Police, Fire, Ambulance Senior Information and 733-4300

48 Pages·2015·0.58 MB·English

96 Emergency Numbers
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Senior Information and
Police, Fire,Ambulance 911
Assistance Handbook
Civil Defense: State 733-4300
Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Mental HealthAccess Line 832-3100
Utilities (to report problems):
Electric - Hawaiian Electric 548-7961
Gas Leaks - Gasco, Inc. 526-0066
Telephone - Hawaiian Telcom 611
Water - Board of Water Supply 748-5010
Sewer Billing 768-3330
OTHER FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS
Aloha United Way 211
Abandoned Vehicles 733-2530
Bulky Item Collection 768-3202
Cesspool 768-7232
Pothole Hotline [phone]
Recycling Information 768-3200
A publication of the
Elderly Affairs Division
Refuse Division 768-3401
Road Maintenance 768-3622 Department of Community Services
Sewer 768-7272 City and County of Honolulu
Street Lighting 768-5300
Traffi c Signals 768-5333
Tree Trimming 971-7151
July2015 edition
ThisPublicationPaidforinPartbytheTaxpayersoftheCity&CountyofHonolulu,
andFederalTitleIIIFundingthroughtheHawaiiStateDepartmentofHealth,
Executive Offi ce on Aging
2
Frequently Called Government Numbers 95
GOVERNMENT NUMBERS
City & County of Honolulu
Bus Schedule & Routes 848-5555
Customer Services TTY 768-3489
(Information) 768-4385
(Complaints) 768-4381
Driver’s License & Motor Vehicle Information 532-7700
ElderlyAffairs Division 768-7705
Senior Helpline 768-7700
Mayor’s Offi ce 768-4141
People’s Open Markets 522-7088
Voting Information 768-3800
Aloha.Iampleasedtopresentthe2015-2017editionofthe
SeniorInformationandAssistanceHandbook,aguideforolder
adultsandthosewhoprovidecareforthem. State
Adult Protective Services 832-5115
Manyseniors,caregivers,andagenciesreadilyusethisbook Department of Health Information Line 586-4400
to fi nd services and programs of our local network of providers. PublicAssistance Information Line 643-1643
TheElderlyAffairsDivisionoftheCity’sDepartmentofCommunity
Executive Offi ce on Aging 586-0100
ServicespublishestheHandbookandalsoservesasHonolulu’s
Governor’s Offi ce of Information 586-0221
AreaAgencyonAging.IencourageyoutocalltheElderlyAffairs
Med-QUEST 587-3521/692-7364
Helplineat768-7700,withyourquestionsregardingseniorservices.
Mental Health Services Eligibility Line 643-2643
State Employees Retirement System 586-1735
ThiseditionisavailableatSatelliteCityHalls,AmericanSavings
State Identifi cation 532-7730
BankbranchesonOahu,andonlineatwww.elderlyaffairs.com.
State Tax Information 587-4242
MahalotoAmericanSavingsBankforhelpingtosponsorthis Vital Records 586-4539
publication for more than 30 years through fi nancial support and for
distributingittoresidents. Federal
Federal Information Center 1-800-688-9889
TTY 1-800-326-2996
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 1-800-829-1040
KirkCaldwell
Medicare Hotline [phone]
Social SecurityAdministration 1-800-772-1213
3
94 Other EAD Publications
Aloha,
American SavingsBank, together withtheCity &Countyof
Honolulu’sElderlyAffairsDivisionand Mayor KirkCaldwell, are
proud to present the 2015-2017 editionof the Senior Information
&Assistance Handbook.
For morethan90 years,AmericanSavingsBankhas been
supporting theneeds of our community. Over the years, kupuna,
their ‘ohana, andcaregivers havecome torely ontheinformation
presentedinthisdirectory.That’s whywe’ve supportedits
publication for more than30 years.
