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| February 27 (Monday) |
| 7:00 AM |
Exhibitors arrive for set up, Koi
Room.
Hawaii IMIN International Conference Center - Jefferson Hall/East
West Center (IMIN Center).
Click here for information on the
IMIN Center. |
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Waikiki bus pick-up for IMIN
Center.
Meet at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, bus depot east side
of hotel. |
|
| 7:30 – 8:30 |
Registration.
Exhibits in Koi Room on display from 7:30am – 4:30pm. |
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Keoni
Auditorium
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Koi
Room |
| 8:30 – 8:35 |
Hawaiian Protocol |
Exhibits |
| 8:35 – 8:40 |
Welcome Remarks, Governor Linda Lingle,
invited |
|
| 8:40 – 8:45 |
Opening Remarks,
Dr. David McClain, President, University of Hawaii, Manoa, invited |
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| 8:45 – 9:00 |
Hawaii’s Ambassador of Aloha and
Master Host,
Danny Kaleikini |
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| 9:00 – 10:30 |
Panel 1: Overview of Aging
Representatives from Japan, Korea, China and the U.S. will discuss
the global trends of older adults, problems, concerns and the
policy directions of their respective countries.
Moderator:
Dr. Cullen Hayashida
Presenters:
Dr. Takeo Ogawa (Japan)
New Challenges in Aging Japan
Dr.
Dong Hee Han (Korea)
Overview of Aging in Korea
Ms. Chengsi Wang (China)
Speedy Aging in China: Its Problems and Policy
Ms.
Pat Sasaki (Hawaii)
Preparing Hawaii for its Aging Society
Dr. Robert Retherford (Hawaii)
Challenges Posed by Population Aging at Ever-Lower Levels
of Development in Asian Countries. |
Exhibits
Showing of select videos on vital topics on aging |
| 10:30 – 10:45 |
Break |
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| 10:45 - 11:45 |
Panel 2: Dimensions of Volunteerism
Research indicates that seniors who actively volunteer benefit
by
remaining healthier, mentally alert, and helpful as contributing
members of their communities. The panel will discuss a wide
range of volunteer programs, the opportunities they present
for participation well beyond retirement, and how volunteerism
has enriched the lives of our senior volunteers as well as those
they serve.
Moderator:
Dr. Lonny Carlile
Presenters:
Dr. Kiyoshi Adachi (Japan)
Emerging New Volunteerism among Japanese Seniors
Ms. Rose Nakamura (Hawaii)
Project Dana: A Rainbow of Caring
Ms. Mary Matayoshi (Hawaii)
Variations
in Volunteerism |
|
| 11:45 – 1:00 |
Lunch (box lunch) and Networking |
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| 1:00 – 2:00 |
Panel 3: Creating Elder-Friendly Communities
Beyond the role of the elderly themselves or their family caregivers,
more attention is now being placed on creating communities that
are elder-friendly. A panel discussion will focus on how to
make communities more responsive to the needs of older adults
and to empower retired residents to live independently.
Moderator:
Dr. Dolores Foley
Presenters:
Dr. Takeo Ogawa (Japan)
Modeling Plan for an Elder-Friendly Community in
Rural Japan
Dr. Cullen Hayashida (Hawaii)
Naturally Occurring Retirement
Communities (NORC):
Making them Elder Friendly
Ms. Rita Barreras (Hawaii)
Maui Long-Term Care Partnership: A Community Model to
Support Active Aging Long-Term Care Options
Dr. Maeona Mendelson (Hawaii)
Livable Communities: New and Successful Global Models |
|
| 2:00 – 3:00 |
Panel 4: Caring Environment
How do we empower the frail elderly in care homes and nursing
homes? How can we make these environments more humane?
Moderator: Dr. Eldon Wegner
Presenters:
Ms. Sachiko Matsunaga (Japan)
Toward Dignity for Older Persons: Our Strategies of Care
and Support
Mr. Tony
Kreig (Hawaii)
Re-designing Programs and Environments to Promote
Healthy Aging in Nursing
Facilities
Mr. Wes
Lum (Hawaii)
Hawaii Caregiver Coalition: Creating a Voice for Family
Caregivers in Social Policy
Dr. Colette Browne (Hawaii)
Long Term Care Workforce
Issues for the 21st Century |
|
| 3:00 – 3:15 |
Break |
|
| 3:15 – 4:15 |
Panel 5: Healthy/Productive Aging
Active Aging and Healthy Aging are important themes throughout
the world. Panelists will talk about programs that focus on
active aging in Japan, Korea, China, and the U.S.
Moderator: Dr. Michael Cheang
Presenters:
Dr. Kathryn Braun (Hawaii)
Healthy Aging in Four Hawaiian Communities
Dr.
Dong Hee Han (Korea)
Practices in Creating a
New Senior Image for Korea
Ms. Chengsi Wang (China)
Active and Healthy Aging Programs: A New Focus for
YWCA/YMCA in China
Dr. Makiko Tanaka (Japan)
Nursing Care Policy in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan |
|
| 4:15 – 4:45 |
Closing Ceremony, by Na Kupuna O Makua
Alii |
End |
| 5:00 PM |
Bus pick-up from IMIN Center. Return
to Waikiki Beach Marriott |
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February 28 (Tuesday)
|
|
| 7:30 AM |
Waikiki bus pick-up for Site Visits.
Meet at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, bus depot east side
of hotel. |
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| 8:00 – 9:30 |
Lanakila Multi
Purpose Senior Center |
|
| 9:30 - 10:00 |
Transfer |
|
| 10:00 – 11:30 |
Alu Like Ke
Ola Pono |
|
| 11:30 – 12:00 |
Transfer |
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| 12:00 – 1:00 |
Lunch |
|
| 1:00 – 2:30 |
Kahala Nui Retirement
Community |
|
| 2:30 – 3:00 |
Transfer |
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| 3:00 – 4:30 |
King Lunalilo
Home |
|
| 4:30 |
Return to Waikiki Beach Marriott |
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| 5:00 – 7:00 |
Farewell Dinner, Oceanarium
at Pacific Beach Hotel
Only a 2 block walk from Waikiki Beach Marriott
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Conference and Panel Schedule
