Persons in Need (PIN) Funds Available For Seniors
Project Dana continues to announce a special fund for seniors (65 years and
older) that are available through the May Templeton Hopper Fund administered by
the Hawaii Community Foundation. This PIN grant is to support Hawaii’s frail
elderly to “age in place” at home and in our community.
The PIN grant at Project Dana is in its 4th year. Assistance is offered through services which are already being offered in 3
specific areas: home safety, transportation and respite. Applications are being
accepted through October 2012.
Brief explanation of services are:
Home Safety:
Free home safety/fall prevention assessment is offered and funds may be
available for those who qualify for safety services such as shower chairs,
toilet and bed safety rails, installed grab bars, railing for steps, and other
safety devices.
Transportation:
Transportation assistance is available to frail elders for medical appointments,
shopping requests and legal services like banking, federal, state, city and
county offices. Your safety and well being are of concern regarding
transportation needs. Funds for taxi fares may be offered for special medical
appointments.
Respite:
Assistance to family caregivers whose elders attend adult day care/day health
centers or pay for respite care from a home health agency that goes beyond the 2
hours provided by a Project Dana volunteer. A onetime only, up to $600 stipend
per family caregiver may be considered.
Individual comments received were:
Home Safety: “The sturdy grab bars in both bathrooms and in the hallway were installed perfectly.”
Transportation: “My mother lives alone and enjoys the social contact,
companionship and friendship while Roy, the volunteer, takes her to and from the
doctor’s office.”
Respite: “My mother has Alzheimer’s and the grant to help with daycare
cost provides a stimulating and safe environment for her.”
The Persons in Need funds provides quality benefits to frail seniors and family
caregivers. Please call Project Dana at 945-3736 and ask for information as you
may quality for these services.
January 2012
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