tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:10:58 +0000Kokua Council seeks to empower seniors and other concerned citizens to be effective advocates in shaping the future and well-being of our community, with particular attention to those needing help in advocating for themselves.http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Larry)Blogger154125Permission to reproduce in whole or quote with attribution to speaker and Kokua CouncilPolitics,health,legislature,legislation,Hawaii,seniors,advocacyNews & Politicslarry@kokuacouncil.orgKokua Council Education Fund, Inc.Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.noPolitics,health,legislature,legislation,Hawaii,seniors,advocacyPresentating topics of importance to Hawaii residents each monthNews and politics presented to the membership of Kokua Council, the oldest advocacy group on Oahu, founded in 1974. If you can't make it to meetings, tune in here.KokuaCouncilhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-8028492045319069467Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:10:00 +00002009-11-10T12:10:58.346-10:00The Hawai`i State Judiciary is sponsoring a public information session on Elder Law and Caregiving from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the Supreme Court Conference Room, 417 South King St.The featured speaker will be James H. Pietsch, director of the University of Hawai`i Elder Law Program (UHELP). He is also a professor at the University's William S. Richardson School of Law and an http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/11/free-seminar-on-elder-law.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-9033293751250704067Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:08:00 +00002009-11-02T17:12:32.453-10:00The Joint Legislative Committee on Aging in Place and the Kupuna Caucus will meet at 2:00pm on Friday, November 6, 2009 in State Capitol conference room 229 to receive reports and updates. A copy of the JLCAIP notice can be found at:http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2010/hearingnotices/HEARING_JLCAIP_11-06-09_INFO_.HTMAn audio recording of the last meeting held on September 4 has been posted http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/11/joint-legislative-committee-on-aging-in.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-3298224883991162721Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:12:00 +00002009-11-04T20:52:49.890-10:00 Legislative Panel -- from left to right, Rep. Michael Magaoay, Rep. Cynthia Thielen, Sen. Suzanne Chun Oakland, Rep. Marilyn Lee, Rep. John Mizuno One of the community panels Click here to listen. Or try this media player: Download this Media File - (Right Click) On October 19, Kokua Council held its 6th Annual Community Forum, themed: “Be Part of the http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/10/october-19-meeting-6th-annual-community.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)noKokua Council Education Fund, Inc.Politics,health,legislature,legislation,Hawaii,seniors,advocacytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-4217335051328178321Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:27:00 +00002009-10-16T20:28:21.290-10:00 Be Part of the Solution Public is invited—it’s free.   MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009 PLEASE NOTE:  CHANGE OF DATE AND EXTENDED TIME 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Miyama Main Hall, Harris United Methodist Church Nuuanu Ave. and South Vineyard Blvd. Ample parking - driveway off Nuuanu Ave. AGENDA: 11:30      Luncheon: Homemade Spinach Lasagna, Salad, Drinks, Dessert by Eloise— $5.00 http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/10/october-19-program-6th-annual-community.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-5372142891653030681Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:47:00 +00002009-10-05T17:55:48.873-10:00*Do you know how to recognize when domestic violence is happening?*Do you know what to do when domestic violence is happening to someone you know?*Are you familiar with the help available in Hawaii for victims and abusers?If your answer is "no" to any of these questions, come to the 2nd Annual Conference "Partnerships of Compassion for the Community; Working Together to Support Domestic Violence http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/10/2nd-annual-conference-on-domestic.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-7937086462261413812Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:26:00 +00002009-09-30T17:28:32.403-10:00The Joint Legislative Ciommittee on Aging in Place/Kupuna Caucus meeting scheduled for Friday, October 2 at 2pm has been cancelled.The Co-Chairs apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.The next meeting will be on Friday, November 6, 2009. A notice will be forthcoming.http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/09/october-2-meeting-cancelled.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-1293476308052776467Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:10:00 +00002009-10-25T13:09:57.151-10:00 Click here to listen. Laurie Temple, Staff Attorney for the ACLU of Hawaii, is a 2004 Loyola Law School graduate and, prior to joining the ACLU, worked at the California Women’s Law Center and the Western Law Center for Disability Rights. NotesACLU-89 and Still Defending Civil Rights: Activism at Any Age.Laurie Temple, Staff AttorneyThe American Civil Liberties Union was founded in1920. http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/09/september-28-meeting-aclu-89-and-still.