Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 321-494

  • Day care center: includes a place designated for group care for four or more adults or a family home providing care for two or more adults. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 321-492
  • Department: means the department of health. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 321-492
  • Elder: means any person as may otherwise be defined by the department, who desires and needs counseling, guidance, and assistance to modify or resolve the social, economic, educational, recreational, physical, or mental problem that impedes the person's personal functioning and well-being. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 321-492

The department may negotiate the purchase of day care services for elder disabled and aged recipients, including other social services from individuals or other organizations, institutions, or agencies. Other social services shall be necessary and essential to maximize the functioning and well-being of the recipient. Purchase of day care center services shall include services that enhance the social functioning of each participant, promote and develop activities in daily living and personal independence by therapeutic arts and crafts, community excursions, hobby cultivation, group dynamics, and provisions for counseling to the participants and their families.