Song worked in American legal nongovern-

ment organizations advocating for human

rights, disadvantaged migrant workers and

persons with disabilities.

Music provided by Kimberly Hope McDonough

2018 Outstanding Older Americans Award Recognition Ceremony Program

Welcome Julie Souza, Emcee Pule Acknowledgment of Special Guests Opening Remarks Kealoha Takahashi, Executive on Aging Mayor’s Message Honorable Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho Jr. Governor’s Message First Lady Mrs. Dawn Ige, Introduction of 2018 Outstanding Older Americans Nominees Mayor Carvalho & Kealoha Takahashi Announcement of Kauai’s 2018 Outstanding Older American Awardees Mayor Carvalho & Kealoha Takahashi Special Presentations First Lady of Hawaii State of Hawaii Legislators County of Kauai Councilmembers Closing Remarks Lunch Hawaii Aloha

Mrs. Elvira Kimokeo worked as a housekeeper in the tourism

industry. She is a dedicated and selfless individual who currently,

is an active volunteer for several organizations in the community.

Since 2010, you can find Elvira every Thursday at

Nawiliwili Pier greeting the cruise ship passengers to Kaua’i with

her warm hospitality and soft smile.

On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, she dedicates her time

to the Hanapepe Salvation Army Soup Kitchen preparing meals

and lending a hand wherever needed.

And during the rest of the week, you may find Elvira at Hui O

Laka, Kokee volunteering at the Koke’e Museum’s Visitor

Center or Field Station, assisting with activities to promote

forest and historic conservation.

Her interest in preserving the Hawaiian Culture extends to

volunteering with the King Kamehameha Day Parade event

sponsored by the County of Kaua’i Office of Economic

Development.

One can always count on Mrs. Kimokeo responding, “Okay,”

wherever and whenever she can help others in her community.

Nominated by Shirley Simbre-Medeiros, Alu Like, Inc.

2018Outstanding Older Americans Nominees

Mrs. Martina Semana worked as an elementary school 4th grade

teacher for 3 years and a high school Sophomore Math teacher for

1 year in the Philippines. When she returned to Kaua’i, she

gained her certification and became a Nurse’s Aide at Mahelona

Hospital for 14 years.

In 2009, Mrs. Semana initially joined the Foster Grandparent Pro-

gram so she could attend Head Start Preschool with her great

grandson. She singlehandedly raised her great grandson since he

was 4 months old. When he began elementary school, Martina

requested to transfer to King Kaumualii Elementary School, where

she continues volunteering even though her now 12-year-old great

grandson is no longer there. At 92, she is a dedicated, reliable,

responsible volunteer, unselfishly committed to 26.5 hours a week

helping the students with new math concepts, listening to them

read, gently nurturing and supporting the children and their emo-

tional needs.

On days when the Foster Grandparent volunteers go to long-term

care and adult day health facilities to entertain, Martina has sewn

and donated blankets and lap bibs to the patients and attendees.

She can be seen wearing her unique and stylish hats when she is

out and about, and as an accomplished seamstress, has sewn cos-

tumes for the Filipino Club dancers and gowns for pageant contest-

ants.

Mrs. Martina Semana is an excellent role model who has contrib-

uted significantly to improving Kaua’i’s students and their families’

lives.

Nominated by Anne Miyamoto, Foster Grandparent Program


Peter Rayno has been a coach and player for a variety of sports

for many years. He has been a coach for Lihue Pop Warner,

high school football, Kauai Youth Basketball League, various

softball teams and Lihue Baseball Youth League as well as a

coach and player for Hanamaulu Hillsiders, a senior softball

team. He currently officiates KIF basketball games as well.

Peter believes in promoting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle

and has truly enjoyed coaching and teaching all ages.

Prior to retiring, Mr. Rayno worked for Lihue Plantation as a

Field Supervisor and also for CK Security.

Peter has been a lifelong volunteer involved in cleanups of

beaches, parks and Kalepa Hills Cemetery for the betterment

and enhancement of the Hanamaulu community.

Nominated by Jefferson Venzon.

Since 2002, Mrs. McGinty has been volunteering at the National

Tropical Botanical Garden. She has taken a leadership role of

operating a volunteer fundraising group of over 50 members. As

the Oshibana (an artisan craft group) Coordinator, she schedules

the volunteers and inventories and tracks thousands of items creat-

ed for the 10-12 craft fairs held each year. Since her involvement

as the Coordinator, the annual fundraising has more than doubled

during the past year.

