Senior Fair by Maui Publishing Company

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SENIOR FAIR SATURDAY, OCT. 26 , 2019 ❖ WAR MEMORIAL COMPLEX

‘CONNECT, CREATE, CONTRIBUTE ’

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Aloha and welcome Senior Fair attendees! 46th annual Senior Fair T Saturday, Oct. 26 he theme for the 46th annual Senior Fair is: “Connect, Create, Contribute.” This theme brings a focus to our basic need to remain active and vibrant throughout our lives. Recent studies have revealed that the impact of social isolation is the same as smoking a pack of cigarettes every day. This revelation that social isolation is so harmful to our health may be surprising. It is no surprise, however, that when we remain engaged in relationships—with our families, friends and community—we actually feel better. Think of a time when you have felt down and someone you love has spoken a kind word or offered a supportive gesture. Their effort to connect with you helped you feel a bit more encouraged. Likewise, when each of us reaches out in some way to others, our own sense of connectedness reminds us that we do have a positive impact on others as we contribute positivity to their lives. This year the Senior Fair is once again an opportunity for each of us to connect,

7:30 –11:30 a.m. War Memorial Complex create and contribute. We will connect with others as we talk at booths and enjoy the music and entertainment. We will create new opportunities through getting to know new people. We will contribute to the good of the community by engaging in learning and growth. In whatever way you are engaging in the event—either as a vendor, a participant, an entertainer or an employee of an agency—you are making a difference! Together, we are helping to build our community. We are increasing connectedness, creativity and contribution. Every year I ask that attendees to Senior Fair 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. 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 connect with you all at the fair as we help create a better Maui and contribute to the good of our entire community! Sincerely, — Deborah Stone-Walls Maui County Executive on Aging

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national policy update

SUPPORTIVE AND ENGAGING DAY CARE FOR ADULTS

Benefits of 2018 RAISE Family Caregivers Act will identify actions that ing invaluable caregiver providers, services through Title III Maui County Office on Aging communities, government and others are funding, Kupuna Care and ccording to AARP and taking and may take to rec- the Kupuna Caregivers prothe National Alliance ognize and support family gram. The County of Maui and the Maui County Office for Caregiving, there caregivers. In order to complete the- on Aging are proud to anare an estimated 43.5 million caregivers in the United setasks, the RAISE Act pro- nounce that their Executive States. These caregivers vided the establishment of on Aging, Deborah Stoneserve a vital role to ensure the Family Caregiving Ad- Walls, was appointed to the that the needs of their family, visory Council, which must National Family Caregiving loved ones and friends are include up to 15 voting Advisory Council. “I am deeply honored to met on a daily basis. This members who reflect the dihelp, which averages 24.4 versity of family caregivers have this opportunity to ashours a week per caregiver, and the care recipients who sist with shaping family may include scheduling receive assistance. As the caregiver strategies for our medical appointments, pro- members meet and discuss nation,” Stone-Walls exviding transportation, cook- the current issues of family pressed. “On Maui, we honing meals or serving as advo- caregiving, they will work or the unique role of family W w|{ w z w } { { | { } cates in health or financial to promote greater adoption caregivers and the countless z } ~{ zw yw x{ | {{D matters. In terms of financial of person-and family-cen- ways they enrich the lives matters, AARP and the Na- tered care in all healthcare of their loved ones. Our traSERVICES INCLUDE: tional Alliance for Caregiv- and long-term service and ditional multigenerational families are caregiving ing estimate the total eco- support settings. © Yw { y z w {z x w y w © Y~ y{ | y w B {y {w w B Furthermore, the Council champions.” nomic value of caregiving and spiritual activities worker, dietitian and nurse Stone-Walls will be workequaled $470 billion in will identify and provide in© f{ w {z w z | C © d } yw { x y{ {zB put on items such as assess- ing alongside RAISE Family 2013. {z { { y { } w { { { y{z w|| As our society continues ment and service planning; Caregiver Advisory Council education, members and representatives to age, awareness for change information, © c } w z { w w | © b y~ w z wy y { and solutions at the federal, training supports, referral from numerous Divisions of ~ ~ y w { y x{z z { health progress state and county level for and care coordination; the Department of Health family caregivers has in- respite options; and financial and Human Services includsecurity and workplace con- ing the Administration for creased. Community Living, Centers On January 22, 2018, the cerns. While providing support for Medicare & Medicaid RAISE (Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and En- to caregivers may not be a Services, Centers for Disease gage) Family Caregivers Act new topic as the Older Control, Federal Drug Adbecame federal law. Accord- Americans Act and Area ministration, and National ing to the Administration for Agencies on Aging (AAA) Institute on Aging. Other Community Living, the have been supporting seniors Federal Departments repreRAISE Family Caregivers and caregivers since 1965, sented will include the Dee { c zw ¤ \ zw B MPFF wD D ¤ KPFF D D Act will direct the Secretary the RAISE Act will help to partment of Agriculture, the of Health and Human Serv- identify and develop a new Corporation for National and Community Service and the ices to develop a national national strategy. In Hawaii, Area Agencies Department of Veterans Affamily caregiving strategy. 871-9287 | www.halemakua.org/adult-day-health Per the ACL, the strategy on Aging have been provid- fairs. A Supplement of THE MAUI NEWS – Wednesday, October 23, 2019 – Page T5

