POLICY ADVISORY BOARD FOR ELDER AFFAIRS (PABEA) Friday, October 6, 2017
MEETING MINUTES
Members Present: Linda Axtell‐Thompson, Colette Browne, James Cisler, Tony Lenzer, Joy Miyasaki, Adele
Rugg, Suzie Schulberg, Scott Spallina, Beverly Jean Withington, Sarah Yuan, Kathy Ishihara, Kanoe Margol, Margaret Perkinson, Keith Ridley, David Rodriguez, Melina Sanchez
Members Absent: Marilyn Seely, Gary Simon, John Tomoso, Barbara Yamashita, Tom Duran Others present: EOA Staff: Aaron Arakaki, Terri Byers, Caroline Cadirao, Josephine Lum, John
McDermott, Lisa Nakao, Loren Okamura, Lani Sakamoto, Debbie Shimizu, Sarah Yani T.J. Davies, Kevin Dusenbury, Nicole Jones, Kerry Komatsubara, Jim Shon, Barbara Kim Stanton, Kealoha Takahashi, Kathy Wyatt
The meeting was called to order by Joy Miyasaki at 12:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Sixteen (16) members present. INTRODUCTIONS Everyone introduced themselves. MINUTES September minutes were approved. DISCUSSION ISSUES Chair’s Report ‐ No report. PABEA Committees Legislative / Plans and Projects Review Sarah: ‐ Board approved Tony for Lifetime Membership ‐ PABEA retreat will be on 11/3 Friday 8:30a – 12p at Arcadia; board meeting at 12:30p – 2p
o Overview and introduction of EOA’s programs and functions o Board members roles and responsibilities and sub‐committees participation/structure o Legislative priorities for next session, more specifically on the federal level EOA budget proposals: Kupuna Care, ADRC, Kupuna Caregiver, Healthy Aging Unlicensed care home; COA task force (Work Force)
‐ $10.00 contribution is requested and proceeds will go to the Arcadia Foundation
‐ Executive Committee will meet to finalize agenda items and times Recognition and Awards Jim: ‐ Still working committee membership and general media planning ‐ Venue search Aging Network Executive Office on Aging Terri: ‐ (See attached EOA’s report.) Honolulu Elderly Affairs Division None.
Hawaii County on Aging ‐ (See attached HCOA’s report.) Kauai County on Aging Kealoha: ‐ (See attached KAEA’s report.)
Maui County on Aging Kevin: ‐ Mom’s Meals will provide services to areas that Kaunoa can’t access. ‐ Will meet to discuss logistics in late Oct and anticipated to start Nov 1 ‐ Senior Fair, Oct 28 Saturday 7:30a – 11:30a War Memorial Gym in Wailuku ‐ Caregiver Conference, Nov 2 Thursday 8:30a – 3:30p Grand Wailea Ballroom
o Keynote speaker: Sandy Markwood, CEO of n4a Kupuna Caucus None.
Members Report Melina DCCA: ‐ (See attached calendar of events for Sept and Oct.) Peggy UH: o Continue development for certificates on aging for undergraduate courses o Add three new courses related to aging
o Healthy Aging, Biology on Aging, Law on Aging, and Capstone o Task Force:
o 1st step is to gather information based on annual reports from other agencies o Using Google docs to collect all information related to the task force o Report is due in December but will ask for an extension o Add Alzheimer’s representative on the task force
‐ Fire Safety in high rise condos as it relates to older adults
‐ Disaster planning for the elderly: DCAB (Disability Community Access Board), Mayor Caldwell, Councilmembers Ann Kobayashi and Carol Fukunaga
‐ Marilyn ask John to talk about the recent events with hurricanes and nursing homes
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Barbara: ‐ Pac Rim Conference on Disability and Diversity is next week ‐ Fraud Campaign with Frank Abagnale
o Oct 18 Wednesday 6p, Japanese Culture Center o Oct 21 Saturday 9:30a, King Kamehameha Golf Club in Wailuku
‐ 2nd season Family Ingredients on PBS ‐ Wednesday 7:30p Marilyn: ‐ Received scam call: “This is so and so from so and so. Can you hear me?” ‐ Please do not say “Yes I can hear” or “yes” as your voice is recorded and edit it. Never say “yes” in any
capacity. Jim: ‐ Kokua Council Annual Community Forum, 12p – 1:30p Harris Community Church ‐ Any materials should be posted on a website that’s easy to find OLD BUSINESS Debbie: ‐ Online referral form on Oahu ‐ Patient Centered Counseling Training started in September in Central Oahu, Windward, and on Kauai ‐ Maui and Big Island to start in January ‐ ACL is impressed with NWD’s curriculum as ACL’s standard isn’t cultural sensitive to Hawaii ‐ Add Dementia training with NWD network NEW BUSINESS EOA website: ‐ Jim mentioned the EOA directory should be made public ‐ Terri commented that she disagreed
o DOH doesn’t make that available as there were instances of domestic violence and stalking ‐ PABEA information is on the ADRC website: www.hawaiiadrc.org ‐ PABEA ANNOUNCEMENTS
‐ Monday, November 13, HPGS Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner honoring Tony Lenzer, Kahala Nui
‐ Kupuna Caucus is in room 325
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:20p.m.
