Category: Resource Guide

  • Alzheimer’s & Caregivers Support Groups

    IslandGroup NameLocationAddressMeeting TimeContact
    O‘ahuAiea Alzheimer’s SGSt. Timothy’s Episcopal Church98-939 Moanalua Rd.3rd Mon, 7pmPamela Ah-Nee, 808-591-2771
    O‘ahuAiea Pearl City Caregivers SGKapiolani Medical Center98-1079 Moanalua Rd.2nd Tue, 7pmPamela Ah-Nee, 808-591-2771
    O‘ahuHonolulu Alzheimer’s SGKilohana UM Church, Rm. 65829 Mahimahi St.2nd Mon, 7pmPamela Ah-Nee, 808-591-2771
    O‘ahuHonolulu Alzheimer’s SGCentral Union Church, Fireside Rm.1660 S Beretania St.4th Thu, 10amPamela Ah-Nee, 808-591-2771
    O‘ahuHonolulu Alzheimer’s SGThe Plaza–Punchbowl, Activity Rm.918 Lunalilo St.4th Sat, 3pmPamela Ah-Nee, 808-591-2771
    O‘ahuHonolulu Eldercare SGResidential (call for details)710 Ahukini St.4th Sat, 9:30am808-395-9082
    O‘ahuHonolulu Koolau Caregivers SGFirst Presbyterian Church45-550 Kionaole Rd.1st Thu, 7pmPamela Ah-Nee, 808-591-2771
    O‘ahuHonolulu Makiki Caregivers SGCommunity of Christ Church1666 Mott Smith Dr.4th Mon, 7pmPamela Ah-Nee, 808-591-2771
    O‘ahuHonolulu Project DanaHonpa Hongwanji Betsuin1727 Pali Highway2nd, 3rd, 4th WedPamela Ah-Nee, 808-591-2771
    O‘ahuHonolulu VA Caregiver SGVA Matsunaga Spark Center459 Patterson Rd.2nd MonPamela Ah-Nee, 808-591-2771
    O‘ahuKailua Alzheimer’s SGCastle Medical Center, Wellness Ctr.640 Ulukahiki St.3rd Tue, 6pmPamela Ah-Nee, 808-591-2771
    O‘ahuKailua Castle Hosp. Caregiver SGCastle Medical Center, Pikake Rm.640 Ulukahiki St.4th Thu, 10amPamela Ah-Nee, 808-591-2771
    O‘ahuKaneohe Alzheimer’s SGKing Intermediate School, Portable 146-155 Kam. Hwy.2nd Sat, 10amPamela Ah-Nee, 808-591-2771
    O‘ahuKapolei W. Oahu Caregivers SGThe Caregiver Foundation891 Kamaaha Ave.4th Thu, 7pmPamela Ah-Nee, 808-591-2771
    O‘ahuMililani Mauka Alzheimer’s SGThe Plaza–Mililani95-1050 Ukuwai St.4th Wed, 6:30pmPamela Ah-Nee, 808-591-2771
    O‘ahuWahiawa Ctrl. Oahu Caregivers SGWahiawa General Hospital128 Lehua St.1st ThuPamela Ah-Nee, 808-591-2771
    O‘ahuHawaii Kai Alzheimer’s SGLunalilo Sun Room501 Kekauluohi St.3rd Thu, 10amPamela Ah-Nee, 808-591-2771
    Big IslandHilo Alzheimer’s SGChurch of the Holy Cross440 W. Lanikaula St.2nd Tue, 10amChris Ridley, 808-443-7360
    Big IslandHilo Alzheimer’s SGAging and Disability Resource Ctr.1055 Kinoole St.2nd Wed, 5pmChris Ridley, 808-443-7360
    Big IslandHilo Alzheimer’s SGHawaii Island Adult Care34 Rainbow Dr.3rd Thu, 9amChris Ridley, 808-443-7360
    Kaua‘iLihue Agency on Elderly AffairsPiikoi Building4444 Rice St., Ste. 3303rd Thu, 2pmHumberto Blanco, 808-245-3200
    Kaua‘iPrinceville Alzheimer’s SGChurch of the Pacific4520 Kapaka St.2nd Thu, 3pmHumberto Blanco, 808-245-3200
    Kaua‘iPuakea Alzheimer’s SGRegency–Puakea2130 Kaneka St.4th Tue, 4:30pmHumberto Blanco, 808-245-3200
    Kaua‘iWestside Alzheimer’s SGKauai Veterans Memorial Hosp.4643 Waimea Cyn. Dr.4th Thu, 3:30pmHumberto Blanco, 808-245-3200
    MauiKahului Alzheimer’s SGAdult Day Care Center11 Mahaolu St.4th Tue, 3pmLynsey Capone, 808-242-8636
    MauiWailuku Alzheimer’s SGHale Makua1540 Lower Main St.3rd Thu, 5:15pmLynsey Capone, 808-242-8636