By KEVIN DUSENBURY

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Stabilizing families while strengthening community By DEBBIE CABEBE, SHRM-SCP MEO Chief Executive Officer n 1963, President John Kennedy’s economic advisors drew up proposals to address the problem of American poverty. President Lyndon Johnson took up this charge after he succeeded Kennedy as president. He expanded and revised the proposals and developed the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. The Act included a variety of initiatives: Head Start, Job Corps, Work-Study for university students, VISTA (or Volunteers in Service to America), Neighborhood Youth

Corps, basic education and adult job training, and Community Action Programs. Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc., a Community Action Program, received its charter on March 22, 1965, under provisions of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. CAPs specifically gear efforts toward targeted population needs. Community Action ensures low-income citizens play an active role in program design and administration, or “maximum feasible participation.” CAPs, such as MEO, connect millions of children and families to greater opportunity, transforming their lives and making our

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MEO executive staff ensures that low-income seniors get necessary assistance

communities and our nation stronger. Major goals encompass promptly stabilizing a family, thus avoiding the long-term consequence of costly dependency. However, Community Action also has the capability to sustain longterm involvement in a family's progress to self-sufficiency, as well as in the development of the low-income community. 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 administers more than 40 programs and provides tools to help people and change lives through five departments: Business Development Center, Community Services, Early Childhood Services, Transportation Services and Youth Services. Services for low-income seniors lie at the core of MEO programs, administered through MEO Community Services. Of the more than … buy one or more adult price meals 167,000 Maui County residents, a little more and 2 beverages and get one than 18 percent are age 65 and older, and 10 of residents live in poverty. 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM percent Fifty-four percent of those MEO serves live at or below the poverty level. The 2019 poverty income levels in Hawaii sit at $14,380 for a single person and $19,460 for … and don’t forget to visit us for breakfast, a family of two. Studies show that a single faster, better service … shorter waiting time person living in Maui County needs an annual income of approximately $32,000 to live. for a table, especially on weekends In response to this disparity, MEO provides assistance to low-income seniors in a variety of ways. Offer cannot be combined. The Senior Community Service Employment Program enrolls seniors 55 and older, with little or no work experience, in a paid A Supplement of THE MAUI NEWS – Wednesday, October 23, 2019 – Page T6

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on-the-job training program. At the completion of training, MEO places seniors into unsubsidized employment in a variety of fields including landscaping, healthcare and more. Rental assistance helps low-income seniors at risk of becoming homeless by providing the first month’s rent and a rental subsidy for up to six months, thereby ensuring a stable living situation. A rental specialist meets with the senior to review finances and establish a plan for self-sufficiency when the subsidy ends. The Weatherization Assistance Program enables low-income seniors to reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. Seniors use funds to improve the energy performance of their dwellings. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program assists eligible low-income seniors with heating and cooling energy costs, bill payment assistance and energy crisis assistance. The MEO Senior Red Card provides seniors age 60 older with discounts on food and merchandise at establishments throughout Maui County. The Senior Planning and Coordinating Council assists 54 senior citizen clubs, representing more than 1,100 seniors, with organizing, recruitment and membership enrollment, advocacy, education, social activities and events. The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program provides low-income seniors with eligible fresh produce with the goal of improving their health and nutritional status. Each senior receives a book of coupons worth $50 to exchange for fresh, nutritious and

unprocessed locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey from an authorized farmer or farmers’ market. A local attorney provides pro bono legal services for low-income seniors in the form of simple wills or living trusts (no probate), deeds (to change name on real property), advance care directives and other simple legal matters. Persons in Need 60Plus assists low-income individuals 60 and older, who have income at or below the 125 percent poverty level, achieve economic security through supportive services such as subsidies for hearing aids, glasses, scooters and dental work. The Maui Independent Living Center helps seniors with disabilities and their families to identify community resources and navigate education and medical systems to remove barriers and empower them to be fully engaged in all aspects of life.

