Feature Articles

EAD: 2007 In Review by Pat Tompkins, Chief Planner, Elderly Affairs Division
Surfing The Aging Network.com by Joel Nakamura, Assistant Caregiver Specialist, Elderly Affairs Division
Aloha! by Karen Miyake, County Executive on Aging, Elderly Affairs Division
Hoarders And People Who Clutter by Lei Shimizu, MSW, I&A Coordinator, Elderly Affairs Division
Senior Handbook Updates
Dance the Day and Night Away!
Hawaii Caregiver Coalition by May Fujii Foo, Elderly Affairs Division

Bits and Pieces by Tony Baccay, Editor

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Introducing...Elderly Affairs Division
Preparing for Emergency or Natural Disaster: Dealing With Alzheimer's & Dementia
by Janet Eli, Executive Director, Alzheimer's Association - Aloha Chapter
Have You Fallen Lately? by Mike Hirano, Home Safety Specialist, Project Dana
2007 Fall Prevention Conference by Vicki L. Davis, Planning Committee Member
EAD Welcomes New I&A Coordinator
Real Property Tax Credit for Homeowners for Tax Year 2008-2009

Bits and Pieces by Tony Baccay, Editor
Calendar of Events - September - November 2007

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Chun and Tom Named Oahu's Outstanding Seniors by May Fujii Foo, Elderly Affairs Division
Hundreds March to End Senior Hunger by Marlena Willette, Marketing Manager, Lanakila Meals on Wheels

Bits and Pieces by Tony Baccay, Editor
Surfing the Aging Network.com by Joel Nakamura, Assistant Caregiver Specialist, Elderly Affairs Division
Calendar of Events - June - August 2007

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Special Insert
"Take Charge of Your Money₃!"
Pedestrian and Driver Safety

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Designing Livable Communities for an Aging Society by Shirley Kidani, Executive Office on Aging
Hawaii Aging Advocates Association by Harry Mattson, AARP Hawaii and Wes Lum, Executive Office on Aging
Senior Case Management by Janelle Young-Ogata, MSW, Child & Family Service, Honolulu Gerontology Program
EAD Staff Attends DC Summit by May Fujii Foo, Elderly Affairs Division
Health Related Services for Kalihi Valley Seniors and their Families
by Merlita Compton, MPH, Coordinator, Kokua Kalihi Valley Elderly Services Program
2007 AARP Tax-Aide Site Listings: Oahu

Bits and Pieces by Tony Baccay, Editor
Surfing the Aging Network.com by Joel Nakamura, Assistant Caregiver Specialist, Elderly Affairs Division
Calendar of Events - March - May 2007

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Aging and Caregiver Related Legislation: A Recap of the 2006 Legislature by Wes Lum, Executive Office on Aging
A Message from the County Executive on Aging by Karen K. Miyake, County Executive on Aging, Elderly Affairs Division
Healthy Aging Pilot Project by May Fujii Foo, Elderly Affairs Division
When Loved Ones Become Agressive (For Better or Worse?) by Keoni Kealoha O. Devereaux, Jr., Ph.D. (Neuroscience)
Reauthorization of OAA Passed by Congress! by Karen K. Miyake, County Executive on Aging, Elderly Affairs Division
EAD: 2006 In Review by Pat Tompkins and Lot Lau, Elderly Affairs Division
King Lunalilo Meal Service by Roberta Choy

Bits and Pieces by Tony Baccay, Editor
Surfing the Aging Network.com by Joel Nakamura, Assistant Caregiver Specialist, Elderly Affairs Division
Calendar of Events - December 2006 - February 2007

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Medicare Fall Events by Pamela Cunningham, Sage PLUS Program Coordinator, Executive Office on Aging
Ideas Help Identify Community Needs by Pat Tompkins, Chief Planner, Elderly Affairs Division
Caregiver Corner by Lorraine Fay, Caregiver Specialist, Elderly Affairs Division
Caregivers Learn From Life Sessions by May Fujii Foo, Elderly Affairs Division
Mayor Appoints New HCOA Members by Tony Baccay, Editor
Kupuna Care Satisfaction Survey by Pat Tompkins, Chief Planner, Elderly Affairs Division
WANTED: VOLUNTEERS!

