Announcements: January 9, 2023

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Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise meets Wednesday

The Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise will hold its weekly breakfast meeting starting at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Papa Kona Restaurant on Alii Drive.

January is Vocational Service month on the Rotary Calendar, but do you know what that is? Current chair of this Avenue of Service, Past Club President Barbara Kossow will provide an overview and what the club has done in the past to support this area of service.

Breakfast is off the menu.

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Experts to help families prepare for long-term care

Experts in elder care and law will answer questions and help caregivers, future caregivers and loved ones plan for long-term care at a free webinar sponsored by AARP Hawaii on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 11:30 a.m.

Topics include minimizing stress after a devastating health event like a stroke or bad fall; making wise decisions if a loved one has a progressive disease like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s; and taking a team approach to care.

Attorneys T.S. Adamshick and Thomas A. Rulon, and registered nurse J. Mike Meyers, who is certified in elder care coordination and case management, will teach Zoom attendees how life-care planning can help families with long-term care and maximizing quality of life.

To register, call (877) 926-8300 or visit aarp.org/hi.

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