This handbookconnectskupunaand their caregiverswith
hundreds of communityorganizations.From family support to
in-home assistance, you’ll fi nd a wealth of resources addressing
the diverse needsof our kupuna, their ‘ohanaand caregivers.
Deciding “What’s Next and Family Caregiving Guide
Who In The World Cares?” Library call number:
We trust you will fi nd the information in this directory helpful.
Library call number: H 649.8 Ho
Please encourageyour ‘ohanaandfriendsto pickup their own
H 346.013 Pi complimentarycopy atany O‘ahu branch ofAmericanSavings
Bank.
These publications are available for borrow through the
Hawaii State Public Library System, Malama Pono,
www.librarieshawaii.org; or view on our website at
www.elderlyaffairs.com.
Also available on www.elderlyaffairs.com: Richard Wacker
President andCEO
Oahu Housing Guide (for seniors)
American Saving Bank
4
American Savings Bank Branches
TABLE OF CONTENTS 93
ElderlyAffairs Division...........................................................7
McCULLY PEARLRIDGE WAIKIKI
AreaAgencies onAging........................................................9 973-2045 483-2455 923-1102
1806SouthKingStreet 98-200Kamehameha 2255KuhioAvenue,Suite
BASIC NEEDS Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-6p.m. Highway 105
Sat.9a.m.-1p.m. Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-6p.m. Mon.-Thu.8a.m.-5p.m.
Basic Needs - Food...............................................10 Sat.9a.m.-1p.m. Fri.8a.m.-6p.m.
Sat.9a.m.-1p.m.
Food Banks..............................................................10 MILILANI
623-3300 QUEEN-WARD
Meals........................................................................10
95-221KipapaDrive,Bldg.F 594-4480 WAIPAHU
Basic Needs - Housing..........................................12 Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-6p.m. 929QueenStreet 671-1716
Sat.9a.m.-1p.m. Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-6p.m. 94-060FarringtonHighway
Home Improvement..................................................12 Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-6p.m.
Sat./Sun.9a.m.-3p.m.
Household Goods....................................................13 MILILANI TOWN SALTLAKE
Housing Search & Information.................................13 CENTER SHOPPINGCENTER
623-2878 833-2751 WAIPIO GENTRY
Homelessness & Shelters........................................13 95-1249MeheulaParkway, 848AlaLilikoiStreet,Suite FOODLAND
Nursing Facilities......................................................14 B-9 103 673-2601
Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-6p.m. Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-6p.m. 94-1040WaipioUkaStreet
Residential Care Homes & Foster Homes...............16 Sat.9a.m.-1p.m. Sat.9a.m.-1p.m. Mon.-Fri.10a.m.-7p.m.
Sat./Sun./Hol.10a.m.-3p.m.
Retirement &Assisted Living Residences................17
NANAKULI STADIUM
Basic Needs - Transportation ...............................19
SACKN SAVE MARKETPLACE WINDWARD CITY
Driver & Pedestrian Information...............................19 673-6600 SACKN SAVE SHOPPINGCENTER
87-2070FarringtonHighway 483-5645 247-6664
Local Transportation & Passes................................19 Mon.-Fri.10a.m.-7p.m. 4561SaltLakeBoulevard 45-480KaneoheBayDrive
Sat./Sun./Hol.10a.m.-3p.m. Mon.-Fri.10a.m.-7p.m. Bldg.D10
COMMUNITY SERVICES Sat./Sun./Hol.10a.m.-3p.m.Mon.-Fri.10a.m.-7p.m.
Sat./Sun.10a.m.-3p.m.
Community Services..............................................21 PEARLCITY
455-4138 UH CAMPUS
Information & Referral..............................................21 850KamehamehaHighway 973-6211
Suite164
Personal Identifi cation..............................................22 2445CampusRoad
Mon.-Thu.8a.m.-5p.m.
HemenwayHall
Satellite City Halls....................................................22 Fri.8a.m.-6p.m. Mon.-Thu.8a.m.-4p.m.
Fri.8a.m.-5p.m.