Bits and Pieces by Tony Baccay, Editor
Surfing the Aging Network.com by Joel Nakamura, Assistant Caregiver Specialist, Elderly Affairs Division
Calendar of Events - September-December 2006

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A Century of Volunteering by May Fujii Foo, Elderly Affairs Division
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) by Norma Koenig, Project Director, RSVP
The Joy of Giving by Martha Samson, Project Dana Volunteer
The Hidden Costs of Caregiving by May Fujii Foo, Elderly Affairs Division
New Tax Credit Applications Now Available
Kupuna Care Satisfaction Survey by Pat Tompkins, Chief Planner, Elderly Affairs Division
Checklist to Help Prepare for Hurricanes, Tropical Storms Or Any Major Disaster
Hurricane and Storm Preparation for Seniors

Bits and Pieces by Tony Baccay, Editor
Calendar of Events - June-September 2006

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Happy 60th Birthday, Baby Boomers! by Pat Tompkins, Chief Planner, Elderly Affairs Division
White House Conference on Aging by Karen Miyake, County Executive on Aging, Elderly Affairs Division, and Delegate
"From Grumble to Rumble" by Laura Manis, Kokua Council, Legislative Chair
The Planning, Education, Advocacy Subcommittee (PEAS) by Michael Cheang, DrPh
Hawaii Caregiver Coalition by May Fujii Foo, Elderly Affairs Division
2006 AARP Tax-Aide Sites - Oahu Listing
Senior Hotline & Property Tax Help by Rachelle Yamamoto, Elderly Affairs Division

Bits and Pieces by Tony Baccay, Editor
Surfing the Aging Network.com by Joel Nakamura, Asst. Caregiver Specialist, Elderly Affairs Division
Calendar of Events - March-June 2006

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Message from the County Executive on Aging by Karen K. Miyake, County Executive on Aging, Elderly Affairs Division
EAD Busy With Conferences by May Fujii Foo, Craig Yamaguchi, and Karen Miyake, Elderly Affairs Division
Brain Health: Does It Matter? by Keoni Kealoha Devereaux, Jr., PhD,
Vice President of Programs, Alzheimer's Association-Aloha Chapter
2005 At The Elderly Affairs Division by Lot Lau, I&A Coordinator, and Pat Tompkins, Chief Planner, Elderly Affairs Division
What Is Kupuna Care? by Rachelle Yamamoto, Kupuna Care Intaker Supervisor, Elderly Affairs Division
Caregiver's Corner by Lorraine Fay, Caregiver Specialist, Elderly Affairs Division

Bits and Pieces by Tony Baccay, Editor
Surfing the Aging Network.com by Joel Nakamura, Asst. Caregiver Specialist, Elderly Affairs Division
Calendar of Events - December 2005-April 2006

Feature Articles

Finding a Good Care Home by Dianne M. Okamura, RN, MPH, Office of Health Care Assurance, Hawaii State Department of Health
Types of Residential Options
RACC Medicaid Waiver Program by Hawaii State Department Human Services Staff
Case Management Agency in the Foster Home Setting by Donna Schmidt, LCSW, President, Case Management, Inc.
Long Term Care Ombudsman by John McDermott, Long Term Care Ombudsman
Why Do I Need a Case Manager? by Sue Cornish, RNC, BA, MPH
ARCA - Professional Caregivers for Hawaii's Elderly and Physically Challenged
by Ron Gallegos, President, Alliance of Residential Care Administrators (ARCA)
Family Caregiver Training Program by Deborah Jackson
Creating an Alzheimer's Friendly Environment by Keoni Kealoha Devereaux, Jr., PhD,
Vice President of Programs, Alzheimer's Association-Aloha Chapter
Caring for the Caregiver by Eunice Sakai, Education Training Specialist, Project Dana
Important MEDICARE Part D Dates to Remember by Pamela Cunningham, Director, Sage PLUS
Take Charge of Your Money₂! by Pam Kutara
Caregiver's Corner by Lorraine Fay, Caregiver Specialist, Elderly Affairs Division

Bits and Pieces by Tony Baccay, Editor
Calendar of Events - September-November 2005