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MEO leverages a broad network for continuous community engagement and learning, starting with its board, which includes (1) a third from the resident sector representing each major geographic area MEO services, such as a Head Start policy council representative and Filipino community council representatives from Molokai, a Lanai-area council member and MEO seniors’ clubs representatives from other areas; (2) a third from the private sector, such as the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, Alexander & Baldwin, a bank, a labor union and nonprofits such as Maui Economic Development Board and the Maui Chapter of the Hawaii Association for the Education of Young Children; and (3) a third from the government sector, such as those representing State Legislators and the County. Convening every other month, MEO’s board stays on the pulse of

Should you know any seniors who could benefit from MEO’s range of services, contact Gay Sibonga at 243-4362; for volunteer opportunities or to make a donation, contact Jennifer McGurn at 249-2990. For more information visit www.meoinc.org. MEO Transportation provides specialized transportation services for seniors on the islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai and in Hana. Services include senior leisure and nutrition programs, excursions, rural shopping shuttles, Adult Day Care, rides to work for low-income individuals and to special community events and dialysis. MEO also operates the Maui Bus Paratransit program, providing rides to disabled seniors who reside within three-quarters of a mile of the fixed route. In addition to senior services, in the last fiscal year, MEO served more than 265 children and families in its Head Start program; trained 554 individuals under its Core Four Business Planning classes and other employment and training programs; created or saved 65 jobs; provided evidence based prevention programing to more than 940 youth; assisted 1,766 individuals with rental and/or energy assistance; and provided more than 407,000 rides to low-income individuals, seniors, persons with disabilities and youth.

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The MEO transport team offers specialized transportation services for seniors throughout Maui County.

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developments in each of its sectors and how those could affect MEO’s programs and services. MEO’s network is also bolstered by active participation in several advisory boards and community agencies. MEO has board representatives on the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs, Good Beginnings Alliance, Head Start Association of Hawai‘i, and Maui Nonprofit Directors Association to name a few. MEO calls on its relationships with these and several other various entities to better understand its role in the community and community MEO has been “Helping People. Changing Lives” for 54 years and is an articulate advocate for those whose voices are often not heard. MEO works in concert with the resident, public and private sector, providing services to over 19,000 individuals and families, touching nearly 58,000 lives throughout Maui County and the State of Hawaii annuwww.familyhearingaidcenter.com ally. A Supplement of THE MAUI NEWS – Wednesday, October 23, 2019 – Page T7

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Connecting helps caregivers cope hen someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, everything in your world suddenly changes. It can become heartbreaking, financially straining, stressful and overall exhausting. Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease. There are more than 16 million caregivers in the United States who care for people living with this disease or a related dementia, and nearly 30,000 in our state of Hawaii. This adds up to over 18.5 billion hours of unpaid care to people living with these diseases, a job that is both physically and emotionally demanding. It would be safe to say that caregivers are our country’s unsung heroes.

CONNECT WITH CAREGIVERS ON MAUI Alzheimer’s disease can be an isolating experience for both the caregiver and the person living with the disease. But no one is alone in this. The Alzheimer’s Association Aloha Chapter works closely with caregivers on Maui and facilitates ways for caregivers to connect with each other. There are options to participate in a support group or educational classes yearround in central Maui, with support expanding to Molokai, Lanai and Hana in 2020 and 2021. One of the most valuable resources of the Alzheimer’s Aloha Chapter is a 24/7 Helpline that provides free

For more about the Aloha Chapter, visit www.alz.org/hawaii or contact Christine Spencer, Maui Regional Coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association Aloha Chapter, at 591-2771 ext. 8235 or email cespencer@alz.org.

