Elder Care Services
Merlita Compton, Director KKV Elder Care
Merlita been the program’s heart and spirit. Over the past 17 years, she has worked steadily to expand the program focusing on community-based health promotion programs for Kalihi’s kupuna. Auntie Merlita has been honored with the Community Service Award as one of the most visible “champions” for the Healthy Aging Partnership.
Our Practice
For the past 20 years, Elder Care has focused on keeping Kalihi seniors in their homes by providing medical, dental, and mental health care, socialization, and other types of support from in-home respite care to hot meals, caregiver programs, and transportation. The program has two primary goals:
1) To reduce falls and health emergencies for seniors and caregivers in Kalihi; and
2) To help seniors gain confidence to live at home and in community.
The Health Maintenance program lies at the core of Elder Care services. The free Health Maintenance program provides general and ongoing health benefits and is designed to help seniors maintain the highest level of physical and mental health functioning possible to enjoy a good quality of life. Activities include physical exercise, health education, and regular health screenings.
Gulick Elder Care Center
1846 Gulick Ave, Honolulu, HI 96819
Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4:30
Since 2020, Elder Care has piloted a virtual exercise program.
Services
Home Care
Medical - Geriatricians on site every Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Behavioral - Psychiatrist on site one Thursday a month – call 808-791-9400 for schedule
Dental - Dentist on site every Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Exercise and Wellness - Virtual and limited in-person on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 to 10:30 am
Case Management
Training for Care Givers / Respite Workers
Micronesian Caregiver Support Group - Last Thursday of every month from 9:30 to 12:00 pm.
