HPGS was pleased to again present our Biennial Conference on September 11 and 12, 2025 featuring Keynote Speakers Sandy Markwood, Chief Executive Officer, USAging; Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke; and Dr. Duke Han, neuropsychologist and tenured gerontology professor. The two-day conference included presentations related to aging; including topics such as care coordination, aging-in-place, technology, social isolation, brain health, and dementia-friendly community building. Read this year’s conference program for all the details…
Read the conference program above for more info and go to our Conference Page for photos and speaker presentations.
PHOTOS FROM 2024 TONY LENZER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER. Click on image for full-size version
HPGS promotes an understanding of the aging process, supportive services, and legislation that helps people age with dignity and grace. It is the largest, multidisciplinary group in the State committed to discussion, networking and information sharing on issues and policies affecting older adults in Hawaii.
Our members include more than 400 gerontology educators, medical and social service practitioners, caregivers, health care providers, assisted living facilities, individuals, agency personnel, and organizations from all sectors of the community.
KUPUNA VOLUNTEER CONNECTIONS
At HPGS we hope to encourage the older adults in our communities to share their wisdom and skills by volunteering. The organizations listed on this page would love to have you get involved as a volunteer – contact them today! CLICK HERE
On KITV’s Kupuna Power, Brickwood Galuteria sits down with Laurie Adamshick, President of the Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society, to discuss HPGS’s mission to enhance the well-being of older adults in Hawaii through education, networking, and age-friendly policies and programs. Watch it here:
HPGS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The last general membership meeting was held on May 15 and featured Representative Cory Chun, who spoke on the 2025 legislative bills relating to our kupuna. Watch the video HERE.
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
2024 Scholarship winner John Supnet
CLICK ON PHOTO FOR ALL WINNERS
Learn about and apply for an HPGS Scholarship or Training Award. Click here.
HPGS JOB BOARD
Post and view available jobs and volunteer positions on the HPGS Job Board. CLICK HERE.
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