Jennifer Thompson celebrates her 2-year employment anniversary with AILH this month. Jennifer has given AILH a presence on the Westside of the Big Island and been a tremendous resource for the surrounding communities. She has established the Kona Blind & Visually Impaired Support Group and been … [Read more...]
Maui Recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month
May 17, 2018
Maui IL Specialist, Kathleen Kenney represented AILH at a health fair to celebrate National Stroke Awareness Month on Monday, May 14th at Maui Memorial Medical Center. This free community event offered informational booths and guest speakers from the Maui medical community who shared their expertise … [Read more...]
Shop Amazon for Mother’s Day
May 8, 2018
Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, May 13! Shop on Amazon Smile for gifts for Mom and support Aloha Independent Living Hawaii. AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your valued shopping dollars to AILH. Shop for Mom...share with us! … [Read more...]
Red Cross Presents Emergency Preparedness Education
May 5, 2018
The Big Island Mixed Adult Support Group recently welcomed Debbie Weeks, Hawai'i County Director of Red Cross Disaster Services, for a presentation on emergency preparedness. After the false missile alert in the beginning of this year, the group appreciated Debbie's insight of best practices to stay … [Read more...]
Hokule`a Encounter Inspires Group
May 4, 2018
Big Island Consumer, Kauila Haumea had the honor of meeting some of the crew of the Hokule`a at the Imiloa Astronomy Center. As an added bonus, his raffle ticket won him a video, hat, and T-shirt. He shared his experience with the Big Island AILH Mixed Adult Support Group and members decided to … [Read more...]
Celebrating Older Americans Month
May 3, 2018
Every May, our nation observes Older Americans Month. In proclaiming May Older Americans Month , President Donald J. Trump stated: "During Older Americans Month, we recognize and celebrate those Americans who have spent decades providing for the next generation and building the greatness of our … [Read more...]
Maui Vision Impairment and Blindness Education and Peer Support Group
April 28, 2018
It sure was a full agenda at the Maui Vision Impairment and Blindness Education and Peer Support Group meeting on April 25th. To begin the meeting, group members made generous donations in support of the AILH Maui team who will be participating in the Charity Walk on May 12th. The group then … [Read more...]
Tomorrow is National #TakeBackDay
April 28, 2018
April 28 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. Unfortunately, prescription drugs can be just as dangerous as street drugs when taken without a prescription or a doctor’s supervision. National Prescription Drug Take … [Read more...]
