April – May 2015
Disaster. Red Cross. You.: Coralie Matayoshi and Volunteers
“No Sweat Cooking”
Yumm!! George Yoshida and Derek Kurisu released their new cookbook–full of tasty, local-style recipes they demonstrate on their wildly popular Hawai‘i Island daily cable TV show, “Seniors Living in Paradise.” The recipes are easy. On air and in the cookbook,...Do I Have a Tip for You!
It takes creativity to stretch our dollars, save steps and get our chores done efficiently so we have time for family and community FUN! Let’s share what we’ve learned. Our world is changing, but not everything. The younger generation teach us technology; we teach...Message from The Editor
“Volunteerism, the heart of community” weaves through our April/May issue. Family, neighbors, places of worship, civic and social clubs, public events and government programs all depend on the generosity of volunteers. Thank you for your service. Highlights An...“I Want to Die Comfortably – at Home”
National surveys say 80 percent of people want to “die in the comfort of their home,” but in Hawai‘i, only 22 percent of families use hospice services. Hawaii also ranks high (number 2 in the U.S.) in emergency room deaths. Are we getting what we want? Dr. Angelo...Hawaiian Pie Company Honors Great-Grandfather’s Baking Legacy
In the mid-1930s, Yoshio Hori opened a bakery in Kohala on Hawai‘i Island, selling pastries, breads, cookies and pies. He meant to name the bakery after himself, but it became a westernized version of the Japanese name due to a packaging order miscommunication. His...Dr. Joe W.C. Young, Mayor of Chinatown: Wishing Progress in 2015
Behind the ornate gates of Chinatown on South King and River Streets, fruit stand merchants, restaurants, art galleries, importers and cultural organizations are ready for Chinese New Year. Shops offer tantalizing specialty foods for the holiday. Chinese...
February – March 2015
Chinatown’s Mayor, Dr. Joe Young: Good Wishes for Progress
December – January 2015
Manoa Heritage Center with Sam and Mary Cooke
5 Spice Pork Tenderloin with Baby Bok Choy
This Asian-inspired dish is perfect served by itself or with fragrant, nutty brown Jasmine rice. It’s hard to believe something so satisfying could be healthy, but the lean pork tenderloin and abundance of veggies and heart healthy edamame make this dish a healthful...Message from The Editor – December / January 2015
“Giving” flows through every page of this issue of Generations Magazine. We feature Sam and Mary Cooke, who preserved an ancient Hawaiian earthwork and created Manoa Heritage Center for our community. This educational site and beautiful native Hawaiian gardens are...KHON2 & Moon Physical Therapy Presents
They taught us, cared for us, sacrificed and continued to share so much with us throughout our lives. As a way to say thank you to all our Kupuna who have given of themselves so freely over the years, KHON2 and Moon Physical Therapy have partnered to bring you...‘Tis The Season: Think Charitable Giving
The giving season is upon us as 2014 comes to a close. Charitable donations are an important way of giving back to our community. If you are eager to give back or help out, just how do you decide how much to give and through whom? For those wishing to exercise wise...Two Traditional New Year Celebrations
Treat yourself and the grandchildren to a cultural New Year celebration this year — one of the big benefits of living in Hawai‘i. Japanese Mochitsuki Mochitsuki is a Japanese New Year tradition of getting together to make ceremonial mochi. Ancient Japanese warlords...Na Hoaloha Elder Volunteers
Na Hoaloha “Go Go” volunteers donate thousands of hours to serve Maui homebound seniors. On any given day throughout the year, there are Na Hoaloha volunteers driving a homebound senior, making a visit or helping family caregivers — with a mission to help Maui’s...Sleep Well Tonight, Live Better Tomorrow
Nearly 50 percent of Americans today suffer from the effects of disruptive snoring or sleep apnea. This very common condition causes you to stop breathing for 10 seconds or more, many times during the night. During these periods, your body compensates for lack of...Aging In Place Workshop Bigger Than Ever
The 8th Annual Aging in Place Workshop at the Ala Moana Hotel on August 23rd had attendees waiting to go into the exhibit area by 7:30 am. They could see 60 agencies and companies busily setting up their displays and were anxious to visit them. Workshop sessions were...Editor’s Note
