Long-term care advocates says Hawaii lawmakers need to do more

Long-term care advocates says Hawaii lawmakers need to do more

As Hawaii’s population ages and long-term care costs continue to rise, two measures aimed at addressing elder care and dementia support are headed to Gov. Josh Green for signature, but critics say much more help is needed. House Bills 1804 and 1853, both approved by the Legislature this session, seek to lay the groundwork for future long-term care financing and expand dementia care coordination statewide. Advocates who have pushed for comprehens…