Haley Burford, GM Contributing Writer/Proofreader | Mar 10, 2024 | Column, March - April 2024
Many may feel that it’s somehow “too late” and that there is some sort of an expiration date for starting to learn an instrument. Both Royal Hawaiian Bandmaster Clarke Bright and Eric Kop, assistant administrator and principal horn, emphasize that it is never too late to get into music, in whatever form it takes.
Haley Burford, GM Contributing Writer/Proofreader | Mar 9, 2024 | Cover Story, March - April 2024
“To promote and foster music, preserve the Hawaiian musical culture, inspire young musicians and enrich the lives of the people of Hawai‘i” is their mission. As the only full-time municipal band in the United States — and the only one with a royal legacy — the Royal Hawaiian Band has touched and continues to move the hearts of people young and old for almost two centuries, beginning with their founding in 1836 by King Kamehameha III, Kauikeaouli.
Stephen B. Yim, Attorney at Law | Mar 9, 2024 | March - April 2024, Wisdoms
Minimizing estate asset distribution conflicts among survivors proves to be a challenging consequence of death. Hard-to-divide assets such as a family heirloom or the family home can cause the fracturing of relationships.
Scott A. Makuakane, author of Est8Planning for Geniuses | Mar 9, 2024 | March - April 2024, Wisdoms
Trusts are tools. Like screwdrivers, they come in a variety of sizes and shapes, each designed to accomplish a defined result. You need a screwdriver with a tip that looks like a straight line for a screw with a head that has a straight slot in it. You need a screwdriver with a tip shaped like a plus symbol for a screw that has a head with a plus-shaped recess.
Michael W. K. Yee, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner | Mar 9, 2024 | March - April 2024, Wisdoms
As your child heads off to college or starts life as an independent young adult, he or she will likely face new financial responsibilities, such as a car purchase, rent or college tuition payments. Given their lack of credit history, it may be difficult for them to obtain a loan without a parent or another adult cosigning the loan.
Todd Pang, Founder, Kupuna Care Pair | Mar 9, 2024 | March - April 2024, Programs & Services
More than 50% of us will experience stress and anxiety while seeking long-term care, according to a recent AARP study. Firstly, it is difficult to find information about all the available services. Worse yet, without a way to easily compare them, they are seemingly indistinguishable (after all, there are over 1,800 senior care facilities and providers in Hawai‘i).
Wanda Anae-Onishi, Volunteer, Hawaii SHIP | Mar 9, 2024 | March - April 2024, Programs & Services
For beneficiaries on Original Medicare (Parts A and B), a Medicare Supplement Insurance plan may provide the extra coverage they need.
Josie Banasihan, Licensed Insurance Agent, Copeland Insurance Group | Mar 9, 2024 | March - April 2024, Programs & Services
A Medicare Special Enrollment Period (SEP) is the time when an eligible Medicare beneficiary may sign up for a Medicare plan under exceptional circumstances.
Jane Burigsay, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Hawai‘i | Mar 9, 2024 | March - April 2024, Programs & Services, Uncategorized
Q: My cousin and I are both retired and get Social Security. We worked for the same employer for years, but he gets a higher Social Security benefit. Why is that?
Steven Ito, Chief Executive Officer, Mi-Care Plus | Mar 9, 2024 | Health, March - April 2024
Primary care services play a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being of geriatric patients, addressing their unique healthcare needs and promoting a higher quality of life. Access to timely and comprehensive primary care is particularly crucial for this demographic.
Kahala Howser, Wellness and Events Manager, Hawai‘i Dental Service | Mar 9, 2024 | Health, March - April 2024
While brushing twice a day, flossing daily and seeing your dentist are essential to maintaining a healthy smile, it’s important to remember that our dietary choices also impact our teeth and gums. Nutritious, home-cooked meals have been linked to a lower risk of tooth decay and gum disease because you can better control the ingredients.
Carol Hickman, Recreational Therapist, Manoa Cottage & Manoa Cottage Kaimuki | Mar 8, 2024 | Giving Care, March - April 2024
Programming for the residents of a memory care facility can be challenging. Everyone is at a different place health-wise. Many activities are not appropriate for everyone. Even one-on-one activities can be challenging with this population.
Bryan Avery, COO, Ke Ola ‘Uhane | Mar 7, 2024 | Living Life, March - April 2024
Whole-body donation is a no-cost process and a profound act of generosity that allows individuals to contribute to the advancement of medical education, research and the improvement of healthcare practices.