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)noKokua Council Education Fund, Inc.Politics,health,legislature,legislation,Hawaii,seniors,advocacytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-4498738970101796472Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:57:00 +00002009-09-25T16:01:29.485-10:00The Kupuna Caucus and the Joint Legislative Committee on Aging in Place will meet at 2:00pm on Friday, October 2, 2009 in state capitol conference room 329 to receive reports and updates on:٠Hawaii Long Term Care Reform Task Force, ٠Kupuna Care and Preservation of the Safety Net, ٠Health Aging Partnerships, ٠Aging Disability Resource Center, ٠Senior Centers, ٠Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/09/kupuna-caucus-joint-legislative.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-7979095534172923829Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:19:00 +00002009-09-17T15:39:24.115-10:00The Hawaii State Department of Health's Injury Prevention Program and the Hawaii Fall Prevention Consortium, in collaboration with Longs Drugs, The Hawaii Optometric Association, and KTA Superstores, is sponsoring Senior Fall Prevention Awareness Month during September."On average, every five hours in Hawaii, a senior suffers a fall injury so serious he or she must be hospitalized," said Directorhttp://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/09/september-is-senior-fall-prevention.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-1352820095153366256Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:56:00 +00002009-09-17T14:58:42.813-10:00There will be a joint Keiki and Kupuna Caucus meeting at the State Capitol Auditorium on Friday, September 18 from 9:30am to 11:30am. AARP's Senior Legislative Representative for Congressional Relations, Greg Wang, will provide a status update on key health care reform legislation currently before Congress.The public is welcome.http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/09/health-care-reform-briefing-friday.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-2879457811996615044Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:27:00 +00002009-09-28T18:09:58.119-10:00MONDAY, September 28, 200911:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Miyama Main Hall, Harris United Methodist ChurchNuuanu Ave. and South Vineyard Blvd.Ample parking - driveway off Nuuanu Ave.AGENDA:11:30 Luncheon:, Salad, Drinks, Dessert by Eloise $5.00 Donation11:45 Welcome: Introductions and Remarks, Larry Geller, President12:00 Program: Laurie Temple, Staff Attorney for the ACLU of Hawaii: “The ACLU - 89 and http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/09/september-27-program-aclu-89-and-still.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-3564820149660893891Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:05:00 +00002009-08-31T17:08:46.610-10:00The Kupuna Caucus and the Joint Legislative Committee on Aging in Place will meet at 2:00pm on Friday, August 7, 2009 in state capitol conference room 229 to receive reports and updates on:٠Tax Preparation Services, ٠Kupuna Care and Preservation of the Safety Net, ٠Health Aging Partnerships, ٠Aging Disability Resource Center, ٠Senior Centers, ٠Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, ٠Website Posting http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/08/kupuna-caucus-joint-legislative_31.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-3068541747866198810Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:08:00 +00002009-09-25T17:33:41.382-10:00 Click here to listen. Notes from August Luncheon:Jacob Silva: St. Francis “Staying Healthy At Home”Staying Healthy at Home is a health and wellness program designed for healthy seniors as well as for seniors and individuals living with a chronic condition who enjoy their independence but may require assistance with daily activities. As an alternative to assisted living facilities and http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/08/august-24-meeting-stay-healthy-at-home.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-4615606945819045246Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:18:00 +00002009-08-09T11:32:42.890-10:00“The Graying of Hawaii” DVDs will be available again at the luncheon meeting. They are free.MONDAY, August 24, 2009 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Miyama Main Hall, Harris United Methodist Church Nuuanu Ave. and South Vineyard Blvd. Ample parking - driveway off Nuuanu Ave. AGENDA: 11:30 Luncheon: Spinach Lasagna, by Karen Yim-Camarillo, Salad, Drinks, Dessert by Eloise,http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/08/august-24-program-stay-healthy-at-home.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)noKokua Council Education Fund, Inc.Politics,health,legislature,legislation,Hawaii,seniors,advocacytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-4933407189518243623Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:05:00 +00002009-08-09T11:25:23.355-10:00by Tony Lenzer The 2009 Legislative Session was a disastrous one for Hawaii’s elders, their families, disabled persons, and other vulnerable populations. The Legislature did not approve, or the Governor vetoed, legislation containing funding for many critical services. Nonetheless, four important bills were saved, either through Legislative overrides at the Special Session convened on July http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/08/small-victories.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-4499759400758779702Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:28:00 +00002009-08-05T17:32:54.512-10:00The Kupuna Caucus and the Joint Legislative Committee on Aging in Place will meet at 2:00pm on Friday, August 7, 2009 in state capitol conference room 229 to receive reports and updates on:٠Kupuna Care and Preservation of the Safety Net, ٠Health Aging Partnerships, ٠Aging Disability Resource Center, ٠Senior Centers, ٠Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, ٠Website Posting of Care Settings, ٠Home forhttp://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/08/kupuna-caucus-joint-legislative.