Are you an ‘Ohana Caregiver?

An ‘Ohana Caregiver, or family caregiver, is someone who takes care of family members aside from or in addition to their own children.  ‘Ohana Caregivers are also known as family caregivers.  According to the National Family Caregivers’ Alliance, there are over 100,000 family caregivers taking care of older family members in the State of Hawai‘i.  Some of these caregivers are taking care of older family members, such as parents, aunties, or uncles.  Others are taking care of younger family members, such as grandchildren.  All ‘Ohana Caregivers make a positive difference in the lives of the people for whom they care.

Who Are We?

Our group is interested in both the blessings and challenges experienced by ‘Ohana Caregivers.  We believe in celebrating the blessings and finding solutions to the challenges.  Our goal is to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life of ‘Ohana Caregivers in Hawai‘i. 

What Do We Do?

We conduct research about and provide education to all ‘Ohana Caregivers – those caring for older family members and those caring for grandchildren.  This website describes some of our projects and provides information and resources for both types of ‘Ohana Caregivers. 

Our Affiliations

We are affiliated with the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences and the Cooperative Extension Service of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa.