Category: Living Life

  • Chef Michi: Hawai’i-Infused Buttermilk Buckwheat Pancakes

    There’s nothing like a lazy weekend morning to enjoy a family breakfast together. This take on pancakes is healthier in many aspects, but the flavors will overcome any fear of “healthy” eating. Ingredients: 2 cups of lowfat buttermilk, divided 1 cup buckwheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4…

  • UH Press Presents: I RESPECTFULLY DISSENT: A BIOGRAPHY OF EDWARD H. NAKAMURA

    Tom Coffman’s portrait of Supreme Court justice Edward Nakamura is both an insightful biography and an engrossing political history of Hawai‘i. The Nisei life-story may sound familiar: born to immigrant parents, graduated from McKinley High, veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, attended University of Hawai‘i under the GI Bill, active during Statehood years; but…

  • Tips for Senior Skin Care

    Skin is our body’s largest organ, and it’s exposed to all the elements of our environment and lifestyles. As we age, our skin becomes dryer and thinner, which can lead to skin breakdown, especially with an immobilized person. Skin breakdown occurs when there is unrelieved pressure to an area on the body. This pressure impedes…

  • New Memoir: The Society of Seven

    For five decades — from their early years in Hong Kong as the Fabulous Echoes to standing-room-only performances in clubs and concert halls around the world — the saga of the Society of Seven has been one of the most enduring success stories in show business. Now the band’s colorful history has been captured with…

  • Playing Hard

    Each year, more than a dozen teams play in the softball Hinohara Cup Tournament in Japan. The tournament is named after Dr. Hinohara who is 102 years old and still goes to work every day. He believes in an active lifestyle, as well as working in an occupation for which you are passionate. With that…

  • Braised Chicken Thighs With Tomatoes & Olives

    Featuring olive oil and herbs, this one-dish dinner cooks for less than a half an hour, yet has the satisfying, melded flavor of a long-simmered stew. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil 8 chicken thighs (about 3 lbs.), with skin on Salt and fresh ground pepper 1 medium onion, chopped 4-5 garlic cloves, sliced paper thin…

  • One-Mile Project; One Planet Community

    My passion for kupuna has grown tremendously over the past months since I first enrolled in ‘Iolani School’s “One Mile Project” class. This semester elective course is a new offering in the state-of-the-art Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership. The course was geared toward giving students a greater appreciation for older adults in our community…

  • Caregiver Legislation On The Table

    Family members, partners and close friends are an important source of support for older people who need help taking care of themselves at home. In Hawai‘i, these caregivers provide most of the care for loved ones who need help with activities such as bathing, dressing and transportation. Many caregivers also perform complex tasks such as…

  • All-in-One Services Help Seniors Stay Home

    It is no secret that the number of individuals over the age of 60 is increasing exponentially. Without massive changes to operations, there will be no way to effectively meet the needs of seniors in the future. This we know. What may not be so evident are the strides forward that the Hawai‘i State Executive…

  • Frank, as Always: Big-Band Musical Baggage

    When Generations invited me to write an article about my high school days, one of the first memories that came to mind was of riding in the backseat of my dad’s 1959 Chevy Impala every morning, heading to school and listening to his favorite radio program. In the 50s, there was this DJ named Hal…

  • Important Notice: Your Medicare Plan Not Offered in 2014?

    Every year, a few weeks before Halloween, I get dozens of calls from Medicare beneficiaries with questions about Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period, which begins October 15 and ends December 7. It is the time when Medicare beneficiaries can decide to keep their existing health plan or select a new plan that becomes effective January 1…

  • Solar Savvy: Tips from the Industry Pros

    Look around. Gleaming new solar panels are going up on roofs all over Hawai‘i. It’s no wonder — with our exorbitant electricity rates, year-round sun and substantial tax credits, installing a PV system in Hawai‘i makes so much sense, especially if you’re on a fixed income. Homeowners who educate themselves before investing will enjoy reliable…