Martha Khlopin, Radio Host of “Morning Drive With Martha" | Mar 7, 2024 | Living Life, March - April 2024
The season of spring is often associated with a strong desire to do a deep, thorough cleaning of your home. It’s a global phenomenon practiced in big cities, rural communities and remote villages. Social scientists who have studied the annual ritual believe there are health benefits to decluttering, organizing and cleaning up your home. It seems people who adopt the annual habit experience more energy, a sense of accomplishment, contentment and sleep better.
Kahala Howser, Wellness and Events Manager, Hawai‘i Dental Service | Mar 7, 2024 | Living Life, March - April 2024
A salad made with shrimp, cucumber and avocado is perfect for family gatherings because it’s delicious, hearty and makes even the pickiest of eaters smile.
Dale Dixon, Chief Innovation Officer, Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacif | Mar 7, 2024 | Living Life, March - April 2024
There are a few things you need to know before purchasing a subscription service. Tips to ensure you’re making a wise investment:
Alan Gamble, DCSW, LCSW, Bereavement Network of Hawaii | Mar 5, 2024 | Living Life, March - April 2024
If you had a beloved pet as a child, you may have been overwhelmed with feelings of sadness and grief after he or she passed away. For many of us, this was our first experience with death. And as we age, we will most likely experience additional losses of our furry friends. Each and every time is sad and difficult.
Sherry Goya, Generations Magazine Staff | Mar 5, 2024 | Living Life, March - April 2024
Think about it… you worked many, many years, sacrificing your desire to do something different; something creative; something for yourself. Now you are retired and it is go time! It’s time to do something fun! What could be more enjoyable than going back to school to express your creativity through art?
Rosa Barker, Generations Magazine | Mar 4, 2024 | Living Life, March - April 2024
Back in 2017, just after retiring to Moloka‘i, I stumbled upon a group of kūpuna having a lot of fun. Seated around tables at the Coffees of Hawaii plantation store, they were playing ‘ukulele and singing, much to the delight of onlookers. One gentleman in the audience on a group outing from the local retirement home leapt up and picked a partner before dancing to the tune.
Dana L. Acosta, Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, Kaunoa Senior Services | Mar 4, 2024 | Living Life, March - April 2024
A division of the County of Maui’s Department of Housing and Human Concerns, Kaunoa Senior Services provides a wide range of exciting and exceptional services, activities and programs in Maui County for a new generation of seniors with changing and diverse needs and interests.
Sherry Goya, Generations Magazine Staff | Mar 4, 2024 | Column, March - April 2024
Since the creation of the Senior Classic Games in 1980 by Herbert Yasuhara, the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) senior clubs have held games in March at the Halawa District Park.
Sherry Goya, Generations Magazine Staff | Mar 4, 2024 | March - April 2024, Tutu's Corner
I’m not a financial planner, banker or even good with my own finances, but I know that this simple gesture for our grandchildren will be our legacy.
Mahlon Moore | Mar 3, 2024 | March - April 2024, Special Feature
I’m a long way from Kansas! Wichita is where I started, but my journey has taken me across the US — from the balmy west coast of South Florida to the crisp mountains of Colorado and the high desert of Santa Fe.
Alu Like | Mar 3, 2024 | Blog
While the basic premise of crash gambling remains consistent across platforms, there are various variations and features that distinguish one site from another. From different multiplier algorithms to unique bonus systems, exploring these variations can help players...
Debra Lordan, GM Senior Editor | Jan 5, 2024 | Cover Story, Jan - Feb 2024
She may not wear a mask or a cape, but in the eyes of Hawai‘i’s kūpuna, Esther Chan is their very own superhero as she continues her battle against online crime in cyberspace — one workshop at a time — wielding only her mighty curriculum and stalwart spirit. If...
Stephen B. Yim, Attorney at Law | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan - Feb 2024, Wisdoms
With death comes grief, the natural emotional response to losing someone meaningful. With death comes a myriad of complexities that grievers face that can significantly interfere with the natural progression of grief and adaptation to a new life without the...
Dan Ihara, RA, CAPS, CLHMS, SRES - RS-65892, Certified Real Estate Planner | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan - Feb 2024, Wisdoms
Inheriting property can be both a gift and challenge. As a trustee, you’re not just receiving real estate, you’re inheriting family responsibilities, property maintenance and tax implications. In Hawai‘i, the complexity increases given the unique real estate...
