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Hawaiʻi State Legislature’s Kūpuna Caucus presents bill package
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature’s Kūpuna Caucus convened by state Sen. Sharon Moriwaki and Rep. Cory M. Chun shared their 2025 legislative package, a set of bills focused on enhancing the quality of life for seniors across the state.
AARP accepting Community Challenge grant applications until March 5
Local eligible nonprofits and governments across the country can now apply for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant program, which funds quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections and more.
AARP hosts first-ever ‘Aging in Place Workshops’ on Maui, Aug. 24
A new AARP workshop is giving tips on resources and services to help Maui residents stay rooted on Maui in the long run.
Survey: Over half of veterans are unaware of their housing, remodeling benefits
US military veterans and active-duty service members might be missing free financial aid to modify their homes. According to a recent AARP survey, more than half (60%) of veterans ages 45 and older are unaware that the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers grant funding to modify their homes. Nearly a quarter (24%) of veterans need financial assistance to make home modifications to continue living in their homes safely and independently, reported AARP.
AARP Hawaiʻi accepting applications for 2023 community grant challenge
AARP community challenge grants are for quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, diversity and inclusion.
AARP Hawaiʻi offering free caregiver breakfast workshop at Maui Beach Hotel
At the workshops, you’ll meet other caregivers, learn about resources available to you from the state, county and AARP — and get a free breakfast.
AARP awards grants to Hawaiʻi organizations to make communities more livable
Organizations on Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi will receive 2022 AARP Community Challenge grants worth $49,500 – part of $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide to make communities more livable.
AARP highlights prescription drug price increases using the example of a loco moco
AARP is highlighting how much prescription drug prices have risen above inflation using the example of a loco moco.
How do small businesses in AARP Hawaiʻi survey feel about state-facilitated retirement savings plan?
AARP Hawaiʻi conducted a survey in 2021 to find out how small businesses feel about legislation that would create a state-facilitated retirement savings program.
AARP Hawaiʻi presents volunteer Vicki Franco with highest state community service award
AARP Hawai‘i recognized AARP volunteer leader and veterans advocate Vicki Franco with the Andrus Award for Community Service, the organization’s most prestigious state volunteer award for community service.
AARP Hawai`i Holds Telephone Forum on Booster Shots, Sept. 22
“We know that kupuna have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots. The Telephone Town Hall is one way to give kupuna access to reliable information about vaccines, booster shots and how to get the shots,” said Keali`i Lopez, AARP Hawai`i State Director. “The Telephone Town Hall format allows kupuna who do not have internet access to participate by phone and participants will have an opportunity to ask questions directly of Dr. Kemble.”
AARP Analysis Found 4 Hawaiʻi Nursing Home Deaths for 4-Week Period, Below National Average
AARP’s latest COVID-19 analysis of nursing homes in Hawaiʻi, covering the four weeks ending February 14, shows there were four deaths, which again is below the national per capita average. There were no new COVID-19 infections reported among residents.
AARP Hawaiʻi Questionnaire Shows Working Kūpuna Getting Vaccinated, Many Frustrated
About 94 percent of kūpuna 75 years-old or older responding to AARP Hawaiʻi’s online vaccine questionnaire say they have received at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, suggesting that the state’s effort to vaccinate kūpuna has been successful in reaching those who are computer-literate.
