Senior Fair

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Aloha and welcome Senior Fair attendees!

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aintaining a sense of purpose in life helps each of us make the most of every day and actually enjoy a richer, longer life. The theme for the 45th Annual Senior Fair is: “Engage at Every Age!” Older Adults in Maui County remain integral to the overall health of our community, and the annual Senior Fair is one place where individuals of all ages can learn of new ways to make a difference in the lives of others.

Some of the benefits of engagement include better physical health, improved cognitive functioning and mental health, less loneliness, and an increased sense of belonging. Staying engaged—or reengaging—does not have to be a difficult task.

Engagement could be as simple as sitting on your front porch and sharing aloha with

those you may see.

One of my favorite times is when I see the familiar sight of one of our community kupuna, who is known as “Mr. Aloha,” wearing his colorful clothing and offering cheerful greetings. He often sits outside waving to those who pass by with a huge smile on his face, and it is impossible not to return a heartfelt smile. If you know of the gentleman to which I refer, no doubt you find yourself smiling now!

To “Engage at Every Age” can be as simple or complex as each of us choose.

This year as you move amongst the crowds the Senior Fair will undoubtedly bring together, once again remain mindful of the many booths dedicated to helping individuals find ways to remain healthy and contribute to others and the community as a

whole. No matter where each of us is on the spectrum of age, we will find information relevant to improving our overall health, remaining fully engaged in life, providing ways to increase civic engagement, and contributing to our families. This is each of our opportunity to boost our ability and determination to “Engage at Every Age.” Maui County Office on Aging once again wishes to acknowledge Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. for producing this event. The dedication and commitment of MEO staff members help make the Annual Senior Fair a memorable and pleasant experience for each one of us.

I am excited to engage with you all!

– Deborah Stone-Walls Maui County Executive on Aging

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Maui County Office on Aging

Reuben Ignacio gives 100 percent to his job as MCOA case manager.

A person-centered approach

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By REUBEN IGNACIO Case Manager

eeting with kupuna and their caregiver(s) in the home is part of my daily job. By providing simple, but invaluable services such as Meals on Wheels, transportation and assistance with bathing, kupuna are allowed to continue living at home independently and in a familiar environment, which keeps them both happy and safe.

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sharing and educating caregivers to think about taking care of loved ones using a ‘person-centered’ approach.

In this context, personcentered means doing things to help their loved one stay safe (e.g. installing shower grab bars, a ramp, removing throw rugs) and healthy (e.g. managing necessary medications, watching over the food being eaten).

Person-centered may also mean doing things to keep their loved one happy, which

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might be a car ride along the beach, playing a round of hanafuda or having an occasional hamburger. Instead of thinking only about ‘fixes’ to keep them safe, think about what makes them happy as well. Learn how to balance what keeps them both safe and happy.

I’d like to share a story of my visit with a kupuna during the summer: I met with Setsuko and her caregiver daughter-in-law, Gladys. Gladys was very

proud of the work her husband did in the house to accommodate Setsuko, who used a walker extensively.

Setsuko had a bed lowered to the ground, a toilet raised higher and a shower with a ramp, bars and chair.

While proudly showing me the bathroom, Gladys said, “She is so stubborn, she always leaves her walker outside of the bathroom when she goes shi-shi. It’s not that she forgets, she just refuses. So now we have

to build a bar along the bathroom wall.”

I commended Gladys on the great work she and her husband did and the importance of keeping Setsuko safe. (Gladys nodded.)

I then said, “Also know there is a difference between what’s important for Setsuko in keeping her safe, and what’s important to Setsuko, which is what makes her happy.”

I told her that maybe one reason Setsuko refuses to use her walker in the bathroom is that, for that short time, she feels free and independent

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from the confines of her walker. That makes her feel in some control, and that is important to Setsuko.

Gladys nodded again, but this time I could see in Gladys’ eyes that she was taking in what I had said.

Gladys said she wanted to think more before installing the bar, because they love Setsuko and want her to feel as happy and independent as possible.

For more information about the Maui County Office on Aging, please visit: www.mauicountyadrc.org or call us 270-7774.

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Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.

Community action at its brightest and best

By DEBBIE CABEBE MEO Chief Executive Officer EO is a Community Action Agency established in 1965 under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. MEO operates under the National Community Action Network Theory of Change. Community Action provides individuals with low incomes support and tools to achieve stability and economic security, ensures communities where people with low incomes live are healthy and offer economic opportunity, and people with low incomes are engaged and active in building opportunities in communities.

