What's Being Discussed
The Plans and Projects Review Committee (PPRC) of the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs (PABEA) is holding its regular meeting on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting takes place in person at 250 South Hotel Street, Suite 406, Honolulu, and is also available via Zoom.

Reviewing and approving minutes from the September 4, 2026 meeting
Continuing review of a draft PPRC Handbook outline
Reviewing a draft letter recommending that Hawaiian cultural values be incorporated into Hawaii State goals, websites, and operations at the Executive Office on Aging (EOA) and the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Updates on Emergency Preparedness and Community Resilience, including a "Neighbor Helping Neighbor" initiative, presented by Raelene Tenno
A report from Leimomi Shearer on conversations about Hawaiian values within her network
Defining actionable steps to support the most vulnerable kupuna (elders) and identifying measures of well-being
Reviewing and providing feedback on draft goals for the State and Area Plans covering 2027–2031
Public testimony period

Decisions Expected

Possible adoption of September meeting minutes
Feedback and potential approval of the draft letter on Hawaiian values
Input on 2027–2031 State and Area Plan goals

Who Should Pay Attention

Older adults and their families in Hawaii, particularly those who rely on elder care services
Community members interested in Hawaiian cultural values in government programs
Organizations serving kupuna or working in emergency preparedness
Anyone wishing to comment on long-term aging services planning through 2031