Scott A. Makuakane, author of Est8Planning for Geniuses | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan - Feb 2024, Wisdoms
Probate can be a simple, painless process. Sometimes, however, it can be a nightmare, and that’s what gives it a bad name. Probate just means “to prove.” Your personal representative has to prove to the court that the document being offered for probate is your last...
Michael W. K. Yee, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan - Feb 2024, Wisdoms
Most hardworking Americans dream about retirement, but the path to get there can be less than clear. For those relatively new to the workforce, the idea of retiring may feel distant and abstract. However, even people who are only a few years from retirement are often...
Julie Chang, Program Volunteer Coordinator, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan - Feb 2024, Programs & Services
Are you 55 years or older and looking for a fulfilling way to spend your time? Do you enjoy connecting with other seniors and making a difference in their lives? Whether you’re a recent retiree or an empty nester, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i has an opportunity for you....
Christy Nishita, Ph.D., UH Center on Aging, and Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan - Feb 2024, Programs & Services
Since it was built in 1952, the unassuming one-story building long known as Club 100 on Kamoku Street in Honolulu served as a gathering place for veterans of the legendary 100th Infantry Battalion. The battalion originated as a primarily all-Japanese-American combat...
Keali`i Lopez, AARP Hawai`i State Director | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan - Feb 2024, Programs & Services
Cheryl, a caregiver from Makawao, had to retire early to take care of her mother, who has dementia. “But now, how am I going to pay the bills?” Every day, Hawai‘i’s 154,000 family caregivers help their parents, spouses and other loved ones remain at home — where they...
Bonyen Colunga, Licensed Social Worker, Bereavement Network of Hawai‘i | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan - Feb 2024, Programs & Services
Grief hurts. It hurts to witness our loved ones hurt. So a typical response to someone who is grieving is to try to comfort them and make them feel better. There is nothing wrong with trying to comfort the bereaved, but making them feel better is not possible. A...
Jenny Ostlind, YMCA of Honolulu Program Executive | Jan 5, 2024 | Health, Jan - Feb 2024
For new exercisers, the gym can be a daunting place. They may not be sure what to do or how to get started. That holds true even more so for kūpuna, who perhaps have not been to a gym in a long time — maybe not ever. • The YMCA is an excellent place for new...
Kahala Howser, Wellness and Events Manager, Hawai‘i Dental Service | Jan 5, 2024 | Health, Jan - Feb 2024
Nearly one in five adults aged 65 or older has lost all of their teeth, impacting their quality of life. While some assume that tooth loss is an inevitable consequence of aging, proactive dental care can preserve both your teeth and overall health throughout your...
Debbie Kim Morikawa, Owner, GYMGUYZ Urban Honolulu | Jan 5, 2024 | Health, Jan - Feb 2024
Striving to ensure safety and fear of falls consistently top the list of concerns for kūpuna. Unfortunately, fear itself can become a risk factor, leading to anxiety, hesitancy and overcautiousness. Being cautious is natural during activities that involve risk....
Vance Yamamoto, RN, CEN, CSA | Jan 5, 2024 | Giving Care, Jan - Feb 2024
Ensuring our elderly loved ones’ well-being during their transition into care homes is crucial. This emotional and often stressful journey demands a meticulous approach to prevent transfer trauma, which can result from frequent relocations and adjustments to new...
Gary A. Powell, Founder & Executive Director, The Caregiver Foundation | Jan 5, 2024 | Giving Care, Jan - Feb 2024
Caregiving has been part of mankind’s existence from the beginning. We’ve all had caregivers — usually known as Mom and Dad. Many of us have been caregivers of our own children. And as needs changed, parents adjusted their caregiving duties. That is the very first...
Roseann Freitas, PR & Communications Manager, Better Business Bureau | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan - Feb 2024, Living Life
During Sam C. Dobbs’ time, the early 20th-century, advertising promised consumers various outcomes; however, the claims weren’t based on any facts. This inspired him as the head of Coca-Cola to create a group of businesses to monitor each other’s advertising. The...
Christopher Duque, Online Security Advisor | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan - Feb 2024, Living Life
Digital person-to-person payment services and mobile payment apps have become part of everyday life for millions of people. Mobile payment services and apps such as PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay and Google Pay let you send money to people without having to write a...