  • Book Clubs

    IslandClub NameMeeting Time/FrequencyContact InformationNotes/Website
    KAUAI
    Book Club at the Museum*Monthly808-245-6931sponsored by Daughters of Hawaii, *Call for details, www.kauaimuseum.org/kauai-events
    OAHU
    Aiea Public Library Book Club1st Thurs. at 6:30 pm808-483-7333
    Coast Guard Spouses Association (CGSA) Oahu Book Club*MonthlyKathryn Bendlecgsaoahu1@gmail.com
    Honolulu Museum of Art Book Club*Monthly808-532-8700info@honolulumuseum.org
    Kapolei Public Library Book Club*Monthly at 6:30 pm808-693-7050*Call for details
    The Newcomers Club of Honolulu*2nd Wed. at 10 am808-591-7600bookbunch@newcomersclubofhonolulu.org
    Villages of Kapolei Recreation Center Book Club*4th Thurs. at 6:30 pm808-674-4444recreation@villagesofkapolei.com
    Waianae Public Library3rd Wed. at 6 pm808-697-7868
    MAUI
    AAUW Book Club*1st Sat. at noonDorothy Tolliver808-242-5047
    Kaunoa Senior Center Book Club—Paia*Monthly808-270-7308*Call for details
    Makawao Public Library Book Club1st Wed. at 6:30 pm808-573-8785www.co.maui.hi.us/index.aspx?NID=254
    Maui Country Club Book Club4th Tues. at 5 pmRussell Goshi808-877-7893
    West Maui Book Club**Email for time & locationEllaine Gallantinfo@westmauibookclub.com
    BIG ISLAND
    AAUW Book Club-Hilo Branch*3rd Fri. at 10 amLaura Williams Maylaura12252@yahoo.com
    Honokaa Public Library3rd Mon. at 5:30 pm808-775-8881
    Kailua-Kona Public Library: Book Lovers3rd Tue. at 11 am808-327-4327www.folkhawaii.com
    Next Chapter Book Club Kona*Every Wed. at Jamba JuiceBarbara or Stone808-322-9333

  • Caregiving Services

    Category/IslandService NamePhone Number(s)Website/Notes
    STATEWIDE
    AARP Hawai’i545-6006www.aarp.org/hi
    Alzheimer’s Association981-2111www.alz.org/hawaii
    Alzheimer’s Association Help Line1-800-272-3900www.alz.org/hawaii
    Executive Office on Aging586-0100www.health.hawaii.gov/eoa/
    Sage PLUS586-7299www.health.hawaii.gov/eoa/home/sage-plus/
    Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)586-7281, 1-800-296-9422www.tinyurl.com/seniormedicarepatrol
    Social Security Administration1-800-772-1213www.ssa.gov
    Social Security Office Locationswww.socialsecurityofficelocation.net
    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman586-7268www.tinyurl.com/hawaiiombudsmanLTC
    O‘AHU
    Adult Protective Services (Abuse)832-5115, 832-5673www.tinyurl.com/HIgovadultprotectiveservices
    Aging & Disability Resource Ctr. (ADRC)768-7705, 768-7700www.elderlyaffairs.com
    Castle Home Care247-2828www.castlemed.org/home-care.htm
    Catholic Charities Hawai’i (Sr. Services Div.)524-4673www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org
    Central O’ahu Caregivers’ Support Group625-0420www.tinyurl.com/eldercarehawaii
    Child & Family Services Gerontology Prgm.543-8468www.tinyurl.com/cfsgerontology
    Eldercare Support Group395-9082www.tinyurl.com/eldercaresupport
    Project Dana945-3736www.projectdana.org
    Respite Companion Services586-5192www.elderlyaffairs.com
    Senior Helpline (Elderly Affairs Division)768-7700www.elderlyaffairs.com
    Univ. of Hawai’i Elder Law Program956-6544www.hawaii.edu/uhelp
    VA Caregivers Support Group433-7646www.tinyurl.com/vacaregiverssupport
    HAWAI‘I
    Hawai’i Co. Area Office on Aging – Hilo961-8600www.hawaiicounty.gov/aging/
    Hawai’i Co. Area Office on Aging – Kona327-3597www.hawaiicounty.gov/aging/
    KAUA‘I
    Kaua’i Agency on Elderly Affairs241-4470www.kauai.gov/elderly
    MAUI / MOLOKA‘I / LANA’I
    Hana Office on Aging Senior Center248-8833www.co.maui.hi.us/index.aspx?nid=255
    Lana‘i Senior Citizens Center565-6282www.co.maui.hi.us/index.aspx?nid=255
    Maui County Office on Aging270-7774www.co.maui.hi.us/index.aspx?nid=255
    Maui County Office on Aging -Lana‘i565-7114www.co.maui.hi.us/index.aspx?nid=255
    Maui County Office on Aging- Moloka‘i553-5241www.co.maui.hi.us/index.aspx?nid=255

  • Volunteer – It’s a Good Thing

    Alzheimer’s Association Aloha Chapter Kauai Program Office
    Humberto Blanco | 808-245-3200 | HBlanco@alz.org
    Help as an administrative/program organizer at a dementia clinic; support grant procurement, help in health fair booths, general administration, office support and data entry.