EOA
PABEA 10-6-17
Kupuna Caregivers Program-
-drafted program guidelines and contract with counties, working with our DAG
-meeting to discuss legislative changes that may be needed to the Statute (e.g. bundling the
maximum daily benefit to a weekly maximum, clarification on the self-employed)
-working with Caring Across Generations for interview with New York Times
Budget Requests-
-submitted our requests to DOH, same priorities (KC, ADRC, HAP, and $2 million for the Kupuna
Caregivers Program)
EOA Reorg-
-been working with our personnel office and have submitted the concept paper for review
-proposal includes new LTCOP position and conversion/addition of program specialist (for
participant directed program)
Honolulu Provider Issues
-been meeting with EAD and were in process of scheduling meeting with providers
-looking at timelines, process, and budget reconciliation
New EOA staff
Please welcome our two new 89 day hires Sarah (SHIP volunteer coordinator) and Kaipo (SMP volunteer
coordinator)
Office of Aging 2017
C. KIMO ALAMEDA PH.D. Executive
Services and supports from the Hawaii County Office of Aging (HCOA) are targeted to seniors who are frail and in need of home and community-based services. These services supplement the activities provided to active seniors by Elderly Activities Division (EAD), which is organizationally placed under the Parks and Recreation. Although separate on the organizational chart, HCOA and EAD work together to ensure that all seniors and caregivers are offered the opportunity to benefit from county and contracted services and supports. During FY 2017, the Office of Aging’s operating budget was $692,183. By obtaining an additional $2.95 million in federal and state grant funding, the Office of Aging was able to administer a variety of services for older persons, people with disabilities, and caregivers on Hawai‘i Island.
HCOA SERVED ALL REGARDLESS OF ELIGIBILITY OR AGE
AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC)
• HCOA’s East Hawaii Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) provide services for all consumers regardless of age. These services include information, referral, and options counseling for home and community-based services. There is also an ADRC set-up at the West Hawaii Civic Center with similar services. Each month, the ADRC provides information, assistance, and referral to a minimum of 800
consumers, and in-depth options counseling to over 40 clients and their families. Also, the office processed an average of 125 parking
placard applications per month at the East Hawai‘i ADRC, and 80 per month at the West Hawai‘i ADRC.
ADRC Staff
Nic Los Banos; Top (L to R); Wesley Tanigawa, Jolean Yamada, Alice Bratton
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• The ADRC continues to create new and lasting connections in FY 2016-17 via in-service
training to over 25 community agencies, including but not limited to Aloha TLC Home Care, Blue Water Resources, DOH Adult Mental Health, East Hawaii Independent Physicians Association, Hamakua-Kohala Health Center Board Members, Hawaii Benefits Solutions, and Hawaii First Community Resource Center.
• HCOA also coordinated 20 TV interviews which were individually aired Monday and Tuesday nights on the Nā Leo Public Access TV. This weekly show called, “Rise Above Hawai‘i with Dr. Kimo”
reaches approximately 55,000 households significantly increasing awareness of services HCOA provides.
• The Silver Bulletin continues as HCOA’s monthly public education newsletter provided to subscribers, by mail and at various pick-up points throughout the island. 4,200 copies of the Silver Bulletin are distributed each month.
• HCOA also provides a monthly caregiver
newsletter mail-out, “The Comfort of Home
Caregiver Assistance News, Caring for You, and Caring for Others.” The newsletter is mailed to
approximately 500 caregivers and covers an array of subjects that address caregiver needs. The newsletter provides suggestions on self-care, inspirational quotes, safety tips and a monthly quiz. Copies are shared with various providers and constituents within the community.
