Category: Living Life

  • 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 opposing forces: mother vs. father, normalcy vs. lunacy. Her father…

  • ‘Olelo’s “Senior Sunrise” Mornings

    Since March of this year, ‘Ōlelo Community Media has featured one hour of daily programming each Monday through Friday from 8 am – 9 am especially for, and by, senior citizens in our community. These “Senior Sunrise” mornings on Channel 53 are centered around “Kupuna Power,” a weekly magazine-format half-hour program created in partnership with…

  • Financial Security & Health for Voters 50+

    Hawaii had the lowest voter turnout among all states in 2012 — less than half (44.5%) of voters casting ballots. Voters age 50-plus went to the polls in greater numbers than any other age group. In 2014 election, 50-plus voters could once again play a deciding role. So, what issues are on the minds of…

  • Hurricane Preparedness

    While the Eastern Pacific hurricane season remains in effect, as does the increased possibility of potentially dangerous storms headed Hawai‘i’s way, homeowners are encouraged to shore up their roof with the goal of mitigating catastrophic damage. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, this year’s hurricane season that runs through November…

  • Art on the Zoo Fence

    Since 1953, some of Hawaii’s best local artists have displayed and sold their art on the fence of the Honolulu Zoo along Monsarrat Avenue across from Kapiolani Park. Many artists have come and gone; including young artists just getting started in the art world, older artists that picked up art as a hobby after retirement,…

  • Bedroom & Bathroom Safety

    Two of the rooms you spend the most time in — the bedroom and the bathroom — are also the most important rooms to look at if you’re considering renovations to your home. For seniors, one of the most dangerous rooms in a home is the bathroom. Investing in enhancements here can pay huge dividends…

  • Senior Games 2014

    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 spectators) and a total of 88 teams from 20 senior clubs entered in…

  • Voices of Aloha

    Voices of Aloha, formerly The GleemenPlus of Honolulu, traces its origins back to 1916 when the Gleemen of Honolulu, the oldest male chorus west of the Rockies, was established. In 1996, while under the direction of Shigeru Hotoke, the group was opened to women and the name was changed to The GleemenPlus of Honolulu. In…

  • 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 Ko’olau Senior Hui had a very special celebration with a…

  • Dancing with Life

    If you find your exercise regimen becoming boring and a chore, stop fighting it and switch to ballroom dancing! AARP The Magazine, March 24, 2011 issue, reports that dancing is not only fun, but it’s therapeutic. Dance can, among other things, boost your cardiovascular health and bone strength as well as improve balance. Joe Verghese,…

  • A Secured Estimate is a Secured Roof

    With Independence Day on the horizon and summer shifting into gear, homeowners are encouraged to address pending roof-related issues to ensure the safety and longevity of one’s home. A professional roofing company should be contacted for any roof upgrades. It is recommended that a few estimates from companies verified by the Better Business Bureau or…

  • From the Top

    If your goal is to age in place, don’t let your roof age with you. Consider getting a roof inspection to determine its structural integrity and lifespan. Regular inspections — approximately every three years — can detect problems or issues before they have a chance to cause major damage. Do not attempt to climb a…