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Coordinated Services for the Elderly <br />Coran Kitaoka, EAD Operations Assistant Director, (808) 323-4320 <br />Christine Namahoe-Loo, East Hawai‘i (808) 961-8777, Fran Takamiyashiro, West Hawai‘i (808) 323-4320 <br /> <br />ALOHA AND BEST WISHES LINDA <br />CSE bids a fond Aloha to <br />Linda Eblacas, who retired <br />on September 30, 2015 after <br />28 plus years of dedicated <br />service. Known as the <br />“Wheelchair Driver” in her <br />earlier years of employment, <br />Linda was colorful, creative <br />and full of life. In the last 13 <br />years, Linda worked in the <br />Puna District overseeing the Puna operations for <br />Coordinated Services for the Elderly. We wish <br />her well as she journeys through the next chapter <br />of her life. <br /> <br />MAHALO AND GOOD LUCK DARRYL <br />South Kohala CSPA Darryl <br />Noda retired on December <br />31, 2015. He began his career <br />with the County 21 years ago <br />as a Community Service <br />Worker III in the Kona district. <br />Throughout the years Darryl <br />served his clients with a <br />cheerful attitude and a big <br />smile as he made sure their <br />needs were met. Light hearted and a little <br />“kolohe” at times, Darryl always brought laughter <br />and joy to his clients and co-workers alike. <br />Congratulations Darryl on your well-deserved <br />retirement! <br /> <br />COORDINATED SERVICES <br />FOR THE ELDERLY <br />East Hawai‘i <br />S. Hilo (808) 961-8777 <br />North Hilo (808) 962-2101 <br />Puna (808) 966-5800 <br />Pāhoa (808) 965-2705 <br />Nā‘ālehu (808) 939-2504 <br />Pāhala (808) 928-3100 <br />West Hawai‘i <br />Kona (808) 323-4320 <br />Kohala (808) 889-6502 <br />Waimea (808) 887-3008 <br />Honoka‘a (808) 775-7503 <br /> <br />AARP TAXES <br />CSE will be partnering with AARP Tax Aide <br />Counselors once again to provide income tax <br />preparation services to low income seniors who <br />need help filing their 2015 tax returns. <br />Coordinated Services will once again assist in <br />scheduling appointments at the Aging and <br />Disability Resource Center (ADRC) starting <br />January 4, 2016. Seniors living in the East <br />Hawai‘i area are encouraged to call our CSE <br />South Hilo office at 961-8777 to schedule an <br />appointment or contact your nearest CSE <br />district offices to assist you in your community. <br />Appointments go like hotcakes, so call early!!! <br /> <br />MEDICARE PRESENTATIONS <br />The public is invited to 6 “FREE” monthly informational <br />presentations by the Senior Medicare Patrol <br />(SMP Hawai‘i), in partnership with Regency at <br />Hualalai, Kona. Objectives of these presentations <br />is to learn how to: Protect - yourself and your <br />loved ones from Medical ID theft, fraud and <br />scams. Also, understand the basics of Medicare <br />and Advantage Plans. Detect - by reading your <br />medical statements like you would a bank or credit <br />card statement for errors and suspicious billing. <br />Report - any questionable charges, possible <br />scams, fraud, or abuse. Mark your calendars: All <br />6 presentations will be held at the Regency at <br />Hualalai, 75-181 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona <br />Thursday, January 21, 2016 (9:30am -10:30am) <br />“Medical ID Theft and Medicare Fraud” <br />Thursday, February 18, 2016 (9:30am -10:30am) <br />“Don’t Get Scammed” <br />Thursday, March 17, 2016 (9:30am - 10:30am) <br />“Why it’s important to Read Your Medicare <br />Statements” <br />Thursday, April 21,2016 (9:30am - 10:30am) <br />“Medicare Basics, the ABCs of Medicare” <br />Thursday, May 19, 2016 (9:30am - 10:30am) <br />“Advantage Plans: Marketing Abuses and what <br />to be aware of…” <br />Thursday, June 23,2016 (9:30am - 10:30am) <br />“Volunteerism, the Benefits of Volunteering <br />with the Senior Medicare Patrol” <br />For information and to reserve a seat, contact <br />Laurie Paleka: laurel.paleka@doh.hawaii.gov or <br />call toll free 1-800-296-9422. <br /> <br />Kupuna News 2 Informa tion and Assistance (808) 961-8777