Hawaii Guides
Aging in Place in Hawaii: Home Care, Waivers & Support Guide
Coming SoonHawaii Power of Attorney & Guardianship Kit for Aging Parents
Coming SoonHawaii Medicaid Long-Term Care & Asset Protection Guide
Coming SoonGeneral Resources
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Articles for Hawaii
Adult Day Care in Honolulu and Hawaii: Programs, Costs, and Funding Options
Find adult day care programs across Hawaii — costs of $2,383–$2,551/month, Kupuna Care funding, adult day health vs social programs, and island-by-isl…
Assisted Living in Honolulu and Hawaii: Facilities, Costs, and What Families Should Know
Compare assisted living facilities across Hawaii — licensing, costs averaging $12,096/month, ALF vs ARCH options, and how to evaluate them for your pa…
Care Plan for an Elderly Parent in Hawaii: What to Include and How to Start
How to create a care plan for your aging parent in Hawaii — ADL tracking, medication management, emergency contacts, and coordination with state progr…
Cost of Home Care in Hawaii: Hourly Rates, Agencies, and Private Caregivers
Home care in Hawaii costs $30–$35/hour or $7,817/month for 44 hrs/week. Compare agency vs private hire, licensing rules, and funding options.
Elderly Parent Unsafe at Home in Hawaii: Safety Assessment and Next Steps
What to do when your aging parent is no longer safe at home in Hawaii — home safety assessment, fall prevention, elder abuse reporting, and care trans…
Family Caregiver Agreement in Hawaii: How to Get Paid for Caring for a Parent
How to set up a family caregiver agreement in Hawaii — Medicaid-compliant contracts, tax implications, and protecting the family home from estate reco…
Hawaii ADRC: How Aging and Disability Resource Centers Help Your Family
Hawaii's ADRCs are the 'No Wrong Door' entry point for elder care — what they do, how to contact them by island, and what to prepare for your first ca…
Hawaii Advance Health Care Directive: Living Will and Healthcare Surrogate Guide
How to create a Hawaii Advance Health Care Directive, designate a healthcare surrogate, and coordinate with POLST — requirements and common mistakes.
Hawaii Long-Term Care Ombudsman: How to File Complaints and Protect Your Parent
Contact the Hawaii Long-Term Care Ombudsman to investigate care quality, file complaints about nursing homes or ARCHs, and resolve facility disputes.
Hawaii Nursing Home Level of Care Assessment: The DHS 1147 Form Explained
How Hawaii's DHS 1147 Level of Care assessment works — scoring, who completes it, what a score of 15 unlocks, and how to prepare your parent for the e…