• FY2017, a minimum of two events reaching an estimated 100 elders, their caregivers and professionals in the Aging Network to enhance their knowledge of elder abuse and neglect issues. Also, public service announcements on elder abuse awareness were conducted every
day for the entire month of June.
• HCOA’s conducted its first annual training for West Hawaii grandparents who are raising
grandchildren which attracted 15 grandparents providing them with tools to help relieve the stress associated with raising grandchildren.
• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) Community Leader Training took place in West Hawaii. Five lay leaders completed the course which allowed for an additional 33 participants to receive the training.
OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICANS
• Over 300 family members and well-wishers attended the Outstanding Older Americans Award Luncheon, held on May 5 at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. The 2017 outstanding seniors included: Gilbert DeMotta, Lillian Aratani, Dolly Baquiran, Judith Bell, Patricia Dunn, Mary Jane Kamoku, Deborah Koval, Connie Somera, and Patricia Yamamoto. Following the awards program, a random drawing was held to pick two winners to represent the Big Island at a statewide function held on Oahu. The lucky winners were Tony Ancheta and Doris Davis.
2017 Outstanding Kupuna with Managing Director Wil Okabe (top left), and Aging
Executive Kimo Alameda (top right).
HCOA SERVED
ACTIVE SENIORS and CAREGIVERS
Through state grant funds, HCOA was able to execute county-to-county contracts with Hawaii County Elderly Activities Division for the provision of services. These contracted services for active seniors include:
Active Seniors on the Move at Kamana Senior Center
CAREGIVER RESPITE
• In FY2017, HCOA contracted for over 40
hours of individual counseling, peer support groups, and training to help caregiver’s better cope with the burdens of caregiving. HCOA also contracted to service more than 80 caregivers providing them with over 4,800 hours of temporary
relief from their caregiving responsibilities at home or in an adult day care setting.
LEGAL COUNSEL
• HCOA’s Elder Abuse Prevention Program provides a variety of legal services for people at risk for abuse or long-term placement. During the fiscal year, HCOA contracted Legal Aid for the provision of legal services to an estimated 240 individuals with 80% of cases resulting in a satisfactory resolution.
CONGREGATE MEALS
• In FY 2017, the Hawaiʻi County Nutrition Program (HCNP) served 1,030 seniors 3 to 5 USDA federally approved meals per week. The Congregate Nutrition Sites offer nutritious meals; nutrition and health education information and activities; opportunities for essential shopping; and fun socialization activities and events reducing isolation, depression, malnutrition, and chronic health condition management. HCOA also provided 40,294 trips of transportation to over 365 seniors to-and-from the 15 sites located around the island.
RETIRED SENIORS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)
• The County of Hawaiʻi RSVP program continually recruits and maintains the largest number of volunteers than any other county in the state. In FY2017, Hawaiʻi County RSVP program
provided 99,780 hours of service to 3,628 individuals at 203 volunteer stations island-wide.
SENIOR TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT
PROGRAM (STEP)
• Each year HCOA works closely with the Hawaii County STEP program to ensure that older adults have opportunities for returning to the work force. In FY2017, 22
seniors were placed in supportive employment programs with the intention of securing stable employment after two years. Two trainees were placed at the East Hawaii ADRC.
TRANSPORTATION
• In FY2017, Coordinated Services for the Elderly (CSE) provided over 1000 seniors with transportation to-and-from congregate meal sites, medical and health related visits and other community resource services.
HCOA SERVED
FRAIL SENIORS AGING IN PLACE
HCOA solicited the interest of over 15 community agencies to provide wrap-around services and supports helping frail seniors and their families divert long-term institutional placement. Agencies were selected through a competitive Request for Proposals process and then monitored quarterly for the appropriate delivery of services. Hawai‘i
Island providers contracted by HCOA to provide community-based services include, but are not limited to Services for Seniors, Kona Day Care, Hawai‘i Island Adult Day Care, Ho‘onani Place, Mastercare, Metrocare, Altima Care, Seniors Helping Seniors, Aloha Maiden, and Care Resource Hawai‘i. KUPUNA (Elder) CARE PROGRAM
• In FY2017, the Kupuna Care Case
Management program provided assistance to 517 clients, families, and caregivers in identifying needs, exploring options, and mobilizing informal as well as formal supports to achieve the highest possible level of client independence. Case Management assistance includes assessing needs, developing care plans, and coordinating provision of services among Hawai‘i County providers. The Kupuna
Care program provided the following services in FY 2016-17:
• Personal Care, Homemaker, and Chore
Services were utilized for a total of 16,048
hours of assistance to seniors unable to perform daily activities (such as eating, dressing or bathing) or instrumental activities of daily living such as shopping or light housework.
