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Caregivers need help as Hawaii’s population ages

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In this April 2016 file photo, seniors enjoyed entertainment, refreshments, and health information booths at Kupuna Power Day. According to state data, by 2020, it’s projected that about one-quarter of the state’s population will be age 60 or older. Demographers say that as a state, we’re aging more rapidly and living longer than any other state.