The Oshibana group are volunteers ranging in age from their 30’s

through their 80’s with a few super stars in their 90’s. Margaret is

able to mold all of them into one cohesive group where age is not

a factor. She inspires her fellow Kaua’i seniors to remain active,

social and productive.

She encourages and acknowledges all members, including mem-

bers who have special needs, expressing their value and contribu-

tions each week during their service day. Her ability to show com-

passion and care for her fellow volunteers is truly outstanding. She

instills a sense of community and fellowship in all of her fellow

volunteers.

Margaret also became a foster parent for the Kaua’i Humane Soci-

ety. Over 15 years and 670 kittens later, she is still fostering strays

for the Humane Society. Each McGinty kitten receives a name,

gets its picture taken for the family album and learns proper man-

ners and social skills.

Mrs. Margaret McGinty is an outstanding Kaua’i community

member, contributing in ways that are immeasurable.

Nominated by Jessica Clabo, National Tropical Botanical Garden

Americans Nominees

Mrs. Margaret McGinty was a Special Educa

tion Teacher of 5-7 year olds for 30 years in

Michigan and 1 very special year in Malaysia.


Mrs. Clorinda Nakashima worked as the Post Master of the

Kilauea Post Office for 30 years.

Very kind, caring, pleasant and helpful are the words that describe

Mrs. Nakashima. Since 2003, 15 years ago, Clorinda became the

Head Volunteer of the Congregate Meals Program at the Kilauea

Neighborhood Center. Very well organized, Clorinda completes

all the necessary paperwork, takes attendance, collects donations

from the participants to support the program and keeps the

account accurate.

Being a creative person, Clorinda likes to make congregate meals

enjoyable for everyone. She will organize picnic lunches, hold

ukulele lessons and introduce crafts to the 45 participants at the

Kilauea site. The seniors at the Kilauea Congregate Meals Pro-

gram truly appreciate all the time and effort Mrs. Clorinda

Nakashima puts into the program.

Nominated by Aida Shen, Kaua’i Economic Opportunity, Inc.

Americans Nominees

Mrs. Janice Nitta is described by a friend and colleague as “A

visionary who works to empower others to make a difference.”

She has educated many of Kaua’i’s high school youths as an

English teacher and then as the Student Activities Coordinator at

Waimea High School over a span of nearly 50 years. She

sought to empower her students to take leadership roles, find

and speak their voices and to make a difference in the world.

Over the past 10 years, Mrs. Nitta has served as President of the

Waimea Alumni and Friends Foundation coordinating the an-

nual carnival, the membership luau honoring outstanding mem-

bers with the SPIRIT Award and an endowment fund for schol-

arships for graduating seniors from Waimea High School.

She serves as the Vice-President of Delta Kappa Gamma Society

International, an organization of women educators, Treasurer of

the Higashi Hongwanji Mission and helping with their annual

Bon Dance Festival. Always welcoming new challenges, Janice

participates in a newly formed quilting group of retired Lan-

guage Arts teachers of Waimea High School. Their quilts are

donated to nursing homes, for fundraising events and to others

in need.

Janice is a cancer survivor and lives with serious health issues.

With a very positive outlook on life, she strives for advancement

and progress of her community, contributing 100% of her efforts

and determination to see her endeavors through to success.

Nominated by Naoko H. Ho, Waimea Senior Center

DCCA May 2018

MAY Upcoming Events

05/02 – Presentation @ Koko Head Seniors, 10:00am

05/03 – HGEA HLMS @ Maui, 7:15am

05/08 – Presentation @ Pali Seniors, 10:00am

05/09 – Get Real Financial Reality Fair @ Island Pacific Academy, 9:00am

05/09 – Presentation @ Mililani Town Association Seniors Program, 9:30am

05/11 – Presentation @ Navy Exchange, 9:00am

05/14 – Presentation @ Alu Like Nanakuli, 9:45am

05/16 – Workforce Career Fair @ Blaisdell, 10:00am

05/16 – Presentation @ Liliha, 5:00pm

05/17 – Presentation @ Koolau Hui Seniors, 10:00am

05/18 – HCUL Conference @ Maui, 8:00am

05/22 – Get Real Financial Reality Fair @ Roosevelt High School, 8:00am

05/30 – Presentation @ One Kalakaua Seniors, 1:00pm

May 12 – Eastside Emergency Preparedness Fair at Kahala Mall from 10 am to 2 pm

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You're getting a new Medicare card!Cards will be mailed between April 2018 - April 2019

You asked, and we listened. You're getting a new Medicare card! Between April2018 and April 2019, we'll be removing Social Security Numbers from Medicare

cards and mailing each person a new card. This will help keep your informationmore secure and help protect your identity.

