Alzheimer’s Association Kauai

💰🔒 Protecting what matters most starts BEFORE there’s a crisis.

Financial scams are becoming more sophisticated — and older adults are often among the people most aggressively targeted. When memory or thinking changes enter the picture, protecting finances and planning ahead can become even more important.

Join us for our August Listen & Learn Lecture:

PROTECTING WHAT MATTERS MOST
Financial Planning & Fraud Prevention for Families Navigating Dementia

📅 Thursday, August 27 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Līhuʻe Library | 4344 Hardy Street

Our guest speaker, Chris Miller, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, will share practical information to help individuals and families better protect themselves and the people they care about.

We’ll talk about:

🔐 Why older adults are frequently targeted by scammers
🚩 Red flags that individuals, families and caregivers should watch for
💳 Common scams targeting older adults and mature investors
👨‍👩‍👧 Steps families can take to help safeguard a loved one’s finances
⚠️ What to do if you or someone you love becomes a victim of fraud
📚 Resources available to help

Whether you’re planning for your own future, helping aging parents, or caring for someone living with dementia, this is information every family can use.

💜 FREE and open to the community.

👉 Register: tinyurl.com/MONEYMATTERSKAUAI

This program is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association in partnership with AARP Hawaiʻi and the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System.

Please share — because when it comes to protecting the people we love, a little planning and awareness can make a big difference.

💜 Caring for someone with dementia? You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a FREE virtual Empowered Caregiver series beginning August 13 — designed to give family caregivers practical tools, strategies and confidence for the challenges that come with dementia caregiving.

Join us on Zoom from the comfort of home for any individual class that meets your needs — or come along for the entire series!

🧠 August 13 – Building Foundations of Caregiving
Learn how dementia changes relationships and how to build a caregiving approach around the person’s strengths and needs.

💬 August 20 – Communicating Effectively + Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors
Two important topics in one morning! Learn strategies for better communication and ways to understand and respond to behaviors that can be challenging for caregivers.

🤝 August 27 – Supporting Independence
Explore practical ways to help the person you care for remain involved, engaged and as independent as possible.

🧭 September 3 – Exploring Care & Support Services
Learn how to evaluate changing care needs, build your support system and identify resources that can help.

⏰ Thursdays | 9:00–10:00 AM HST
💻 LIVE on Zoom
💜 FREE

This series is especially intended to increase access for caregivers on our Neighbor Islands, with priority registration for caregivers on Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi. Space is intentionally limited to keep the sessions interactive, so early registration is encouraged!

👉 Register: alz.org/hawaii/education-programs

Questions? Contact Cindy Fowler at [email protected] or 808-518-6655.

Know a caregiver who could use a little more support in their toolbox? Please share this with them. 💜

🧠 Is it normal aging…or could it be something more?

We all forget a name, misplace our keys, or walk into a room and wonder why we’re there from time to time. But when do changes in memory, thinking or behavior become a reason for concern?

Join the Alzheimer’s Association for 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, a FREE community education program at Līhuʻe Library.

📅 Wednesday, August 19
📍 Līhuʻe Library, 4344 Hardy Street

We’re offering TWO sessions so you can choose the time that works best for you:

☀️ Morning: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
🌙 Evening: 5:30–7:00 PM

We’ll talk about the 10 common warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, what’s typical with normal aging, and why recognizing changes and talking with a healthcare provider early can make a difference.

Whether you have concerns about yourself, a parent, spouse, friend or other loved one, this is a great place to start.

💜 Free and open to the community.

👉 Morning registration: tinyurl.com/10WSLIHUEAUGAM
👉 Evening registration: tinyurl.com/10WSLIHUEAUGPM

Questions? Contact Cindy Fowler, Kauaʻi Program Manager, at 808-518-6655.

Knowing the signs is the first step. Please share with someone who might benefit!

🧠🥬 We’re taking brain-healthy eating from learning to DOING!

Our August Building Brain Healthy Habits: Mindful Mondays theme is EAT RIGHT, and we still have two FREE, interactive programs coming up at Waimea Library!

🛒 GROCERY CART MAKEOVER
📅 Wednesday, August 12 | 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Waimea Library

Join Nicole Sievers, Dietitian with Hawaiʻi Nutrition Hui, for a virtual shopping trip focused on making brain-healthy choices at the grocery store! We’ll talk about reading food labels, finding great local “best buys,” choosing brain-healthy ingredients, and building your own MIND Diet-friendly grocery list.

🍳 COOKING UP BRAIN HEALTH
📅 Tuesday, August 18 | 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 Waimea Library

This one is not a lecture! Join Sharon de la Pena, Dietitian with Hoʻola Lāhui, for a hands-on session where we’ll put MIND Diet principles into practice and create a brain-healthy meal together. You’ll also leave with recipes and meal ideas you can use at home.

💜 Missed our August lecture? No problem! Each program stands on its own, and everyone is welcome.

Both programs are FREE and open to the community as part of our Building Brain Healthy Habits series, presented in partnership with Kauaʻi Veterans Memorial Hospital, Waimea Library, and the Alzheimer’s Association.

👉 Register: tinyurl.com/EATRIGHTKAUAI

Come hungry for ideas — and maybe a little hungry for real. 😉 🧠🥗

💜 Caregiving is one of the most important—and challenging—roles a person can take on. You don’t have to do it alone.

Join the Alzheimer’s Association and our community partners for “One Day at a Time: Managing Daily Routines in Dementia Care,” a special in-person workshop designed to help family caregivers build practical skills, reduce stress, and create meaningful daily routines for those living with dementia.

