Kauai Adult Day
Health Center
Lichelle Iida is Toni’s primary caregiver and granddaughter. Lichelle says that she and her two daughters are grandma’s family here on Kauai. Lichelle recalls Grandma Toni taking care of her when her mom was at work. Lichelle would walk to Tip Top Restaurant after school to wait for Toni. Before moving in with Lichelle, Toni lived alone at Lihue Gardens. One day, during a doctor’s visit, the doctor recommended that Toni should not take her medication without supervision. Lichelle opened her home, and along with her daughters, took grandma in.
Since Toni started attending the center, her attitude changed and she looks forward to attending, even on the weekends!
Lichelle was referred to Kauai Adult Day Health Center by the Kauai County’s Agency on Elderly Affairs (hereinafter “Elderly Affairs”). Lichelle says that working with Elderly Affairs has really helped with caring for her grandmother. The Elderly Affairs helped Lichelle find the Adult Day Health Center and assisted in qualifying for financial assistance through the Kupuna Caregivers
Toni has the opportunities to connect and interact with her peers. She is lively, spunky, and so independent. She receives compassionate care, socialization and friendships, but also reciprocates it freely from her heart, whether she knows it or not. Toni is a treasured kupuna and she and her family resonate success in aging in place on the island of Kauai.
Lichelle’s advice is to go to the Agency on Elderly Affairs so they can help you. Lichelle also says, “Don’t take it personal.” Grandma Toni says things, but Lichelle, takes it with a grain of salt. Life is better that way.