025: Scott Corderman Teaches Us How Tutu Can Stay Independent with In-Home Services Covered by Her Health Insurance

Scott Corderman’s vocation is working as a registered nurse with Kaiser Permanente serving patients in the community that are homebound. His avocation is…the same! Scott is the volunteer chair for the Maui Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. 

In this tactical episode of Taking Care of Tutu, Scott walks us through how health insurance, specifically the Quest program, covers numerous essential services for eligible seniors, including home-delivered meals from Hale Mahaolu, Hale Kau Kau, or Mom’s Meals. Quest can provide emergency response buttons, medication dispensers, transportation to medical appointments, adult daycare, and assistance with chores, potentially including payment to a family member. 

Scott explains the respite care grants available from the Alzheimers Association for people displaced by the Maui Wildfires and describes their biggest annual fundraiser, the Walk to End Alzheimers. He tells us how often caregivers find their own mental and physical health deteriorating and provides resources for caregivers in need of support.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How does the QUEST program support seniors’ independence with meal deliveries, emergency systems, transportation, and more?

• What does the Alzheimers Association do in our Maui community?

• How can you support the Alzheimers Assocation?

• How many people in Hawaii have Alzheimers?

Resources from this Episode

Alzheimers Association Free 24 hour/day Caregiver Support Line: 800-272-3900

Maui County Caregiver Support Group: Last Thursday of every month at Roselani Place from 4:00PM-5:30 p.m. Sign up for a Caregiver Support Group by calling 808-518-6655 or emailing Cindy Fowler at [e-mail]

Virtual Caregiver Support Group for Lanai/Molokai via Zoom: Last Wednesday of every month from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up for a Caregiver Support Group by calling 808-518-6655 or emailing Cindy Fowler at [e-mail]

Mindfulness for Caregivers: Managing Stress and Presence: Friday February 28, 2025 from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Contact Cindy Fowler at [e-mail] or 808-591-2771.

Join the planning committee for the Walk to End Alzheimer's: March 19, 2025 at 4:30 p.m., Rays Deli & Lounge (Waiehu Beach Rd)

Join the Maui Walk to End Alzheimers: November 22, 2025: Register at alz.org/mauiwalk

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