As we enter the fall season we are so happy to bring you the wonderful story of a true gentleman and caring Director of the Hawai‘I County Office on Aging, Alan Parker. Alan “talksstory” about the people who mentored him and the plantation values that allowed him to...Active Kona Retiree Volunteers Giving Back
Senior Volunteers with the Aloha Spirit are having fun and preparing for the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Haualalai coming up January 19 – 25, 2015. This PGA Champions Tour event, televised internationally on The Golf Channel, requires the work and dedication...Steps To Emergency Preparedness
Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly without warning. You are especially vulnerable if you live alone, are confined to your home or forced to evacuate. Physical limitations put you at risk. The likelihood of recovery from an emergency tomorrow often depends on...A Book By Karen L. Twichell: A Caregiver’s Journey – Finding Your Way
Caregiving is as much a crisis as the disease or catastrophe that calls us to service. With little warning and less training, we assume responsibility for our loved one. Karen Twichell, R.N. has written a book for us. Twichell knew bed care, but when caring for her...Hooked On “Seniors Living In Paradise” Show
“Seniors Living in Paradise” one-hour show on Oceanic Cable TV is a phenom — re-running twice a day in prime time all month, and cut into short Youtubes for the online world. Some seniors watch it nightly to bring sound, laughter, and company into their homes. “I...
October – November 2014
Grassroots Wisdoms: A Winner For Hawai’i Island
Living Life At Its Fullest!
Can you imagine, a century ago men were still relying on buttons and women on painful corsets. Vacuum cleaners and washing machines had just become commercially available, though too expensive for many families. That’s Winifred Mann’s era, born 1910. Winnie turned 104...Clarke v. Rameker and Your IRA
In Clark v. Rameker, decided on June 12, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court boldly went where it has seldom gone before. It waded into the estate planning world and decided that the creditor protection rules that generally apply to IRAs do not apply to inherited IRAs. The...Behind the White Picket Fence: The Memoir of Sharon L. Hicks
An award-winning memoir, “How Do You Grab a Naked Lady?” A life about family and acceptance, a daughter’s lifelong search for normalcy is overshadowed by the antics of her mentally ill mother. Sharon L. Hick speaks of her childhood life raised between two conflicts of...Welcome to the Generations808.com
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August – September 2014
Aloha Spoken Here: Bill Boyd at the Cal
Editor’s Note
It is with great honor and a privilege to welcome all of you to a new season — summer! It’s a time where most of our seniors enjoy their time with friends and family. Summer months are always the busiest for family time, even our city’s Parks and Recreation will close...From Father to Son; Son to Father
Rev. Paul S. Osumi, 1905 – 1996. “Today’s Thought” Who was that man behind those simply inspired messages, written in the daily newspaper column of the Honolulu Advertiser and published for over three decades for all of Hawai’i to read? Norman Osumi, the youngest son...Backwards Planning
Moving on in life, there are a lot to think about and questions to consider when passing down assets to loved ones. Are you married? Is your marriage a partnership? Are your children from the same marriage? Do you have separate trusts? Do you own a home? If you answer...Hawai’i’s Original Pioneer of Aging
In this issue’s category of Seniors Of Service, we spotlight someone of community involvement and inspiration. Shimeji Kanazawa or “Shim” as she was fondly called graced our cover in April 2011. In this issue, we would like to honor her again, as a senior of service....Welcome to the Generations808.com
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The games continue on: The City & County of Honolulu’s Parks and Recreations’ 25th Annual Senior Classic Games 2014. The games were created for seniors by Herbert Yasuhara, a retired Halawa Park director. This year there were over 270 participants (not including...What Do You Say to a Centenarian?