Guided by the Community Action Core Principles, MEO recognizes the complexity of the issues of poverty, builds local solutions specific to local needs, supports family stability as a foundation for economic security, pursues positive individual, family and community level change, maximizes involvement of people with low-incomes, engages local community partners and citizens in community solutions, leverages state, federal and community resources and advocates for systematic change.

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Ruth Domingo, affectionately known as “Aunty Tiny,” has been utilizing MEO transportation for more than 40 years.

and every day in the faces of the keiki, youth, kupuna, disabled, disenfranchised, immigrants and families that we serve. The days are long and the work is arduous; the war on poverty is never ending.

MEO’s core funding comes from a Community Service Block Grant. The federal funds are passed on to the state and are allocated to designated Community Action Agencies (CAAs) based on the poverty level in each county. In the State of Hawai‘i there are four CAAs: Hawai‘i County Economic Opportunity Council on Hawai‘i Island, Honolulu Community Action Program on Oahu, Kauai Economic Opportunity on Kauai and Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. on Maui Island, supporting all of Maui County.

A bedrock principle of Community Action is that resources of all kinds need to

be integrated so they can be used in combination to solve community and individual problems. MEO leverages federal, state, county and community resources to fulfill its mission, managing numerous public and private resources annually, touching more than 56,000 lives in this past fiscal year. MEO staff goes into the community and to other government sources to bring in not only leveraged funds, but also hundreds of local volunteers.

MEO has been “helping people ... changing lives” for 53 years and is an articulate advocate for those whose voices are often not heard — the elderly, disabled, immigrants, youth, offenders and the economically disadvantaged.

MEO provides tools to help people and change lives

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Adult Protection & Community Service

Volunteer with the Senior Companion Program

By SCOTT SETO Adult Protective & Community Services he Senior Companion Program is a part-time volunteer program that enrolls eligible low-income seniors statewide to provide in-home companionship and limited personal care to frail elders and respite to caregivers.

Families in every community struggle to care for their loved ones.

By becoming a senior companion to an aged person, you can help that person stay in their own home.

Whether you’re giving families or professional caregivers much needed time off, running errands, or simply

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being a friend, you’ll help make a difference that strengthens and preserves an individual’s independence.

To apply to be a Senior Companion, an individual must be at least 55 years of age, physically able and willing to volunteer 20 hours per week, and meet income and other program requirements.

When you are a volunteer, you’re not just helping others — you’re helping yourself. Some of the benefits of this program are as follows: ❖ Non-taxable stipend of $2.65 per hour ❖ Meal allowance ❖ Transportation allowance ❖ Supplemental accident/liability

insurance ❖ Annual physical exam ❖ Paid training, vacation and sick leave ❖ State holidays ❖ Annual recognition and other special events ❖ Satisfaction of helping others ❖ Meeting a lot of nice people ❖ Promoting a positive outlook Think about it — your kindness can create life changing possibilities.

To become a senior companion or for more information about this program, call the Senior CompanPhoto courtesy SCP ion Volunteer Station at Adult Pro- These volunteers in the Senior Companion Program tective & Community Service provide in-home companionship and limited personal care to frail elders while offering much-needed respite to caregivers.

Section on Maui at 243-5150.

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Kaunoa Senior Services

Making retirement feel like the best years of your life

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Blossoms for the Brave is one of Kaunoa’s annual signature events which provides the opportunity for people of all ages to come together and sew lei for placement at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao for Memorial Day ceremonies. aunoa engages seniors at every age and makes retirement feel like the BEST years!

Kaunoa provides a wide spectrum of programs and services for Maui County’s adults ages 55 and better, providing a critical foundation to ensure that the aging population remains healthy, has opportunities to contribute to, and remain engaged with communities, and live independently with dignity for as long as possible. Kaunoa’s five senior programs provide comprehensive support for Maui County’s senior population throughout the aging process.

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Assisted Transportation services allow accessibility to essential services necessary to maintain independence.

Imagine not being able to drive yourself to medical appointments, pharmacy, laboratory, therapy, etc.

Volunteers are also needed to help transport homebound seniors who can no longer drive. Qualifications: willingness to offer a kind word and a helping hand during transports, a registered vehicle and valid driver’s

license. Medical background helpful, but not required; training and partial mileage reimbursement provided.

