Senior Citizens Fair

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A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR ALAN M. ARAKAWA

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On behalf of the people of Maui County, it is indeed my great pleasure to welcome you to the 40th Annual Maui County Senior Fair.

This year’s theme “Unleash the Power of Age”- highlights the many ways our seniors are achieving remarkable things in later life. Many older adults are experts in their fields, have years of valuable experience, and are using that knowledge to improve the lives of others.

This Senior Fair is an opportunity to recognize our Kupuna and share their stories with the public.

I invite you to take advantage of all the health and screening booths, ethnic foods, and arts and crafts provided by the various organizations and agencies who care so much for Maui County’s seniors.

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Special thanks go to the Maui County Office on Aging, the Department of Housing and Human Concerns, the many organizers, volunteers, and supporters who come together each year to honor our seniors through the Maui County Senior Fair.

Best wishes for an enjoyable and successful event.

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Sincerely, ALAN M. ARAKAWA Mayor, County of Maui

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‘Unleash the Power of Aging’ Aloha and Welcome to the 40th Annual Senior Fair! his year’s fair is once again produced by Maui Economic Opportunity Inc., and I know that MEO’s excellent preparation will make this event a positive highlight of your year!

This year’s theme, “Unleash the Power of Aging,” reminds us of the incredible value of Deborah Arendale Maui County’s senior population. Never before has the world seen so large of a number of individuals over the age of 60. Folks in this Age

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Wave bring incredible knowledge, unprecedented skill, and immense wisdom as resources to all of us in Maui County.

We all know that the aging population is growing. In fact, before our next census, Maui County’s older folks will almost double in number!

This has been referred to as “The Silver Tsunami.” However, the word “tsunami” has many negative associa-

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tions. Many of us think of devastation and fear when we hear the word.

That’s why MCOA likes to focus on another aspect of the growing numbers of this age group as well. What

else happens in a tsunami? Think of all of those brave and experienced surfers that live for the big waves.

MCOA knows that in this aging boom, we have an incredible opportunity to acknowledge the “Silver Surfers”—those individuals that bring knowledge and wisdom, skills and passion who will reach out and contribute positively to our community.

Our goal is to help these active “Silver Surfers” remain active and healthy for many years to come. In this publication, you will find several articles about exciting programs available to help you stay as healthy, active and involved as you would like.

So, “surf’s up!” Let’s have a great Senior Fair as we focus on how we can best “Unleash the Power of Aging.”

— Deborah Arendale Maui County Executive on Aging

UNLEASH THE POWER OF AGING

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Executive Director Gerri Shapiro calls Na Hoaloha: “Match dot com for seniors.” Volunteers are carefully matched with seniors to create long-term relationships, providing services “from the heart.”

“A few years ago I experienced severe health problems, and I asked for assistance to accompany me to medical appointments and shopping trips,” said client Pat Ross, regarding her Neighbors Helping Neighbors volunteer, Adele Rugg.

“Adele helps me in every way. She is an incredible and dearly loved friend. I am so grateful for her in my life.”

Na Hoaloha — Neighbors Helping Neighbors also provides “time out” for family caregivers to give them a break from taking care of their loved one.

According to Brandi Gouveia: “I am the sole caregiver for my grandmother and my mother. Every Monday for two hours I get help. Debbie Rose watches my family members so I can have a break away from the 24-hour 7-dayper-week care I give. For these two hours I forget my responsibilities and let my body and head take a break. And it recharges my senses and relieves my stress.”

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TO REGISTER, COMPLETE FORM BELOW AND MAIL BY NOV. 7 WITH PAYMENT TO: Maui County Office on Aging J. Walter Cameron Center, Room 20 95 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793 Please make checks payable to: MAUI COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING Name: Phone:

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The conference registration fee of $15 for seniors, caregivers and students and $25 for professionals includes exhibits, workshops, door prizes, Continental breakfast and lunch, as well as conference materials and activities.

Scholarships are available from including safe transfers and ambulahe Maui County Office on Maui County Office on Aging, and Aging is pleased to announce tion, taking the keys away, health it will sponsor Maui County’s and long-term care, and creating ef- for Native Hawaiians from Alu Like.

Bus transportation from Central 12th annual Family Caregivers Con- fective physician-patient partnerMaui to Makena Beach and Golf Reships. ference from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. sort is available by contacting the The conference will have two Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, at the Office on aging at 270-7755. keynote speakers. The first is Dr. Makena Beach and Golf Resort.

To register, send name, agency afThe event is designed to honor, ed- Laura Mosqueda, M.D., who is a filiation if any, address, phone, email ucate and support family caregivers, professor of Family Medicine and Geriatrics at University of California and a check payable to the Maui which ties into this year’s theme: Family Caregivers: Now More Than at Irvine. Dr. Mosqueto will discuss County Office on Aging by Nov. 6 to the Maui County Office on Aging, the types of dementia and the pros Ever!

“Now more than ever family mem- and cons of commonly used medica- J. Walter Cameron Center, Room 20, Wailuku, HI 96793. tions. bers are leaving their jobs and using After registering for the Nov. 14 The second keynote address will their savings to take care of their loved ones,”said Conference Coordi- be delivered by Dr. Robert Romasco, Caregivers Conference, conferees who is the current national president may sign up for a free ride to the nator Normal Circle. “Now more conference by calling 270-7755. than ever, we need to honor and sup- of AARP. He is the former senior For more information, call event vice president of customer, distribuport them.” coordinator Norma Circle at 270tion and new business development The Caregivers Conference will 7755. for QVC Inc. offer workshops on topical issues,

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Maui County’s 12th annual Family Caregivers Conference keynote speaker Laura Mosqueda, M.D., will discuss the types of dementia and the pros and cons of commonly used medications.

