Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Feb 1, 2013 | Articles, February - March 2013, Giving Care
Taking good care of ourselves and helping others who suffer from disease is important not only for ourselves but for others who may be impacted by disease. In the context of Chronic Kidney Disease and kidney transplantation even young children can learn much and be...
David Nakamaejo, Comforting Hands Senior Care | Oct 1, 2012 | Articles, Giving Care, October - November 2012
I have several friends who are caring for either one or two parents, and when we meet, of course, we ask about each other’s parents. No sooner does the conversation drift to sharing “war” stories about caring for our parents. Taking care of my parents has taught me to...
The Staff of Kahala Nui | Oct 1, 2012 | Articles, Giving Care, October - November 2012
Disney fun at Hi’olani Care Center For the assisted living residents at Kahala Nui’s Hi‘olani Care Center, there is always fun to be had. Thanks to the creative staff, the center always has new, engaging activities and themes for its annual weeklong “theme week.” This...
Valerie Takahashi | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Giving Care, October - November 2011
Kupuna Concierge offers a very effective approach to senior care at home. The beauty of seniors living at home is that they can keep and enjoy the lifestyle they spent decades perfecting. Sometimes all it takes to remain independent is a little day-to-day help. Kupuna...
Stan Michaels, MFA, DOH Injury Prevention Coordinator & Public Health Educator | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Giving Care, October - November 2011
Falling down is nothing new. We have been doing it all our lives. We fell as infants, as kids, as teenagers and even, awkwardly, as adults. The price for an active, healthy life has been an occasional fall and normally it is no big deal. When young and strong, you...
Genie Brown | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Giving Care, October - November 2011
When Lehua Fuller first showed her Waimanalo home to Honolulu Habitat for Humanity staff, they were amazed. She had managed to raise 12 children in her four-bedroom plantation-style home, which was in grave disrepair. There were holes in the floor and roof, severe...