| Service |
Definition and Examples |
| Adult Day Care |
Provides care outside the home. Participants have the opportunity to interact with others while being part of a safe and structured environment. Centers typically have staffed activities such as music and exercise programs and discussion groups
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| Caregiver Counseling |
Information, referrals, support groups, training, education and counseling to assist caregivers in accessing services and resources, problem solving and making decisions related to their caregiver roles
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| Caregiver Respite |
Services which offer temporary, substitute supports or living arrangements for older persons in order to provide a brief period of relief or rest for caregivers. Examples include: (1) in-home respite such are personal care or homemaker services, and (2) respite provided by attendance of the care recipient at a senior center, adult day care or other non-residential program
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| Case management |
Crisis and longer term professional assistance for clients to identify needs, explore options, develop a care plan, link to and coordinate services, monitor and follow up |
| Chronic Disease Self-Management |
Interactive 6-week workshop for seniors with chronic health conditions and their caregivers
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| Congregate Meals |
Nutritious meals provided in a group dining setting |
| EnhanceFitness |
Physical activity program designed to improve the overall functional fitness and well-being of older adults
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| Falls Prevention and Wellness Program |
A multi service Coalition promoting health and independence with links to services; ensuring safety in your home with education and equipment; providing medication and wellness checks |
| Grandparents Raising Grandchildren |
Family caregivers (grandparents) have supportive programs and services that address their needs to enable them to continue giving care
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| Home Delivered Meals |
Nutritious meals delivered to a client’s home
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| Home Service Registry |
Referral of in-home workers who provide services for a fee |
| Homemaker |
Providing assistance such as shopping, using the telephone, and housekeeping (dusting, vacuuming, mopping, bathroom maintenance, wiping counter tops, etc)
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| Information and Referral |
Information on senior resources and referral or linkage to appropriate agencies; community outreach to provide information about available services
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| Kupuna Caregivers Program |
Support services available to working caregivers of older adults enabling them to continue their employment |
| Kupuna Care Transportation |
Bus service available for registered seniors to and from program activities, for shopping, clinic and recreation; Kupuna Care transportation (door-to-door) services for frail elderly
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| Legal Assistance |
Legal education, counseling and referral in Medicaid, Medicare, landlord-tenant, creditor, family law and other legal matters. Limited document preparation |
| Outreach |
Increasing awareness of availble services on Kauai |
| Personal care |
Assisting clients (elder) with bathing, medication, dressing, personal appearance, feeding and toileting under the direction of a medical professional.
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| Respite |
Provides caregiver relief by assisting in the supervision and care of frail elderly
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| Senior Identification Card |
Photo I.D. available to persons 60 years and older |
| State Health Insurance Assistance Program |
Information and assistance on eligibility and enrollment for Medicare, Medigap, Medicaid and a variety of other health plan related questions and concerns |
| Transportation |
Transportation from one location to another; may include a helpful driver
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| Volunteer |
Meaningful volunteer opportunities for persons 55 years and older
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