Get engaged and call 2707310.

Congregate Nutrition Anyone 60 and better can find a nutritionally balanced meal in an atmosphere which encourages rewarding experiences and socialization.

Known for focusing on nourishing the mind and soul as well as the body, Nutrition Centers are located through-

out Maui County and enthusiastically welcome new participants. Now is your chance to engage yourself in a fun, new and rewarding activity. Call 270-7306.

Wellness/Leisure and RSVP Programs Wellness and Leisure programs offer a wide variety of opportunities to learn new ideas and master new skills that promote lifelong learning, healthy aging,

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These include the Wellness deliver nutritious, mid-day and Leisure, Retired and meals, while providing Senior Volunteer Program, socialization and a vital midCongregate Nutrition and day well-being check.

Assisted Transportation and Meals may also be provided Home Delivered Meals to seniors convalescing (Meals on Wheels) pro- following discharge from a grams, which serve older hospital or similar facility. adults in all stages of aging, MOW is currently seeking from the active and inde- volunteers for all delivery arpendent, to the frail home- eas, preferably on a weekly bound. basis. Qualifications: empathy for the elderly, a passion Meals on Wheels and for service and a cheerful Assisted Transportation These two vital programs disposition; registered vehiserve Maui County’s frail, cle and valid driver’s license. homebound seniors 60 and Partial mileage reimburseof Riki Hokama. better, helping them remain ment provided. Engage Paid for by friends nai City, HI 96763 La 8, 125 independent in their own yourself and make a positive P.O. Box 63 homes. difference: call 270-7321.

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Outstanding Older American Award Recipients of Maui County

Photos courtesy Maui County Office on Aging

Above: Office on Aging honors 2018 Outstanding Older American Award nominees Takeo Miyaguchi (from left), Stephen Maglente, Ali Thompson, William Kinaka and Clara Felix. Photo at left: 2018 Outstanding Older American Award recipients Clara Felix and William Kinaka.

he Maui County Office on Aging is pleased to announce and honor the 50th Annual Outstanding Older American Award recipients, Clara Felix and William Kinaka.

Clara Felix, a resident of Kihei, has been volunteering in the Maui community for the last 15 years, and she is recognized for her dedication, willingness and passion for helping to share her time and talents for the benefit of the Maui community. She has demonstrated her tenacity in providing caring services for others and building lasting relationships that go far beyond the assigned task. Over the past 15 years, she has devoted her time to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, the Pacific Whale Foundation, the National Kidney Foundation, Na Hoaloha, the Maui Marathon, St. Theresa Church, the YMCA and the Hale Ho‘ike‘ike at the Bailey House.

A resident of Wailuku, William Kinaka has been actively

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volunteering in the Maui community for the last 39 years. He is a respected role model and an older adult who has an everlasting love for humanity and living his life to the fullest. His contributions to the Maui community are immeasurable, from volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America to being an advocate for our kupuna. He is also a “Maui Historian” and enjoys telling stories of the good old days of living in the Lahaina and Pu‘unene camps. Over the past 39 years, Kinaka has devoted his time to the Maui Adult Day Care Centers, Hale Mahaolu Senior Housing, the Iao Intermediate School Renaissance Program, the Maui Judicial Court System, the Blood Bank of Hawaii and the Commission on Children and Youth.

The award ceremony was held on May 10 at the Kihei Community Center. This year’s contestants for the Outstanding Older American Award also included Takeo Miyaguchi, Ali Thompson and Stephen Maglente.

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members of the National Council of Senior Citizens, “Senior Citizens Month” was created to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older individuals to our country each May. Since President Kennedy, every President has issued a formal proclamation requesting that the entire country pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. Now known as “Older Americans Month,” it is celebrated across the country through ceremonies such as the Outstanding Older Americans, events, fairs and other similar activities every May. On Maui, this event dates back to 1968, when Wendell Crockett was awarded the prestigious award of Outstanding Older American for Maui County. Since its inception, there have been 99 award recipients, including last year’s winners, Yaemi Yogi and Cornelis Feenstra. The Maui County Office on Aging would like to make a special mahalo to our judges David Spicer, Lois Prey and Doreen Forsberg.

For more information about the Maui County Office on Aging, please visit: www.mauicountyadrc.org.