Senior Centers.........................................................23
PEARLCITY
Senior Clubs & Organizations..................................24
FOODLAND WAHIAWA
Volunteer Opportunities............................................24 453-2860 622-4179
1089WaimanoHomeRoad 649CaliforniaAvenue
EDUCATION Mon.-Fri.10a.m.-7p.m. Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-6p.m.
Sat./Sun./Hol.10a.m.-3p.m. Sat.9a.m.-1p.m.
Education...............................................................26
Learning Opportunities.............................................26 PEARLCITY WAIANAE
WALMART 673-2606
FAMILY SUPPORT 453-2070 86-120FarringtonHighway
1131KualaStreet Mon.-Thu.8a.m.-5p.m.
Family Support ......................................................27 Mon.-Fri.10a.m.-7p.m. Fri.8a.m.-6p.m.
Sat./Sun./Hol.10a.m.-3p.m.
Caregiver Education.................................................28
MemberFDIC
Case Management...................................................29
5
American Savings Bank Branches
92
TheSenior Information andAssistanceHandbook is available EmergencyAlert Systems........................................30
at the followingAmericanSavingsBankbranchlocations: Escort.......................................................................30
(Hoursofoperationaresubjecttochange.) Exercise for Frail & Disabled Elders.........................31
ALAMOANA KAILUA KAPOLEI Respite -Adult Day Care & Day Health...................32
973-4864 262-8102 674-2288 Respite - In Home....................................................35
1450AlaMoanaBoulevard 200CHamakuaDrive 890KamokilaBoulevard
Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-7p.m. Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-6p.m. Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-6p.m. Respite - Other.........................................................36
Sat./Sun./Hol.9a.m.-3p.m. Sat.9a.m.-1p.m. Sat.9a.m.-1p.m.
Support Groups........................................................36
Support Groups - Caregivers Only...........................38
CHINATOWN KAIMUKI LAIEFOODLAND
548-5000 SHOPPINGCENTER 541-8669 End-of-Life Services..............................................39
99NorthKingStreet 734-2266 55-510Kamehameha
Mon.-Thu.8a.m.-4p.m. 3221WaialaeAvenue,B4 Highway Advance Directives..................................................39
Fri.8a.m.-6p.m. Mon.-Thurs.8a.m.-5p.m. Mon.-Fri.10a.m.-7p.m. Bereavement Counseling & Support........................39
Sat.9a.m.-1p.m. Fri.8a.m.-6p.m. Sat./Hol.10a.m.-3p.m.
Sat.9a.m.-1p.m. Funeral & Memorial Services...................................40
EWA LILIHA Hospice....................................................................40
685-4618 KALIHI 526-0002 Organ or Body Donation..........................................41
91-1101KeaunuiDrive 846-4600 1425LilihaStreet
Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-7p.m. 1851NorthKingStreet Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-6p.m. In-Home Assistance...............................................41
Sat.9a.m.-3p.m. Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-6p.m. Sat.9a.m.-1p.m.
Chore/Homemaker Services....................................42
Home HealthAgencies.............................................42
HALEIWA KAMEHAMEHA MAIN
637-5042 SHOPPINGCENTER 523-6844 Personal Care..........................................................45
66-197Kamehameha 832-4580 1001BishopStreet
Highway 1620NorthSchoolStreet Mon.-Fri.7:30a.m.-5p.m. HEALTH CARE
Mon.-Thu.8a.m.-5p.m.
Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-6p.m.
Fri.8a.m.-6p.m.
Sat.9a.m.-1p.m. Health Care...........................................................45
Sat.9a.m.-1p.m. MAKIKI
591-2255 Health & Safety Education.......................................45
KANEOHE 1209PiikoiStreet
HAWAII KAI Health Information & Referral...................................47
233-4570 Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-7p.m.