    Alzheimer’s Association Oahu
    Pamela Scott, Program Director | 808-591-2785 | pscott@alz.org
    Enjoy a team purpose: assist with office work, community outreach services and local health fairs.

    Arthritis Foundation – Hawaii Branch
    Maile Kawamura, Executive Director | 808-596-2900 | mkawamura@arthritis.org
    Various clerical and administrative positions.

    Catholic Charities Hawaii (Honolulu)
    Maureen Caracciolo | 808-527-4780
    Be a friend: visits, companionship and escort services to homebound and elders.

    Common Grace (Honolulu)
    808-342-8326 | commongraceofhawaii@gmail.com
    Share your company and friendship with a child in public school for one hour a week.

    Hawaii SHIP (formerly the Sage PLUS Program) (Honolulu)
    1-888-875-9229 | help@hawaiiship.org
    Everyone needs guidance. Available statewide are Medicare counseling and assistance, customer service specialists, community outreach specialists and special project assistants.

    Honolulu Theatre for Youth
    808-839-9885 ext. 711 | outreach@htyweb.org | www.htyweb.org
    Let yourself shine by ushering, assisting with special events and general office work.

    Kuakini Health System (Honolulu)
    Brian Nagamine | 808-547-9184 | b.nagamine@kuakini.org
    Assist with acute care, geriatric care services, clerical duties, information desk services, hospital tours, and gift shop/snack shop operations.

    Lanakila Meals on Wheels
    Ben Brown or Lenny Fabro | 808-356-8519 | bbrown@lanakilapacific.org
    Provide a link to the outside world. Become a shuttle driver and deliver meals to hubs across the island or serve as an on-call deliverer.

    Leahi Hospital Thrift Shop (Honolulu)
    Dianne Krajci | 808-225-6165 or 808-733-8091
    Multi-talented? Help needed: sorting, pricing, displays, cashiering, and researching donated items.

    Lunalilo Home (Honolulu)
    808-395-1000 | admin@lunalilo.org
    Kupuna wisdom needed in all areas: Hawaiian culture, gardening, arts-and-crafts, hairstyling, administration. Learn to deliver “Namaste” and dementia care by “talking story” or just being a companion.

    Manoa Cottage (Kaimuki)
    Calvin M. Hara | 808-426-7852
    Share your gift of friendship: one-on-one visits, arts and crafts, entertainment: music and programs.

    Na Hoaloha (Maui)
    808-249-2545 | www.nahoaloha.org
    Looking for angels for homebound seniors to do transportation services, grocery and medical appointments; walks, talk story, light housekeeping and gardening. Be a visiting friend; give caregiver relief.

    Palolo Chinese Home (Honolulu)
    808-748-4911
    Get involved in senior day care, nursing home and care home activities and planned events. Help with fundraising, in-home companionship and chore services or delivering meals to seniors at home.

    Project Dana (Honolulu)
    808-945-3736 | www.projectdana.org
    Giving your heart can mean a lot, provide services to frail seniors in Honolulu.

    Seagull Schools, Inc. (Honolulu)
    808-261-8534 | www.seagullschools.com
    Lend a friendly hand as a teaching or staff assistant in classrooms, adult day center, the food service kitchen; light groundskeeping and/or cleaning tasks.

    Senior Companion Program (Honolulu)
    808-832-0342 | shull@dhs.hawaii.gov
    Dynamic? Have a big heart? Share it with like-minded seniors, age 55 years and older. We match you with homebound seniors to provide companionship and emotional support. We believe in “home.”

    St. Francis Healthcare System (Honolulu)
    Maylynn Wong | 808-547-8138 | mwong@stfrancishawaii.org
    Be the comfort of companionship: hold a hand, use a computer, address envelopes, teach a craft, deliver medical supplies, make phone calls, sing & play music, record their memoirs, lend an ear and touch a heart.

    The American National Red Cross, Hawaii Chapter (Honolulu)
    808-734-2101 | www.redcross.org/volunteer/
    Ready to jump into the action? We can use your vitality. Log on for complete volunteer job descriptions and volunteer training opportunities.

    Alzheimer’s Association Aloha Chapter Kauai Program Office Humberto Blanco | 808-245-3200 | HBlanco@alz.org Help as an administrative/program organizer at a dementia clinic; support grant procurement, help in health fair booths, general administration, office support and data entry. Alzheimer’s Association Oahu Pamela Scott, Program Director | 808-591-2785 | pscott@alz.org Enjoy a team purpose: assist with office…