support and guidance to care- CREATE COMMUNICATION givers and people living with WITH LOVE the disease. This is a confiStudies have shown that dential phone call where you even in the middle and late can ask questions, talk about stages of Alzheimer’s dischallenges or get help during ease, people living with the a difficult time. Anyone can disease still retain a sense of call the toll-free 24/7 self. It is our job as careHelpline at 1-800-272- givers, family and friends to 3900 — day or night. find ways to communicate No one person can do it that penetrates the disease alone when it comes to being and reaches heart and soul. a caregiver for someone with As the brain changes with Alzheimer’s disease. By Alzheimer’s disease progresreaching out to your peer care- sion, people lose the ability givers, you can build a support to speak and decode lansystem and a care team that guage in the usual ways. You includes someone who sup- may experience your loved ports your well-being. one having difficulty finding Inherently, if you are a the right words, taking caregiver, your health is longer to respond, getting more at risk than people who more confused or reacting are not caregivers. As a care- more emotionally than begiver, it is crucial to reach out fore. for support and connect with As frustrating as it can be others who are experiencing sometimes, you can show the same things you are. love by taking the time to The Aloha Chapter’s communicate, simplify lanmonthly support group meet- guage and connect through Dr. Tan Dr. Kim ing for Alzheimer’s and de- stimulating their senses. mentia caregivers takes place For more tips, the Aloha from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the Chapter offers “Effective third Tuesday of every Communication Strategies month in the education room for People with Alzheimer’s (located in the cafeteria on Disease” online or you can the first floor) of Maui Me- also find a class near you. morial Medical Center in CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR Kahului. On Molokai, the next sup- QUALITY OF LIFE Dr. Chai Fernandez Dr. Lee When the going gets port group will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at tough, keep in mind that this Home Pumehana. You can person is more than the discontact the Aloha Chapter to ease. And you are more than find out more at 808-591- just a caregiver. Remember to never give up on your 2771, ext. 8235. If you are unable to make dreams and continue to do one of these dates, please find the things that you love. If you are a caregiver, take one of the many support groups offered by Maui the time to take care of yourAdult Day Care at www self — the world needs you Dr. Higuchi Dr. Leong more than ever before. .madcc.org. A Supplement of THE MAUI NEWS – Wednesday, October 23, 2019 – Page T9

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PROGRAM

7:30 a.m. WELCOME ✦ Emcee Kathy Collins ✦ Pule by Greg Dela Cruz ✦ Entertainment by Malanai featuring Kahala Greig & Kalena Foster

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8 a.m. REMARKS ✦ County of Maui Mayor Michael Victorino ✦ COM Director of Housing and Human Concerns Lori Tsuhako ✦ COM Executive of Aging Deborah Stone-Walls ✦ MEO Chief Executive Officer Debbie Cabebe

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making retirement feel like the BEST years By DANA L. ACOSTA KAUNOA SENIOR SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & HUMAN CONCERNS aunoa provides a wide spectrum of programs and services for Maui County’s adults ages 55 and better by providing a critical foundation to ensure that the aging population remains healthy. Key components include the opportunity to contribute to and engage with communities while living independently with dignity, thereby avoiding the need for institutionalization for as long as possible. Kaunoa’s five senior programs provide comprehensive support for Maui

County’s senior population throughout the aging process. These include the Leisure /Wellness Program, Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, Congregate Nutrition, Assisted Transportation and Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) programs, which serve older adults in all stages of aging, from the active and independent to the frail homebound. MEALS ON WHEELS AND ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION These two vital programs serve Maui County’s frail, homebound seniors 60 and better by helping them remain independent in their own homes. MOW staff and volun-

teers deliver nutritious midday meals while providing socialization and a vital midday well-being check. Meals may also be provided to seniors convalescing following discharge from a hospital or similar facility. MOW is currently seeking volunteers for all delivery areas, preferably on a weekly basis. Qualifications include empathy for the elderly, a cheerful disposition and passion for service, and a registered vehicle and valid driver’s license. Partial mileage reimbursement provided. Connect, contribute and make a positive difference by calling 270-7321. Personalized, door-to-

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door 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. The qualifications are a willingness to offer a kind word and a helping hand during transports plus a

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Kaunoa Senior Services registered vehicle and valid driver’s license. Medical background is helpful, but not required; training and partial mileage reimbursement provided. Connect with Assisted Transportation by calling 270-7310.

find a nutritionally-balanced meal in an atmosphere that encourages rewarding experiences and socialization. Known for focusing on nourishing the mind and soul as well as the body, eleven Nutrition Centers are located