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Information ✦ Food ✦ Product Vendors A&B Sugar Museum AARP Driver Safety Program AARP – Hawaii AARP Kula Chapter Aloha Eye Clinic Aloha Independent Living Hawaii AlohaCare American Red Cross Maui County Americare Hawaii, LLC Barry Rosenfeld Chartered Financial Consultant Blood Bank of Hawaii CareResource Hawaii – Maui Catholic Charities COM – Dept. of Finance, Real Property Division DCCA – Office of Securities Commissioner DCCA – Real Estate Branch DCCA – SOH Ekalesia O Kupaianaha Church Executive Office on Aging Senior Medicare Patrol Eyesight Hawaii – Maui First Hawaiian Bank GTD Group, LLC Habitat for Humanity Maui Hale Mahaolu Hale Makua Health Services – Adult Day Health ✦ Care Home ✦ Home Health ✦ Long-term Care & Rehab Hana Lani Club Hawaiian Neurotrauma Registry Project HMSA

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45th Annual Senior Fair

8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

ENTERTAINMENT

PROGRAM 7:30 a.m.

WELCOME ✦

Emcee Kathy Collins

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Pule by George Kaimiola

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Entertainment by Kaulike Pescaia

Kathy Collins

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Kaulike Pescaia | 8:15 a.m.

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EnhanceFitness | 8:45 a.m.

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Judy’s Gang | 9:15 a.m.

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La Galeria | 9:30 a.m.

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Hulasize | 9:45 a.m.

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Amy Hanaiali‘i | 10:30 a.m.

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Hawai‘i Aloha | 11:30 a.m.

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REMARKS ✦

Governor David Ige

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County of Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa

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COM Director of Housing and Human Concerns William Spence

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COM Executive on Aging Deborah Stone-Walls

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MEO Chief Executive Officer Debbie Cabebe

Kaulike Pescaia Judy’s Gang

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Planning ahead to engage others

By STACEY CASCO Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i ach year, I meet hundreds of older adults at community events, nursing care facilities and in their homes. Some are still active and full of boundless energy. Others are just coming to terms with declining health and bank accounts.

Many are caring for loved ones. Regardless of where you are in life, now is the perfect time to start planning ahead to engage others.

As a paralegal and notary public for the Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i, planning ahead to engage others includes having an Advance Health Care Directive and

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Stacey Casco Uniform Durable Power of Attorney. These documents enable you to authorize someone, often called an agent, to act on your behalf should you no longer be able to do so.

According to the National Association of States United for Aging and Disability:

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✦ The lifetime probability of becoming disabled or cognitively impaired is 68 percent. ✦ 18.1 percent of seniors live alone. ✦ By 2030, many retirees will not have enough income and assets to cover care expenses.

Unfortunately, many people avoid or delay advance directives until it is too late. I am frequently called to meet seniors at their bedside, when legal authorization is required to make medical decisions, obtain insurance coverage or manage finances. Some seniors are sometimes too ill to comprehend or properly execute a legal document. When this happens, important decisions

are delayed and resources are not available to meet basic needs.

Advance Health Care Directive and Uniform Durable Power of Attorney documents are tools that can help engage others when you need those most. You still retain authority to make your own decisions while you have the capacity to do so,

but having an agent available to help you can make things easier and less stressful. Be sure to think carefully about who you can trust to follow your instructions and act in your best interest. You don’t have to leave important decisions to chance. You can determine your destiny.

With support from Maui County Office on Aging and

Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i, I am here to help answer any questions you may have about these documents.

Seniors age 60 and older are eligible for my assistance, regardless of assets or income.

There is no charge for our services, but voluntary contributions are welcome. Call our senior hotline at (888) 536-0011 today.

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Some benefits of GROWING OLDER any people are quick to think of growing older in a negative light. Although there certainly are some side effects of aging that one may wish to avoid, people may find that the benefits of growing older outweigh the negatives.

Seniors are a rapidly growing segment of the population. In the United States, the Administration on Aging states that the older population — persons 65 years or older — numbered 46.2 million in 2014 (the latest year for which data is available). Statistics Canada reports that, in July 2015, estimates indicated that there were more persons aged 65 years and older in Canada than children aged 0 to 14 years for the first time in the country’s history. Nearly one in six Canadians (16.1 percent) was at least 65 years old.

