Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 34, Number 8, 1 August 2017 — Communications work shop for caregivers [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Communications work shop for caregivers

Ku'ikahi Mediation Center is presenting workshops on "Communicating Needs to Family Members and Service Providers: A Workshop for Caregivers of Adults (age 60+)" in August. Elizabeth Kent

will lead a workshop in Hilo on Aug. 10 and in Kona on Aug. 11. Both run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. " C a r i n g for an older

adult is all about effective communication,"Kent said. "We want to talk with them about the changes in their lives — health, finances, living situation, and more. And we want to talk with family members and service providers about changing roles, making decisions, and shifting responsibilities. People ean be sensitive about these issues." Suggested contributions for the workshops are $20. To register for the Hilo workshop, contact Al-Qawi Majidah at 935-7844 ext. 3 or majidah@hawaiimediation. org. To register for the Kona workshop, contact Gina Tumasone at West Hawai'i Mediation Center: 885-5525 ext. 3 or gtumasone@ whmediation.org. ■

Elizabeth Kent