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Cherish our Kupuna

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MPD Detectives Gordon Sagun (left) and Leif Adachi speak at the elder justice conference held June 14. ne of the issues that Maui County Office on Aging (MCOA) is committed to addressing is elder justice. Did you know that as many as 1 in 10 older Americans are abused or neglected each year and only one in 14 cases of elder abuse get reported? Seventy to ninety percent of those who abuse elders are family members, loved ones or paid caregivers. To that fact, many countries, including the U.S., annually recognize June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. To commemorate this day, MCOA held a one-day conference on June 14 called “Cherish our Kupuna, A Conference on Elder Justice and Protection” at the Grand Wailea Resort. The conference, the second of its kind here, drew more than 140 professionals who work in the aging and disability fields throughout Hawaii counties to focus on addressing elder abuse. The inaugural conference was held in 2017. This year’s event featured national speakers Robert ‘Bob’ Blancato, the National Coordinator of the 3,000-member Elder Justice Coalition, and retired Deputy District Attorney and former head of San A Supplement of THE MAUI NEWS – Wednesday, October 23, 2019 – Page T14

Diego District Attorney’s Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit Paul Greenwood. Other speakers included Detectives Gordon Sagun and Leif Adachi from the Maui Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Unit who presented on scams. Gordon and Leif have over 40 years of experience between them with MPD, and are currently focused on white-collar crimes and senior financial fraud investigations. The conference was opened with a blessing by Halau Ka Pa Hula ‘O Maui. Attendees were enlightened about the successes and challenges that other states and counties have had confronting elder abuse. Attendees left feeling energized and committed to continuing the dialog of fighting abuse. The event was made possible with funding from the State’s Executive Office on Aging, using Elder Abuse Funds. The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes

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affecting elder abuse and neglect. Communities can share their completed activities online to show global support in addressing this subject matter. An outcome of the “Cherish Our Kupuna” conference was a decision by Maui’s Prosecuting Attorney Don Guzman to start an Elder Abuse unit in the Prosecutors office. To begin the process, Don asked for a meeting with Paul Greenwood, and the week following the conference, Paul met with Don and his team. Another outcome of the conference was Hawaii having a strong presence at the National Adult Protective Services Association conference from August 19 to 22 in Broomfield Colorado. Nine professionals from Maui (four from the Prosecutors office, three from Adult Protective Services and one from MCOA) with 20 total professionals attending from all counties across Hawaii. Upon return from the conference, Maui convened the first planning meeting for the Elder Justice Team on Sept. 12, 2019 where 20 professionals from various agencies gathered to discuss the future of elder justice on Maui. This meeting focused on what Maui needs to do in order to establish an Elder Abuse unit and the best and most efficient way to make it happen. There were four committees established out of this initial meeting: Legislative, Grants, Prevention & Awareness and Civil/criminal or Multidisciplinary Team establishment. Four members of Maui’s newly established EJT attended Kupuna Caucus on Oct. 4 to propose bills for the upcoming legislative session that will facilitate easier prosecution of elder abuse in the future. The next steps for this planning group are

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Retired Deputy District Attorney and former head of San Diego District Attorney’s Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit Paul Greenwood contributes to converence. to continue advocating for changes in Hawaii laws, writing grants for sustainability of the Prosecutors Elder Abuse Unit, outreach efforts to increase understanding and prevention of elder abuse and the establishment of a Maui MDT. If you would like more information about elder justice and resources, please visit www.mauicountyadrc.org.

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Maui Memorial Medical Center was recently awarded the highest and most honors in the state by American Heart Association and featured in U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals 2019” for Gold Plus Quality Achievement and Honor Roll awards for stroke and heart failure care. Maui Memorial Medical Center is the only acute care hospital on the Valley Isle. Our 1400 physicians, providers, and staff are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered, affordable care and exceptional service to all of Maui’s residents and visitors.

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Offering compassionate care and comfort on Maui since 1981 or nearly 40 years, Hospice Maui has offered hospice services to dying people and their families wherever they call home. Their work is to offer patients physical comfort and emotional and spiritual support, while supporting and assisting their families, both before the death and while they are grieving. The Hospice Maui Hale is a beautiful place for patients to spend their last days or weeks of life when being at home is

not an option —a place where seriously ill people and their families receive the same touching care that Hospice Maui’s staff has provided in hospice home care to thousands of people living on Maui. Hospice Maui takes a holistic approach in providing expert compassionate care for the seriously ill. They serve the patient and their family members, and also invest in relationships with other healthcare professionals and

organizations. Hospice Maui provides education and in-service training on topics surrounding caregiver resources, healthcare decision-making, grief and loss, and end-of-life care issues. There will always be changes in technology and medicine in the healthcare profession but the high level of comfort and compassionate care that Hospice Maui has been providing since 1981 will never change.

