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The editors of the Hawaiʻi Journal of Health & Social Welfare are excited to announce that the 6th annual writing contest is now open. Please see the attached flyer. More information can also be found at: http://hawaiijournalhealth.org/contest.htm Submissions: Submissions must be original research works in a health-related field with a focus Read more…
TO: Stakeholders and Partners FROM: Caroline Cadirao Director, Executive Office on Aging Subject: AGING NETWORK’S RESPONSE TO covid-19 – sTATUS UPDATE While in the midst of a worldwide, fast-moving COVID-19 epidemic, the Executive Office on Aging (EOA) would like to provide the following status update of the Read more…
Please consider clicking on these links for resources about COVID19 COVID-19 & Older Adults: Resources and Guidelines from the Gerontological Society of America Gerontological Society of America _Update on COVID-19 and older adults-march2020 Social_Distancing Guidelines_GSA_NAVP
Question: What is the advice for seniors who might need help getting through these next few weeks? I am 80 but healthy. I don’t get out much as it is. I live alone. I have a TV and a telephone. I read the paper. I don’t “go online.” I’m stocking up Read more…
The 2019 Hawaii State Senate introduced and passed Senate Resolution 83 SD1 to help the state pivot from just viewing older adults from a sick-care to a well-care perspective. While the work to address the needs of functionally disabled persons is important and will continue, Resolution 83 underscores the imperative Read more…