Hawaii statewide program for financial assistance and food stamps
Medical assistance for individuals 65 and over or certified blind or disabled
Social Security encompasses several social welfare and social insurance programs.
Prescription assistance
This program provides low interest loans to income-qualified owner-occupant homeowners enabling them to repair their homes to meet basic housing quality standards.
Medicare provides health insurance coverage to people who are aged 65 and over, or who meet other special criteria.
AlohaMeds helps low-income, uninsured Hawaii residents get access to patient assistance programs where they may qualify for free, or nearly free, prescription medicines.
Transportation (door-to-door) services for frail elderly.
The Hawaii State ID card is a useful form of identification for people that do not have a driver license.
Hawaiian Telcom provides Lifeline/Link-Up Service for low-income residential customers who meet federal and/or state guidelines.
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 Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP) and the EnhanceFitness physical activity program. See photos of the Healthy Aging Partnership and seniors in the EnhanceFitness program. Learn more about the EnhanceFitness class schedule.
The "You Can" Safety and Readiness Guide for seniors gives practicial tips and information to help you prepare for a disaster.
Online magazine Around Hawai'i discusses the Stimulus bill, including tax refunds for retirees and people with disabilities.
The Kūpuna Education Center provides a wealth of information to assist caregivers to adapting to the needs of Kūpuna in Hawaii.
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