by Christopher Duque, Cybercrime Investigator. DPA
Computer users can get “victimized” online simply because they don’t spend enough time keeping their devices up to speed. Hackers are able to compromise our devices daily if we don’t update the software on our computers, tablets and cellphones.
So, do the following on a daily basis:
◆ Update your operating system (OS). Schedule automatic updates and update manually, as well.
◆ Update your security programs and apps —
especially those used for malware and virus detection. Malicious malware and viruses are created and released on the internet daily.
◆ Users should also scan their devices regularly to see if they have been infected. Do not just quarantine, but delete them completely.
◆ Also, read the instructions of the security programs and applications you use. Do not simply rely on their default settings, which may be not be enough for your devices and uses.
◆ Lastly, back up your data! Users can mistakenly delete photos, documents, messages and emails, which can’t be recovered without a backup. Save data to a USB drive, CD, DVD, The Cloud or another remote location.
Backing up your data on a regular basis is your only insurance policy when “bad things happen.” Backing up your data makes recovery much faster, easier and more successful.
THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
1060 Richards St., Honolulu HI 96813
by Christopher Duque, Cybercrime Investigator. DPA Computer users can get “victimized” online simply because they don’t spend enough time keeping their devices up to speed. Hackers are able to compromise our devices daily if we don’t update the software on our computers, tablets and cellphones. So, do the following on a daily basis: ◆ Update…
by Margaret A. Perkinson, PhD, Center on Aging Director, UH-Mānoa
Aging brings its own set of commonly experienced adversities: changes in health, declining ability to conduct everyday tasks, possible relocation to residential care, and illnesses and deaths of beloved family members and friends. Some people adapt to these changes, take things in stride and continue to flourish, while others do not. What enables some people to “bounce back” from difficult situations? What are their sources of strength? Can everyone develop this kind of resilience?
Resilience, the ability to adapt after experiencing stressful situations or negative life events, is possible at any age. A recent study of older adults from the Netherlands with serious health conditions identified important sources of strength that enabled them to adapt. The following are various characteristics, coping strategies, relationships and contexts that support their adaptations. They may help you develop resilience in the face of your own challenges.
Individual qualities: Believe in your own ability and competence. Recognize and value the qualities or characteristics that help you to adapt. Accept your limitations and be aware of your vulnerabilities.
Make an effort to control what you can. Actively prepare for possible losses and take action to influence their outcomes. Master your situation to the extent you can by practicing necessary skills, such as exercise. Be open to accepting help and support.
Set aside time to reflect upon current relationships, activities, goals and beliefs. Accept the positive and the negative. Avoid taking on the victim role by making illness or adversity the center of your identity. Focus on what you can do, not on what you cannot. Take one day at a time. Live in the present; don’t dwell on the past.
Interpersonal relationships: Develop empowering relationships. Interact and cooperate with family members and health professionals to achieve goals without being overly demanding. Consider the power of giving; engage in meaningful acts of mutual support and responsibility for others. Encourage positive relationships.
Broader social and political factors: Your community’s resources and characteristics can contribute to resilience. Advocate for accessible healthcare, social supports and age-friendly policies.
You may go through stages in developing resilience. You may doubt your ability to cope, but you can develop it. By actively cultivating resilience, you can influence the impact of stresses and enable your continued personal development and quality of life.
CENTER ON AGING — University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
2430 Campus Road, Gartley Hall, 201B, Honolulu HI 96822
by Margaret A. Perkinson, PhD, Center on Aging Director, UH-Mānoa Aging brings its own set of commonly experienced adversities: changes in health, declining ability to conduct everyday tasks, possible relocation to residential care, and illnesses and deaths of beloved family members and friends. Some people adapt to these changes, take things in stride and continue to…
Judy and I were married way back in 1979. She was just 26 and I was 25. While we were dating, I had her on a pedestal. She was my princess and I would buy her gifts and treat her as the most special woman in my life. Soon after we got married, we moved to Portland, Oregon, so that I could finish my last three years of seminary school.Is it please? Thank you? Yes dear? Those are great words but a different script saved my marriage. Here’s my story.
Will you forgive me? Yes, I forgive you.
I clearly remember the first night in our new apartment. She started cooking dinner at about 8:30 pm. By 9:30, my stomach was growling and so was I. Perplexed, Judy looked at me and asked, “Why are you so grouchy?” I responded, “I’m so hungry. When are we going to eat?” She responded, “Oh, I didn’t know. I eat whenever I feel like it.” Looking back, that episode was a sign of more stress to come. I quickly realized that my wonderful wife was creative, spontaneous and free-flowing. I, on the other hand, liked everything in order, like eating at the same time and being on time. I hated being late for anything.