“Please know that each of us at Hospice Maui are here because we feel deeply called to serve. Do not hesitate to call us directly at 244-5555. We are more than happy to answer any questions and talk with you about whatever is concerning you.” UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS AT HOSPICE MAUI Tuesday, Nov. 12 ✦ DINE OUT Community members and isle visitors are invited to Dine Out as 32 of Maui’s most generous restaurants participate in the 10th annual fundraising event. A portion of the proceeds from each meal purchased this day will benefit Hospice Maui. Remember to share hospice-care stories with friends and colleagues, as your stories will help increase awareness and access to this compassionate form of care. See complete list of participating restaurants at www .hospicemaui.org.

Saturday, Nov. 23 ✦ COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS AFTER A LOSS Loss and grief can feel more intense at special times of the year; birthdays, anniversaries and holidays can trigger strong grief reactions. Hospice Maui invites the public to join their Bereavement Team from 9 to 11: 30 a.m. in a morning of education and interactive activities to explore ways prepare for and cope with the upcoming holidays. Call Joyce Lechuga, Bereavement Coordinator, at 244-5555 to reserve your spot.

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hale makua health services

Grant helps fund vital adult day health scholarships ale Makua Health Services recently announced that a grant from the May Templeton Hopper Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation will, over the course of three years, award $120,000 in adult day health scholarships for elderly clients who reside at home or with family. The organization is now accepting applications for financial assistance that provides full scholarships to its Adult

Day Health program located in Kahului.. Adult day healthcare is intended for individuals who need assistance with activities of daily living, have a safe secure place to return to at night, and have a physician’s prescription for services. The program provides coordinated care by an interdisciplinary team, which includes a social worker, nurse, dietitian, and if needed, a physical therapist. Applications for the

Kupuna Aging in Place program can be obtained between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Hale Makua Health Services Development Office located at 472 Kaulana St. in Kahului. Interested persons can also call 873-6616 or emailing kanoelanim@halemakua.org. Applicants must be Hawaii residents age 65 or older who are able to show proof of

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The Hawaii Community Foundation With 100 years of community service, the Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) is the leading philanthropic institution in the state. HCF is a steward of more than 700 funds, including more than 200 scholarship funds, created by donors who desire to transform

lives and improve communities. In 2015, HCF distributed more than $46 million in grants and contracts statewide, including $4.5 million in scholarships. HCF also serves as a resource on community issues and trends in the nonprofit sector.

ABOUT HMHS Hale Makua Health Services is a private, non-profit 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 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 organization’s website at www .halemakua.org.

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Hale Makua Health Services is now accepting applications for Aging in Place program.

Caring for our Seniors since 2002 • Independent Living • Assisted Living • Respite Short Term Care • Alzheimer’s & Memory Care For a personal tour or to learn more about our community … Call (808) 871-7720 www.RoselaniPlace.com • 88 South Papa Ave., Kahului A Supplement of THE MAUI NEWS – Wednesday, October 23, 2019 – Page T17

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By KEOKI ROBELLO, RN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISLANDS HOSPICE slands Hospice is a nonprofit healthcare organization which serves the communities of Honolulu and Maui in a variety of ways through multiple programs. We have been serving the island of Honolulu since 2008 and the island of Maui since 2014. Islands Hospice was the first organization to open a private inpatient home on Maui serving our community members with compassionate and tender care. This home

has been a special place for community members who were no longer able to be in their own home and others who had no home to go to. Over the past year, Islands Hospice was also the first hospice agency to be welcomed into the Kula Hospital facility —something we have truly found significant in our time here. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside Kula Hospital’s team of excellent healthcare professionals. For the last five years, Islands Hospice has had the privilege of serving the Maui

community through hospice care, supportive care and transitional care. We are honored by the many members of the Maui community who have allowed us to provide care to their loved ones. It has personally been an educational and spiritual journey for me as a registered nurse working with this very special place and the people who call it home. Islands Hospice has and will continue to support the people of Maui through efficient, compassionate and professional care. Our team is dedicated to one mission

and that is to ensure that the people of Maui under our service have what they need, and more, during what can be a very trying time in their lives. We are humbled by the large outpouring of support that the community of Maui

has given to us. As the executive director for Islands Hospice on Maui, I make it a very personal mission to see to the needs of the people we care for, as well as the team that provides the care. Although I

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was born and raised in Honolulu, Maui has been my home for the last 18 years, and I plan to continue to work with my team to raise the bar as high as possible on end of life care. It truly is about living ... .

