Pilot launching on Maui
Caring for the minds of Hawai‘i’s kūpuna, together.
Student volunteers and kūpuna share an hour a week of talk story, numbers and words — supporting brain health and strengthening our communities.
Our mission
To mālama the minds of Hawaiʻi's kūpuna by fostering cognitive engagement, meaningful connection, and intergenerational relationships between students and kūpuna that support brain health and strengthen our communities.
Across Hawaiʻi, many kūpuna experience memory loss, loneliness, and fewer chances for meaningful social engagement. Research shows mental stimulation and social connection can make a real difference.
A weekly gathering grounded in aloha
An hour to connect, talk story, and grow together
A familiar rhythm helps everyone feel at ease. Each activity comes in Challenge, Supported, and Sensory levels, meeting every kūpuna where they are.
- 0:05
Opening circle
Names, the day and date, the weather, one easy warm-up question.
- 0:15
Group activity
A weekly theme — where I'm from, the kitchen table, music and mele.
- 0:35
One-on-one
Talk story and a tabletop exercise at each kūpuna's own level.
- 0:55
Closing
One thing each person enjoyed, mahalo, and what's coming next week.
- Engaging brain exercises
- Memory and word games
- Storytelling and conversation
- Culturally meaningful topics
- Social connection and laughter
For care homes & senior centers
We bring small-group sessions to care homes, senior centers, adult day programs, and senior living communities.
Contact us- Enhances residents' cognitive engagement and overall well-being
- Brings intergenerational energy and companionship into your space
- Structured, volunteer-led enrichment — no added burden on staff
- Trained volunteers; all materials and session plans provided
Students: join the first cohort
Watch the training, pass the readiness quiz (10 of 12), and you'll get an invite to our volunteer Slack.
Start training