Author: Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine

  • The Hawaii Alliance for Retired Americans (HARA)

    2011 will be a year of change for most of us, especially if you’re a senior. Some things are out of our control, such as changes in Medicare enrollment, health care reform, the country’s (and our family’s) financial stability. That is why it’s important for us to affect change when and where we can.

  • Rumours has it: The Big Chill

    Rumours has it: The Big Chill

    The Big Chill, at Rumours Nightclub at the Ala Moana Hotel, was named after the classic movie. Malcolm Sur, the creator, original DJ and boogie man himself says he named the weekly event “The Big Chill” because he wanted a place where his friends could hang out, have a great time and party— something he…

  • Swiiing Battah! Senior League Softball

    For some people, playing ball into your 60’s, 70’s or even your 80’s may seem like a stretch. Well, not for the active seniors at Kawananakoa Park in Nuuanu. Every Sunday morning you can find teams sweating in the warm morning sun, trying to beat each other … and these guys are serious.

  • The Longevity Revolution

    It’s called the “Longevity Revolution” as our world’s population is getting older. We all know that we are living longer these days; however, when you think about the history of humanity, we have never lived this long at any time in the past. In the United States, we have more people over the age of…

  • What I’ve Learned… Thus Far

    What I’ve learned is about just that: What I’ve learned these past 16+ years since I entered this field called “aging.” I was 42 years old and didn’t know a whole lot about retirement planning, Social Security or health issues, let alone caregiving and Alzheimer’s. Most people in that age range don’t think about this…

  • What do all Those Designations Mean?

    In today’s world of wondering whether information is reliable or not, it is critical to protect our kūpuna and their families. You may hear or see an advertisement for a business professional with a bunch of initials after their name and wonder what do all those initials really mean?

  • Caregiver Challenges & Solutions – Week 3

    Have you had a discussion with your family of your long term care needs? Join the conversation by leaving a comment, question or personal opinion!

  • Caregiver Challenges & Solutions – Week 2

    How will you pay for your long term care needs? Join the conversation by leaving a comment, question or personal opinion!

  • Caregiver Challenges & Solutions

    Who will take care of you when you can’t take care of yourself? Join the conversation by leaving a comment, question or personal opinion!

  • Long-Term Care: Where is it Heading?

    The future of long-term care in Hawai‘i has long been the focus of my attention. The problems facing us and suggested reforms were carefully assessed by the Hawai‘i Long-Term Care Commission five years ago. The 2012 “Long-Term Care Reform in Hawai‘i” report gives a good overview of what we all face: “The long-term care system…