Kelfred Chang, Majestic Culture and the Arts Association | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan - Feb 2024, Living Life
The 2024 Chinese New Year — the Year of the Dragon — begins on Feb. 10 and ends on Jan. 28, 2025, when the Year of the Snake begins. Marking the end of winter and the beginning of the spring season, observances traditionally take place starting on Chinese New Year’s...
Jennifer L.K. Davis, MS, RDN, LD< Medical Nutrition & Dietary Services | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan - Feb 2024, Living Life
As we welcome the New Year, a key goal for many revolves around health and vitality. Good nutrition, what you eat to “fuel” your body, combined with physical activity, are key. Many conditions (heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis) can...
Suzanne Chun Oakland | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan - Feb 2024, Living Life
In the former location of taro patches and rice paddies, Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center (LMPSC) managed by Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, nestled in Liliha in the heart of Honolulu, offers camaraderie, education, recreation, exercise, health promotion, volunteer...
Sherry Goya, Generations Magazine Staff | Jan 1, 2024 | Column, Jan - Feb 2024
The November/December 2023 “Ask a Kupuna” column posed this question: “Do you have a favorite Valentine’s Day story to share?” Marlene wrote, “After a disappointing experience the year before at an upscale downtown restaurant, we decided to never go out to dinner...
Frank B. Shaner - “I’m not ready to be called a senior.” | Jan 1, 2024 | Column, Jan - Feb 2024
Valentine’s Day is coming up — a good time to talk about dating as a 70ish, single senior male. You were married for 45 years and now you’re alone because your lovely wife passed a while back. You’re wanting companionship and thinking even about dating. Your health is...
Debra Lordan, GM Senior Editor | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan - Feb 2024, Senior News
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans increased 3.2% this year. On average, Social Security retirement benefits increased by more than $50 per month starting in January 2024. More than 66 million Social...
Scott A. Makuakane, Counselor at Law, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov - Dec 2023, Wisdoms
Albert Einstein famously said that an intellectual solves problems, while a genius avoids them. Here is an example of how you should employ this mindset when you put your estate plan in place.
Stephen B. Yim, Attorney at Law | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov - Dec 2023, Wisdoms
In the last article we introduced and discussed the process of the virtuous circle of communication. In this article we will discuss how to communicate in a family meeting.
Michael W. K. Yee, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov - Dec 2023, Wisdoms
Many people build their retirement and estate plans around their children and grandchildren. Everything from where they live, to how they spend their time and money, to the legacy they want to leave behind is considered through the prism of their role as parents and grandparents. For those without kids and grandkids, a different formula may apply as these individuals may have more financial freedom and flexibility as they enter retirement and beyond. But they still need to be as vigilant — if not more — about planning for their later years.
Gather Federal Credit Union Staff | Oct 31, 2023 | Nov - Dec 2023, Wisdoms
As we all get older, our needs in life change. That can happen in both large and small ways. But one thing we all need to consider is the journey of long-term financial planning. While that can seem like a huge task, by breaking it down into manageable steps, we can all work towards financial security in retirement. Here are some thought starters to consider.
Maureen Maurer, Executive Director, Assistance Dogs Hawaii | Oct 31, 2023 | Nov - Dec 2023, Programs & Services
Assistance Dogs of Hawaii (ADH) began in 2000 with a mission of training Service Dogs to assist people with limited mobility. The Maui based non-profit organization has grown over the last 23 years to provide dogs to a wide array of Hawai‘i residents with special needs.
Martha Khlopin, Radio Host of “Morning Drive With Martha" | Oct 31, 2023 | Nov - Dec 2023, Programs & Services
According to the dictionary a “slam dunk’ is a scoring shot in which a player jumps and forces a ball down through a basket for an effortless shot. Even though the player may be part of a team and has a coach — a “slam dunk” is an individual play.
Norma Kop, Director, Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Hawaii | Oct 31, 2023 | Nov - Dec 2023, Programs & Services
Medicare fraud is big business for criminals. Medicare loses approximately $60 billion annually due to fraud, errors and abuse. When thieves steal from Medicare, there is less money for the healthcare we really need.
