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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