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Supporting Maui communities since 1965 aui Economic Opportunity Inc. (MEO) is a Community Action Agency that has helped people reach their potential and enrich their lives since 1965. MEO has many programs to help people from Supervisor Dora Kahookele (from left), Gov. Neil Abercrombie and driver preschool to older adults on all Supervisor Irene Yoakum. three islands of Maui County through three departments. During its 48 year history, seniors have always been at the core of the organization.

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cluding rental subsidy, employment training, job placement, Enlace Hispano (Hispanic Link), business plan training, energy assistance, prisoner reintegration, senior red card discount program, and free legal services provided by local attorneys Larry and Bradford Ing and David Jorgensen.

MEO’s Business Development Center assists small business entrepreneurs with business plan training, credit assessment and micro loans for business startup and expansion.

MEO also provides support, coordination and advocacy for 59 Senior Clubs, which boast more than 2,000 members.

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Senior living briefs Sign up for a healthy living workshop The County of Maui is pleased to sponsor the “Better Choices, Better Health� workshop series from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on six Thursdays, from Oct. 31 through Dec. 12, 2013, at Kaunoa Senior Center in Spreckelsville (skips Thanksgiving).

Better Choices, Better Health is an evidencebased educational Health Aging Program designed at Stanford University to help manage chronic conditions and overall health through nutrition, exercise, relaxation, communication skills and medication management.

Participants receive a book, “Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions,� and a relaxation CD, “Time for Healing.�

Cost is $10 for individuals age 60+ and for caregivers of any age. Under 60 years? The cost is $35. Scholarships are available.

Call Jo Reyes at 270-7755 for more information or to sign up.

Caregiving is a growing trend

More than 65 million people in the United States provide care for chronically ill, disabled or aged family members or friends during any given year.

Those 65 million people spend 20 hours a week providing that care.

That care is valued at $375 billion a year, which is almost twice as much as is spent on homecare and nursing home services combined.

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The last of Mina Pharmacy’s health information fairs of 2013 will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center in Kahului.

Folks are welcome to get information on county aging and disability programs and services, and Mina’s pharmacist can answer questions about your prescriptions and over the counter medications as well as provide your annual flu shot.

During the morning, Certified Diabetes Educator Rose Foronda, APRN-Rx, CDE will be on site to provide private counseling and diabetes education.

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to meet the growing demand for aging services. New program manager Christi Keliikoa provides oversight to the outreach staff. Prior to joining MCOA, she attained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Washington, and she worked for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Developmental Disabilities Division.

She is a trained mediator and facilitator for Mediation Services of Maui.

MCOA’s new Community Living Program coach, Monica Morakis, assists qualified seniors use government funds to hire home care workers of their choosing, which will help them live happy and healthy lives in the

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For those seniors who are no longer able to drive, the agency offers the Aloha Cruisers program in which volunteers provide rides to doctor’s appointments, pharmacies and grocery shopping.

“My volunteers take me to the doctor and shopping. I recently had an MRI, and I was afraid.

Both my volunteers came with me and waited outside and took me to lunch afterward. They were so concerned and wanted to wait there while I was in the machine because they knew I was afraid.

They both worried about me. We have developed a lovely friendship. Sometimes they just come by and drop mangoes at my door.”

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comfort of their own homes for as long as possible. She enjoys working with people to help them achieve healthier lives. In the past, she has worked as a science and math teacher, as a case manager for children with disabilities, and most recently, as a high school counselor at Maui High School for 11 years.

MCOA’s new case manager is Vicki Belluomini who transferred from Hawaii County Office on Aging where she was the program planner in charge of developing programs, writing grants and administering contracts.

Prior to working in Aging, Vicki spent 15 years working as an Administrator, Clinician and Case Manager for at risk children and adolescents and their families.

And the emotional rewards are endless for the volunteers as well.

“I started volunteering with Eva several years ago. It started out where I was visiting her and taking her to doctor’s appointments and grocery shopping.

Then we were including her in holiday gatherings as she became a part of our family. She is such a blessing to me and my family. I really feel God sent us this friendship. I have learned a lot from her and am so glad she has been a part of my life!”

If you would like to share your aloha with a Maui senior, call Na Hoaloha — Neighbors Helping Neighbors at 249-2545 or go to their website www.nahoaloha.org.

Just a few hours a week can make a world of difference in someone’s life . . . especially yours!

Top honors for Outstanding senior volunteers he Maui County Office on Aging is pleased to honor the winners of the 45th annual Outstanding Older Americans of Maui County.

Richard Endsley is a powerhouse of volunteerism in the West Maui community. He has served as president of Lahaina Intermediate School’s Education Foundation and its After-School Tutoring Project. He also volunteers for the Lahaina Restoration Foundation, the Lahaina Honolua Senior Citizens Club, the Lahaina Town Action Committee and Lahaina Hongwanji.

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She also serves as Recording Secretary for Maui Economic Opportunity’s Senior Citizens Planning and Coordinating Council, and the Puunene Branch of the Maui Friends of the Library, where she also edits the monthly newsletter.

The awards were presented last May at the Maui Beach Hotel. May is recognized nationally as Older Americans Month, when elders across the nation are recognized for their extraordinary efforts and contriMeet Richard Endsley (left) and Diane Logsdon, 2013 Outstanding Older Americans of Maui County.

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Customer Relations staff will also be available.

Akamai Advantage is a PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Akamai Advantage depends on contract renewal. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits.

For more information, contact the plan. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, provider network, premium and/or copayments/coinsurance may change on January 1 of each year. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium.

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