You’ll learn:
✨ Strategies for personal care, meals, communication, and daily activities
✨ Ways to reduce caregiver stress and prevent burnout
✨ Techniques that encourage cooperation and connection
✨ How community, cultural, and family supports can strengthen caregiving
✨ Planning for future care decisions

We’re excited to welcome Dorothy Colby (Positive Approach to Care/Hale Kūʻike) and Hope Young (Kōkua Mau) as featured presenters.

📍 Maui (Pāʻia)
🗓 Saturday, June 13 | 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Kaunoa Senior Center
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/dayatatimemaui

📍 Kauaʻi (Līhuʻe)
🗓 Thursday, June 25 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Wilcox Medical Center Conference Room
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/dayatatimekauai

📍 Molokaʻi (Kaunakakai)
🗓 Saturday, June 27 | 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Home Pumehana
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/dayatatimemolokai

Whether you’re a new caregiver or have been on this journey for years, this workshop offers practical tools, encouragement, and connection with others who understand the realities of dementia care.

🧠🌺 What if small, everyday habits could help support brain health as we age?

Join us on the West Side for Building Brain Healthy Habits: Mindful Mondays, a new community series designed to help you learn practical, evidence-based strategies that support cognitive wellness and healthy aging.

This unique partnership between the Alzheimer’s Association, Kauaʻi Veterans Memorial Hospital, and the Waimea Public Library combines expert presentations with hands-on community activities. Each month, we’ll explore one key pillar of brain health and then come together to practice what we’ve learned.

📍 Kickoff Program: Getting Started
🗓 Monday, June 15 | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 KVMH Learning Lab, Waimea

Then join us throughout the year as we explore:
✔️ Fall Prevention & Balance
✔️ Nutrition & Brain Health
✔️ Cognitive Engagement
✔️ Exercise & Physical Activity
✔️ Know Your Numbers
✔️ Sleep & Brain Health

Our July session features Fall Prevention & Balance with physical therapist Gregg Pacilio, focusing on one of the most important—and often overlooked—factors in protecting long-term brain health.

Whether you’re interested in reducing your risk of cognitive decline, supporting a loved one, or simply aging well, we’d love to have you join us.

🌴 Learn. Engage. Practice.
💜 Build healthy habits for a healthier brain.

💜 Caregiving is a journey—you don’t have to navigate it alone. 💜

If you’re caring for a family member or friend living with dementia, join us for The Empowered Caregiver, a free 3-part education series designed to provide practical tools, proven strategies, and support for the challenges of dementia caregiving.

Topics include:
✨ Building Foundations of Caregiving
✨ Communicating Effectively
✨ Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors
✨ Supporting Independence
✨ Exploring Care and Support Services

📅 Fridays, June 12, 19 & 26
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Holiday Kalama Heights – Billiard Room, Kīhei

Attend one session or complete the entire series—whatever best meets your caregiving needs.

Caring for someone with dementia can be overwhelming, but knowledge, support, and connection can make all the difference. We hope you’ll join us.

🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/TECFoundations26June

💜 Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s 💜

Memory changes can be a normal part of aging—but some changes may signal something more. Join us for this free educational program to learn the difference between typical age-related changes and warning signs that may warrant further evaluation.

We’ll discuss:
✔️ Common warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias
✔️ The importance of early detection and diagnosis
✔️ What to expect during the diagnostic process
✔️ Resources and support available through the Alzheimer’s Association

📍 Lahaina Comprehensive Health Center
📅 Friday, June 12
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Whether you’re concerned about yourself, a family member, or simply want to learn more, we invite you to join us.

🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/10WSLahaina

🧠 BUILDING BRAIN HEALTHY HABITS 💜

What’s better than an opportunity to learn how to decrease your risk of having cognitive decline as you get older? How about TWO opportunities?!? You choose- DAY or EVENING - we’ve got you covered!

Join us the last week of May in Lihue for 2 free community classes focused on simple, science-backed habits for better brain health.

📅 Tuesday, May 26, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Lihue Neighborhood Center
💻 Register: tinyurl.com/BBHLIHNC26

📅 Wednesday, May 27, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:30 PM
📍 Lihue Public Library
💻 Register: tinyurl.com/BBHLIHLIB26

Featuring community educator Jeff Kennedy 💪

We’ll talk about:
✨ Brain healthy lifestyle habits
✨ The heart-brain connection
✨ Cognitive wellness at every age
✨ Easy steps you can start today

FREE to attend! Registration required. Contact Cindy Fowler with questions or help registering at [email protected] or 809.518.6655.

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🚗💜 When is it time to rethink driving?
For families impacted by dementia, this can be one of the hardest — and most emotional — conversations to navigate.

Join us for Driving & Dementia: Balancing Safety, Independence & Dignity — a free virtual workshop designed to help caregivers and families better understand the warning signs of unsafe driving, how dementia can affect driving ability, and ways to approach these conversations with compassion and respect.

🗓 Thursday, May 14, 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM
💻 Zoom

Featuring:
✨ Dr. Gina Fujikami, Geriatrician, The Queen’s Medical Center
✨ Ivy Castellanos, Alzheimer’s Association Hawaiʻi

You’ll learn:
✔️ Common driving warning signs
✔️ How dementia impacts judgment and reaction time
✔️ Tips for supportive conversations about driving
✔️ Ways to balance safety with dignity and independence
✔️ Resources for caregivers and families

Presented by Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi and the Alzheimer’s Association Hawaiʻi.

🔗 Register today: tinyurl.com/Driving26May14

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