• Adult Day Care services were provided for a total of 9,903 hours of care for dependent adults in a supervised, protective group setting during some portion of a twenty-four hour day thus allowing socialization for the kupuna and rest and recuperation for the caregiver(s).
• Case Management Services were provided for a total of 7,687 hours of assistance in assessing needs, developing care plans, and arranging services for 517 seniors and their caregivers.
HCOA staff Horace Farr (left) welcomes former HCOA
executives Jane Testa and Bill Takabe as distinguished guests at the annual older American luncheon
HOME DELIVERED MEALS
• In FY 2017, the Hawaiʻi County Nutrition Program served 70,775 meals to 478 frail homebound seniors. This In-Home service provides nutritious meals, daily assurance checks and socialization, and educational information on nutrition and chronic health care.
Older American winners, Tony Ancheta and Doris Davis
with HCOA Executive C. Kimo Alameda
2015-2019 4-Year Plan
5 Goals
24 Objectives
Hawaii County Office of Aging (HCOA) Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
East Hawaii 961-8600 / 961-8626 ----- West Hawaii 323-4390 / 323-4392
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I. Mission Statement
The Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs as the designated lead County agency,
plans, implements, supports and advocates for the well-being of Kauai’s older
adults; and serves as a one stop source of information on long term care support
options and services for all residents.
Vision Statements
Kaua`i’s older adults will live independently at home or in the community
with dignity and respect.
Kaua`i’s family caregivers receive adequate support to care for their older
adults.
Kaua`i’s older adults, persons with disabilities and family caregivers will
make informed choices and have streamlined access to long term care support.
II. Department Goals
A. Maximize opportunities for seniors to age well, remain active and enjoy
quality lives while engaging in their communities.
B. Forge Strategic Partnerships and Alliances that will give impetus to
meeting Hawaii’s Greatest Challenges for the Aging Population.
C. Develop a statewide ADRC System for Kupuna and people with
disabilities and their Ohana and caregivers to access and receive long term
support services (LTSS) information and resources within their respective
Counties.
D. Enable people with disabilities and older adults to live in the community
through the availability of and access to high-quality long term services
and supports, including supports for families and caregivers.
E. Optimize the health, safety and independence of Hawaii’s older adults.
III. Program Description
A. Objectives
1. Three hundred fifty (350) older adults will be engaged in volunteer
opportunities through RSVP.
Three hundred twenty seven (327) active older adults were
engaged in volunteer opportunities through Kauai RSVP who
provided 26,979 hours of service.
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2. Offer seven (7) Better Choices Better Health Program (BCBH)
workshops each year.
Conducted six (6) workshops; collaborated with National Kidney
Foundation on two workshops.
3. Leverage available funding to increase the current number of
EnhanceFitness Program participants by 5% annually.
12% increase of new participants enrolled in EnhanceFitness.
4. Explore development of a coalition of transit service providers.
Completed MOU with transit service providers.
5. Explore a referral system to establish access to in-home mental health
services.
Completed MOU with Clinical Social Work/Therapist.
6. Attend advocacy meetings to support efforts to increase pedestrian
safety, annually.
7. Establish and update Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with
government, disability, aging, health care and business agencies/
organizations, annually.
Completed 24 MOUs
8. Support State’s efforts to integrate a No Wrong Door Model of a
statewide ADRC System.
Monthly ADRC Operations Workgroup meetings are held to
review intake, assessment, and support plan and flag items to
improve; discuss ongoing concerns; develop outcome measures
and continuous quality improvement; share materials across
counties; county site visit exchanges.
9. Update of the resource database in the Kaua’i ADRC website,
annually.
Seventy-five (75) resource organizations have met inclusion in the
resource database.
10. On-going implementation and improvements of options counseling
service/person centered planning.
Staff attended Person Centered Practice training.
11. Increase the number of identified older adults and people with
disabilities by 15%, annually.
Twenty-four percent (24%) increase number of identified
individuals for fiscal year 2017.