You'll get a new Medicare Number that's unique to you, and it will only be

used for your Medicare coverage. The new card won't change your coverage orbenefits. You'll get more information from Medicare when your new card

is mailed.

Here's how you can get ready:. Make sure your mailing address is up to date. lf your address needs to be

corrected, contact Social Security at ssa.gov/myaccount or 1-800-772-1213.TTY users can call 1-800-325-0778.

. Beware of anyone who contacts you about your new Medicare card. We'llnever ask you to give us personal or private information to get your newMedicare Number and card.

. Understand that mailing everyone a new card will take some time. Your cardmight arrive at a different time than your friend's or neighbor's.

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To help protect your identity, your new card will have a unique Medicare

Number instead of your Social Security Number. The new card won't changeyour coverage or benefits. Here's what you need to know:

. You don't need to do anything to get your new card, but you should make

sure your mailing address is up to date.

. lf your address needs to be corrected, contact Social Security at ssa.gov/myaccountor 1-800-772-1213. TTY users can call 1-800-325-0778.

. Medicare will never call you uninvited and ask for your personal information.

Beware of anyone who contacts you about your new Medicare card.

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Kahala Nui At Your Service is pleased to offer a range ofin-home services for senior residents in East Honolulu.Let us assist with your household tasks, chores andhome repairs, or personal care so that you can resideindependently with ease and comfort in your home.Services include:

Housekeeping

Take-out dinner mealsprepared by Kahala Nui'srenowned kitchen

Minor home repairsand maintenance

Care assistanceand coordination

Service Eligibility and Geographical Areaso Resident must be 62 years and oldero Reside in Kaimuki/Palolo, St. Louis Heights, KahalaA/Vai'alae,

Waiklkl/Diamond Head, Kapahulu and'Aina Haina areas

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All Rooms. Vacuum carpet and floors, and mopo Dusting

Bathroom. Clean, scrub and sanitize sinks,

showers, tubs, and toilet

Kitchen. Clean appliances, counter tops,

cabinets and tables. Clean and scrub sinks, microwave,

stove top cooking range, backsplash,and refrigerator exterior

Special Household CleaningCarpet shampooing, deep cleaning/move-out cleaning, oven andrefrigerator interior cleaning, windows,blinds, and more.

Home Repairs and MaintenanceComplimentary initial consultation andestimate of cost for labor and materials.Handyman repairs and maintenanceservices:

. Window and door screens, jalousiesknobs

o Minor faucet leakso Reseal or caulk tubs and shower areas. Replace bathroom or kitchen fixtureso Put together ready-to-assemble

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Care Assistance and CoordinationComplimentary initial consultation byHo'okele Care at Home, LLC.o Array of in-home services can be

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at Home, LLC, services range fromcompanionship, care coordination,personal care and respite servicesthat can be provided in your home

For more information about the service rates or to schedule an order orappointment, contact Audrey Suga-Nakagawa at Kihala Nui (808) 218-7778.

Allservices are paid in full upon delivery. We accept checks made payable to "Live Well, lnc

LiveWell, lnc. is a subsidiary of Kahala Nui, a not-{or-profit organization providing a continuum of high qualityresidential, and home and community based services to seniors in Hawai'i.

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HOME REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE$65/hr.Materials will be additionally charged to theclient at cost.

CARE ASSISTANCE & COORDINATIONHo'okele to quote rates

TAKE OUT DINNERS$20 per Daily Special or Classics entr6e

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Hours and Days of Service Operations7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.(Mondays-Fridays, no weekends or holidays)

PavmentAll services must be paid in full upon servicecompletion or meal pick up by personalcheck..Checks should be payable to"Live Well, lnc."

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