Category: Senior News
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Averting Hawai‘i’s Caregiver Crisis
The findings of a recent Columbia University study—that Hawai‘i is a high-risk state for a family caregiver shortage—should come as no surprise to the estimated 154,000 family caregivers who reside here. AARP estimates that Hawai‘i’s family caregivers put in 144 million hours of unpaid care a year to loved ones in Hawai‘i. If they were…
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Hawai‘i Honors Its Senior Volunteers
During National Older Americans Month each May, Hawai‘i’s four county Area Agencies on Aging receive nominations from the public for Outstanding Older Americans known for their volunteer accomplishments. A man and a woman from each county are chosen to be honored. This year’s theme, Flip the Script on Aging, focused on transforming how society perceives,…
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GM Celebrates Our No.1 Fan
Setsuko “Bess” Matsuoka, age 92, has been a devoted Generations Magazine (GM) reader since the beginning. We at Generations have come to know her well from the many calls she’s made to us, and through her article and recipe submissions. She calls us with holiday greetings and never misses the opportunity to show her appreciation…
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Every year, thousands of Hawai‘i residents come together to honor loved ones, caregivers and others who are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is more than an event. It is a movement. And here in Hawai‘i, it is a reflection and reminder of who we are, a…
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Finding My Purpose in Retirement
I found my perfect niche when I met Director Kimberly Itagaki, who launched her “RSVP Newsletter” in 2020. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a nationwide volunteer program for people ages 55 and over who are passionate about sharing their time and talents with their community. For me, RSVP opened a whole new…
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New Executive Director at Project Dana
Project Dana proudly welcomes Maria Raiza Morales as its new executive director. Honored to uphold the organization’s mission, she builds on the vision of its founders, Shimeji Kanazawa and Rose Nakamura. With gratitude for the mentorship of Rose and former Executive Director Cyndi Osajima, Maria steps into this role with a strong commitment to their…
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Developing Disaster Resiliency
Even before the Lahaina fire of August, 2023, Evelyn Lane, 67, was concerned about what would happen if a natural disaster struck the Kahuku Elderly Hauoli Hale senior and disabled low-income housing project that she lives in. Who will help them if a fire broke out in the forested area near the complex? What if…
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Allyn Bromley On the Edge
Artist Allyn Bromley is an inspiration. At 96, she continues to go to her Nu‘uanu studio to create every week. An influential figure in Hawai‘i arts, she taught generations of students at Leeward Community College and at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, where she was director of the printmaking department. She retired in2000 as…
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Caregivers Need Paid Family Leave
Lenore from Kāne‘ohe fears that one day she must choose between caring for her mother and her job and financial security. “There will come a time when Mom needs more care and supervision and it is costly to hire help,” she told us. Unfortunately, this is a corner that many Hawai‘i residents are backed into.…