So, who do you think got irritated? Not Judy! I’d grumble, “We’re late again. Don’t you know I don’t want to be late?!” “Judy, why do you leave your stuff on the dinner table? The table is for food, not storage!” Marriage to a spontaneous woman was quite an adjustment for me. We had wonderful times together, but I was often impatient and irritated.
Seeking a solution, I began praying, “Lord, please change my wife. Help her to get organized!” My repeated prayer got no answer. Then one day I sensed Father God’s answer. “Russell, Judy doesn’t have to change. You have to! You must become more loving and patient!”
In spite of my protests, I knew my Father was right. It was then that I learned the words that saved my marriage. “Will you forgive me? Will you please forgive me for my impatience, for being demanding and for acting unloving?”
When Judy responded, “I forgive you,” our marriage was revitalized. We’ve been married 37 years now and from time to time we still need to say those precious words.
“Will you forgive me?” Yes, I forgive you.”
Even in your golden years, practice forgiving and asking for forgiveness. Those eight words may save a precious relationship.
STREAMS OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP
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by Pastor Russ Higa Judy and I were married way back in 1979. She was just 26 and I was 25. While we were dating, I had her on a pedestal. She was my princess and I would buy her gifts and treat her as the most special woman in my life. Soon after we…
by Hawaii Alliance for Retired Americans and Kokua Council
Beginning in 2008, the Hawaii Alliance for Retired Americans (HARA) and Kokua Council present their Shining Light Awards to individuals and organizations who have been strong advocates for seniors, demonstrating an understanding of the important issues.
This year, the groups honored two men who represent very different advocacy traditions.
John Radcliffe has been a long-time labor leader and lobbyist for a variety of clients and causes. Recently, his personal struggle with a life-threatening illness transformed him into a passionate and effective advocate for Death with Dignity legislation. His frequent public testimony about his personal challenge is authentic and poignant.
(L–R) Felipe Tan, former EOA accountant; John G. McDermott; Serafin “Jun” Colmenares, former EOA planner.
John McDermott has been Hawai‘i’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman since 1998, protecting the state’s most vulnerable adults. Some of his major accomplishments include legislation requiring criminal background checks for those having contact with vulnerable adults, legislation requiring that annual inspection and complaint results for care facilities be posted on the state Department of Health website, and legislation restoring a fulltime ombudsman for O‘ahu and approving part-time ombudsman positions for other islands.
HARA and Kokua Council present these awards annually at their annual post-legislative session review called “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.”
HARA and Kokua Council are part of the growing number of community-driven senior advocacy groups that pay particular attention to public policy, following important pieces of legislation, meeting with legislators and staff, and providing testimony on a wide range of issues.
The review provides an opportunity for legislators to remind us of the good they have done — but also provides advocates a chance to remind elected officials what still needs to be accomplished.
This year’s meeting was a candid, open and respectful review. Concerns about the legislative process, community program oversight, quality-control systems and effectiveness were also aired.
Both organizations are always seeking more members and participants in their activities.
KOKUA COUNCIL at Harris United Methodist Church
20 South Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu HI 96813
Jim Shon, Kokua Council President | 808-540-1928 www.kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/
by Hawaii Alliance for Retired Americans and Kokua Council Beginning in 2008, the Hawaii Alliance for Retired Americans (HARA) and Kokua Council present their Shining Light Awards to individuals and organizations who have been strong advocates for seniors, demonstrating an understanding of the important issues. This year, the groups honored two men who represent very…
by Martha Khlopin, Radio Host of “A Medicare Moment with Martha”
The 33rd Annual Good Life Expo is returning to your favorite spot, the Blaisdell Center, for first-class entertainment and fun. A few years ago, I had the pleasure of listening to 89-year-old Tony Bennett as he astounded the audience with his greatest hits, including his classic It’s the Good Life and another showstopper, his a capella performance of I Left My Heart in San Francisco. Diana Ross, who also appeared at the Blaisdell, sang beautifully and wowed the audience with six full costume changes consisting of floor length gowns complete with feathers and sequins—all at 70 years of age. At age 69, Carlos Santana also recently performed his hits, including my favorite, Maria, Maria, as a video of his appearances in Hawai‘i from the 1960s screened.
