Honolulu City and County's Resource for Aging, Disability and Caregiving

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KUPUNA CAREGIVER Program Information:

For the City & County of Honolulu, the Elderly Affairs Division provides Adult Day Care services through the Kupuna Caregiver program. Up to $210 of Adult Day Care services may be provided to program participants each week. The benefit is paid directly to the service provider and participants are responsible for any excess cost over the benefit amount. To be eligible, a primary caregiver must be employed at least 30 hours/week. The care recipient must be 60 years or older and have impairments in conducting activities of daily living (ADL) and/or instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).

Frequently asked questions:

What is Adult Day Care? The service provides supervision in a safe & comfortable environment, meals/snacks, and on-site activities for physical strengthening, mental stimulation, socialization and recreation. Each provider has different operation hours from morning to evening which typically range from 9 to 11 hours. Some providers may also assist with personal care/bathing, toileting, and/or incontinence, usually for an additional fee or through a higher daily rate.
What about Adult Day Health services? Adult Day Health, which offers a higher level of care than Adult Day Care, is also available through this program through certain providers.
Who are the contracted providers? Contracted providers include:
To learn more about Adult Day Care & Adult Day Health services, including tips and suggestions, watch this video: "Adult Day Centers: Keeping Elders Engaged" from the Kupuna Education Center at KCC.

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About the Honolulu Elderly Affairs Division

	The Elderly Affairs Division (EAD), a division of the Department of Community Services of the city and county of Honolulu, is your local Area Agency on Aging
	Its purpose is to plan, support and advocate for programs to promote the well-being of Oahu's older adults and caregivers and to address and respond to the priority needs of all seniors.
	Please read our Area Plan on Aging to learn more about EAD.