The November/December 2025 issue of Generations Magazine features the Cover Story, “Hope for the Future: Living Your Best Life with Parkinson’s Disease,” discussing exercise and positive coping strategies.

Other articles address health and legislative issues, including recognizing the 10 Early Signs of Dementia and utilizing Music Therapy for continuing wellness. Editorial coverage analyzes the effects of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ on Medicare/Medicaid and details the various Risks of Using Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially scams that target seniors. The issue also provides financial wisdom on Managing Aging Parents’ Finances and celebrates the local Filipino Culture.

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The cover story, “Hope for the Future,” details Glen Higa’s journey of living his best life with early-onset Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Higa, now a personal trainer for PD patients and President of the Hawai‘i Parkinson’s Association , emphasizes that daily exercise is the key, along with the right medication and a positive attitude. He works to dispel myths, showing others that PD is not terminal. The article also highlights advancements in research, offering hope for future treatments.

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The article details the work of the Kūpuna Caucus, a group of Hawaiʻi state legislators dedicated to advancing policies that improve life for the aging population. The Caucus meets monthly to discuss bills and resources related to housing, healthcare, and caregiving. Key bills advanced in 2025 included the Kūpuna Rent Supplement Program Extension and the Medi-Medi Project to coordinate Medicare and Medicaid benefits. The Caucus works to ensure kūpuna voices and needs are prioritized in policymaking.

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The article “Celebrating the Filipino Culture” explores the history and traditions of the Philippines in Hawai‘i. It notes that people of Filipino descent are the second largest ethnic group in the state. The culture emphasizes respect for elders, hospitality, and bayanihan (communal unity). Filipino cuisine, featuring dishes like lumpia, adobo, and dinuguan (Pork Blood Stew), is a pervasive feature of local life, alongside celebrations like Flores de Mayo and the Barrio Fiesta.

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The article lists 10 Early Signs of Dementia that differ from normal age-related forgetfulness, affecting more than just memory. These warning signs include memory loss that disrupts daily life, challenges in planning or solving problems, and difficulty completing familiar tasks. Other indicators are confusion with time or place, new problems with speaking or writing, and changes in mood or personality. Early diagnosis is crucial for accessing treatments and strategies to slow mental decline and improve quality of life.

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This story discusses the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill on estate tax, which is considered both good and potentially bad news. The good news is the bill “permanently” increased the federal estate and gift tax exclusion to $15 million per person, beginning in 2026, avoiding a planned drop to $5 million. However, this “permanent” change could be reversed by future administrations. The authors suggest a future reduction is unlikely, citing the tax’s unpopularity (often called the “Death Tax”) and historical trends of increasing exclusion limits.

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