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Committee on Aging Meeting Minutes <br />of September 26, 2018 <br />Page 4 <br />Legislative sub -committee members were finalized and included: Meizhu <br />Lui, Steve Ono (HARA), Shelly Ogata (PABEA), and Chalintorn Burian <br />(AARP). Kimo will also play a role. <br />10. AGENCY AND DISTRICT NEWS: <br />a. Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Judy shared that she and Nicolas Los Banos <br />met with Hospice Hilo and are waiting to see who will take on the administra- <br />tive duties. She also shared that three class leaders in Hilo have been <br />trained. <br />b. Alzheimer's Association: Patrick shared that on Mother's Day, a woman from <br />Puna with Alzheimer's went missing and was never found. They will be hav- <br />ing a Celebration of Life for her. He volunteers at the the ADRC every Tues- <br />day. Patrick assisted with calls to the seniors in Volcano and Puna during <br />the latest eruption. The Hilo walk is set for Saturday, September 29 at 8 am. <br />C. Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society: Shelly shared that she attended the <br />HPGS conference and has two major take-aways: 1) Aging can be related to <br />any program or policy; and 2) "Silver Tsunami" should no longer be used as <br />the growth of the aging population is not an event and individuals who are <br />aging are a positive force. <br />11. NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, November 21, 2018 <br />12. ADJOURNMENT <br />Meizhu Lui adjourned the meeting; Jim moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by <br />Lito at 11:42 a.m. <br />COA Secretary by: Teana Kaho'ohanohano <br />Recorded by: Luana Ancheta-Kauwe <br />