Generations Magazine Staff | Jan 27, 2021 | Editor's Note, February - March 2021
Those with hearing or visual challenges can find useful tools at the bottom, right-hand corner of every Generations Magazine website page. The Screen Reader control panel has three sets of tools to help make it easier to hear and read text.
Generations Magazine Staff | Jan 27, 2021 | Editor's Note, February - March 2021
Generations Magazine welcomes Rick Tabor as its community development director. Rick’s experience in the fields of mental health and senior home care perfectly complement the magazine’s mission as the resource in Hawai‘i for news and information about and for seniors.
Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | May 21, 2019 | Editor's Note, June - July 2019
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...
Katherine Kama‘ema‘e Smith | Jun 1, 2016 | Editor's Note, June - July 2016
Message from the Editor by Katherine Kama‘ema‘e Smith from the June-May 2016 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life
Katherine Kama‘ema‘e Smith | Apr 1, 2016 | April - May 2016, Articles, Editor's Note
May is Older Americans Month and the theme for 2016 is “Blaze a Trail.” In so many ways, seniors in Hawai‘i are already doing just that — leading our nation in health, longevity and productivity. Four decades ago, Lanakila Multi Purpose Senior Center was an...
Katherine Kama‘ema‘e Smith | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, Editor's Note, February - March 2015
2015 is taking off like a rocket, overcoming inertia, pushing upward! People are hopeful — visitor season in full swing, gas prices going down and our new Governor hard at work. The last of three New Year celebrations in Hawaii — Hawaiian Makahiki in November, Western...
Generations Magazine Staff | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Editor's Note, Editorial
“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...
Aimee Harris | Feb 1, 2014 | Articles, Editor's Note, February - March 2014
Sometimes we have to work hard and long to change our lives, and then sometimes it just happens — for better or for worse. When 9/11 happened, many lives were changed forever in an incendiary flash … and in unthinkable ways. In the days following 9/11, most of...
Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | Dec 1, 2013 | Articles, December - January 2014, Editor's Note
The end of this year was highlighted with an island hop to Maui, where Generations Magazine discovered why some of the happiest seniors in Hawai‘i call the Valley Isle home. The cover story, Maui Mindset, explores how Maui County is committed to its seniors and their...
Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2013 | August - September 2013, Editor's Note
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...
Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | Jun 1, 2013 | Articles, Editor's Note, June - July 2013
Summer is upon us and it is time to get out and enjoy all of what Hawai‘i’s cultures offer. The list includes everything from the Asian Pacific Arts Dance Festival with Hawaiian Hula and Ukulele performances, to Korean Changgo drums and a whole list of great events so...
Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | Apr 1, 2013 | April - May 2013, Articles, Editor's Note
Spring is here and it’s time to get moving! More and more research is telling us that as we age, we need to get in shape to stay out of the hospital. Generations Magazine will feature more proactive resourceful information to do just that. As a baby boomer, I have...
Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | Feb 1, 2013 | Articles, Editor's Note, February - March 2013
My plan for 2013 is to improve my health and hopefully for you, our readers, you will make this a goal too. We pledge to bring you more resources and provide you with helpful tips on living that better quality of life. Last month’s 91 year old super senior Joan Packer...
Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | Dec 1, 2012 | Articles, December - January 2013, Editor's Note
Happy Holidays to you and your families from Generations Magazine! From our first issue with Kirk Matthews in August 2010, Generations Magazine has been dedicated to Hawai‘i’s seniors and their families to provide resourceful and trusted information. We make every...
Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | Oct 1, 2012 | Articles, Editor's Note, October - November 2012
This fall, I hope you will exercise your right as an American to vote on November 6th. Generations Magazine has Linda Coble to thank for our flag-waving cover story, as she is one of my favorite ladies, community leaders, and I am honored to call her my friend. We’d...
Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Editor's Note
Welcome to all of you attending this year’s Senior Fair and enjoying the great exhibitors and presentations, full of resourceful information and contacts to living well. We all should thank the producer of this—the largest event of the year dedicated to our...
Wilson Angel, Art Director, Generations Magazine | Jun 1, 2012 | Articles, Editor's Note, June - July 2012
Aloha mai ka kou. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Wilson Angel. I am the art director for Generations Magazine; and a close friend and classmate of Percy Ihara, the publisher of this magazine. In this issue, Generations Magazine wanted to direct our...
Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | Apr 1, 2012 | April - May 2012, Articles, Editor's Note
I’d like to welcome our new readers and the many new website visitors. Generations Magazine has been updating and tinkering with its website to better serve you with resources and important events that may be of interest to you and your family. Go to...
Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | Feb 1, 2012 | Articles, Editor's Note, February - March 2012
This month’s cover story is one that I have been anticipating for months as we bring to you Dr. Terry Shintani’s story. I met Dr. Shintani a few years ago while attending one of his famous seminars on eating healthy. My anticipation has been personal as I am...
Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | Dec 1, 2011 | December - January 2012, Editor's Note
Message from the Editor by Percy Ihara, Editor / Publisher from the December-January 2012 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life
Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Editor's Note, October - November 2011
One year and counting… It’s hard to believe that it’s already been one year since we revived Generations Magazine and brought it back for you—our readers. Our goal continues to be to publish a resource magazine that is of great value to you, your families and...
Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | Jun 1, 2011 | Articles, Editor's Note, June - July 2011
As we kick off the summer, it is time to start spending more time with our friends and families, and to be thankful for our health. Although the summer days are long, our time is short. Take a moment to call and say hello to a family member or friend. Personally, once...
