Caring for our kupuna
by Senator Will Espero
District 20
Hawaii has long been recognized across the country as one of the best, places to live for senior citizens. Our Pacific-Asian culture venerates our elderly. We let gramma or grampa live with us when they can’t or shouldn’t live on their own anymore, we visit often, we call daily to check on them, we push for programs to take care of them, and we have an abundance of care homes if we can’t render the services they need. Recently at the Legislature, many organizations that provide services for senior citizens came to educate lawmakers, staff, and the public about the resources available for our kupuna. I’d like to share some of these with you in the event you or your family or friends may have a need they can fill.
The Elderly Affairs Division of the City and County of Honolulu has a resources pamphlet on an array of services for our seniors. Service categories include: Education; Respite; Support Groups; Case Management; Home Delivered and Group Dining Meals; Individual Assistance; Health Promotion; Housing; Legal Assistance: Senior Centers; and Transportation. For a copy, call the Senior Helpline at 768-7700 or see www.elderlyaffairs.com.
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