12. Establish a pool of vendors to allow participants more choices.
13. Develop and distribute quality of in-home services survey, annually.
Distributed survey for home-delivered meals to 180 participants
and 45% responded; 68% of respondents are very satisfied with
the meals and 31% are somewhat satisfied.
Distributed survey for congregate meals to 131 participants and
73% responded; 79% of respondents go to the congregate meal
sites because they enjoy socializing.
Distributed survey for homemaker to 32 participants and 47%
responded; 53% of respondents very satisfied and 40% somewhat
satisfied.
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Distributed survey for personal care to 21 participants and 52%
responded; 100% of the respondents indicated that their needs are
met by the personal care service.
Distributed survey for transportation to 67 participants and 55%
responded; 84% of respondents remained independent due to the
transportation service.
Distributed survey for legal assistance to 122 participants and
41% responded; 62% of respondents are very satisfied and 23%
somewhat satisfied.
14. Expand educational opportunities for Kauai’s older adults and
caregivers to include conducting mini educational workshops
throughout the community, annually.
Thirty-six educational workshops were provided by AEA and
partner agencies.
15. Establish accessible emergency safe havens for vulnerable elders.
16. Annual updates of individual emergency disaster plans.
Disaster plans are part of in-home assessments that are ongoing at
new initial intake and annual assessments.
Purchased ready-to-eat emergency meal packets and canned water
for congregate meal participants.
17. Implement a low cost home modification program to minimize falls
among 85+ year olds.
The Agency on Elderly Affairs manages the referrals and
appointments of older adults to the program and provides some
falls prevention equipment. Kauai Fire Department conducts a fire
safety assessment and installation of smoke detectors and the falls
prevention equipment and American Medical Response conducts a
medical consultation which includes medication assessment.
B. Highlights
1. 51th Annual Older Americans Award
Pictured from left to right front row: Honorees Allan Villaflor, Janet
Taketa, Marcelina Parinas, Winona Steed, Outstanding Female Honoree
Sanae Morita, Outstanding Male Honoree James Jung, Rebecca Fries,
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Trinidad Dela Cruz, Timothy Albao, Missing: Jonathan McRoberts. 2nd
row: Council Chairman Mel Rapozo, State Representatives Nadine
Nakamura and Dee Morikawa, Councilmembers Joanne Yukimura,
Arryl Kaneshiro, Derek Kawakami. 3rd row: Executive on Aging
Kealoha Takahashi, Mayor’s Representative Cyndi Ayonon, Governor
David Ige’s Liaison Clarrice Gardner.
The Annual Older Americans Award Recognition Ceremony was held
at the Courtyard Marriott Kaua’i on Friday, May 5, 2016. In honor of
the 51st anniversary of the Kaua’i Agency on Elderly Affairs, 10
outstanding Na Kupuna were recognized for their contributions to the
community, their personal achievements and their accomplishments.
This year’s theme, “Age Out Loud,” emphasizes the ways Kupuna are
living their lives with boldness, confidence and passion. The Office of
the Mayor and Agency on Elderly Affairs use Older Americans Month
to focus on how Kupuna in our community are redefining aging – by
taking charge of their health and staying independent for as long as
possible, and through their community and advocacy efforts.
2. Second Annual Older Americans Month Information & Resource Fair
The Kaua’i Agency on Elderly Affairs in partnership with Kukui
Grove Shopping Center, hosted its 2nd Annual Older Americans
Month Resource Fair at the Kukui Grove Food Court. Activities
included presentations on Living Falls Free, How to Age Well, and
Scams/Fraud Prevention. Twenty-three participating organizations
distributed information about their programs and services, provided
free glucose testing, blood pressure checks, free blood test vouchers
and . The shopping center management and its stores contributed
music, food discounts and Bingo prizes to make this a fun-filled
festival. The Older Americans Month Fair engages our older adults
with opportunities available to live and remain actively in our
community.
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3. The 44th Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
Lillian Takiguchi, 90 and Misao Tamura, 99 seated left and right
respectively, were honored as Living Treasures. Recognitions were
made for volunteers who are Veterans, Living Treasures (Oldest
Living and Longest Serving), Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
(Lifetime and Gold) and Years of Service Awards.
