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Tips Hawaii Caregiver's Conference. "Caring for Family, Caring for Yourself", Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel from 8 am to 3:30 pm. $45 for family and volunteer caregivers, $60 for professionals. Keynotes: Dr. Bill Thomas of Eden Alternative and Jennie Chin Hansen of AARP, National President. Questions? Call the Senior Helpline at 768-7700 Register by phone at 1-877-926-8300 Deadline is October 21, 2008 To see a pdf version of the conference information click: Hawaii Caregiver's Conference Please click on the following pdf link for a compilation of caregiver tips by Karen Koles, a former caregiver and facilitator of the Eldercare Support Group: Caregiver Tips Links
Elderly Affairs Division—AgeSmart, City and County of Honolulu, Senior Helpline 768-7700 Senior and Caregiver Information and Assistance Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs Hawaii County Office of Aging Maui County Office on Aging www.co.maui.hi.us/departments/Housing/aging.htm Executive Office on Aging, State of Hawaii, Department of Health 586-0100 Long Term Care Ombudsman, Sage PLUS (Health insurance and Medicare counseling), and information on state initiatives related to aging. Eldercare Hawaii, 988-6300 Assists families & businesses to learn about and plan for caregiving, includes up to date listing of local community events for family caregivers and relevant news articles. An excellent source for local services. Central Oahu Caregivers’ Support Group 524-4438 Monthly newsletter online with tips for caregivers University of Hawaii at Manoa Center on Aging Research and Education 956-5001 Includes the Complete Life Series: 5 booklets on end of life issues and care. The Hawaii Foods website provides calorie and nutrient content information for foods common to Hawaii
AARP Advice on retirement and caregiving. Administration on Aging U.S Dept. of Human Services agency that helps elderly individuals to maintain their dignity in their homes and communities. Alliance for Aging Research Tools for healthy aging and information on medical discoveries and research. American Federation for Aging Research Free daily puzzles, free online newsletter, most recent results on medical research and aging, and more. Family Caregivers Online An education and information resource for family caregivers. www.familycaregiversonline.com FCA: Family Caregiver Alliance A public voice for caregivers. National Alliance for Caregiving The National Alliance for Caregiving is dedicated to providing support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them and to increasing public awareness of issues facing family caregivers. Includes lots of tips and a caregiver guide. National Institute on Aging Leading the federal effort on aging research. www.nia.nih.gov/healthinformation/publications Benefits for Seniors Website that identifies federal and state assistance programs for your situation. Homecare Online Guide to home care and hospice, advice on how to choose an agency. Too Young to Retire—Retirement Planning for the 21st Century
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