CURRENT ISSUE
HAWAII CAREGIVERS EXPO 2025
Saturday, March 22
SENIOR HEALTH & FITNESS FAIR
Friday, May 2, 2025
HULA IS LIFE
OUR COVER STORY
Our cover story “Hula is Life” delves into the profound significance of hula in Hawaiian culture, illustrating how this traditional dance form embodies the essence of Hawai‘i’s identity. It emphasizes hula’s role in preserving history, conveying stories, and fostering community bonds. Author Benton Sen also highlights the dedication of practitioners who ensure the perpetuation of this art, underscoring hula’s enduring relevance in contemporary society.
Celebrating the hawaiian culture
“Celebrating the Hawaiian Culture” traces the origins of Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) to Polynesians from the Marquesas Islands who arrived over 1,500 years ago. It highlights their rich traditions, including worship of deities like Pele, storytelling through mele (songs) and hula (dance), and the development of unique musical instruments such as the slack-key guitar. Haley Burford’s article also emphasizes the significance of the Merrie Monarch Festival, an annual weeklong event in Hilo honoring King David Kalākaua’s legacy and celebrating Hawaiian culture through hula competitions.
hawaii’s dancing queen
“Hawai‘i’s Dancing Queen” celebrates 75-year-old Claire Groom’s remarkable achievement at the Holiday Dance Classic in Las Vegas. Competing against dancers nationwide, Claire and her partner, Keith Michael, secured first place in cha-cha, rumba, and swing. Her journey underscores the benefits of lifelong learning and the health advantages of dance, such as improved flexibility, balance, and mental acuity. Claire’s success exemplifies that age is no barrier to pursuing passions and achieving excellence.
New Hope for Decreasing Dementia Cases
Tani Kalei Salazar highlights advancements in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, emphasizing that nearly half of dementia cases could be reduced or delayed by addressing modifiable lifestyle risk factors, such as managing heart health, protecting the brain, regular exercise, a heart-healthy diet, restorative sleep, and social engagement. Additionally, disease-modifying treatments are now available for early-stage Alzheimer’s, offering the potential to slow disease progression, though they come with side effects and costs. These developments bring optimism for individuals and communities confronting dementia.
Navigating Hawai’i’s Condo Laws, Part 1
Hawai‘i’s condominium and community association laws govern shared living spaces and relationships within them, primarily under statutes like HRS 514B for condominiums and HRS 421J for community associations. These associations, encompassing over $100 billion in real estate and housing nearly 30% of the state’s population, function as hybrid entities—part corporation, family, and government. Effective governance is vital to prevent disputes over shared expenses, fund misuse, or communication breakdowns. A hierarchical structure exists, from federal laws like the Fair Housing Act to state statutes and community-specific documents, ensuring order and fairness.
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