Wanda Anae-Onishi, Volunteer, Hawaii SHIP | Oct 31, 2023 | Nov - Dec 2023, Programs & Services
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which cut costs on some insulins and Part D vaccinations in 2023, continues to roll out more money-saving changes to prescription drugs in 2024. Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (Oct. 15 to Dec.7) is the ideal time to consider how the following changes may affect your choice of healthcare insurance plan.
Jane Burigsay, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Hawai‘i | Oct 31, 2023 | Nov - Dec 2023, Programs & Services
Social Security has expanded its outreach to people in critical need of financial help who may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI provides monthly payments to adults age 65 and older or to other adults — and children — with a disability or blindness who have limited income and financial resources. SSI helps pay for basic needs like rent, food, clothing, and medicine.
Gary Powell | Oct 31, 2023 | Giving Care, Nov - Dec 2023
Gearing up for the holidays often means thinking about gifts. Giving them and receiving them! Caregivers in general are givers. Most give of their time; many, of their own resources; and some give their entire personal purpose as they care for another. The Caregiver Foundation (TCF) works to support caregivers, kūpuna, and disabled adults.
Hermi Arjona, RN, volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association – Hawaii | Oct 31, 2023 | Giving Care, Nov - Dec 2023
Caregiving for your loved one with dementia, especially during a crisis, can present special challenges. Those with dementia often do not do well with changes in their routine, making it difficult to care for them when the unexpected happens.
Kathy Wyatt, RN, MSN, MBA, LNHA, President, Hale Hau‘oli Hawaii | Oct 31, 2023 | Giving Care, Nov - Dec 2023
Since this issue is focused on the Sports world, I thought it would be fun to show the “sporting events” that are held in adult day care centers!
Cyndi Osajima, M.P.H., Executive Director, Project Dana | Oct 31, 2023 | Giving Care, Nov - Dec 2023
DANA (pronounced Donna) is a Sanskrit word that is defined as selfless giving of time and energy; providing compassion and care without the desire for recognition or expression of appreciation. Dana is not someone’s name, or an acronym. Dana is an expression of love, compassion, faith, and caring.
Kahala Howser, Wellness and Events Manager, Hawai‘i Dental Service | Oct 31, 2023 | Health, Nov - Dec 2023
Staying active and healthy during the holidays can be difficult with family gatherings and holiday sweets. While you try your best to avoid sugary treats, don’t forget to incorporate exercise into this cheerful season, because it could help you maintain a healthier smile!
Cheynie Nakano, M.D. | Oct 31, 2023 | Health, Nov - Dec 2023
My grandma once told me, “getting old is not for sissies!” As we get older, we may wonder how to age as well as possible. Here are some simple tips for aging gracefully as our bodies change.
Haley Burford, GM Contributing Writer/Proofreader | Oct 29, 2023 | Cover Story, Nov - Dec 2023
Chances are that you’ve heard of Dave Shoji and Vince Goo, two of Hawai‘i’s most beloved coaches. Known far and wide for their stellar coaching careers at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM), these individuals boast hundreds of wins and have earned the titles of the winningest coaches for their respective programs — for Shoji, volleyball, and for Goo, basketball. Today, the coaches stay active in their respective sports, along with playing rounds of golf, surfing and advocating for Hawai‘i’s kūpuna through their work with Hawaii SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program).
Carol Tashima, RSVP Volunteer | Oct 29, 2023 | Living Life, Nov - Dec 2023
Volunteering brings fun, joy and a sense of purpose into your life. It has certainly made my retirement more meaningful and enjoyable! The skills I learned in my working life are put to good use and are the foundation of the WIN-WIN relationships forged between me and those in need of assistance.
Felicia Marquez-Wong, M.S.W. | Oct 29, 2023 | Living Life, Nov - Dec 2023
Grief is a natural response to a loss, change, transition, or death. Grief affects everyone uniquely. It could be emotionally, mentally, physically, intellectually, and/or spiritually. As the 2023 holidays approach, take time to self-care with positive activities. Examples are reading uplifting stories and poems, journaling, stretching, meditating, connecting with people, appreciating nature walks, etc. Find your source of strength and peace each day. Be prepared for the upcoming holidays.
Calvin Hara, Volunteer Community Educator | Oct 29, 2023 | Living Life, Nov - Dec 2023
Aloha! When we hear the words “kūpuna care,” it can bring forth many thoughts, perhaps of taking care of a parent, grandparent, neighbor or friend. For me, “kūpuna care” has also meant a career of three decades working in senior care communities in California and Hawai‘i. As a licensed administrator, I’ve been there in the continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. I strived, with other staff members, to provide the highest quality of care and services.
