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06-07-2010 - Discussion on Elders in Hawaii

Join us at Abercrombie for Governor headquarters (Ward Warehouse, 2nd Floor, next door to Kincaid’s) on Monday, June 14, 2010, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for a discussion about elders in Hawaii. Attendance is free of charge. Refreshments will be served.

    Ensuring that our rapidly growing senior population can live productive and dignified lives has become one of the most important public challenges of our time.  Too many seniors and their families are without the support and resources they need forcing them to turn to more expensive and less desirable living situations.  Many lack the respect and opportunities that they deserve.  It is a crisis that has been neglected in Hawaii for too long.  

    In an Abercrombie administration, retirement and aging will be seen in a whole new light. Seniors will be treasured community assets who are fully integrated into the whole of society, and the challenges of aging will be seen as a social issue, not just one for families to deal with on their own.  We will redefine social attitudes about aging toward one of opportunities and possibilities.

Three experts from the field will join Neil Abercrombie in a panel discussion on this important issue. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and join the discussion. Andrew Aoki, Deputy Campaign Manager, will moderate. In addition to Neil Abercrombie, the panelists will be:


  • Larry Geller, President, Kokua Council for Senior Citizens of Hawaii

  • Cullen Hayashida, Long-term Care Coordinator, Kupuna Education Center

  • Jim Shon, former State Legislator, Advocate for creating aging in place system

Please RSVP to Josh Levinson at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 589-2237.  

The event will be live-streamed on the web at http://www.neilabercrombie.com/index.php/live/.  Those watching online will be able to submit questions for the panelists.