Helpful Links
Local Resources
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading national voice for people with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, their families and caregivers.
Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council is a Community Action organization working to prevent, alleviate, and eliminate poverty on Hawaii Island.
Hawai’i County Office Of Aging (HCOA) is home to information and services for residents age 60 years and older, persons with disabilities, and their caregivers. The HCOA staff are experts on aging and disability service delivery.
Healthy Aging Partnership is a statewide public-private partnership committed to improving the health and well-being of residents. The partnership offers evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention programs: EnhanceFitness (EF) Program, Ke Ola Pono Disease Self-Management Programs-Chronic Disease Self-Management (CDSMP), and Diabetes Self-Management (DSMP). Ke Ola Pono classes are open to adults 18 and older. For information on accessing these services in your local area, please contact your county office on aging: Hawai’i: (808) 961-8626
In-Home and Community-Based Services are available to assist older adults in remaining independent and active. Types of services provided: adult day care, assisted transportation, attendant care, case management, chore services, congregate meals, home delivered meals, homemaker/housekeeper, information and assistance, legal assistance, nutrition education, personal care, and transportation. There are also support services available to family caregivers such as: information, assistance, individual counseling, support groups and training, respite, and supplemental services. For information on accessing services in your local area, please contact your county office on aging: Hawai’i: (808) 961-8626
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) is a program that provides information, outreach, and advocacy for residents of long-term care facilities. If you have a problem, complaint, or question regarding services provided at a long-term care facility, please contact the LTC Ombudsman at (808) 586-7268 (O’ahu) or email at john.mcdermott@doh.hawaii.gov.
Hospice Organizations
National Resources
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. has a national registry of all members in the U.S. It provides information regarding ethical standards and standards of practice.
Paying for Senior Care is a free public search tool for those in need of elder care services. Their listings include financial planners, geriatric care managers, assisted living residences, and adult day care centers. They also have helpful information about costs for senior care, types of senior care, and options for paying for senior care.