Planning for the Aging of Kauai
The County Agency on Elderly Affairs has developed its 4-Year Area Plan on Aging, for the period October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2015. To review the plan, click here.
Kauai Seniors Celebrate Healthy Aging!
The Agency on Elderly Affairs, in collaboration with its partners, is "Working Together for a Strong, Healthy Kauai". Two programs being implemented to help seniors improve their health are the (click on link for more information) Better Choices, Better Health, also known as Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP) and the EnhanceFitness physical activity program. Click here for more information on EnhanceFitness. To see photos of the Healthy Aging Project Partnership and EnhanceFitness program, click here. To learn more about the EnhanceFitness class schedule on the island, click here.
RSVP Program
The Kauai RSVP program, sponsored by the Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs, is looking for individuals 55 years and older to volunteer their time and expertise to help community agencies on Kauai. To find out more about RSVP and volunteer opportunities, click on the link here: see RSVP newletter. For more information, call RSVP at 241-4479.
Disaster Preparedness Guide to Help You Prepare
Click here to read about the "You Can" Safety and Readiness Guide for seniors. The Guide gives practicial tips and information to help you prepare for a disaster.
The Elderhood Project: Kūpuna Education Center
The Kūpuna Education Center provides a wealth of information to assist caregivers to adapting to the needs of Kūpuna in Hawaii.