Hawaii's aging office runs a statewide dementia care network

The Executive Office on Aging runs and oversees the Hanai Memory Network program. The program is for people seeking dementia care and their caregivers. The office may contract with health providers, health systems, and community groups to carry out the program. The Act took effect July 1, 2026.

The office must work with aging agencies, health providers, and community health centers, and report yearly to the Legislature. These duties apply to the Executive Office on Aging's administration of the program. Reports must include screening and diagnosis counts, care plans, provider and caregiver satisfaction, and proposed legislation. The report is due no later than 20 days before each regular legislative session.

The State sets aside up to $3 million for the program. The funding is for establishing and carrying out the Hanai Memory Network program. The money comes from state general revenues and may be spent by the Executive Office on Aging only for the Act's purposes. The funding is for fiscal year 2026–2027.