About the City & County of Honolulu Elderly Affairs Division
The Elderly Affairs Division (EAD) receives federal, state, and county funding to contract agencies that provide home and community-based services for older adults and caregivers. EAD also offers outreach, education, and a Helpline for information, consultation, and referrals.
Phone: (808) 768-7700
Our Services
The Division coordinates advocacy efforts on behalf of older adults, encourages partnerships to improve and expand services, and contracts with agencies to provide services to older adults and caregivers. Please see below for our available services.
- Adult Day Care
- Attendant Care
- Caregiver Counseling
- Caregiver Respite
- Case Management
- Congregate Meals
- Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services
- Home Delivered Meals
- Homemaker
- Housing Assistance
- Legal Assistance
- Personal Care
- Recreation, Leisure, Physical Fitness
- Transportation
Eligibility Requirements
The Kūpuna Care Program provides community-based long-term care services to older adults with the goal of remaining at home for as long as possible.
To qualify, an individual must:
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- Be a United States citizen or a qualified alien;
- Be sixty (60) years of age or older;
- Not be covered by any comparable government or private home- and community-based services;
- Not reside in an institution; and
- Have functional impairments.
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Resources
These resources help kūpuna, families, and caregivers find the support they need—from daily care and safety to planning ahead and staying connected. Each guide offers practical tips and trusted information to make the journey a little easier.
Latest News & Updates
Caregiver Support Commercial with the Alzheimer's Association
Caregiver Support Commercial with Child and Family Service
Caregiver Support Commercial with Project Dana
Upcoming Events
Stay connected with the Elderly Affairs Division (EAD) and the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Check here for upcoming community events, workshops, and important office closure dates. Join us for programs that support older adults, caregivers, and the community, and plan ahead for days when our offices are closed.
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Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP)
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by the Honolulu County Elderly Affairs Division and administered by AmeriCorps Seniors, connects adults 55 and older with volunteer opportunities that match their interests.
RSVP supports the needs of the community while honoring Honolulu’s cultural diversity and aloha spirit.