Learn about Adult Day programs in Hawaiʻi. Presenters will share:

• Overview of what Hawaii Adult Day Programs provide for aging adults and caregivers
• How an Adult Day Program can help the caregivers with providing respite during the day, promoting social stimulation for attendees, as well as activities, exercise, a healthy lunch, other assistance, links to resources
• The difference between Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health Programs – hours and days available, what level of care can be provided
• How Adult Day Programs can serve aging adults with memory issues and dementia
• More information on cost, eligibility and referrals to Adult Day Programs
• Elderly Affairs Division – resources for caregivers and elders, including adult day programs

Presenters:

Kathy Wyatt is Founder and President of Hale Hauʻoli Hawaiʻi, a non-profit organization established in 2016, whose mission is to promote positive aging through community education programs, adult day care options, and caregiver support groups. She is a registered nurse with Master’s degrees in Nursing and Business Administration, and is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator. Her experience spans over 25 years working with the elderly in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, as well as adult day care. She is on the Board of Directors of the Policy Advisory Board for Elderly Affairs, the Hawaii Family Caregiver Coalition (President), the Caregiver Foundation (Treasurer), Kokua Council , Past-President of the Hawaii Pacific Gerontology Society, In addition, she operates Hale Hauʻoli Hawaiʻi adult day care centers in Aiea and one in Kaneohe.

Stacy Honma serves as the Program Manager for Maluhia Adult Day Health Center and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from the University of Hawaii. She shares more than 25 years of experience as an Administrator and Program Manager for licensed adult health programs across Hawaii. Throughout the years, she has worked closely with caregivers from diverse backgrounds and circumstances, particularly those supporting loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This work has provided her with both deep professional insight and a strong sense of empathy for Hawaii’s Kupuna and their caregivers. Maluhia Adult Day Health Center is one of only three day health centers in Honolulu and is state-owned and operated under Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. Maluhia serves as a critical safety net for long-term care in the state.

Joel Nakamura is a Grants Manager for the Elderly Affairs Division, the designated Area Agency on Aging for the City & County of Honolulu. He is responsible for managing contracts that use federal and state funds to provide services for elders and their caregivers. He holds a B.A. from the University of Hawaii and was also a caregiver for his grandparents.

This workshop is sponsored by Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi, made possible by the Elderly Affairs Division of the City & County of Honolulu through Federal Older Americans Act funding.