Cynthia Arnold, Generations Magazine | Oct 29, 2023 | Living Life, Nov - Dec 2023
My fondest memories of my late grandma, Shirley Ihara, are of watching her cook and bake in the kitchen. During the holidays, she would make her Butter Crunch Jello Cream Cake and it was one of my favorites. She actually taught me this recipe when I was a child, but I really didn’t make it on my own; for some reason, hers always tasted much better.
Craig Gima, Communications Director, AARP Hawaii | Oct 29, 2023 | Living Life, Nov - Dec 2023
Holidays are for giving, but for some it’s a season of taking. Don’t let a Grinch ruin your holiday! Below are some common scams and what to look out for to avoid them.
Sherry Goya, Generations Magazine Staff | Oct 29, 2023 | Living Life, Nov - Dec 2023
It’s that time of year when we fondly reminisce about family gatherings and vacations, so my question for this issue was: “What is your favorite Christmas memory?”
Rosa Barker, Generations Magazine | Oct 29, 2023 | Living Life, Nov - Dec 2023
Some things are universal to the human race. The night sky is one of them, for we can all look up and feel connected to the moon and stars. Perhaps we have even placed a lost loved one there in the firmament and look to them for guidance when times are tough. In her recent memoir, Under a Full Moon and a Guiding Star, Lani Almanza shares the wisdoms she learned while caring for her youngest son Jacob, who passed away in 2005, from cancer, at age 22.
Debbie Shimabukuro, member | Oct 29, 2023 | Living Life, Nov - Dec 2023
Nestled in the quiet paniolo town of Makawao in Upcountry Maui lies a powerhouse of volunteer sewists. Jennifer Oberg, a dressmaker who specializes in custom wedding gowns, opens her studio on a weekly basis for The Sewing Hui to gather, create, and talk story. On most Thursdays, you’ll find people from Upcountry, Kihei, Kahului, Lahaina and even visitors sewing together.
Stephen B. Yim, Attorney at Law | Sep 4, 2023 | Sept - Oct 2023, Wisdoms
In Sherry Turkle’s book, Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk In A Digital Age, she writes about the process of the virtuous circle of communication by discussing the poet, Henry David Thoreau’s moving to Waldon Pond to live more deliberately. Thoreau furnished his cabin with three chairs. One chair to represent solitude, where he could self-reflect on matters most important for him. Two chairs to engage in conversation where he could express his thoughts to another.
Scott A. Makuakane, Counselor at Law, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC | Sep 4, 2023 | Sept - Oct 2023, Wisdoms
The first step in the estate planning process is learning. What do you need to learn? I suggest this as your starting point: You need to discover how to stay in control of your stuff while you are able to be in control, as well as how to be sure that that your wishes will be carried out when incapacity or the grim reaper catch up with you. Sorry to rub it in, but at least one of those things is going to happen to you. Odds are that both of them will.
Michael W. K. Yee, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner | Sep 4, 2023 | Wisdoms
Approximately 23 million Americans ages 65 and older are single, divorced or widowed, according to the most recent data available from the U.S. Census Bureau. That means there are many people in this country who are planning their retirement on their own, without the help of a spouse or partner.
Jane Burigsay, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Hawai‘i | Sep 4, 2023 | Programs & Services, Sept - Oct 2023
To qualify for Social Security benefits, you must earn a certain number of credits. The number of credits you need depends on your age when you apply and the type of benefit. No one needs more than 40 credits for any Social Security benefit.
Jeannette Koijane and Hope Young, Kōkua Mau | Sep 4, 2023 | Programs & Services, Sept - Oct 2023
Have you heard of POLST? It stands for Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment. The document is printed on bright green paper so that it is easily seen, and often is found on the refrigerator, near a medicine cabinet or on a bedside table. The form can be quickly understood by all healthcare professionals, including first responders and ambulance personnel.
Michelle Cordero-Lee, CEO, Hawai‘i Meals on Wheels | Sep 3, 2023 | Programs & Services, Sept - Oct 2023
Hawai‘i Meals on Wheels (HMoW) is dedicated to meeting the nutritional needs of the kūpuna on O‘ahu. We have developed a program to provide medically tailored meals to kūpuna who have multiple chronic health conditions, limited caregiver support and who require assistance with government benefit enrollment.