With so many people living longer, it’s time to celebrate the perks of getting older rather than the drawbacks. Here are some great benefits to growing old. ✦ Higher self-esteem: The insecurities of youth give way as one ages, and older people have less negativity and higher self-esteem. A University of Basel study of people ranging in ages from 18 to 89 found that regardless of demographic and social status, the older one gets the higher self-esteem climbs.

Qualities like self-control and altruism can contribute to happiness. ✦ Financial perks: Seniors are entitled to discounts on meals, museum entry fees, movies, and other entertainment if they’re willing to disclose their ages. Discounts are available through an array of venues if one speaks up. Seniors also can enjoy travel perks, with slashed prices on resorts, plane tickets and more. ✦ Reasoning and problem-solving skills: Brain scans reveal that older adults are more likely to use both hemispheres of their brains simultaneously — something called bilateralization. This can sharpen reasoning skills. For example, in a University of Illinois study, older air traffic controllers excelled at their cognitively taxing jobs, despite some losses in short-term

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memory and visual spatial processing. Older controllers proved to be experts at navigating, juggling multiple aircrafts simultaneously and avoiding collisions. ✦ Less stress: As people grow older, they are able to differentiate their needs from wants and focus on more important goals. This can alleviate worry over things that are beyond one’s control. Seniors may realize how little the opinions of others truly mean in the larger picture, thereby feeling less stress about what others think of them.

Growing older may involve gray hair or wrinkling skin, but there are many positive things associated with aging.

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Parish seniors getting stronger and healthier with EnhanceFitness at St. Anthony Church he Maui County Office on Aging is continuing our community partnerships to offer EnhanceFitness, a nationwide, evidence-based fitness program designed specifically for older adults. EnhanceFitness is nationally recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Administration on Aging and the National Council on Aging.

EnhanceFitness is a fun, one hour interactive class offered three times per week at various locations on Maui (St. Anthony, Hale Mahaolu Ehiku, Roselani Place, Kahului Union Church, Makawao Hongwanji, Pukalani Community

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Center, Holy Rosary Church, Kalama Heights, Maui Powerhouse Gym, West Maui Senior Center) and on Lanai at Hale Kupuna O Lanai. We can welcome new participants at Kihei, Lana‘i, Lahaina and Paia, but other classes are waitlisted.

Classes provide an opportunity for physical exercise to those age 50 and over, as well as an opportunity for social support. For more information on the program, please contact MCOA’s Wellness Coordinator, Lori Tsuhako at 4633166.

Here is what our friends at St. Anthony parish had to say about EnhanceFitness.

or Ginny Kiick, it’s truly so I need the exercise. And a special moment when it’s important to my children. someone realizes they They all want me to continue can do something they my health.”

The program is offered couldn’t do before. “You see the progress, you see smiles three times a week at St. Anthony — from 4:30 to 5:30 on their faces,” she says.

Ginny has been certified p.m. on Mondays, Wednesto teach EnhanceFitness days and Thursdays in the classes for nearly four years, cafeteria for anyone age 55 and has since been serving or older. It includes 30 minutes of cardio workout, 20 seniors at St. Anthony.

“It’s like watching flowers minutes of strength training bloom, like watching a gar- and 10 minutes of stretching. den grow,” Ginny says. The program provides regu“They’re smiling, laughing lar fitness checks to help parand having fun. It’s a really ticipants monitor their growth and progress. good program.”

“If you talk to anybody in EnhanceFitness is an exercise program designed to the class who comes regularhelp seniors become ly, they’ll let you know it stronger, healthier and more makes a huge difference, able to lead independent even in little things — they can fasten a necklace, their lives.

“I’m up there in years and fingers are more agile, they it keeps my body strong and can put on their pants withkeeps me healthy,” says out having to sit down, their parishioner June Borges, balance improves,” Ginny who has participated in the says. “It’s really awesome.

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In many cases, participants’ biomarkers and general health improves, and their doctors take notice.

“Their doctors will say, ‘What are you doing differently? You’re doing something!’ ” Ginny says. “Now doctors and physical therapists both are encouraging people to come to the class.”

Not only does EnhanceFitness have a positive effect on people’s physical health, but it also helps to strengthen their brain and overall wellbeing.

“We do a lot of exercises that are not only physically stimulating, but also are mentally stimulating — the two work hand in hand,” Ginny says. “Once you’re moving around, it gives you more energy, you’re feeling better and you’re happier.”

