The Area Agency on Aging of the City and County of Honolulu since 1973.
Current Events - 2008
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May-August	Kupuna Education Center Learning and Caring As We All Age... Kapi'olani Community College Kupuna Connections Kapiolani Community College’s TV Series Dedicated to Hawaii’s Seniors and Their Families! Flyer Recovering Wellness: Helping People with Late Life Depression Wednesdays, June 18, 25, & July 2, 6:00 – 8:30 PM Kapi‘olani Community College, Kopiko 127-128 Flyer Tuesdays, May 20, 27, & June 3, 6:30 – 9:00 PM Wahiawa United Methodist Church Flyer
May-August	"Take Charge of Your Money3!" Financial Education on TV "Take Charge of Your Money3!" financial education series begins May 27, 2008, and concludes on August 14, 2008. The television series will be shown Tuesdays on channel 55 at 12 noon on Oahu, Kauai, and Big Island. It will be rebroadcast throughout the state on the following Thursdays at 12 noon. "Take Charge of Your Money3!" highlights information on important consumer finance topics that everyone should know about. Press Release with Summer 2008 TV Schedule  (108 Kb)
May & June	Kapiolani Community College-Kupuna Education Center Family Caregiver Training Series - May and June 2008 Kapi’olani Community College (KCC) offers several series of workshops designed specifically for family caregivers interested in learning skills for the care of their elderly parents, spouse or relative. These workshops are planned by the KCC Kupuna Education Center and are taught by experienced health and elder care educators. This summer one of the series is being offered with more being planned for the Fall Semester. To register call 734-9211 or download and complete the registration form.
May	Economic Stimulus Payments Starting in May, the U.S. Department of the Treasury will begin sending economic stimulus payments to more than 130 million households. For more information, visit the IRS Economic Stimulus Payments Information Center.
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February 5	Applications Now Available For Nanakuli Senior Housing Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Nana'ikeola Senior Apartments Located in Nanakuli, at 87-122 Nana’ikeola Street across from the Kaiser Permanente clinic, the first phase of Nana’ikeola Senior Apartments is tentatively scheduled for initial placement in April 2008. This phase will include 40 one bedroom units. Applications are available at Kalani Garden Apartments, 95-081 Kipapa Drive, Mililani, Hawaii 96789 or to have an application mailed please contact (808) 623-9811. The first phase of Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Nana’ikeola Senior Apartments is a HUD-subsidized Section 202 property. Interested applicants must be 62 years of age or older and have an annual household income within the limits listed below: 1) Person Household - $26,100 2) Person Household - $29,800 3) Person Household - $33,550 Note: Income limits are published annually by the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development and are subject to change. The above are 2007 income limits. For this phase only, tenant rent will be based on 30% of the household monthly adjusted income. If you have questions, please call 623-9811. TDD: (877) 447-5991 See also the Oahu Housing Guide.
January-May	"Take Charge of Your Money3!" Financial Education on TV "Take Charge of Your Money3!" financial education series begins January 14, 2008, and concludes on May 11, 2008. The television series will be shown Mondays on channel 55 at 8:00 p.m. on Oahu, Kauai, and Big Island. It will be rebroadcast throughout the state on the following Sundays at 3:00 p.m. "Take Charge of Your Money3!" highlights information on important consumer finance topics that everyone should know about. Press Release with Spring 2008 TV Schedule  (195 Kb)
January-April	Kupuna Education – Learning and Caring as We All Age... Family Caregiver Training Series (January-April 2008) KCC Aging and Long Term Care Training Initiative Kapiolani Community College is offering two series of workshops designed specifically for family caregivers interested in learning skills for the care of their elderly parents, spouse or relative. Series I: Family Caregiver Skills: Personal Care and Transfer Techniques Series II: The Basics of Family Caregiving; Wake Up, Work Out! (New Class); and Ohana Chronicles: Documenting History (New Class). PDF (Workshop descriptions and schedules) (32 Kb) Pre-registration is required and class sizes are limited. Call 734-9211 for more information and registration.
January 4	How Does Your Car Fit? CARFIT: Helping Mature Drivers Find Their Perfect Fit Friday, January 4, 2008, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Kapiolani Community College Parking Lot D. Trained professionals will lead licensed drivers age 65 and older through a 15-minute, 12-point checklist with your vehicle and recommend vehicle adjustments and adaptations that could make your vehicle “fit” better and enhance your safety. Contact the Hawaii Department of Health – Injury Prevention and Control Program, Kari Benes at (808) 586-5912 or by email to schedule an appointment.

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