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  Summer Lunch Program At Schools
families are encouraged to visit the school nearest their neighborhood. Parents or guardians can pick up a meal for their child, but must pro- vide one of the following verification documents each day: Official letter or email from school listing child(ren) enrolled; recent student report card(s); attendance record(s) from parent portals of school websites; birth certificate(s) of child(ren); student ID card(s); driver’s permit/license(s) for high school students; or state-issued ID of the student. For special diet accommo- dations, email specialdiets@ k12.hi.us.
For more information, call the respective school or visit hawaiipublicschools.org.
Kalāheo High Student Wins With ‘Hope’
 This summer, Windward Oʻahu keiki can receive free meals through July 19. The Grab-and-Go meal service is available at public schools and is free to those age 18 and younger, regardless of their enrollment status or if they’re eligible for the free or reduced-price lunch program.
schools:
• Ben Parker Elementa-
• Kailua Elementary, 315 Ku‘ulei Road, 808-266- 7878, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
May was National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month, which highlighted the impor- tance of caring for every
Marcella Hanlon’s winning poster PHOTO COURTESY STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
child’s mental well-being. This national spotlight re- inforces the idea that pos- itive mental health is es- sential to a child’s healthy development. To promote open communication about mental health, the state Department of Education’s School-Based Behavioral Health program organized a student art contest. This year’s theme was “Mental Health Talk,” with the aim to raise awareness about resources and to encour- age youth and families to connect about mental health. Among this year’s winners is Kalāheo High School ninth-grader Mar- cella Hanlon, with her poster, “Hope.”
ry, 45-259 Waikalua Road, 808-233-5686, 11:30 a.m.- 12:45 p.m.
• Kailua High, 451 Ulumanu Drive, 808-266- 7900, 11:30 a.m.-noon
• Blanche Pope Elementa- ry, 41-133 Huli St., 808-259- 0450, 11-11:30 a.m.
• Ke Kula Kaiapuni ‘O Pūʻohala, 45-233 Kulauli St., 808-305-5900, 11:30 a.m.-noon
 “We know that this service will help our students achieve educational opportunities by providing reliable and nutri- tious meals throughout the summer months,” states Ran- dall Tanaka, assistant super- intendent, Office of Facilities and Operations.
• Hau‘ula Elementary, 54-046 Kamehameha Hwy., 808-305-2100, 11:30 a.m.- noon
• Lāʻie Elementary, 55- 109 Kulanui St., 808-293- 8965, 10:15-11 a.m.
Meals, which include one lunch and one breakfast for the following day, will be available at the following
• Kahuku High & Interme- diate, 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy., 808-293-8950, 11:30 a.m.-noon
To ensure schools have the appropriate number of meals,
• Kahala‘u Elementary, 47-280 Waihe‘e Road, 808- 239-3101, 11:30 a.m.-noon, through July 16
• Samuel Wilder King In- termediate, 46-155 Kame- hameha Hwy., 808-233- 5727, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
• Kahuku Elementary, 56- 170 Pualalea St., 808-293- 8980, 11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
• Waimānalo Elementa- ry, 41-1330 Kalanianaʻole Hwy., 808-259-0460, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 THE 4TH ANNUAL
MEMORY CARE CONFERENCE
THE PLAZA & HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION OF HAWAI‘I PRESENT
   A DAY OF VIRTUAL LEARNING
4.0 CONTACT HOURS
   JUNE 18, 2021 • 8:45AM-2:00PM
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Join us for an inspirational and informational virtual conference focusing on dementia, brain health, and the impact of art and activity for the the individual living with dementia.
 Joinusforourfourth annual conference featuring nationally renowned experts on Alzheimer’s and other dementias
        
SPEAKERS & TOPICS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Bruce Miller, MD
A.W. and Mary Margaret Clausen Distinguished Professor in Neurology Director, Memory and Aging Center Co-Director, Global Brain Health Institute
Dementia 2030
• This presentation will offer an update on clinical and research advances in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care. It will cover the current state of the field and predictions for the next 10 years as it relates to the drug discovery pipeline and evidence-based approaches to care, including non-pharmacological approaches.
• Supportive recommendations for caregiver health and well-being will be shared.
• Art therapy as an intervention will be explored along with the findings from extensive research
studying
artists with dementia and patients with dementia that experience art.
• Suggestions will be provided to help guide families and professionals on how best to involve
the person with dementia in life-affirming, purposeful and creative arts activity.
Elizabeth Edgerly, PhD
 Clinical Psychologist and
Executive Director Northern California/
Northern Nevada Alzheimer’s Association Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Key Takeaways for 2021
David Troxel, MPH
Dementia Expert, Published Author and Co-creator of
The Best Friends Approach to Memory Care
Creating a Therapeutic Environment for the Person with Dementia
Valid for the live event only: This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers - Hawai’i Chapter (Approval HI62792021-161) for up to 4 Social Work continuing education contact hour(s).
Valid for the live and recorded event: This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Oregon Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Approval valid through 06/18/2023. OCEAN ID #2021-23.
There is no conflict of interest for any planner or presenter with this learning activity. State licensure boards have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses.
To receive a CE Certificate from the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, each individual must register and pay the registration fee, attend the conference, and complete the corresponding evaluation.
      To learn more or to register, visit MemoryCareConference.com or call (808) 628-7600
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