Carleen MacKay, Emerging Workforce Expert | Mar 24, 2020 | April - May 2020, Column
Whether you wish to work in a full-time, part-time or in a just-in-time capacity — for a fee or for free — here are several predictions based on trends and research for you to consider when preparing to work in your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond (yes, beyond).
Jason Dacumos, Owner, Physical Therapist, Makai Mobile Rehab | Dec 7, 2019 | Dec 2019 - Jan 2020, Health
If you have developed a fear of falling as you have aged, you may want to consider using an assistive device . A physical therapist can test and fit you with the proper type — or you may be able to decide what is best for you by reading these tips and recognizing signs:
Debbie Cabebe, MEO Chief Executive Officer | May 26, 2019 | June - July 2019, Programs & Services
Maui Economic Opportunity administers more than 40 programs and provides tools to help people and change lives through five departments: MEO Business Development Center, Community Services, Early Childhood Services, Transportation Services and Youth Services. Services for low-income seniors are at the core of MEO programs, administered through MEO Community Services.
Sherry Goya, Generations Magazine Staff | May 22, 2019 | June - July 2019, Senior News
For over 30 years, the City and County of Honolulu have run its “Senior Classic Games” at the Halawa District Park. Games were held in the gym and on the softball fields on March 21. Generations Magazine provided the medals in two age groups. As in the past years,...
Dan & Julie Ihara, (RA), The Ihara Team — The Complete Solution™ of Keller Williams Honolulu | Apr 5, 2019 | April - May 2019, Living Life
Is your home too large now that the kids are gone? Maybe you have a 3-, 4-, or 5-bedroom home and you’ve realized that your kids aren’t coming back home. Maybe it’s time to downsize to a condo, townhouse or retirement community.
Darlene H. Nakayama, RN, MS, CRRN, Chief Executive Officer, Palolo Chinese Home | Apr 5, 2019 | April - May 2019, Giving Care
As our parents or loved one get older, they may need help or supervision during the day while caregivers are at work, school or other activities. Sending seniors for care during the day may be a difficult decision due to the cost and concern that they may not have “fun” or may be neglected.
Tricia Medeiros, Chief Operating Officer, The Plaza Assisted Living | Mar 29, 2019 | April - May 2019, Senior News
The Plaza at Kaneohe, The Plaza Assisted Living’s sixth location, is undergoing construction with an anticipated opening in Summer 2019. In line with its other locations, The Plaza at Kaneohe embraces the concept of familiar faces in familiar neighborhoods, believing that people want to reside in a community that they grew up in, raised their kids, or where their adult children currently live.
Sherry Goya, Generations Magazine Staff | Jul 29, 2018 | August - September 2018, Senior News
Born in ‘Ewa to plantation workers, Sadie Kaya had the best childhood ever. Her memory of growing up there is so strong today, at the age of 103, that she sang a childhood song to me: “Ewa is our happy home. Yes, yes, oh yes. Never from her shall we roam. No, no, oh no. Oh how happy now are we, when we see the DPD. Soon the waters we shall see. Sing, children, sing.”
Regency Hualalai staff | May 19, 2018 | Giving Care, June - July 2018
Despite the great advancements in retirement community resident care in recent years — some through government involvement, but most through business owners seeking to create a better quality of life for seniors — one of the challenges faced when discussing senior living options is the negative stigma that immediately comes to mind about “assisted living.”
Scott Spallina, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney | Feb 2, 2018 | February - March 2018, Wisdoms
On average, I get one to three calls a day from the public seeking advice about elder abuse. Fortunately, only about 20 percent of the calls involve matters needing my office’s involvement. The rest are from people that see “elder abuse” in our name and hope we can help with their situation.