C. Activities
1. Kauai RSVP – September 11th National Day of Service and
Remembrance
Jason Honjiyo, the Kauai Economic Opportunity shelter manager, Jose
Madrid, the KEO Weatherization Assistance Program director, and
Emma Gaboy, the KEO Day Activities Center director, accept a load
of hygiene products
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2. Kauai RSVP – Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
An outpouring of support made for a successful service project. Linda
Uyehara, Koloa Elementary School principal gratefully received an
abundance of school supplies as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day
of Service project. Youth from Cub Scout Pack 148 and Girl Scout
Troop 823 also assisted in collection of supplies.
3. Live Well, Age Well Symposium
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An opportunity to provide information about the wellness programs
and services offered to Kupuna in our island community.
Acknowledged the efforts and work of the Community Service
Program Assistants and Better Choices, Better Health Program
Coordinator.
IV. Program Measures - Accomplishments/Evaluation
A. Mini educational workshops were provided to Kaua’i’s older adults and
caregivers throughout the community by the Kaua’i Agency on Elderly
Affairs and its partners.
Kaua’i Agency on Elderly Affairs 12
Kaua’i Fire Department 3
Dept. of Health 1
Alzheimer’s Association Hawaii, Kaua’i 3
Kaua’i Police Department 1
Kupuna Alert Partners (State Attorney
General, DCCA, SMP Hawaii, Public
Safety-Narcotics Division 1
AARP 1
Kaua’i Emergency Management Agency 1
American Medical Response 1
Kaua’i Economic Opportunity/Ho’ola Lahui 1
National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii 1
Adult Protective Service 1
Senior Medicare Patrol 2
Wilcox Memorial Hospital 2
County Transportation Agency 3
Kaua’i Hospice 1
Kaua’i Veterans Center 1
Thirty-six mini workshops provided training and information on fire
safety, disaster preparedness, falls prevention, medication management,
nutrition, diabetes self-management, chronic disease self-management,
Caregiver training: legal/financial affairs, Alzheimer’s disease, behaviors,
self-care, managing caregiving, care facilities, family & community
resources, VA benefits, scams/fraud prevention, transportation services,
elder abuse, prescription drug misuse, immunization shots, healthy living
for the brain & body.
B. AEA Staff attended (27) training sessions to enhance the agency’s services
provided to older adults and people with disabilities in the community.
Training included:
Cultural Competency: Developing cultural competence to serve Asian
& American Pacific Islanders, the LGBTQ Community,
People with Disabilities
Knowledge & Understanding of Mental Health and Dementia
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Medicare Benefits and Programs Updates
Caregiver Supports & Services
Disaster Preparedness & Awareness
Elder Justice: Elder Abuse, Scams & Fraud Protection
Customer Service: Person-Centered & Options Counseling
Oral Health for the Older Adult Community
Fundamentals of Gerontology: The Study of Aging; Demographic
Trends & Projections; Theories in the Sociology of Aging Societies;
Psychological Perspective of Aging; Biology & Biomarkers of Aging;
Key Diseases Associated with Aging; Policies & Programs Affecting
Older Americans.
Community Resources available in our community to Kauai’s older
adults and persons with disability.
These professional development-training sessions resulted in nationally
certified staff:
4 Certified SHIP Counselors assisting older adults in Medicare Part D
(prescription drug coverage) enrollment and Low-Income
Subsidy/Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs.
9 Certified Information & Referral Specialists in Aging and Disability
(CIRS A/D Specialists) assisting and referring older adults and persons
with disabilities to appropriate services and supports.
8 Staff members received Certificates of Completion for the
Fundamentals of Gerontology course from University of Southern
California-Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
NOTE:
6 additional staff members became Certified SHIP Counselors in July
2017.
2 additional staff members will become CIRS A/D Specialists during
FY2018.
5 additional staff members are enrolled in the Fundamentals of
Gerontology course from USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
in August-September 2017.and Community-Based Services/Supports
for Family Caregivers
C. AEA’s outreach efforts focused on targeting the entire community.
Partnerships have been formed with various community agencies and
organizations. The outcome of these events included better networking
between agencies to help individuals access public benefits and programs.