Can you imagine being born a century ago? Life must have been simpler. But reaching this century-marker is certainly a privilege. Well, at the Ko’olau Senior Hui there is always a monthly celebration of birthdays for their seniors. And in April of this year, the...Privileges & Duties: Retired Chief Justice Ronald Moon Calls America to the Bench
Before retiring in 2010, Moon—an attorney for 16 years and judge for 28— put the “law of the land” to work for more than 40 years. As judge, he says he was proud to support the interests of his state and country, and witness hundreds of citizens perform their civic...
June – July 2014
Privileges & Duties: Retired Chief Justice Ronald Moon
From Insight to Action Barbara Kim Stanton – How personal tragedy helps AARP’s director form state policy
In a split second your life can change dramatically,” says Barbara Kim Stanton, AARP Hawai‘i state director, of a lifethreatening pedestrian crash in 2003. The accident left her with multiple fractures, requiring extensive rehabilitation and a six-month recovery at...Editor’s Note
Spring is here and it’s the season of rebirth and rejuvenation! Outdoor. Indoor. Or both. Sit. Stand. Move. Interact. Anyway you want it. Though it is the time to come alive! So here are just a few activities to do to keep you busy during this spring. 1) Go Bows! Get...Web Navigation
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April – May 2014
From Insight to Action: Barbara Stanton
Vegas Celebrations
Many milestones are celebrated in Las Vegas. At least that was the reason my husband and I started going to Vegas — from celebrating our 40th birthdays to this past October when we celebrated our 60th. When we started going to Vegas, we went with another couple,...Welcome to the Generations808.com
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February – March 2014
Cover Story: Off Air: Who is Frank B. Shaner?
December – January 2014
Why the Valley Isle Has Some of the Happiest Seniors
October – November 2013
Emme Tomimbang: When Caregiving Come Full Circle
Message from The Editor – August / September 2013
Wow, where has the time gone! Generations Magazine is entering its 4th year of being Hawai‘i’s “Resource for Life.” We strive to educate and inform families and our senior community on a wide range of topics, from health and active living to caregiving and scam...Al Harrington Discusses His Years … And Yours
At 77 years young, Al Harrington has seemingly lived the life of the American Dream—entertainer, actor, healer and educator. Yet, after experiencing cancer and diabetes, Al was compelled to build the healing spirit in Hawai‘i. For him, that meant illustrating how new...
August – September 2013
Al Harrington: Discusses His Years . . . And Yours
Norm Chow: Bringing Home the Game
Norm Chow reflects on his first year on the field. “I always tell the kids, We stand on the shoulders of the great men and women that have gone on before us.” By most reports, 62 is now the most common retirement age by far. Yet, many folks are adjusting to the poor...Enjoy the Summer of Your Life
Seniors of all ages and their families will find that Oahu offers an array of events from July 8 to August 16th, ranging from a dance festival to “sake tasting.” Mark your calendars today for one or all of these exciting events. From July 8th to 21st, some of the...2013 Legislature Sends Mixed Signals
As the 2013 legislative session came to a close, volunteer advocates welcomed the passage of legislation tied to AARP Hawai‘i’s long-term care priorities — but cautioned that more must be done to address a growing elder-care challenge that threatens to overwhelm...
June – July 2013
Norm Chow: Bringing Home the Game
101 Years . . . And Still Cookin’!
Turning 101 is no small feat. Yet, Aunty Ida still rises before dawn to pray the rosary, attend daily mass at Carmelite Convent Chapel and decorate with flowers. For more than a century, the warm-hearted Ida has touched people’s daily lives in countless...AARP: Entrepreneurship for People Age 50+
April is Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Month and AARP Hawaii, the Filipino Community Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are teaming up to help Hawai‘i residents age 50+ interested in starting their own small business or expanding an existing...
April – May 2013
YMCA: Fun for Life at the Y with Michael Broderick
HMA’s Physician of the Year
The Hawaii Medical Association named Dr. John Houk the 2012 Physician of the Year during an October award ceremony. Dr. Houk has been Medical Director for Arcadia Retirement Residence since 1991 and for 15 Craigside since 2011. The award recognized him for providing...UH Baseball & Softball Home Games
UH Baseball Home Games (2013) UH Baseball Home Games played at LMBS DateTimeOpponent (@ LMBS) Feb 91:00pmAlumni Game Feb 15-18varies*Oregon Feb 22-25varies*Rice Feb 28 - Mar 4--- on the road@ LV* --- Mar 7-11varies*Gonzaga Mar 20-24varies*Wichita State Mar...