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-4516022268143564952Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:02:00 +00002009-08-09T11:22:38.295-10:00 Click here to listen. Speaker: Patricia Urieff, MSW, ACSW, LSW, employed with twenty-four years of experience providing social work services to children and families including grandparents raising grandchildren. Right-click to download handout: Identification of Key Issues (pdf). Notes: About 14,000 grandparents are raising about 35,000 grandchildren in Hawaii.http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/07/july-27-meeting-grandparents-raising.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)noKokua Council Education Fund, Inc.Politics,health,legislature,legislation,Hawaii,seniors,advocacytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-4602012986205308196Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:30:00 +00002009-07-20T19:30:47.359-10:00  Seniors Will Soon Outnumber Kids Guardian, UK - The world is about to cross a demographic landmark of huge social and economic importance, with the proportion of the global population 65 and over set to outnumber children under five for the first time. A new report by the US census bureau . . . shows that within 10 years older people will outnumber children for the first time. It http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/07/us-census-bureau-seniors-will-soon.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-722562518533009141Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:18:00 +00002009-07-14T12:24:03.215-10:00MONDAY, July 27, 200911:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Miyama Main Hall, Harris United Methodist ChurchNuuanu Ave. and South Vineyard Blvd.Ample parking - driveway off Nuuanu Ave.AGENDA:11:30 Luncheon: Various Subway sandwiches, Salad, Drinks, Dessert by Eloise, $5.00 Donation11:45 Welcome: Introductions and Remarks, Larry Geller, President12:00 Program: Patricia Urieff, Grandparents Raising Grandparents: http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/07/july-27-program-grandparents-raising.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-3683118880503346818Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:32:00 +00002009-07-14T12:38:54.558-10:00At its June board meeting, Kokua Council voted to recognize film makers Mark Delorme and Audrey Kubota for their muckraking documentary, Graying of Hawaii. The board  expressed support for the  film’s main points and appreciation for what they accomplished despite many obstacles. The filmmakers are providing copies of the DVD free to be distributed at our luncheon meetings. http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/07/dvds-of-graying-of-hawaii-available-at.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-3377979134462002686Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:41:00 +00002009-07-09T16:46:26.194-10:00The Kupuna Caucus and the Joint Legislative Committee on Aging in Place will meet at 2:00pm on Friday, July 10, 2009 in state capitol conference room 229 to receive reports and updates on:٠Kupuna Care and Preservation of the Safety Net, ٠Health Aging Partnerships, ٠Aging Disability Resource Center, ٠Senior Centers, ٠Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, ٠Website Posting of Care Settings, ٠Home for http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/07/kupuna-caucus-aging-in-place-meeting.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-6004348961306289232Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:32:00 +00002009-07-08T22:32:00.161-10:00by Larry Geller A bill planned for introduction in the 2010 legislative session by Representative Cynthia Thielen would create a “Silver Alert” program, similar to an Amber Alert, for missing senior citizens. According to the draft bill, the Silver Alert system would be similar to the existing MAILE AMBER (Minor Abducted in Life-threatening Emergency/America's Broadcast Emergency Response) http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/07/bill-would-create-senior-alert-in.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-3667577305853778643Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:17:00 +00002009-06-22T05:21:47.450-10:00MONDAY, June 22, 2009 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Miyama Main Hall, Harris United Methodist Church Nuuanu Ave. and South Vineyard Blvd. Ample parking - driveway off Nuuanu Ave. AGENDA: 11:30 Luncheon: Various Pizzas, Salad, Drinks, Dessert by Eloise $5.00 Donation 11:45 Welcome: Introductions and Remarks, Tony Lenzer, Vice President 11:50 Discussion: Audrey Kubota and Marc Delorme, http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/06/june-22-program-long-term-care-threat.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-9137311591131615866Fri, 22 May 2009 01:59:00 +00002009-05-21T16:02:55.626-10:00The Kupuna Caucus will meet Friday, June 5 from 2:00 PM in State Capitol room 225 to review the 2009 legislative package and plans for the interim. The public is welcome.Contact: Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland at 586-6130.http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/05/kupuna-caucus-meeting-june-5.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-7284927701477086518Sun, 03 May 2009 00:10:00 +00002009-05-02T14:10:57.825-10:00NO LUNCHEON MEETING IN MAY AT HARRIS INSTEAD JOIN US MAY 13, 8:30 A.M. AT THE STATE CAPITOL Room 329 HARA (Hawaii Association of Retired Americans) /Kokua Council Legislative Review Forum for 2009 “THE GOOD, BAD AND UGLY” HARA and Kokua Council are hosting a third Legislative Review on Wednesday, May 13 from 8:30 to 12 noon at the Hawaii State Capitol, Room 329. We are meeting to a sum up http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2009/05/may-meeting-good-bad-and-ugly.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)en-usPermission to reproduce in whole or quote with attribution to speaker and Kokua CouncilKokua Council Education Fund, Inc.nonadultPresentating topics of importance to Hawaii residents each month