Category: Aug-Sept 2017
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Pour on Laughter, Love & Hope
It is said, “love conquers all.” And the riveting story of Roy Sakuma’s life and his outreach to at-risk youth proves that the lasting power of love can heal hearts and change minds.
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Part III: Sounds Too Good to Be True?
By Scott Spallina, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney In the last two issues of the magazine, I shared the lessons about elder abuse that I learned from the experiences of my mother-in-law, “Mary.” As I have mentioned before, tragedies are the fuel for many a con and when my father-in-law had his stroke, my family nearly…
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The Importance of ‘The Conversation’
By Stephen B. Yim, Attorney at Law I often stare, somewhat embarrassed, at my creation of legal documents on behalf of my clients — especially after I explain my role — to clearly speak clients’ intentions at a time when they can no longer speak. Inevitably, the black and white legal documentation looks nothing like what my clients expressed…
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A Recipe for Family Disaster
by Scott A. Makuakane, Counselor at Law, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC Ingredients 1 part No estate plan established 1 part No family discussion Directions Mix vigorously, bringing it to a boil. Add unexpected ingredients to totally complicate things… Serves an entire family… to its end. A recent survey conducted by Chicago-based BMO Wealth Management confirmed that…
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Don’t Wait to Save for Retirement
By Michael W. K. Yee, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner Saving for — and even thinking about retirement can be overwhelming. While it’s natural to worry about your financial future, be careful not to let preconceived notions prevent you from actively saving for tomorrow. If you find yourself having one of the following doubts, consider reframing…
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Common Misconceptions About Medicaid
By Daniel Bonilla, MedData Community Medicaid Long-Term Care Coordinator The decision to move into a long-term care facility can be a difficult one, especially when it comes to finances. In Hawai‘i, a long-term care facility can cost anywhere from $8,000 to $12,000 a month, which is unaffordable for many families. Medicaid’s long-term care coverage — an option…
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Resources to Help Aging Loved Ones
By Dan Ihara, RA, CAPS, CLHMS, Senior Real Estate Specialist, RS-65892 As we all age and watch those around us get older, concerns about the safety of our loved ones may increase. Whether it is memory loss, falls, a decrease in appetite and hygiene, or the absence of family or friends, everyone will need some…
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Home Healthcare: Buyer Beware
By Eileen Phillips, RN, Attention Plus Care Life is full of choices as a consumer. We try to make informed choices but sometimes getting there takes a bit of experience and know-how. Online product or service reviews are helpful at times but can mean different things to different people based on experience. The same can…