Feature Articles

New DCS Director's Message by Deborah K. Morikawa, Director, Department of Community Services
A Caregiver's Story: A Caregiver's Experience
Dr. Kalani Brady to Keynote Caregiver's Conference by May Fujii Foo, Elderly Affairs Division
Self-Care for Caregivers-There's A Brighter Side by Keoni Kealoha O. Devereaux, Jr., PhD,
Vice President of Programs, Alzheimer's Association-Aloha Chapter
Caregiver Corner by Lorraine Fay, Caregiver Specialist, Elderly Affairs Division
White House Conference on Aging by Pat Tompkins, Chief Planner, Elderly Affairs Division
Cariaga and Mau Honored As Outstanding Seniors by Lot Lau, I&A Coordinator, Elderly Affairs Division

Bits and Pieces by Tony Baccay, Editor
Hawaii Caregiver Statistics by Pat Tompkins, Chief Planner, Elderly Affairs Division
Surfing the Aging Network.com by Tony Baccay, Editor
10 Tips for Family Caregivers
Calendar of Events - June-August 2005

Feature Articles

Where Is My Car? by Tony Baccay, Editor
Facts About Older Drivers
Senior Transportation Needs by Eugene Ogan, Member, Honolulu Committee on Aging
Transportation Service for Seniors Who Don't Drive by Tom Baty, Catholic Charities Hawaii
Local Transportation and Passes
Kupuna Care Intakers: The New Kids on the Block by Rachelle Yamamoto, Elderly Affairs Division
Adopt a Senior

Bits and Pieces by Tony Baccay, Editor
Surfing the Aging Network.com by Tony Baccay, Editor
Calendar of Events - March-June 2005

Feature Articles

Message from the County Executive by Karen K. Miyake, County Executive on Aging, Elderly Affairs Division
2004: The Year in Review by Pat Tompkins and Lot Lau, Elderly Affairs Division
Caregiver's Corner by Lorraine Fay, Caregiver Specialist, Elderly Affairs Division
What Is Caregiver Respite? by May Fujii Foo, Elderly Affairs Division
AARP Tax-Aide
$600 Assistance for Prescription Drug Purchases Available... by Pamela Cunningham, Sage PLUS Coordinator
Adopt a Senior

Bits and Pieces by Tony Baccay, Editor
Calendar of Events - February-April 2005

Feature Articles

EAD Welcomes New Caregiver Agencies by May Fujii Foo, Elderly Affairs Division
One Family's Story by Rosanna Evers, Director, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
Health Maintenance Program by Reg Foster, Group Member, CFS/Honolulu Gerontology Program, Health Maintenance Program
The Economics of Aging: Financing the Golden Years by Deborah Jackson, Eldercare Hawaii, HPGS Publicity Committee
Caregiver's Corner by Lorraine Fay, Caregiver Specialist, Elderly Affairs Division
Sprint Launches Innovative CapTel Relay Service for Hard of Hearing Community in Hawaii
by Jane Knox, TRS Account Manager, Sprint Relay Hawaii
AARP Tax-Aide

Bits and Pieces by Tony Baccay, Editor
Calendar of Events - September-December 2004

Feature Articles

Yapyapan and Hyer Outstanding! by Lot Lau, Coordinator, Senior Information & Assistance, Elderly Affairs Division
HCOA Advises by Cullen T. Hayashida, Ph.D., Honolulu Committee on Aging
E Komo Mai by Tony Baccay, Editor
Promoting Partnerships in Fall Prevention: Research Into Practice by Department of Health Injury Prevention & Control Staff
Caregiver Conference Slated for July by May Fujii Foo, Elderly Affairs Division

Bits and Pieces by Tony Baccay, Editor
Calendar of Events - June - September 2004
Surfing the Aging Network by Tony Baccay, Editor

Feature Articles

Kalakaua S.H.A.R.E. Program by Jeanne Hamilton, Planner, Planning and Evaluation Office, HCDCH
Project Dana - Home Safety Program by Clyde Whitworth, Home Safety Specialist
HCOA Advises by Ralph Matsuda, Retired Certified Financial Planner
Caregiver's Corner by Lorraine Fay, Caregiver Specialist, Elderly Affairs Division
Questions Most Commonly Asked About AARP Tax-Aide
2004 Hawaii Tax-Aide Site Listings
Kupuna ID Project by Charlene Takeno, Community and Crime Prevention Specialist, Department of the Attorney General
It Ought To Be A Poster

Bits and Pieces by Tony Baccay, Editor
Calendar of Events - March - May 2004