Martha Khlopin, Radio Host of “Morning Drive With Martha" | Sep 3, 2023 | Programs & Services, Sept - Oct 2023
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, more than 10,000 people are turning 65 every day and may qualify for Original Medicare insurance. Once an individual obtains the core parts of Medicare, other options may lower out-of-pocket costs. Some beneficiaries choose to get their coverage from Part C Medicare Advantage plans.
Gavan Abe, Comm. Services Coord. – Ho’opono Services for the Blind Div. of Vocational Rehabilitation | Sep 3, 2023 | Programs & Services, Sept - Oct 2023
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) under the State of Hawai‘i Department of Human Services provides services to Hawai‘i community members who experience barriers to employment due to a physical or cognitive disability. Vocational rehabilitation services are designed to assist job seekers with disabilities as they prepare, secure and retain competitive employment in an integrated work setting.
Katie Ranney, Program Development Director | Sep 3, 2023 | Programs & Services, Sept - Oct 2023
As we age, we must take steps to prepare for our later years — and to avoid conflicts with family. One of these steps is creating a healthcare directive specifying the kind of care we want. Next steps will include identifying who should make healthcare and financial decisions if we can’t do so ourselves.
Rick Tabor | Sep 3, 2023 | Programs & Services, Sept - Oct 2023
I find volunteering the most humbling and rewarding when it connects the young and the old.
Robin Reisinger, Insurance Agent | Sep 3, 2023 | Programs & Services, Sept - Oct 2023
Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP) runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 and is an important season for all beneficiaries. It’s when the details are released about Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans for the coming year.
Steven Ito, Chief Executive Officer, Mi-Care Plus | Sep 3, 2023 | Health, Sept - Oct 2023
Telemedicine is proving to be a groundbreaking approach to healthcare delivery, providing numerous benefits for patients and their families. By leveraging technology to bridge the gap between patients and healthcare providers, it offers enhanced accessibility, same-day appointments and valuable support for geriatric patients and their caregivers.
Kahala Howser, Wellness and Events Manager, Hawai‘i Dental Service | Sep 3, 2023 | Health, Sept - Oct 2023
As we age, our bodies can start to lose bone due to lifestyle choices, genetics and preexisting conditions. Your teeth are rooted within some of the most important bones used every day — the alveolar bones of your jaw. If there are signs of bone density loss through symptoms such as tooth loss, gum disease, bone loss in the jaw or loose dentures, your dentist may suggest you see your doctor.
Serena Lo, MD, Geriatrician, Kaiser Permanente Hawaii | Sep 3, 2023 | Health, Sept - Oct 2023
The thought of exercise may feel overwhelming to some. But exercise can be about making small changes in your physical activity. Think of exercise as moving. Being more active can help you get stronger mentally and physically, improve your balance, boost your energy and lower your risk of several health issues. The key is to be consistent and make it part of your lifestyle.
Keali`i Lopez, AARP Hawai`i State Director | Sep 3, 2023 | Giving Care, Sept - Oct 2023
Hawai‘i’s 154,000 family caregivers help their parents, spouses and other loved ones to live at home — where they would wish to be. They help with medications, medical care, meals, bathing, dressing and much more. Many do it while working full – or part-time. Some are sandwich-generation caregivers, taking care of older loved ones while raising children.
Kathy Wyatt, RN, MSN, MBA, LNHA, President, Hale Hau‘oli Hawaii | Sep 3, 2023 | Giving Care, Sept - Oct 2023
The effects of isolation on the health and well-being of adults, especially the elderly, are becoming a significant concern. Lack of social contact, or chronic loneliness, can result in a multitude of health issues.
Carol Hickman, Recreational Therapist, Manoa Cottage & Manoa Cottage Kaimuki | Sep 3, 2023 | Giving Care, Sept - Oct 2023
Kūpuna living with dementia often find cooking to be a familiar and engaging activity. Cooking offers many therapeutic benefits and can stimulate the senses, triggering happy memories. It is an activity caregivers should consider adding to their everyday caregiving toolkit.
Courtesy of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors | Sep 3, 2023 | Living Life, Sept - Oct 2023
While there are many forms of travel, it is nice to have a group to go with and just plain wonderful to have someone else handle all the planning and preparation. So here are 8 travel companies that either specialize in planning trips exclusively for travelers over 50 or offer trips that will accommodate their needs.