395-2308 45-1144Kamehameha Sat./Sun./Hol.9a.m.-3p.m. Medical & Dental Clinics..........................................48
333KeaholeStreet
Highway
Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-6p.m. Mon.-Thu.8a.m.-5p.m. Medicare & Medicaid................................................49
Sat9a.m.-1p.m. Fri.8a.m.-6p.m. MANOA
Medical Equipment...................................................51
988-7042
2855EastManoaRoad Mental Health Care & Counseling............................51
HONOLULU
KAPAHULU Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-6p.m.
WALMART 733-2910 Sat.9a.m.-1p.m. Prescription Drugs & Medications............................52
973-5300
737KapahuluAvenue Public Health Nurses................................................53
700KeeaumokuStreet Mon.-Thu.8a.m.-5p.m.
Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-7p.m. Fri.8a.m.-6p.m. MARKET CITY
Sat.10a.m.-4p.m. FOODLAND INCOME SECURITY
Sun./Hol.10a.m.-3p.m.
733-6655 Income Security.....................................................53
KAPIOLANI 2939HardingAvenue
946-2802 Mon.-Fri.10a.m.-7p.m. ConsumerAssistance & Protection..........................54
KAHALA
1600KapiolaniBoulevard Sat./Sun./Hol.10a.m.-3p.m.
733-2900 Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-6p.m. Employment & Training Programs...........................56
4211WaialaeAvenue
Mon.-Fri.9a.m.-6p.m. Money & Debt Management....................................56
Sat.9a.m.-3p.m.
Social Security & SSI...............................................57
6
Emergency Kit Checklist
Financial Help........................................................57 91
FinancialAssistance.................................................57
Temporary FinancialAid...........................................58
Emergency Kit Checklist
UtilityAssistance......................................................58
AgoodEmergencyKitwillhaveenoughsuppliestolast5days
LEGAL & ADOCACY ormore. Bepreparedtobewithouttelephone,power,and/ortap
Legal Services &Advocacy...................................59 water.
Youwillneedwaterfordrinking,cooking,andhygiene. At
Advocacy..................................................................59
least1gallonperperson,perday,issuggested.Tip:Ifyou
Legal Representation & Mediation...........................60
receive early warning, fi ll up pots, large containers, and your
ImmigrantAssistance...............................................61
bathtubwithtapwater.
Taxes........................................................................62
• Ifyouhaveavehicle,topoffyourgastank.
SPECIAL GROUPS Keep onhand:
• Portableradiowithextrabatteries.
Persons with Disabilities........................................63
• Flashlightwithextrabatteries.
Assistive Technology................................................63
• Awhistle,tosignalforhelp.
Blind/Visually Impaired.............................................63
• Dustmask.
Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing...............................................64 • Candlesandmatches/lighter.
Other........................................................................65 • Nonperishablefood,manualcanopener,etc.
Other Groups.........................................................66 • Disposabletableware,utensils,papertowels,plasticbags,
etc.
Abuse & Neglect Victims..........................................66
• Firstaidkitwithantiseptic,bandages,etc.
Grandparents...........................................................67
If you needtoevacuate, have the following itemsreadyto take
Pet Owners..............................................................68
withyou:
Veterans...................................................................68
• Medications.
• Sleepingbag,blanket,airmattress,etc.
Index......................................................................69 • Extraclothing,shoes.
Fall Prevention Information....................................86 • Localmaps(ifneeded).
• Personalcareitemssuchastoothbrushandtoothpaste,toilet
Home Safety Checklist..........................................87
paper,moisttowelettes/wipes,handsanitizer,soap,etc.
Hospital Discharge Information .............................87
• Assistivedevicessuchaswalkers,eyeglasses,hearingaides,
Fraud & Scams Information...................................89 etc.
• Listofyouremergencycontacts,doctors,allergies,
Emergency Preparedness Information..................90
medications&healthconditions,etc. Tip:carryaWalletCard
Emergency Kit Checklist........................................91
withthisinformation.