In addition, those who gather for EnhanceFitness have developed a sense of community and camaraderie.

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“It’s like watching flowers bloom, like watching a garden grow.” – Ginny Kiick “Some of them started taking line dancing, and they’ll go out to dinner and go out to the fair together,” Ginny says. “If somebody’s been gone for a while, someone will call them to see what’s going on. There’s a real sense of family. They’re really tight.

“It’s been beautiful watching the friendships grow,” she adds. “Someone might be shy when they start and it takes a while, but after a while they get in there. It’s a really beautiful program.”

“I’ve met a lot of new friends,” June says. “We go a little early and we chat about all kinds of things.”

Ginny encourages seniors who are looking for a way to exercise and strengthen their bodies to consider joining EnhanceFitness.

“It’s fun and it’s not intimidating,” Ginny says. “People may feel uncomfortable to go into a gym. A lot of people have never really exercised, so it’s a little intimidating. But the class is not hard and it’s not threatening.

Everybody tries their best and nobody’s judging anybody else.

“When people come, they see they’re feeling better, they’re having fun, they’re making friends, they have something to do and they know it’s going to be a positive experience,” she adds.

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whole-person wellness, and personal growth throughout Maui County.

RSVP provides volunteer opportunities based on personal interests and skills at registered community agencies and organizations, where volunteers are engaged in providing services

that enhance the lives of others. Volunteering is a healthy habit that can increase happiness and satisfaction in the retirement years.

Civic Adventures is a unique program bridging enriching experiences with adventures in volunteering, offering opportunities to “learn and serve” as volunteering opportunities are blended with exciting new adventures.

Kaunoa’s classes, activities and volunteer opportunities are open to people 55 and better. The monthly newsletter, The Best Years, describes all events and opportunities and is available by calling 270-7308 (Spreckelsville) or 2704310 (West Maui).

Kaunoa Senior Services is a division under the County of Maui, Department of

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Housing and Human Concerns and is comprised of these five programs on Maui, Molokai and Lanai, offering a wide variety of opportunities to “Engage at Every Age.” For information on Lanai and Molokai programs and services, contact Lanai Senior Center at 808-5656282 or Molokai Senior Services at 808-553-5402.

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Hale Makua Health Services

Planning for Maui’s senior population aui County’s Baby Boomer population, individuals ages 65 and older, is expected to grow by 25,282 or 92% from 2016 to 2045, according to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism 2017 report.

This “tsunami” of seniors will dramatically increase the need and demand for senior services.

With a national shift in demand from costly, institutional care to more home- and communitybased care, providing Maui’s seniors with convenient, affordable access to recreational and social activities, as well as convenient health care options to allow seniors to gracefully age in place, is a priority for Hale Makua Health Services and Maui County.

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seniors, HMHS has been working with the county to envision a centrally located senior community that efficiently and economically meets the needs of Maui’s growing population of individuals aged 65 and older.

On October 5, 2018, the Maui Council County adopted a resolution authorizing the grant of a lease of 7.4 acres of county property within the Kahului Community Center Park to HMHS for a term of 75 years and a resolution urging the mayor to develop a master plan for the full Kahului Community Center Park space in coordination with HMHS. The master plan would be used to guide the expansion of existing and creation of new programs and facilities, including services, senior and inter-generational recreational activities, and a

new county senior center, with assisted transportation, dining and volunteer programs. The adoption of these two resolutions are vital to moving forward with creating a vibrant senior living community for Maui residents, which will enable seniors to live independently for as long as possible and age in place in the community, rather than an institution.

About Hale Makua Health Services Hale Makua Health Services is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, established in 1946 to provide a home for elders who had no one to care for them or means to pay for care. It is the only Eden Alternative registered home in the state of Hawaii, and is one of Maui’s largest non-government employers. Over 450 employees serve two

“A ‘tsunami’ of seniors will increase the demand for senior services.” nursing homes; a home health care agency; a rehab center specializing in both in- and out-patient physical, occupational and speech therapies; an adult day health center; and an adult residential care home. Visit the orgaPhoto courtesy Hale Makua Health Services nization’s website at Allowing seniors to age gracefully is a top priority www.halemakua.org.

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and job placement, Community Action training acculturation and advocacy Continued from Page S5

with programs offered through five departments.

