Bill Text: HI HB497 | 2015 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Kupuna Caucus; Kupuna Care; Aging and Disability Resource Center; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Services Coordinator; Senior Centers; Fall Prevention and Early Detection Services; Healthy Aging Partnership; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Public Awareness Campaign; Appropriation ($)
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 27-1)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-02-20 - Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Ito excused (1). [HB497 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2015-HB497-Amended.html
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TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2015 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO AGING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
PART I
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the kupuna care program was enacted in 1999 to address the needs of Hawaii's aging population and the issues arising from those needs. The kupuna care program is considered to be alternative to traditional long-term care options. The goal of kupuna care is to enable Hawaii seniors to lead independent, meaningful, and dignified lives in their own homes and communities. The legislature further finds that the kupuna care program provides access to affordable and quality home- and community-based services, including hot meals, transportation, case management, and personal care assistance. Services offered by the kupuna care program provide a safety net for all kupuna and their caregivers.
The legislature further finds that the State's aging and disability resource center is a navigational tool intended to streamline access to long-term supports and services for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and family caregivers. The legislature additionally finds that proper funding for the aging and disability resource center is essential to ensure the center is an effective single point of entry for individuals seeking information about appropriate long-term care options. Ensuring the availability of services once a consumer receives a referral, such as those offered through the kupuna care program, is also critical to the success of the aging and disability resource center.
The purpose of this part is to provide funding to support the State's kupuna care program and aging and disability resource center.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2015-2016 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2016-2017 for the kupuna care program; provided that the sums appropriated shall be in addition to the base budget of the executive office on aging.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this part.
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2015-2016 and $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2016-2017 for the aging and disability resource center.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this part.
PART II
SECTION 4. Section 349-3.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§349-3.2[]] Alzheimer's disease and related
dementia services coordinator. There is established within the executive office on aging an
Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services coordinator to coordinate the
provision of public and private Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services.
[The coordinator shall be appointed by the director in accordance with
chapters 76 and 89.]"
SECTION 5. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2015-2016 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2016-2017 for the Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services coordinator position.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this part.
PART III
SECTION 6. The legislature finds that every year in Hawaii, on average eighty-five seniors die, 1,960 are hospitalized, and 8,700 are treated in emergency departments as a result of falls. Falls among the elderly also result in almost $1,200,000 in hospital and physician charges. In recognition of this critical public health issue, Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014, established a fall prevention and early detection coordinator position within the department of health's emergency medical services and injury prevention system branch. This position enables the department of health to support a coordinated statewide approach to prevent and reduce the impact of falls among older adults.
The purpose of this part is to assure a continued focus on fall prevention in Hawaii, which will ultimately result in longer, healthier lives for the State's aging population.
SECTION 7. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2015-2016 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2016-2017 for fall prevention and early detection services for the elderly.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this part.
PART IV
SECTION 8. The legislature finds that senior centers in Hawaii provide vital health education and screenings, fitness, recreation, case management, and other services that enable thousands of senior citizens to maintain wellness, support independence, and avoid expensive institutional care. The State's 2013 Profile of Successful Aging Among Hawaii's Older Adults notes that supportive relationships, interactions with the environment, and engagement in social activities have positive correlations with the well-being of older adults. The legislature further finds that senior centers are accessible and popular places where Hawaii's kupuna may gather for social engagement and physical activity that contribute to their well-being.
The purpose of this part is to provide funding for senior centers, thereby enabling kupuna to participate in activities to help them remain active, healthy, and independent in their community.
SECTION 9. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2015-2016 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2016-2017 to provide funding for grants, pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for seniors centers and to be distributed as follows:
(1) Catholic Charities Hawaii for the Lanakila multi-purpose senior center $ ;
(2) Kapahulu Center $ ;
(3) Moiliili Community Center for the Moiliili senior center $ ; and
(4) Waikiki Community Center $ .
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this part.
PART V
SECTION 10. The legislature finds that the Hawaii health aging partnership was established in 2003 to improve the health status of older adults by empowering residents to make healthy decisions and engage in healthier lifestyles. Since its formation, the health aging partnership has successfully adapted evidence-based health promotion program and disease prevention programs for the multicultural population in Hawaii. The legislature further finds that participants who complete workshops offered by the healthy aging partnership feel better, are less limited by their health conditions, and often spend less time at their doctor's office. The legislature also finds that the healthy aging partnership received the 2013 Multicultural Aging award from the American Society on Aging. This award brought national recognition for the healthy aging partnership's critical role in improving the health of Hawaii's multiethnic elderly population.
The purpose of this part is to provide funding to support the healthy aging partnership program and its important role in improving the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna. SECTION 11. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2015-2016 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2016-2017 for the healthy aging partnership program of the department of health's executive office on aging.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this part.
PART VI
SECTION 12. The legislature finds that one in every three seniors who dies each year has Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. In Hawaii, a total of twenty-five thousand individuals over age sixty-five have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease – a statistic that will increase by 40 per cent by 2025. This does not reflect those under age sixty-five who have dementia or those who are undiagnosed. An estimated 60 to 80 per cent of those living with cognitive impairment are not diagnosed. It is imperative for the public to be aware of the importance of early detection and accurate diagnosis for Alzheimer's disease and related dementia.
The legislature further finds that the public awareness and communication subcommittee of the statewide task force on Alzheimer's disease and related dementia made the key recommendation calling for a public awareness campaign that utilizes various media sources to positively promote adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia with dignity and respect and highlight caregivers as compassionate individuals who champion the health and well-being of their loved ones.
SECTION 13. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2015-2016 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2016-2017 for an Alzheimer's disease and related dementia public awareness campaign that will utilize various media sources to positively promote adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia with dignity and respect and highlight caregivers as compassionate individuals who champion the health and well-being of their loved ones.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this part.
PART VII
SECTION 14. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.
SECTION 15. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Kupuna Caucus; Kupuna Care; Aging and Disability Resource Center; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Services Coordinator; Senior Centers; Fall Prevention and Early Detection Services; Healthy Aging Partnership; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Public Awareness Campaign; Appropriation
Description:
Part I: Appropriates funds for the Kupuna Care Program and an Aging and Disability Resource Center. Part II: Removes hiring requirement by the Director of Health in accordance with Chapters 76 and 89, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services coordinator position. Appropriates funds for the Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services coordinator. Part III: Appropriates funds for fall prevention and early detection services for the elderly. Part IV: Appropriates funds for various senior center programs. Part V: Appropriates funds to support the Healthy Aging Partnership Program. Part VI: Appropriates funds for an Alzheimer's disease and related dementia public awareness campaign. (HB497 HD1)
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