32nd Annual Hawaii Seniors’ Fair–The Good Life Expo
What do these great performers all have in common — besides headlining at the Blaisdell? They are over 65, still working and may qualify for Medicare. If you or someone you know is 65 or will be soon, don’t miss this year’s Good Life Expo, where you can talk to experts, ask questions, find useful resources and enjoy stellar entertainment. The event is scheduled for Sept. 22, 23 and 24. I will be at the Kaiser Permanente table this year, booths 330 and 331, so please stop by and let’s talk about “The Good Life!”
by Martha Khlopin, Radio Host of “A Medicare Moment with Martha” The 33rd Annual Good Life Expo is returning to your favorite spot, the Blaisdell Center, for first-class entertainment and fun. A few years ago, I had the pleasure of listening to 89-year-old Tony Bennett as he astounded the audience with his greatest hits, including…
by Jim Cisler, Recognition and Awards Committee Chair
On June 2, 2017, the State Executive Office on Aging Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs hosted the 54th annual Older Americans Month Awards Ceremony and Luncheon at 15 Craigside Place in Honolulu.
Each year, the Federal Administration for Community Living provides a national theme to celebrate the accomplishments of our older citizens. This year’s theme — AGE OUT LOUD! — was meant to spotlight many important issues and trends.
This event was intended to recognize and
celebrate what “getting older” looks like today.
Increasingly, our kūpuna engage in their communities, strive for wellness, focus on independence and advocate for themselves.
(L–R, back row) MC Rep. Gregg Takayama, MCOA Deborah Stone-Walls, EAD Nalani Aki, Gov. David Ige, EOA Terri Byers, KAEA Kealoha Takahashi, HCOA C. Kimo Alameda, PABEA Joy Miyasaki, (front row) Maui – Cornelius Feenstra & Yaemi Yogi, O‘ahu – Anthony Baccay, Kaua‘i – James Jung & Sanae Morita, Hawai‘i Island – Anthony Ancheta & Doris M. Davis.
Doris “DD” Davis and Anthony “Tony” Ancheta were Hawai‘i County’s honorees. DD, vice president of the Pahala Senior Club, serves meals at the club’s nutrition center, helps delivered meals, and assists with sewing and art classes. She’s active with the Baha’i Faith Spiritual Assembly in Ka‘ū, Friends of the Ka‘ū Libraries, and the Adopt-a-Highway program.
Tony is a volunteer van driver. He a board member and coordinator for “Da Guys,” the men’s group at the Waimea Senior Citizen’s Club. He served in the Hawai‘i Army National Guard for 30 years. He assisted Hamakua plantation employees in their transition to become landowners and farmers. He even learned their language so he could help them with tax and insurance issues.
Honorees also included Sanae Morita and James “Jim” Jung from Kaua‘i County. A retired elementary school teacher, Sanae has worked with the Kaua‘i Association for Family and Community Education for more than 50 years. She is a docent for the Grove Farm Museum, a greeter at the Kaua‘i Museum and a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Council.
Jim is a retired public defender who volunteers at Kaua‘i Hospice and serves as an AARP driver safety instructor. The U.S. Coast Guard veteran is also an ocean safety educator with the Kaua‘i Lifeguard Association. He is a professional storyteller at the Kaua‘i Museum focusing on Polynesian migration and ocean voyaging.
Anthony “Tony” Baccay from the City and County of Honolulu was also honored. Tony is a 21-year U.S. Air Force veteran who spent another 21 years working with the county’s Elderly Affairs Division. He volunteers for Project Dana, shops for the home-bound, transports patients to doctor visits and teaches seniors how to manage medical challenges. He is also a USO volunteer at the Joint Base Peral Harbor Hickam.
Maui County residents Yaemi Yogi and Cornelius Feenstra were also honored. Yaemi, 91, has volunteered at Kaunoa Senior Services and the Maui Adult Day Care Centers for the past 17 years. She helps also helps with office tasks.
Holland native Cornelius is a concentration camp survivor. After the war, he participated in relief efforts, human rights campaigns, blood drives and fundraising for war victims. He now volunteers with the Maui Medical Center Aloha Committee, the Good Neighbors Club and the Kīhei Adult Community Center.
by Jim Cisler, Recognition and Awards Committee Chair On June 2, 2017, the State Executive Office on Aging Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs hosted the 54th annual Older Americans Month Awards Ceremony and Luncheon at 15 Craigside Place in Honolulu. Each year, the Federal Administration for Community Living provides a national theme to celebrate…
