Hawai‘i Dementia Initiative

Caregiver Foundation Youth Caregiver Support Group
2025-10-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-01 16:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Our Youth Caregiver Support Group is a virtual meet-up hosted monthly for young caregivers. If you are 20 years old or younger and identify as a caregiver, please join us! At each meeting we will focus on a different topic, activity, or skill related to youth caregiving (for example, we will talk about self-care, identity, and making safety plans).
Groups are structured by an adult facilitator, but we want your participation and leadership! You are invited to contribute to the extent that you feel comfortable, and we will not force you to speak if you don’t want to.

Kauai Caregiver Support Group
2025-10-06 12:30 - 14:00 | Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital, 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI, 96746, United States
This is a monthly get together of caregivers who wish to share and learn from fellow caregivers. Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They also educate and inform participants about dementia and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems.
Note: This support group is for family caregivers, not persons living with dementia. If you are interested in programs for persons living with dementia, please contact the office for information [Cindy Fowler, Email: cfowler@alz.org Phone: 808.518.6655].
Space is limited – registration is strongly encouraged. You may be contacted by someone from the Alzheimer’s Association prior to the Support Group.

Gimme-A-Break Caregiver Support Group
2025-09-30 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-23 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-16 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-09 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-02 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-26 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-19 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-12 20:00 - 21:00 | Gimme-A-Break Zoom, Join the Zoom Meeting ID: 8087543787
Gimme A Break offers free support, resources and more through our Weekly Support Sessions, online and in-person every Tuesday evening
Join our Community! Do it for you! You are never alone!
Join the Zoom Meeting ID: 8087543787

Alzheimer's Association Hawaiʻi Chapter (Oʻahu) Caregiver Support Group
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | The Plaza at Kaneohe, 46-068 Alaloa Street, Kaneohe, HI, 96744, United States
We offer support groups for caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They also educate and inform participants about dementia and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems.

Relationship-Based Dementia Care: Gain Permission Regardless of Cognition (Part 2)
2025-09-22 12:00 - 13:30 | HI
When individuals are living with dementia, especially when they are having challenges with verbal communication, it may sometimes seem difficult to tell if they are providing their permission for care. This online training will explore the differences between care, abuse, and neglect; and will help learners understand the necessity of obtaining permission in dementia care, even during the later states of the condition. The online training will provide techniques and methods used to improve relationship-based dementia care and ensure that permission is always obtained in care situations, improving quality of life for all involved.
Objectives:
By the end of the session, learners will be able to:

Identify the differences between care, abuse, and neglect in dementia care situations.
Describe the importance of obtaining permission before engaging in care tasks with another individual, even when verbal expression is no longer possible.
Discuss the value of knowing the person and their history in effective communication efforts with those living with dementia.
Demonstrate and describe verbal and physical techniques to improve care interactions with those living with dementia.

About the Speaker: Beth A.D. Nolan, Ph.D., Chief Public Health Officer and Lead Speaker with Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care (PAC).
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Hawaii Public Health Institute and the Western Region Public Health Training Center (WRPHTC). The WRPHTC is jointed accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continued Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Care Home ECHO Series: Let Food Be Thy Medicine
2025-09-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Come learn from experts and other professionals on how to give better care for our kūpuna! This Care Home ECHO Series is a monthly Zoom webinar on the third Thursdays of the month for Community Care Foster Family Home operators, Adult Residential Care Home operators, and Expanded Adult Residential Care Home operators. On September 18, 2025, Sheryl Yoshimura, MPH, RDN, LDN, CSR, CDE will present on Let Food Be Thy Medicine.
Program Overview
This one hour session covers topics essential for care home and foster home operators. Topics include the 4Ms of geriatrics: What Matters, Medication, Mentation (or Mind) and Mobility which are based on evidence-based practices that support healthy aging.
Target Audience

Care Home Operators
Care Home Staff
Nurses
Allied Health Professionals
Social Workers
Foster Home Operators
Case Managers
Service Coordinators

Certification & Credits
Upon filling out an online evaluation at the end of the webinar, operators and caregivers will receive a Certificate of Attendance. Health Professionals will receive CME credits.

Caregiver Foundation Caregiver Support Group
2025-09-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
The Caregiver Foundation hosts a monthly virtual support group for Caregivers. These groups provide a space for Caregivers to come together, share experiences, and build community. We also feature guest speakers, including medical professionals, attorneys, and other experts who speak about important topics for Caregivers.

Alzheimer's Association Hawaiʻi Chapter (Oʻahu) Caregiver Support Group
2025-09-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-18 18:30 - 20:00 | The Plaza at Pearl City, 1048 Kuala St., Pearl City, Hawaii, 96782, United States

Project Dana Caregiver Support Group
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Project Dana’s Caring for the Caregiver (C4C) program offers services to family caregivers and soon to be caregivers. The goal of the program is to help alleviate the stress that comes with continuous caregiving responsibilities. Caregivers will have the opportunity to “talk story” about their experiences and current concerns with their peers. The Project also plans outings to various locations and activities for fun and relaxation. The program’s coordinator facilitates the group meetings. Support group meetings scheduled and location are listed in the calendar.

