Below are helpful guides and publications including directories of community organizations, service providers, and other companies that offer products and services for aging, disability and caregiving.
Senior Information & Assistance Handbook
Family Caregiving Guide
Oahu Housing Information for Seniors
Deciding What's Next and Who in the World Cares? A Legal Handbook for Hawai`i’s
Older Persons, Families and Caregivers - (2021) Legal Handbook from the University of Hawaii Elder Law Program
Publications and Information from other organizations
Family Caregiving Guide- written to help those that are providing long term care to others. Includes information and advice about services available in Honolulu County.
Family Caregiving Guide (2016 edition)
Family Caregiving Guide (2013 edition)
Family Caregiving Guide (2008 edition)
Oahu Housing Information for Seniors
Descriptions and quick facts:
The Oahu Housing Guide
A listing of housing options on Oahu for the elderly. A project of the Elderly Affairs Division and the Housing Assistance Program of Catholic Charities Hawaii.
Click here for current listings.
This guide is intended for elders who are seeking independent living options. For elders who should not be living alone, but do not require the higher level of care provided in a Nursing Home, consider Adult Residential Care Homes or Adult Foster Homes (Community Care Foster Family Homes).
Other housing links:
- Watch video: "How to Access Low Income Senior Apts" from the Kupuna Education Center at KCC.
- Locations LLC, Affordable rentals - Manages the following senior apartments: Ainahau Vista, Artesian Vista, 220 California, Hale Mohalu 2, Kalakaua Vista, Kinau Vista, Manoa Gardens, Piikoi Vista, Royal Kinau, Kulanakauhale Maluhia O Na Kupuna, and Wisteria Vista.
- Hawaii Housing Authority - Federal and State subsidized housing.
- Housing Solutions Incorporated - Manages several transitional housing facilities and rental apartments. This includes Kulaokahua transitional apartments for homeless seniors and Island West apartments (kitchenless studios with private bathroom).
Organizations - not yet listed in our online provider database?
- Click here to read the ADRC Hawaii Database Policies and Procedures and how to apply.
Organizations - We want your updated information.
If you are currently listed in our database, you can update your information online.
- Go to "Find Services" and locate your organization in the online directory.
- In the Provider Details section, click on the link that says “Request to Update Provider Information.”
- Complete the online form and click “Submit.”
- We will follow-up with you after we receive your request.
Please Contact Us if you have any questions.