Outreach events took place at the following locations:
Kapiolani Women’s Center
DOW Kaumakani Outreach
Senior State Softball Tournament
AEA Symposium
Legal Aid/Senior Law
Lihue Townhouse Pantry
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AARP Caregivers Conference
Hyatt Employee Health Fair
Kapaa Senior Center
St. Williams Church
HSTA Meeting
Hospice Workshop
Kapaa Hongwanji
Hanalei Community Center
Kapaa Missionary Church
Women Veterans Workshop
Older Americans Month Fair at Kukui Grove Center
Kapaa Marriott
Tropic Care
Kaniko`o Senior Housing
Princeville Community
Lihue Gardens
CECO Lihue
Philippine Consulate
Contractor’s Association of Kauai Homeshow
Dr. Kheng’s Office
D. EnhancedFitness
There are 198 participants; 8 classes at 7 sites: Kekaha N/C, Waimea
N/C, Hanapepe N/C, Koloa N/C, Lihue N/C, Kapaa United Church of
Christ and Kilauea N/C; 39% of our participants are between 70-79 years
old; the top 3 chronic conditions for EF participants are Arthritis (39%),
Hypertension (38%) and Diabetes (22%).
E. Kauai RSVP – Volunteer Program
AEA as the sponsor of the Kauai RSVP, avidly supports the volunteer
program which keeps older adults active and healthy by engaging those 55
and better in volunteer service. With the RSVP Program Coordinator now
on board, efforts continue to place volunteers at over 35 stations island-
wide to meet or exceed the objective of 350 active volunteers. For the
past forty plus years, RSVP volunteers make a huge impact in addressing
critical challenges facing our community and our nation. RSVP
recognized its oldest living volunteer as a “Living Treasure” last
December who turned 100 earlier this year, yet continues when he is able,
assisting his daughter instruct Tai Chi. Volunteers have been instrumental
in garnering donations for events such as the Kapaa Rotary Clubs annual
Taste of Hawaii event and Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Lock Up
event. Kauai’s Habitat for Humanity volunteers were instrumental in
helping to divert 344 tons of waste from our landfills. AARP National
recognized a husband and wife team for their outreach efforts in being
area coordinators during tax season. Tax aide volunteers were
instrumental in helping over 400 people with their taxes. At island wide
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soup kitchens and food pantries, volunteers assist with food distribution to
hundreds of needy Kaua’i families on a weekly basis.
V. Budget
The program year for the Federal Title III B, Title III C, Title III D, Title III E and
State Purchase of Service grants is from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. Fiscal
resources for this period were:
Federal: FY 17
Title III B Support Services $183,560.00
Title III C-1 Nutrition, Congregate 129,704.00
Title III C-1 Administration 52,058.00
Title III C-2 Nutrition, Home Delivered Meals 92,487.00
Title III D Health Promotion 7,175.00
Title III E Caregiver Support Program 55,592.00
RSVP 65,166.00
NSIP 40,000.00
$625,742.00
State (Kupuna Care):
Adult Day Care 70,000.00
Case Management 75,000.00
Homemaker/Housekeeping 70,000.00
KC Transportation 135,000.00
Nutrition, Home Delivered Meals 261,248.00
Personal Care 70,000.00
Chore 0
Area Agency Administration 50,821.00
$732,069.00
State (Other)
Elder Abuse Prevention 22,610.00
Healthy Aging 0
ADRC 71,090.00
$ 93,700.00
County:
County General Funds $1,282,810.00
$1,282,810.00
TOTAL (FY2017) $2,734,321.00
VI. Statistics
A. Kupuna Care Services (State)
Adult Day Care ’17 Estimate ’17 Actual
To provide frail, disabled
and/or cognitively impaired
older persons with supervision
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at an Alzheimer’s Day Care; ’17 Estimate ’17 Actual
to provide restorative or
rehabilitative services for
older adults.
# of older adults served 30 27
# of units 9,585 13,025
Case Management
To provide case management
services to functionally
dependent older adults.
# of older adults served 90 121
# of hours 846 805
Home Delivered Meals
To deliver meals to
homebound older persons
five days a week.
# of older adults served 300 305
# of meals 39,623 47,556
Homemaker/Housekeeping
To provide homemaker/
housekeeping service to
frail, older individuals.
# of older adults served 35 39
# of hours 1,975 2,092
Kupuna Care Transportation
To provide curb to curb service
with a helpful driver.
# of adults served 130 97
# of one-way trips 15,100 14,898
Personal Care
To provide personal assistance
for frail, older adults.
# of older adults served 25 37
# of hours 2,135 3,282
B. Federal Services
Congregate Meals
To implement a nutrition
program which provides
older individuals with
congregate meals and
nutrition education sessions.
# of older adults served 200 222
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’17 Estimate ’17 Actual
# of meals 10,600 14,809
Family Caregiver Support
Caregiver Counseling and Training
To provide counseling and training
for individuals who are caregivers
of frail elders.