Hawaiʻi Pacific Gerontological Society Conference - “Navigating the Map of Aging"
2025-09-11 07:30 - 2025-09-12 17:00 | Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Hawaiʻi Pacific Gerontological Society (HPGS) is pleased to again present our Biennial Conference on September 11 and 12, 2025 featuring Keynote Speakers Sandy Markwood, Chief Executive Officer, USAging and Lt Governor Sylvia Luke. The two-day conference will include presentations related to aging covering topics such as care coordination, aging-in-place, technology, social isolation, brain health, and dementia-friendly community building.
The conference is intended for elder-care practitioners in the health and human service fields, businesses, government agencies, non-profits and faith-based organizations serving older adults, applied researchers, students in gerontology, advocates for seniors and seniors interested in continuing their education. The conference will provide a continental breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack for both days. There is a discount for HPGS members, as well as 70+ year-old attendees. The two-day list of presentations is below.

The 2025 National Alzheimer's Virtual Summit
2025-09-10 08:00 - 2025-09-11 17:00 | Zoom
From Personal Stories to Powerful Action: Making a Difference in Alzheimer’s
This year’s Summit will unite people, elevate the voices of patients and caregivers; and drive impactful change through collaboration with government leaders, scientists, the private sector, and partner organizations. In a time of uncertainty, one thing remains clear – UsAgainstAlzheimer’s continues to advocate for advancing science and improving diagnosis, while giving a voice to patients and caregivers. This year’s summit will shine a light on the human impact of Alzheimer’s and explore the opportunities ahead. With multiple calls to action, attendees will have meaningful ways to speak up and make a difference for those affected by the disease.

Alzheimer's Association Hawaiʻi Chapter (Oʻahu) Caregiver Support Group
2025-09-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 | East Oʻahu (virtual)

Shine A Light Celebration for Caregivers 2025
2025-09-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Kapiolani Park Bandstand, 2686-2882 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
This is a special evening to celebrate caregivers. There will be live music, resources, community and giveaways. Halau Haʻa Hula ʻO Kekauʻilani Nā Pua Hala ʻO Kailua will perform. The event is sponsored by Gimme-A-Break and Givers Guides Online Magazine.

Alzheimer's Association Hawaiʻi Chapter (Oʻahu) Caregiver Support Group
2025-09-02 17:00 - 18:30 | Alzheimer’s Association – Hawaii Office (Kakaako), 677 Moana Blvd, Ste 301, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States

Hale Hauʻoli Caregiver Support Group
2025-09-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
Caregiving can be a difficult and isolating experience, but interacting with people in similar situations can help make the task more manageable. Support groups provide a space where caregivers can share experiences and insights, ask for advice, and learn about resources available for aging seniors. Hale Hau`oli Hawai`i offers a virtual Caregiver Support Group on the first Monday of the each month at 6:30 – 8:00.

Care Home ECHO Series: Urinary Incontinence
2025-08-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Come learn from experts and other professionals on how to give better care for our kūpuna! This Care Home ECHO Series is a monthly Zoom webinar on the third Thursdays of the month for Community Care Foster Family Home operators, Adult Residential Care Home operators, and Expanded Adult Residential Care Home operators. On August 21, 2025, Reece Uyeno, PharmD, will present on Urinary Incontinence.
Program Overview
This one hour session covers topics essential for care home and foster home operators. Topics include the 4Ms of geriatrics: What Matters, Medication, Mentation (or Mind) and Mobility which are based on evidence-based practices that support healthy aging.
Target Audience

Care Home Operators
Care Home Staff
Nurses
Allied Health Professionals
Social Workers
Foster Home Operators
Case Managers
Service Coordinators

Certification & Credits
Upon filling out an online evaluation at the end of the webinar, operators and caregivers will receive a Certificate of Attendance. Health Professionals will receive CME credits.

Medicaid Palliative Care Benefit (P.E.A.C.E. Munch & Learn Series)
2025-08-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
You are welcomed and invited to attend the PEACE 2025 virtual Munch and Learn Series on August 21st at 12:00- 1:00 PM HST with an interactive case-based presentation on the Medicaid Palliative Care Benefit presented by Torrie Fields, MPH.
The PEACE (Program, Promoting Engagement, Aloha, & Compassion in the Everyday Care of People Facing Serious Illness) is a continuing training series for social workers, and others, who are interested in developing their knowledge, understanding and skills working with individuals and families who are experiencing serious illness. This includes a focus on the unique contributions that professional social workers provide on the interdisciplinary team.
This training is provided by Hui Pohala, Social Work Special Interest Group and co-sponsored by Hawaii Pacific Health. This training is at no cost to participants.

Parent Caregivers of Adult Children with Dementia
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care (ADC) Program presents a dynamic monthly series is designed to uplift and support caregivers from communities that have often been overlooked in traditional caregiver education. Each session features insights from local experts and real-life stories from caregivers, offering practical tools and heartfelt perspectives. This month’s focus is on Parent Caregivers of Adult Children with Dementia.
Whether you’re a caregiver, healthcare provider, or simply interested in learning more, this session is for you. Can’t make it live? No worries—it will be recorded and available for on-demand viewing.
