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Assistance for seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers
Services Provided
Assess My Needs Use this tool to find out what you need.
This website allows you to "self serve" at your own pace on a 24-hour, 7-day basis.
If you prefer to speak with us directly, call 808-241-4470 (Monday thru Friday, 7:45am to 4:30pm), or for additional information Contact Us.
We also offer a list of frequently asked questions.
Our agency offers the following to help seniors, persons with disabilities, and caregivers:
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Information about topics commonly associated with aging, disabilities and caregiving
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Referral to community service providers
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Assistance in screening and applying for government benefits and making informed decisions about long term care needs
Home and Community Based Services
Knowing where to turn for assistance is crucial. To search for providers who can help older adults maintain wellness, independence and safety, assist those who cannot live at home without assistance from family and/or formal services and support family caregivers, please click here to Find Services.
Please note that this is not a comprehensive list. Specific services and training vary among workers and agencies. So does cost. Typically, Medicare doesn't pay for home care. Many of these services have eligibility requirements such being 60 years old or older. Call 808-241-4470 for more information.
For adults with disabilities (18 years or older) in need of similar services, go to the Find Services section of this website.
For general eligibility guidelines for these services, scroll down to the bottom of this page.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Outreach |
Increasing awareness of availble services on Kauai |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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The following are general eligibility guidelines, but they do not apply to all services. Call 808-241-4470 for more detail:
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U.S. citizen or qualified alien
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60 years or older
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Client is not already receiving service from another government (e.g. Medicaid) or private service (e.g. Home Health Agency) provider
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Live in a residence, not an institution (ICF, SNF, ARCH, hospital, foster family)
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Have impairment of two or more ADLs or IADLs or significantly reduced mental capacity
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Have one or more unmet ADL or IADL need
ADL - Activities of Daily Living (eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, transferring, mobility)
IADL - Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (preparing meals, shopping, managing money, using the telephone, doing housework, using public transportation, taking medications)
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For Help Call:
808-241-4470
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