Category: Editorial
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Four Generations Big
As I was thinking about how many seniors don’t use email or the web, it occurred to me that perhaps they don’t have children or grandchildren who “insist” on training them. So I checked out a couple of places that specialize in teaching seniors computer skills. One is Bilingual System Links LLC, which has classes…
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Four Generations Big
What a blessing it is that my husband and I have our three children, son-in-law and granddaughter all within 10 miles of us. My parents live nearby, and four of my five siblings and their families live on O‘ahu. Four generations of my immediate family get together every month for birthdays and holidays! Hawai‘i’s generational…
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Message from The Editor
Baby boomers — from the Vietnam era of their youth to the technology boom of their midlife upward mobility — 76 million baby boomers made news as they faced every new cycle of life. Now, their retirement and aging put strain on our nation’s health care system, and baby boomers’ own families. Our cover feature,…
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Sandwich Generation Conversation
Kirk: We hear a lot about the Sandwich Generation these days. Linda: You know me … I love a sandwich. Kirk: No, we’re talking about the generation that has to take care of their parents and their children; they’re in the middle. Linda: Baloney! Kirk: Not! Not that kind of sandwich. More than ever, there…
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The “Sandwich Generation” in Hawai’i
The term “sandwich generation”has come to describe boomers — who find themselves supporting adult children and elderly parents at the same time. Possibly more visible in Hawai‘i, as costs of living rise, millennials are challenged to emerge into adulthood with financial independence. At the same time, our parents are living longer, and as they age…
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Mahalo Volunteers!
Webster says that “Volunteerism” is the act or practice of doing volunteer work in community service. Here in Hawai‘i, many seniors volunteer their services to our community every day — in a multitude of capacities. One such volunteer is Nancy Shimamoto, who spends every Tuesday from 8 am to noon on the “front-line” at Kuakini…
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Never Ever …
Retired. No gold watch. No pension. Just — retired. Now what? Since I have been retired, I realize there is really no such thing. Life goes on. You may spend a little time watching “Family Feud.” You may spend more time working on your golf swing or with friends and relatives you haven’t seen for…
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2015 Generations Magazine Workshops
Generations Magazine workshops are specially designed to offer Hawai‘i’s seniors and their families expert knowledge and choices to improve their quality of life. When: 3rd Thursday of every month, beginning in February Time: 9 am – 2:30 pm Where: Ala Moana Pacific Center, 1585 Kapiolani Blvd. LIMITED seating, RSVP recommended* Contact: Scott Sakata, Realtor, Seniors…
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A Fulfilling Life
Kameko Miyahira doesn’t look or act like a 100-year-old. She rises every day at 5 am, makes her own breakfast and lunch, exercises, does a little housekeeping, works in the yard and takes a nap. I was so impressed at how Kameko could manage all the steps in her daughter’s Aiea house, where she has…