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Kaunoa Senior Services to hold new West Maui activities for kūpuna this month
Kaunoa Senior Services, a division of the County of Maui Department of Human Concerns, is holding new and ongoing classes and activities this month in West Maui for kūpuna ages 55 and older.
Hawaiʻi health measures up for final passage on the House floor
“These bills address urgent health needs in our community — from mental health to medical cannabis access, and care for those with disabilities,” said House Committee on Health Chair Gregg Takayama.
Kūpuna Caucus shares priority bills for the 2024 legislative session
The Kūpuna Caucus of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature were joined by the Department of Health and community advocates to announce the 2024 Kūpuna Caucus Bill Package. The package includes five bills dedicated to improving the health, well-being and quality of life for Hawaiʻi’s seniors.
DOH launches fall prevention awareness campaign to reduce injuries, deaths among seniors
The State Department of Health and the Hawai’i Fall Prevention Consortium are launching the annual Fall Prevention Campaign on June 22, featuring initiatives such as public service announcements, tai chi classes, community presentations, and free medication reviews to prevent falls among older adults.
Hawaiʻi DOH continues statewide campaign to reduce kupuna fall injuries
Unintentional falls in Hawai‘i cause 144 deaths, 2,251 hospitalizations, and 10,046 emergency room visits each year. Falls have greater impact on those older than age 65.
Fall Prevention and Ocean Safety Get Special Attention in September
The Hawai’i Department of Health is encouraging adults and seniors to take precautions to stay healthy in observance of National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. Annually, about 160 people require medical treatment for a spinal cord injury – caused by a sudden blow to the spine that can result in temporary or permanent paralysis.