# of caregivers 200 292
# of counseling sessions 93 58
# of training sessions 8 15
# of support group sessions 40 46
# of information activities 7 12
Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren
To provide counseling and training
for individuals who are caregivers
of children (infant-17years old).
# of respite care 5 2
# of support group sessions 18 15
Legal Assistance
To provide legal assistance
services to older vulnerable
individuals
# of older adults served 300 339
# of hours 1,295 1,519
Respite Care
To provide caregivers a brief
period of relief or rest by
providing in-home respite
services.
# of older adults served 10 20
# of hours 993 970
C. Other Federal Grant
RSVP
To provide volunteer
opportunities.
# of RSVP volunteers 350 327
# of volunteer hours 35,000 26,979
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D. Direct Services ’17 Estimate ’17 Actual
Information & Referral
To provide information on
available services and make
linkages to appropriate
agencies.
# of older adults served 1,400 1,218
# of information and
referral contacts 6,700 6,302
Outreach
To identify potential clients.
# of older adults
identified/registered 1,006 1,218
# of activities 12 20
VII. Holo Holo 2020 Projects & Status
A. Provide Better Choices, Better Health workshops including Chronic Disease
Self-Management Program and Diabetes Self-Management Program.
Six workshops were conducted. One participant wrote: “I didn’t think
that this class was for me because the title stated ‘Chronic Conditions.’
When my girlfriend said it was a ‘really good class’ of information and
that it went beyond ‘chronic,’ I decided to try it out. This class was so
important to me...tons of information for healthy living.”
B. As part of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), provide
personalized counseling and assistance to help individuals choose their
Medicare benefits, including Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D
prescription drug coverage and Medigap coverage.
Four Certified SHIP Counselors provided counseling and assistance to 87
individuals.
C. Promote and increase public awareness of AEA’s existence, purpose and
service as: The leading County agency on aging issues; Valuable resource for
Kauai’s older adults, people with disabilities and family caregivers.
Twenty-six outreach events were conducted throughout the island
coordinating with partner agencies.
D. 65% of AEA staff complete the AIRS Certification for Information & Referral
Specialist for Aging/Disability (CIRS-A/D) which demonstrates competence
in the field of Information & Referral.
53% of AEA staff completed certification for CIRS-A/D.
E. In partnership with Kauai Fire Department, American Medical Response and
Department of Health, linking Kupuna to the Fall Prevention and Wellness
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Program to ensure safety in the home, educate Kupuna about falls prevention
and do wellness check.
As of June 2017:
76 homes were served
43 homes are on the waitlist to be visited
30 homes declined service
Falls Prevention Equipment installed/distributed
Smoke Detectors 286
Night Lights 82
Grip Tape 48
Shower Grip Tape 33
Shower Chairs 21
Handrails 14
DCCA ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 2017
OCTOBER Upcoming Events 10/01 – Children & Youth Day @ State Capitol, 10:00am 10/03 – Presentation @ The Joyful Club, 12:00pm 10/05 – Presentation @ Koolau Senior Hui, 9:45am 10/07 – HECO Clean Energy Fair at Kahala Mall, 10 AM to 3pm 10/10 – Presentation @ DHS Foster Grandparents Program, 9:00am 10/11 – Presentation @ KEY Project Kupuna Program, 8:45am 10/17 – Presentation @ Palolo Valley Seniors, 9:45am 10/18 – Presentation @ Makua Alii Seniors, 9:30am 10/18 – AARP Fraud Watch Network @ Japanese Cultural Plaza, 6:00pm 10/20 – Hilo Akamai Living Senior Fair @ Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium, 9:30am 10/21 – Presentation @ NARFE Kailua, 10:30am 10/26 – Schools of the Future @ Convention Center, 8:00am 10/27 – Schools of the Future @ Convention Center, 8:00am 10/28 – MEO Senior Fair @ Maui War Memorial, 7:30am‐ 11:30 am 10/28 ‐ Mililani Emergency Preparedness Fair – October 28 at Mililani Town Center 10‐2 10/30 – KAP Presentation @ Okinawa Center, 9:45am November Upcoming Events 11/03 – Kona Akamai Living Senior Fair at West Hawaii Civic Center , 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 11/04 ‐ Safe Communities Leeward Community College; 9 to 3 pm 11/18 ‐ Mayor’s Fair at Blaisdell Center 9 am to 1 pm