February – March 2013
Bringing Hope and Help to People with Arthritis
AARP: Long-Term Care Awareness
AARP Hawai’i’s Top Legislative Priority in 2013 In a state with a high cost of living — where one in five residents will be 65 or older by 2032 — island residents are worried about paying for long-term care. In Hawai‘i, costs range from $17,500 for one year of adult...
December – January 2013
Silver & Strong: Three Seniors, Exercising Life
Movie Premiere: Alliance Française Turns Fifty
Guess who else turned 50? French in Hawaii: Alliance Française Turns Fifty a new 54-minute documentary by Marc Delorme Premier Sunday, November 25 | 4 pm – 5 pm | KHON2 GM: Tell us about Alliance Française. MD: Well, if you are not familiar with the institution, you...AARP: Voter Resources
Straight Talk: Social Security & Medicare How long will Hawai‘i residents be able to work as they age? How much should seniors pay for health care? What will future retirees need, and what as a nation can we afford? These are some of the issues at stake this...Kokua Council
The Kokua Council is one of Hawai‘i’s oldest advocacy groups. Kokua Council empowers seniors and other concerned citizens to be effective advocates in shaping the future and well-being of our community. The Council encourages those needing help in advocating for...Book Review: A Guide to Getting Affairs in Order
How to prepare for the worst case scenario. Grief does not discriminate. No matter who you are, losing a loved one can be an overwhelming life experience. Imagine dealing with looking for important documents and organizing burial wishes while dealing with the loss....
October – November 2012
Linda Coble: Make Your Voice Count
Travel: Cool Cruising . . . Family Style
Family vacations are essentially quality time. It can take a lot of planning, especially if you want to visit multiple destinations on one trip. To minimize planning time and maximize quality time, choose a cruise vacation. Cruises are all-inclusive: cooking,...A Conversation about Long Term Care with Michael Yee
Generations Magazine interviewed Mike Yee on his expertise on long-term care insurance (LTCI) and to learn more about this important policy and common questions asked. GM: I understand you are a national leader in the LTCI industry. Could you elaborate your...AARP Hawaii: Driving to Fight Senior Hunger
AARP Hawai‘i has launched an initiative to raise awareness and help non-profits meet the growing demand for food among Hawai‘i’s frail elderly population. The initiative, part of the national AARP Foundation Drive to End Hunger, supports the efforts of Lanakila Meals...What is The Office of The Ombudsman?
The Ombudsman is an officer of the legislature who investigates complaints about actions of executive branch agencies of the state and county governments. Our office has the power to obtain necessary information for an investigation and to recommend corrective action...
August – September 2012
The Plaza: Assisted Living – A Personal Promise
Book Review: MOSAIC MOON
Unique caregivers book helps ease the burden of Alzheimer’s Mosaic Moon: Caregiving Through Poetry is a unique resource for caregivers by noted poet and educator Frances H. Kakugawa. Mosaic Moon, which grew out of poetry workshops conducted by the author for the...The City’s Complete Streets
New law paves way for safer streets for pedestrians, cyclists and the disabled Pedestrian and bicycle safety advocates celebrated in May as the Honolulu City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that paves the way for the development of a multi-modal mobility...
June – July 2012
Kimokeo Kapahulehua: A Modern Hawaiian
Assistive Technology on Loan
Have you ever wanted to try a new technology without having to buy it? If so, you may be interested in the AT Depot/Equipment Loan Program — it is one of five programs offered by Assistive Technology Resource Centers (ARTC) of Hawai‘i. The center is a 501c (3)...What’s in the Health Care Law for You – Today
Many families across Hawai‘i already know how the new health care law, the Affordable Care Act, is helping them. They’ve been able to maintain health care coverage for their college-age children, or buy health insurance after being previously labeled “uninsurable.”...
