Care Counseling & Support For Family Caregivers & Their Ohana

Care Counseling & Support
For Family Caregivers & Their Ohana

Caring for a loved one is a beautiful act of love, but it can also be exhausting and isolating. That’s why for Eme, the Caregiver is the focus.

While your family member may be receiving care from you, Eme knows you deserve care and support, too. This is why Eme’s  care counseling services specifically for caregivers; providing a safe, supportive space to talk through the stress, grief, guilt, and exhaustion that often come with the role.

Whether you are managing daily responsibilities, facing tough decisions, or simply feeling burned out, our services are designed to strengthen your resilience, improve your emotional well-being, and ensure you’re not walking this journey alone.

Because when you’re supported, your entire Ohana benefits as well!

Our Services

Care Counseling

Our Virtual Care Counseling Sessions help first-time and family caregivers achieve better balance and well-being. We help you navigate the stress, grief, and complexities of caregiving with compassion and clarity.

Meet Emelyn Kim

Aloha! As the owner of Elder Care 808. I am a dedicated advocate for Hawaii’s kupuna.

With more than 20 years of professional experience in elder care, I believe I fill a critical need for support and counseling services for families caring for aging loved ones, as well as kupuna who
are preparing for retirement.

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Hawaii and went to San Francisco State University to earn my Master of Science degree in Gerontological Counseling. After returning to Oahu in 2007, I established Elder Care 808 to provide comprehensive support and counseling for caregivers and families. I like to say that my approach is rooted and influenced by my traditional Japanese upbringing, which includes a strong family legacy of
caregiving and teaching.

I draw inspiration from the bonsai tree, which in Asian cultures, represents balance, harmony and, most importantly, patience. Taking years of training and care, in order to flourish, bonsai
trees require a delicate balance of sunlight, water and guidance. In the same way, I believe that families can be gently guided to overcome difficulties and to find balance between caring for
their loved ones, as well as themselves.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Have to Say

Before Eme helped us, communication was very difficult. After many sessions, Eme helped us learn to listen carefully to each other, to speak with respect, and even love! We grew closer through the tragedies and major changes. Eme helped us see how well our family is taking care of each other, taught us to focus on the positive, and have hope for the future. She is incredibly dedicated, conscientious, sensitive and talented. Eme is committed to do what's needed to be sure people are healthy and can flourish. She has a lot of insight in complicated situations. I highly recommend her. We are forever grateful to her!
Kathy

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