This section is designed to help you learn about services available through the Executive Office on Aging. EOA coordinates a comprehensive range of social, health and long-term care services, which are designed to enhance the independence and self-reliance of persons who are no longer able to care for themselves.


Contact Us

From a neighbor island, use the State of Hawaii access numbers (when prompted enter 60100).

Kauai:	274-3141
Maui:	984-2400
Hawaii:	974-4000
Molokai, Lanai:	1-800-468-4644

Caregiving Support
The Family Caregivers Network is a Statewide Initiative whose purpose is to enhance family (informal and unpaid) caregiver support efforts. Any family who is caregiver to a senior aged 60 and older or a grandparent who is 60 and older caring for a dependent grandchild may join. E-mail: eoa@doh.hawaii.gov.

In response to recent Congressional establishment of a National Family Caregiver Support Program, services are available to support caregivers of people aged 60 or older, such as caregiver information and respite. For services on your island, contact your Area Agency on Aging.

Community Planning
In order to be eligible for grants from allotments from Title III and Title VII of the Older Americans Act, as amended, EOA is required to submit to the Assistant Secretary for Aging, U.S. Administration on Aging, a State plan that meets the criteria as regulations prescribe.

Home and Community Services
Kupuna Care is designed to meet the needs of older adults who cannot live at home without adequate support from family and/or formal services. Services consist of Adult Day Services, Assisted Transportation, Attendant Care, Case Management, Chore, Homemaker, Home-delivered Meals, and Personal Care.

Elder Abuse Response
Project REACH is a demonstration project to address elder abuse and neglect. There are four components which include Public Awareness and Education, Sentinel Training, Services and System Development. The Services provided include information and referral as well as Support and Counseling to older adults who are at risk of Abuse and Neglect.

Legal Assistance
Legal Assistance is provided by attorneys and legal assistants in each county to help older adults. The EOA can answer general questions on how to find the kind of help you need.

Long Term Care Ombudsman
The Long Term Care Ombudsman counsels and provides advocacy for residents of nursing homes, adult residential care homes and licensed facilities.

The LTC Ombudsman Volunteer Program trains persons to become certified volunteers in licensed LTC settings, so that all residents are aware of the services provided by the Long Term Care Ombudsman.

Sage PLUS
Health Insurance Information, Sage PLUS counseling program: Information, assistance and counseling on Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare + Choice, Medigap and related health insurance options. Call 1-888-875-9229.


SageWatch
Fraud and Abuse Prevention SageWatch A volunteer-based program to ensure Medicare is not billed for health care services, medical supplies and equipment not received. Call 1-800-296-9422.

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