The Area Agency on Aging of the City and County of Honolulu since 1973.
The Area Agency on Aging of the City and County of Honolulu since 1973.
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Hawaii is a good place to live and grow old. Communities are healthy and thriving. Individuals of all ages and abilities are valued members of their families and communities -- there is mutual understanding, respect, love, caring, and support. Diversity among citizens is celebrated and there are opportunities for members to contribute their gifts and talents. People are informed, resourceful, and responsible; they work together to generate what is needed for community members to live happy, healthy, safe, and productive lives in circumstances of their choice. Older adults age with dignity and without fear. We value all people and believe that they have the right to be treated with respect, to make their own choices, and to live with dignity in supportive communities. Our mission as the Aging Network is to develop and support opportunities that enable older adults to live to their fullest capacity in their homes and communities. |
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As a result of the Older Americans Act passed by Congress in 1965, a social and nutrition services program for America's older adults was established. In addition, State and Area Offices on Aging were established and a nationwide "Aging Network" was created to assist older adults to meet their physical, social, mental health, and other needs and to maintain their well-being and independence.
The Elderly Affairs Division (EAD) of the Department of Community Services is the Area Agency on Aging for the City and County of Honolulu. It shall proactively advocate, plan, coordinate linkages with other agencies, share information, monitor and evaluate programs and services, to lead to the development or enhancement of comprehensive community based systems. Systems shall be designed to assist older persons in leading independent, meaningful, and dignified lives in their own homes and communities as long as possible.
ELDERLY AFFAIRS DIVISION