American Savings Bank Branches........................92
Other EAD Publications.........................................94 More information online:
www.honolulu.gov/dem and www.ready.gov
Frequently Called Government Numbers..............95
Emergency Numbers.............................................96
7
Fraud & Scams, Emergency Preparedness
90
thenewspaper. Agencieswillnormallyissuewarningson
scamstothemedia.
• Say“NO!”tosolicitationsbyphoneandmail.
• Do not fi ll out contest or prize application forms.
• Nevergiveoutyourpersonalinformationtounknownpersons.
• Maintainregularcontactwithfriendsandfamilywhoare
vulnerableandatriskofvictimization.
• Reportanysuspiciousactivity.
• Fileapolicereportwhenyouknowascamhasoccurred.
More information online:
Financial Fraud Enforcement TaskForce Department of CommunityServices
www.stopfraud.gov Cityand County of Honolulu
Honolulu ProsecutingAttorney 715SouthKingStreet, Suite211
honoluluprosecutor.org/elder-abuse-justice-unit/ Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Hawaii’s FraudPrevention& ResourceGuide ElderlyAffairs Helpline: 768-7700
health.hawaii.gov/eoa/fi les/2013/04/Fraud.pdf www.elderlyaffairs.com
Emergency Preparedness
The ElderlyAffairs Division (EAD) is the designatedArea
Afteradisastersuchasahurricane,tsunami,orearthquake,it
Agency onAging for Oahu. Created by the OlderAmericans
maybeawhilebeforethegovernmentcanrespond.Alittleplanning
Act of 1965, it is one of 600AreaAgencies onAging nation-
andpreparingonyourpartcouldmakeabigdifferencewhena
wide. Its mission is to develop a comprehensive and coor-
disasterstrikes.
dinated system of services to assist older persons in leading
Thinkaboutwhatyouwouldneedindifferentsituationsand
createaplan. Identifywhoyouwouldcontactandtalktothem independent, meaningful, and dignifi ed lives in their own
aboutyourplan. Designateameetingplaceincaseyouareunable homes and communities for as long as possible.
tocontacteachother,suchasashelter.Keeptheinformationon
youremergencycontactsinanaccessibleplace,suchasawallet The Division coordinates advocacy efforts on behalf of
card. elders, encourages partnerships to improve and expand
Dependingonthetypeofemergencyandwhereyoulive,you
services, and contracts with agencies to provide services
maybeadvisedtostaywhereyouareratherthanevacuate.Ifyou
to seniors and caregivers. The types of services contracted
liveinanapartmentorcondo,makesureyoufamiliarizeyourself
include:
withanysafezonesand/orevacuationplans.
• Case Management, Personal Care, and other
Lookinthephonebookyellowpagesforotheremergency
assistance for frail, homebound elders
preparednessinformationandidentifytheclosestshelterstoyou.If
• Home Delivered and Congregate Meals
youhavepets,planaccordinglyasnotallshelterswillaccomodate
animals. • Housing and Legal Information andAssistance
8
Financial Fraud & Scams
• Transportation 89
• Caregiver Respite, Support, and Education
• Health Promotion
Financial Fraud and Scams
• Senior Centers
Financialfraudandscamsareagrowingproblemwithseniors
inHawaii. Understandingtherisksandsignsofascamcanhelp
The ElderlyAffairs Division also has an Information and
protectyouandyourlovedonesfrombeingvictimized. Seealso
Assistance Unit which offers the following:
ConsumerAssistance&Protection,page53-55.
• ElderlyAffairs Helpline (768-7700) for telephone con- Risks Associated With Scam Victims
sultation, information, and referral to services available • Isolation&lonliness.
for older adults and family caregivers. • Memoryproblems.
• Assessments of frail and homebound elders. • MentalHealthIssues.
• Speakers, event exhibits, publications, website. • Gambling,addictivepersonalities.
• Volunteer opportunities for active seniors
Frequent Types of Scams
(RSVP Program).
• Lottery,inheiritence,orinvestmentscamsrequiring
processingfees.