April – May 2012
Les Murakami: The Heart of a Warrior Through & Through
People’s Open Market
Founded in 1973, the People’s Open Market (POM) was formed to accomplish three goals: Provide the opportunity to purchase fresh agricultural and aquacultural products and other food items at low cost. Support the economic viability of diversified agriculture and...AARP: Hawai`i’s Not Ready for Care Needs
In 2008, the state Legislature established the Long-Term Care Commission to assess Hawai‘i’s system of care for the elderly and recommend improvements. Nearly four years later, the Commission is ready to share its findings with lawmakers - and the report is not...The Willows Restaurant
E komo mai kakou! Nestled within the heart of historic Mo‘ili‘ili in Honolulu, The Willows sits upon one acre of lush tropical gardens, abundant with native Hawaiian flowers, and bordered by cascading waterfalls. Guests can enjoy award-winning dining outdoors or...Lanakila: March For Meals Campaign
On March 1, 2012, hundreds of concerned citizens will join Lanakila Meals on Wheels in the March for Meals to raise awareness of the need to fund the Kupuna Care Program and combat senior hunger. Marchers from around the island, including seniors, elected officials,...Walk Wise Hawai`i Keeps Seniors Safe
Walk Wise Hawai‘i (WWH) is celebrating its ninth year of bringing important safety tips to Hawai‘i’s senior pedestrians. This statewide pedestrian safety campaign, led by the State Dept. of Transportation and championed by Walk Wise Hawai‘i’s Lance Rae, is revving up...
February – March 2012
Dr. Shintani: Reverse Aging and Disease in 10 Days
Action Line Serves & Recruits Seniors
2012 marks the 25th year of KHON2’s Action Line program. Over the years, the program has fielded thousands of calls, and we all owe many thanks to this valuable community service. Action Line is a consumer referral service that assists people in solving a wide variety...
December – January 2012
Governor Abercrombie: A New Day For Hawai`i’s Seniors
AARP: Saving Money on Prescriptions – Ask for Generic Drugs
Usually when a doctor prescribes a medication during an appointment, we take the prescription slip and head for the door. But a savings-savvy patient will pause and ask, Is there a generic version? This simple question may save you hundreds, even thousands, of dollars...
October – November 2011
The Voice of Alzheimer’s in Hawaii
Itʻs Play Time
The Department of Parks and Recreation Adult / Seniors Program strives to improve the quality of life for seniors 55 years and older in the community. Many of the city’s parks offer a range of activities for recreation, wellness and leisure time with friends and...Looking for a Retirement Career? Maybe Being a Landlord is For You.
In today’s economy, it seems that everything old is new again … albeit with a bit of a twist. Years ago, it was common for older couples – and frequently widows – to rent out rooms for extra income. Taking in boarders was a viable way to supplement income....Senior Independence Through Catholic Charities Hawai‘i
Rita Lontayao grew up on Kaua‘i. She married her husband in 1935 and lived with him in plantation housing, where they worked and raised their family. After many years on the plantation, her husband passed away. Then a few months later, the plantation closed, forcing...Lanakila Meals on Wheels
Recently, Meals On Wheels Association of America President and CEO, Enid Borden, visited Lanakila Meals on Wheels in Liliha. Borden spoke on national and local senior hunger issues, volunteerism trends and toured the Lanakila Meals on Wheels’ facilities. “Out of the...
August / September 2011
Jane Serikaku: Uchinanchu: Hawai’i-Okinawans
June – July 2011
Keith Kaneshiro: Making a Case For Seniors
April – May 2011
Shim Kanazawa: A Pioneer For The Ages
March 2011
AARP’s Stuart Ho: Working out the heavy issues
February 2011
The Buisness of Aging: An interview with Emmet White
December 2010
Dr. Rio Banner, MD: Health Visionary
November 2010
Rumor has it.. The Big Chill: Oahu’s Hotspot
October 2010
An Interview with Kirk Matthews
