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C O U NT Y O F KAU A‘I
Bernard P. Carvalho Jr.
Mayor
Wallace G. Rezentes Jr.
Managing Director
AGENCY ON ELDERLY AFFAIRS
News Release
For Immediate Release: September 20, 2017
KEALOHA TAKAHASHI, EXECUTIVE
Tel (808) 241-4470
Fax (808) 241-5113
Kupuna services offered to promote fall prevention, wellness
LĪHU‘E – In honor of National Falls Prevention Awareness Day on Friday, Sept. 22, the
Agency on Elderly Affairs is reminding caregivers and kupuna of services offered to prevent
falling, promote general well-being and ensure safe living conditions.
The Agency on Elderly Affairs in partnership with the Kaua‘i Fire Department, American
Medical Response and the Hawai‘i State Department of Health are offering the Fall Prevention
and Wellness Program for kupuna, aged 60 and older.
“I encourage all our kupuna and caregivers to take advantage of this beneficial program
that ensures the safety and well-being of our kupuna,” said Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho Jr.
Services include:
Scheduled home inspections;
Installation of fall and fire prevention equipment;
Medication review and health checks.
To sign up for the program or for more information, call the Agency on Elderly Affairs at
241-4477.
Photo 1: The Fall Prevention and Wellness Program is offered for kupuna, aged 60 and older.
Photo 2: Services for the program include scheduled home inspections, installation of fall and
fire prevention equipment, and others to ensure healthy living conditions for kupuna.
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