With advances in health care, aging is not what it used to
• Undue Infl uence; family or friends using their relationship
be. People live longer and have potential for more fulfi lling
statustotakeadvantageofavulnerableelder.
lives than previous generations. Aging affects everyone, no
matter what your age. Understanding the process of aging Warning Signs
instead of viewing it as an adverse eventuality allows you to • Thecallerdemandsanimmediateresponse,saysofferwill
prepare for and enjoy all stages of your life. expire,ortriestothreatenorscareyouintoparticipating.
• Thecallerrefusestogivecontactinformationorsend
By working together, the agencies that comprise theAging writtentermsoftheopportunity.
• Thecallerpromisesaneasyrewardinexchangefora
Network strive to enhance the quality of life for older adults
feeorinvestment.
and their caregivers on Oahu. Your localAreaAgency on
• Thecallercontinuouslycontactsyouafteryouhave
Aging is the starting point for help.
requestedtheystop.
The more you know about aging, the more rewarding your Signs of Financial Exploitation
life can be. Preserve your independence; stay akamai on • Changeinbankinghabits.
aging-related issues which are constantly changing. How do • Missing fi nancial statements.
you want to age? With the help of the ElderlyAffairs Division • Missingvaluables.
you canAge Smart! • New“closefriends.”
• Frequentorcostlygifts.
• Unpaidbills.
What can you do?
• Keepupwithcurrenteventsbywatchingthenewsorreading
9
Hospital Discharge Information
88 Area Agencies on Aging
membersmaybeassignedtaskssuchaschangingwound HawaiiAging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
dressings,dispensingmedicaions,and/ortransferringthepatient (AllofHawaii’sAgenciesonAging)
inthehomewhileheorsheisrecovering.Thoseresponsiblemust www.hawaiiadrc.org 643-2372
understandtheirroleandmakeitcleartothedischargestaffifthey
feeltheyneedassistanceorcannotadequatelyperformthetasks. KauaiAgency on ElderlyAffairs 1-808-241-4470
Piikoi Building FAX [phone]
Some Questions you may want to ask:
4444RiceSt. Suite 330 Lihue96766
• Whoisinchargeofthepatient’sdischargefromthehospital?
www.kauaiadrc.org
• Howlongwillittakeforthepatienttorecover?
• Whattaskswillsomeoneneedtodoforthepatient?
Hawaii County Offi ce of Aging 1-808-961-8626
• Dothetasksrequirespecialtraining?
1055Kinoole St. Suite 101 FAX [phone]
• Whowillprovidethetraining?
Hilo96720
• WherecanIgoforhelpiffamilysupportisinadequate?
Kona 1-808-323-4390
• Doyouneedtotakeanymedications?
74-5044AneKeohokaloleHwy. FAX [phone]
• Howmanyandhowoftendoyouneedtotakethem?
Kailua-Kona 96740
• Willyouneedmedicalequipment? Whatkind?
www.hcoahawaii.org
• Howcanyougetit?
Learn all the options... Maui County Offi ce on Aging 1-808-270-7774
Iftherearenofriendsorfamilywhocanadequatelyassist,home 2200Main St. Suite547 FAX [phone]
healthorotherin-homeservicesmaybeneeded.Askifthepatient’s Wailuku 96793
conditionmakeshimorhereligibleforin-homecarecoveredunder Molokai 1-808-553-5241
insurance.Insomecases,thehospitalphysiciancanorderthese Lanai 1-808-565-6818
servicesbeforedischarge.Alsoconsiderotheroptions,suchas www.mauicountyadrc.org
private-payservices. Seepage41forIn-HomeAssistance. If
youonlyneedhelpduringtheday,considerAdultDayCare&Day To fi nd other Area Agencies on Aging, call the
Health,pages32-35. National Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116
www.eldercare.gov
Care Facility Placement?