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throughout Maui County and enthusiastically welcome new participants. Now is your chance to connect and create in a fun, new and rewarding activity. Call 270-7306 for more information. WELLNESS/LEISURE AND RSVP PROGRAMS Wellness and Leisure programs offer a wide variety of opportunities throughout Maui County to learn new ideas and master new skills that promote lifelong learning, healthy aging, whole-person wellness and personal growth. RSVP, or Retired & Senior Volunteer Programs, provides volunteer opportunities based on personal interests and skills at registered community agencies

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financial need and qualify for adult day healthcare services not available to them through Medicaid or Veterans Affairs benefits. Adult Day Health by Hale Makua is the only adult day healthcare program on Maui certified and licensed by the Hawaii Department of Health. The goal of the program is to maintain or restore to the fullest extent possible a client’s ability to remain in their home and community for as long as physically possible, thereby preventing admission into a nursing home. The program also affords caregivers respite from the demanding responsibilities of care giving. Program clients receive a

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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 Housing and Human Concerns and is comprised of these five programs on Maui, Molokai and Lanai, offering a wide variety of opportunities to “Connect, Create, Contribute.” For information on Lanai and Molokai programs and services, contact Lanai Senior Center at 808-565-6282 or Molokai Senior Services at 808-553-5402.

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18th MAUI FAMILY CAREGIVERS’ CONFERENCE Sponsored by THE MAUI COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING, AARP Hawaii, and Maui Adult Day Care Centers

“Drift Away for a Day – Taking Care of Ourselves” Amy Goyer Keynote Speaker Caregiver, Author, Consultant

GRAND WAILEA Haleakala Ballroom Friday November 22, 2019 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Frances Kakugawa Afternoon Speaker Caregiver, Poet Extraordinaire, Author

Caregiver Talk Story • Visit our Resource Exhibitors • Flower arranging with Mokichi Okada Association full array of fun activities and “Does the thought of a breezy beach and the sun setting sound nice to you? How often do you high-quality medical care, take the time to enjoy what we have around us? Rarely … ever? You are for too valuable to have which includes nursing care Life pass you by. Your own self-care is important. Come and be rejuvenated by meeting other by licensed, experienced staff fellow caregivers and learn more about resources available in the community.” who meet with the client, famCost: $35 for family caregivers, seniors 60+, and students; $50 for professionals. ily and community agencies to evaluate progress. Limited number of scholarships available for family caregivers, call Sharon at 270-5559. Clients are immersed in a Registration begins WEDNESDAY, October 23 and ends FRIDAY, November 15, 2019. Firststimulating, rehabilitative encome, first-served. **Register one of 3 ways: 1) Online link at www.mauicountyadrc.org, vironment which encourages 2) Mail slip below & payment to the Office on Aging, or 3) Sign up at the Office on Aging. personal involvement with NO REFUNDS. Bus transportation from Central Maui available courtesy of MEO. If reasonable their everyday needs. In addiaccommodations are necessary, please contact the Maui County Office on Aging at 270-5559 tion, clients have a choice of at least 2 weeks prior to the event. social, recreational and spiritual activities, plus personalTO REGISTER, CLEARLY PRINT YOUR INFORMATION BELOW AND MAIL WITH PAYMENT TO: ized and fully-monitored exMaui County Office on Aging ercise programs with special J. Walter Cameron Center, 95 Mahalani Street, Room 20, Wailuku, HI 96793 equipment and therapy pre(808) 270-7755 / mcoa.adrc@mauicounty.gov scribed by physicians and Please make check payable to: MAUI COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING physical therapists. Lunch and snacks consisNAME PHONE ( ) tent with the therapeutic diet ordered by the physician are EMAIL MAILING STATE/ZIP provided, as is assistance with REQUEST BUS arranging transportation to the ADDITIONAL GUEST(S) TRANSPORTATION program location. A Supplement of THE MAUI NEWS – Wednesday, October 23, 2019 – Page T19

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