Aloha No Na Kupuna / Senior Safety Events

Every year an estimated 2.1 million older Americans are victims of physical, psychological, or other forms of abuse and neglect.  As alarming as it sounds, this statistic may not tell the whole story.  For every case of elder abuse and neglect that is reported, experts estimate that there may be as many as five unreported cases.  Not surprisingly, recent studies suggest that elders who have been abused tend to die earlier than those who are not abused, even in the absence of chronic conditions or life threatening disease.

The purpose of Aloha No Na Kupuna 

Aloha No Na Kupuna promotes senior safety and celebrates the spirit of giving in the lives of seniors who have been affected by or are at risk of abuse, neglect, or financial hardship. The program is designed to bring together valuable resources from throughout the community and provide our senior citizens safety and crime prevention information. Aloha No Na Kupuna reflects the generous spirit of all those who contribute to this event as well as the gentle, caring spirit of those we serve and protect with Aloha.

Events

At these events, the education of our senior citizens is the main concern.  Many safety presentations are given to all attendees including pedestrian safety, identity theft, and personal safety. The Community Policing Teams also provide Kupuna ID card.  These cards contain the senior’s personal information along with his or her photograph and keep seniors safe in the event of an emergency.