Ifthepatientneedslong-termcarethatcannotbeprovidedat
home,askthedischargeplannerforassistancewithplacementinto State Unit on Aging
acarefacilitysuchasacarehome,adultfosterhome,ornursing
home. Considerthisoptionbeforethepatient’sdischargeplanis State Executive Offi ce on Aging 586-0100
fi nalized. See pages14-17forinformationonNursingHomes, No. 1 CapitolDistrict
CareHomes,andAdultFosterHomes. 250S.Hotel St. Suite406 Honolulu 96813
hawaii.gov/health/eoa/index.html
Getamoredetailedhospitaldischargechecklistonlineat:
www.medicare.gov/pubs/pdf/11376.pdf
BASIC NEEDS - FOOD
10 Foodbanks, Meals Home Safety Checklist, Hospital Discharge 87
Basic Needs - Food Home Safety Checklist
ForFoodStamps,seeFinancialAssistance(page57). • Avoidclutter. Areyourwalkwaysfreeofhazards?
• Removeorsecurelooserugs.
• Keepyourtelephoneseasilyaccessible,suchasonalowtable
Food Banks
ornexttoyourbed.
• Installgrabbarsanduseashowerchairinthebathroom.
Hawaii Foodbank 836-3600
• Useanon-slipmatintheshower.
Forfoodassistanceinyourarea,call211. www.hawaiifoodbank.org
• Keepyourhomewelllit. Useautomaticnightlights!
Forinformationonseniorprograms,call954-7889.
• Storeitemsineasytoreachlocations.
2611KilihauSt. Honolulu 96819
• Ifyouarealonemostofthetime,consideranemergencyalert
system. Seepage30forEmergencyAlertSystems.
Meals • Getahomesafetyassessmentfromaprogramsuchas
ProjectDana’sHomeSafetyProgram,seepage46.
Nutritiousmealsplannedbyadietitianforpick-up,groupdiningor
home-delivery. Someofthefollowingorganizationsalsoprovidethera-
peuticmealsforlow-sodium,low-fat,diabetic,orrenaldiets. Online information:
Mountain-Pacifi c QIO Home Safety Checklist
Alu Like, Inc. 535-6700 mpqhf.com/QIO/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/homesafehome5081.pdf
Ke Ola Pono No Na Kupuna Project www.alulike.org National InstituteonAging
Groupdiningandhomedelivered forNativeHawaiianElders, go4life.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/fi les/FallProofi ngYourHome.pdf
includingrecreationandlimitedtransportation. Hawaii Department of Health
458KeaweSt. Honolulu 96813 health.hawaii.gov/injuryprevention/home/preventing-falls/information/
Centers for DiseaseControl andPrevention
Arcadia Home Health Services 983-5900 http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/index.html
Home-deliveredmealsMonday-Friday. www.arcadia-hi.org
LowerNuuanutoHawaiiKai.
Hospital Discharge Information
1660S.BeretaniaSt.Suite101 Honolulu 96826
Leaving the Hospital: What you should know
Hawaii Meals on Wheels 988-6747
Home-deliveredhotmealsinHonolulu,Aiea,PearlCity www.hmow.org Apatientisdischargedwhenaphysicianhasdeterminedhis
Waipahu,Ewa,Mililani,Kaneohe,Kailua&Waimanalo. orherconditionhasstabilizedandnolongerneedshospital-level
P.O.Box61194 Honolulu 96839 care. Itdoesnotmeanthepatienthasfullyrecovered. Thistime
canbeespeciallystressfulbecauseoftheurgencyandhighlevelof
Lanakila Meals on Wheels 531-0555 carerequiredbythepatient.
Lanakila Pacifi c www.lanakilapacifi c.org
Home-deliveredmealsisland-wide. GroupdiningatKupuna Ask Questions!
WellnessCenters. Enrollmentrequiredtoattendgroupdining. Itisimportanttoconsultwithdoctors,nursesandsocialworkers
1809BachelotSt. Honolulu 96817 onadischargeplanwhilethepatientisstillinthehospital.Family