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Office of Aging asks council to sustain services as federal and state grants shift; Kupuna Care and caregiver supports continue
Summary
Acting staff at the Office of Aging told the County Council the department delivers nutrition, case management and Kupuna Care supports across the island and is monitoring federal funding changes while preparing a reduced but ongoing service model.
HILO — The Hawaii County Office of Aging presented its FY26 operating budget on May 20 and described ongoing services for older residents, caregivers and people with disabilities while flagging federal funding uncertainty that could reduce some programs nationwide.
Administrative Services Assistant Christine Nguyen spoke for the agency, which lacks a permanent executive on aging. Nguyen outlined the department’s programs including the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), Kupuna Care in-home services and caregiver counseling and respite. Nguyen…
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