Jeff Short, Manager, Valley of the Temples Memorial Park | Sep 3, 2023 | Living Life, Sept - Oct 2023
Preplanning for your cemetery, funeral and cremation arrangements is a gift of love that provides a clear road map for families to follow at a time when they want to focus on celebrating your life. By making prearrangements, you offer peace of mind and clear direction to your loved ones and ease the burden of making decisions while they are grieving.
Roseann Freitas, PR & Communications Manager, Better Business Bureau | Sep 3, 2023 | Living Life, Sept - Oct 2023
In the 1960s, many Americans tuned into the game show, “Password,” where contestants were paired with celebrities to guess words from verbal clues. While that word, password, might have once brought to mind giddy TV contestants, we’re much more likely to think about passwords nowadays in the context of online security.
Steven Santiago, Senior Section Coordinator, City & County of Honolulu, Dept. of Parks & Recreation | Sep 3, 2023 | Column, Sept - Oct 2023
What is that craaazy beat? It is rhythmic drumming!!! Rhythmic Drumming is a form of exercise enjoyed around the world. The Department of Parks and Recreation offers this exercise to our island seniors through the Senior Citizens Program. The class is offered at...
Sherry Goya, Generations Magazine Staff | Sep 3, 2023 | Column, Sept - Oct 2023
You think you are young at 40 years old, right? But what if your intended life-long job was terminated and you’re not ready to retire? What do you do when a door closes on you like that?
Kathy Wyatt, RN, MSN, MBA, LNHA, President, Hale Hau‘oli Hawaii | Sep 3, 2023 | Column, Sept - Oct 2023
The seventh annual HPGS Fundraiser will honor an individual who has, for much of his adult life, done a lot for Hawai’i’s kūpuna. This annual celebration will raise funds for student scholarships in 2024. The Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society (HPGS) raises funds and awards undergraduate and graduate scholarships to college students interested in careers related to aging, long-term care or death and dying.
Wilson Angel | Sep 3, 2023 | Sept - Oct 2023, Special Feature
It’s been nearly four months now since my good friend Brian Suda passed away in May. It’s easy to feel his presence — we were workmates for about 13 years. But his work is ever-present whenever I’m working on this magazine. This is where we met. It started back in 2010.
Lynne Unemori, Beta Beta Gamma Foundation board member | Sep 3, 2023 | Cover Story, Sept - Oct 2023
It’s no secret. Long-term friendships provide more than just social connections. Meaningful relationships can boost mental and physical health and even increase life span. One organization in Hawai‘i, Beta Beta Gamma sorority, has been providing these meaningful life-long connections to women for 75 years.
Mahlon Moore | Jul 14, 2023 | Events, July - August 2023
Generation’s Magazine’s 15th annual Aging in Place Workshop will take place on Saturday, August 12 at the Ala Moana Hotel. Everyone is invited – there’s no admission fee and no reservations are required. For details, call 808-234-3117.
Stephen B. Yim, Attorney at Law | Jul 14, 2023 | July - August 2023, Wisdoms
Estate planning attorneys help their clients make sound, intentional decisions relating to their estate plans when they manage to help clients minimize guilt, conflict and anxiety. At the same time, survivors should be allowed experience the natural process of grief.
Scott A. Makuakane, Counselor at Law, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC | Jul 14, 2023 | July - August 2023, Wisdoms
They say that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. When your life comes to an end, your loved ones can be left facing both certainties at the same time. The good news is that to some extent, we can postpone both, and we can avoid (notice I did not say evade) taxes almost entirely.
Michael W. K. Yee, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner | Jul 14, 2023 | July - August 2023, Wisdoms
If you find yourself with extra cash — either a lump sum or excess dollars from your monthly paycheck — you may be wondering what to do with it. If you have debt — such as a mortgage or student loans — the prudent option may be to pay off your balances. Yet it might make more sense to put the money to work in the form of investments that have the potential to generate greater returns than the interest rate on your debt.
Jane Burigsay, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Hawai‘i | Jul 14, 2023 | July - August 2023, Programs & Services
Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan. The administration’s online tools can help you understand your potential Social Security benefits and how they fit into your financial future. You should periodically review your Social Security statement using your personal my Social Security account at ssa.gov/myaccount.