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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSilver Bulletin February 2020VOLUME 22 HAWAII COUNTY OFFICE OF AGING ISSUE 1 The Silver Bulletin New Year Brings Changes As we are well on our way into the New Year, 2020 itself will bring with it many new changes. Not only did we celebrate the beginning of a new year, 2020 also begins the start of a new decade. Just as each new year marks the beginning of a cycle of new events, so each new decade begins the cycle of events that happen once every ten years. We, at the Office of Aging would like to share with you, two very important events that the year 2020 will usher in. First, beginning with the 2020 Elections, no polling places will be established. During last State Legislative session, the State Legislature passed a bill changing election procedures to mailed ballots beginning with the 2020 Election year. This means that not just individuals voting absentee will receive mail ballots. With some exceptions, all individual will receive mail ballots. Also, in place of polling places each county will establish voter service centers. Please take the opportunity now to visit www.elections.hawaii.gov. For language assistance, you may call the Office of Elections at: 808-453-VOTE (8683). Second, with the start of a new decade a new census will be taken. Every ten years our nation conducts the Decennial Census, managed and implemented by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census. We may at times ask ourselves what is the purpose of the census, and how important is it? The information gathered through the census, is used to get a broader sense about the population in general. This information then is used to calculate the number of seats that each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives. The information is also used to determine which communities and programs will receive federal funding, and how much. One of these programs that are impacted by the census are programs that provide services to the elderly. Finally, with the first month of 2020 behind us it will not be long until these two events will be upon us. The Office of Aging would like to encourage each one to learn and be informed about the new vote by mail election procedure. Every vote counts! Please be a part of the process. Also, please participate in the 2020 Census. Every individual counts! The final count will impact us all for the next ten years. By participating in both events, we will have a part in shaping the future for our country, state, and county. VOLUME 22 HAWAII COUNTY OFFICE OF AGING ISSUE 1 The Silver Bulletin ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE: Let us help you complete an Advance Health Care Directive that documents your end-of-life wishes. It's FREE and doesn't require an attorney. You may attend any one of these sessions: INITIAL SESSIONS FOLLOW-UP SESSIONS (OPTIONAL) Day Date Time Day Date Time Wed Feb. 12, 2020 5:00-6:30 P.M. Wed Feb. 26, 2020 5:00-5:30 P.M. Sat Mar. 14, 2020 9:00-10:30 A.M. Sat Mar. 21, 2020 9:00-9:30 A.M. Mon Apr. 6, 2020 9:00-10:30 A.M. Mon Apr. 20, 2020 9:00-9:30 A.M. Wed May 6, 2020 5:00-6:30 P.M. Wed May 20, 2020 5:00-5:30 P.M. Wed June 17, 2020 9:00-10:30 A.M. Wed June 24, 2020 9:00-9:30 A.M. /¸«¹«´º«ªɎ¨¿ȎɎ LOCATION Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Training Room REGISTRATION Online at http://www.CommunityFirstHawaii.org/registration Phone: Tony Kent, (808) 292-4559 or Amy Hamane, 935-1500 MEDICATION MANAGEMENT Wednesdays 1pm 4pm Community Pharmacist, George Karvas, meets with community members each week at the Aging & Disability Resource Center in Hilo. He is available to meet one-on-one to provide information on the safe, effective & appropriate use of prescribed medications, over the counter products & natural remedies. There is no charge for this service. To make an appointment please call the Hawaii County Office of Aging at 961-8600 VOLUME 22 HAWAII COUNTY OFFICE OF AGING ISSUE 1 The Silver Bulletin Get your Senior ID Coordinated Services for the Elderly (CSE) Senior ID Card Schedule: Date District Location Time 02/26/20 Kona West Hawai`i Civic Center - Building B 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. 03/02/20 Hilo Kamana Senior Center 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 03/03/20 Puna 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 03/04/20 Honoka`a Malama Market 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. 03/06/20 Puna Kea`au Community Center 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 03/09/20 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. 03/09/20 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. 03/09/20 Kohala Kohala CSE "Old Bank of Hawai`i Building" 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. 03/10/20 Waimea Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 03/10/20 Kona Walmart Kailua-Kona 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. 03/12/20 Kona Keauhou Shopping Center (outside KTA) 11:00 1:00 p.m. 03/25/20 Honoka`a Hale Hau`oli Senior Center 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 03/25/20 Kona West Hawai`i Civic Center - Building B 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. SAVE THE DATE! Outstanding Older Americans Luncheon May 1, 2020 Tickets sales will run from March 16th April 17th For more information contact 961-8600 Location: TBA Tickets $25.00 Suite 101 Hilo, HI 96720 HILO OFFICE HILO STAFF Luana Ancheta-Kauwe Information & Assistance Clerk 1055 Kino'ole Street Meredith Catalini Case Manager Suite 101 William Farr, III Acting Executive on Aging Hilo, HI 96720 Clayton Honma Aging Program Planner III (808) 961-8600 Keola Kenoi-Okajima Aging Program Planner II Aging & Disability Services Cherine Pai Aging & Disability Services Specialist I (808) 961-8626 Christina Raine Administrative Services Assistant I Wesley Tanigawa Aging & Disability Services Specialist II Leilani DLG Westergard Aging & Disability Services Specialist I KONA OFFICE Jolean Yamada Aging & Disability Services Manager 75-5044 Ane Keohokalole HWY KONA STAFF Building B Alice Bratton Aging & Disability Services Specialist I Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Bernie Canda Information & Assistance Clerk (808) 323-4390 Lisa Diaz Aging & Disability Services Specialist I Debbie Wills Aging Program Planner II Aging & Disability Services Thank you to our Volunteers & Sr. Training & Employment Workers: (808) 961-8626 Judith Ater, Josephine Cox, Carol DeLima, Meryl Iwasaki, Nu'u McKeague, Irene Kauwe, Katie Kosora, Julie Steenhuis, and Patricia Yamamoto HCOA programs are funded by the County of , the State of through the State Executive Office on Aging and through Older Americans Act Title III funds.