MEO Business Development Center assists small business entrepreneurs with understanding the basics of business, writing a business plan, credit assessment and repair, and microloans for startup and expansion.

Community Services provides a wide array of services including rental subsidy, state-wide employment

through MEO’s Enlace Hispano (Hispanic Link) program, weatherization and energy assistance, senior citizen club coordination and advocacy, prisoner reintegration through our BEST Reintegration program, a clean and sober living facility in Wailuku and more.

Early Childhood Services provides quality infant care and early childhood education, offering toddlers a Head Start toward a better

education and a better life.

Head Start is a comprehensive program designed to support low-income children and their families in the areas of school readiness, literacy, social and emotional development and moving them toward stability.

The Transportation Department provides rides to the doctor or treatment facility, to work, to school, to adult day care, for necessary shopping and for other needs with both standard and wheelchair lift-equipped ve-

hicles throughout Maui County.

MEO Youth Services provides youth with assistance to succeed in school and life through fun-filled opportunities to learn while serving the community. The prevention of underage drinking, substance abuse, tobacco use, teenage pregnancy and teenage suicide evidence-based curriculum is purposely blended with youth program activities, in and out of the classroom.

Since incorporation, MEO

Helping our kupuna live their best lives by providing quality, compassionate care.

has been a training ground for community leaders and a pioneer for creating and developing innovative programs that continue to this day to help people throughout the Maui County.

Head Start parents are taught parliamentary procedure while sitting on a decision making policy council and learn to advocate for themselves and their children. Youth are trained as peer leaders and are involved in advocacy efforts to effect community change. Kupuna are empowered to advocate for issues impacting seniors • Diagnostic Imaging Needs - Mammograms, CT, MRI and the community at large.

• Joint Replacement and Bariatric Services MEO also provides work ex• Long-term Care (Kula Hospital) perience opportunities for disadvantaged individuals, • Additional health care services vital to our kupuna assisting with developing skills and gaining confidence and Core Four business development classes for aspir(808) 244-9056 ing entrepreneurs.

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Maui Health System offers the most advanced equipment, technology and services available including:

members, particularly for our kupuna.

Ruth Domingo, affectionately known as “Aunty Tiny,” is a fixture on the island of Moloka‘i. As a low-income resident, she has been utilizing MEO transportation for more than 40 years. Currently Aunty Tiny catches the bus several times a week to go to doctor appointments, do her shopping and other errands. She previously rode the bus to Kaunoa a couple of times a week too, but she says she’s getting old and tired and is slowing down. She turns 80 in December. She says that she loves all of the MEO bus drivers and everyone at MEO, but she has her favorites who take extra care of her. MEO staff loves Aunty Tiny too!

Community members like Aunty Tiny make the hard work of Community Action worth it.

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One-on-one help for seniors

awaii SHIP is proud to partner with the Maui County Office on Aging to offer SHIP services to seniors throughout Maui County.

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Hawaii in 1992. Today, Hawaii SHIP has over 50 counselors statewide trained to help beneficiaries, their families and caregivers with general information about Medicare, application assistance for low income programs, or referrals to other state agencies or community resources.

If you are turning 65 or plan to retire soon, call the Hawaii SHIP Help Line at 586-7299 or toll-free at (888) 875-9229.

From April to June, the 2018 New Medicare Cards were mailed to Hawaii’s seniors. If you didn’t receive your new card, visit your local Social Security office or www.ssa.gov.

Be sure to destroy your old card and beware of scams. Medicare will never call you uninvited and ask you to give your personal or private information to get your new Medicare card. If someone asks you for your information, for money or threatens to cancel your health benefits, hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE.

Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period is from October 15 to December 7.

In 2019, many great changes are happening for seniors who live in Maui County.

This is the time when beneficiaries can change their health plan. It is always good to review your options annually. There may be a plan that better meets your needs especially if your medications or doctors changed during the year.

Call Hawaii SHIP today to request a personal plan comparison. Counselors will review your best plan options based on the information that you give them.

Making smart choices today can help you save money on rising healthcare costs in the future.

If you’d like to request an appointment with a counselor, want to learn about volunteer opportunities, or would like a presentation for your group, please visit www.hawaiiship.org.

Assistance Program (SHIP) is a volunteerbased federal program administered by the Hawaii State Department of Health, Executive Office on Aging. Hawaii SHIP, formerly known as Sage Plus, began in

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