{"id":2204,"date":"2020-09-12T11:11:59","date_gmt":"2020-09-12T21:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/officeforsocialministry.org\/?p=2204"},"modified":"2020-09-12T12:19:19","modified_gmt":"2020-09-12T22:19:19","slug":"kupuna-care-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/officeforsocialministry.org\/kupuna-care-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"KUPUNA CARE DURING COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With COVID-19 infections continuing to rise across the state, we urge everyone to practice safety guidelines, especially those on Oahu, where positive cases are among the highest. Governor Ige approved Mayor Kirk Caldwell\u2019s August 27th <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.honolulu.gov\/rep\/site\/may\/may_docs\/Emergency_Order_No._2020-25_-_signed_clean_typo_fix.pdf\">STAY-AT-HOME and WORK-FROM-HOME<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>order, and has now been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.honolulu.gov\/rep\/site\/may\/may_docs\/EO_2020-26.pdf\">extended through September 23rd<\/a>. Maui and Hawaii are also experiencing more community spread so it is even more important for kupuna and persons with compromised health to remain sheltered in place until the virus curve flattens.\u00a0 Mahalo to the many volunteers and community partners dedicated to providing resources to support our vulnerable elders!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2207 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/officeforsocialministry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/OUR-KUPUNA.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourkupuna.com\/\">Our Kupuna<\/a><\/strong> is a community initiative project supported by the Hawaii VA Foundation to care for Hawaii\u2019s vulnerable elderly during these difficult times. The non-profit connects with sponsors who are willing to get groceries, medication and necessary supplies to our kupuna so they may stay safe at home until the virus outbreak passes.\u00a0 To request assistance, call (808) 400-4506 or <a href=\"https:\/\/hlfin.wufoo.com\/forms\/kupuna-assistance-request\/\">apply online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2206 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/officeforsocialministry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/HPH.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"227\" height=\"114\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiipacifichealth.org\/\">Hawaii Pacific Health<\/a><\/strong> is presenting a free educational webinar for caregivers of aging family members on Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 12 Noon till 12:45 PM.\u00a0 Topics will include insights and best practices for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Addressing care in varying household structures<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining physical and mental health<\/li>\n<li>How families can support their kupuna<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, visit their website or <a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiipacifichealth-org.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/2015974553611\/WN_FzZ2qQMCRGGPOknR1yC35A\">register here online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2208 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/officeforsocialministry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SFHS-Nia.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"121\" \/><\/p>\n<p>St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii is offering a new <strong>WELLNESS SERIES<\/strong> by the <strong><em>Still and Moving Center<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 The six-week online session begins Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 5:00-5:30 PM.\u00a0 The cost is $9 per class.\u00a0 All are required to <em>attend<\/em> an informational session before the start of the series. It will feature an introduction to Nia: A body-mind-spirit fitness practice accompanied by soul stirring music! Please see links below to sign up.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Info Session #1<\/strong> \u2013 Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 12:30-1:00 PM <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZUocuGrrTsrHt3weWCXuwlGIa0hrMR4h1zE\">Register here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Info Session #2<\/strong> \u2013 Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 12:30-1:00 PM <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZctcOysrzMiGtT7z-jLyJB-1kTR5KdKSCnM\">Register here.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let&#8217;s work together to stay safe, stay home and save lives!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With COVID-19 infections continuing to rise across the state, we urge everyone to practice safety guidelines, especially those on Oahu, where positive cases are among the highest. 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