Kupuna News A Magazine For And About Hawai`i's Seniors (April - June 2011)

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Focus on Waimea CSE Elaine Ventura Waimea Senior Companion Elaine Ventura Elaine Ventura is a dedicated, compassionate Senior Companion who has been assisting frail kupuna for the past four years. Elaine never refuses to assist the nine seniors she sees, and treats all of them like her very own parents. Whenever she is not with the seniors, she is caring for her husband and grandchildren. Occasionally, when she manages to finds some spare time, she loves to garden. Darryl Noda, Waimea’s CSPA, feels blessed to be working with exceptional senior companions. “Elaine is a great asset to the Senior Companion Program….Much Mahalo Elaine! for your dedication and compassionate care.” Elaine Ventura and Darryl Noda Waimea’s CSE Community Service Program Assistant, Darryl Noda Darryl Noda has been with Coordinated Service for the Elderly for seventeen years. Over the years, he has worked at the Kona, Honoka‘a, and presently at the Waimea CSE office. Darryl is always with a smile and enjoys joking with staff and seniors. He is willing to jump in and assist the seniors in his district as well as other district staff, seniors, and programs. Darryl sees his job as an adventure full of fun and challenges. Darryl can be reached at his office at the Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center in Waimea. His phone number is (808) 887-3008. Senior Companion Luncheon Coordinated Services for the Elderly, will be co-hosting a luncheon on April 20, 2011 in Kona to recognize the wonderful work of the Senior Companions. The Senior Companion Program (SCP) creates part-time stipend volunteer community service opportunities as well as assists frail elderly. If you are interested in becoming a Senior Companion and are 55 plus years, physically able to work 20 hrs/week please call CSE Hilo at (808) 961-8777 or CSE Kona at (808) 323-4320 to find out more about the SCP eligibility requirements. Kupuna News 4 Information adn Assistance (808) 961-8777