Category: August – September 2011

  • Elderhood Project

    I am headed off this summer to a place I’ve never been before, with people I’ve never met before, and I couldn’t be more excited. Linda and I were asked to host a tour group to Nova Scotia. There will be ferry rides, lobster and bus tours and lobster and hikes and lobster and ……

  • Itʻs Play Time

    The Department of Parks and Recreation Adult / Seniors Program strives to improve the quality of life for seniors 55 years and older in the community. Many of the city’s parks offer a range of activities for recreation, wellness and leisure time with friends and family. Class fees vary from site to site. The department also has…

  • Knock-Knock. Whoʻs There? Scam Artist—Thatʻs Who!

    Wouldn’t it be so easy if you knew right away who was going to take advantage of you? Sadly this is not the case, and con artists have perfected the art of scamming for generations. We can protect our friends and family by knowing our consumer rights. If someone comes knocking on your door to…

  • Uchinanchu: Hawai‘i-Okinawans — A Generation of Roots… Engraved.

    Uchinanchu: Hawai‘i-Okinawans — A Generation of Roots… Engraved.

    Cover & Feature Story Photography by Brian Suda “We believe that the future of HUOA is dependent upon our youth.” — Jane Serikaku When we first meet someone new in Hawai‘i, we often ask, “Where you wen’ grad?”, as it gives us an idea of where they grew up and a lot of times we know…

  • Retirement Estimator Celebrates 3 Years

    It’s been three years since Social Security’s Retirement Estimator went online. Within months of coming out, the online application was praised as one of the highest-rated online services, and it has consistently remained so every year. Results from the American Customer Satisfaction Index show Social Security’s online Retirement Estimator in one of the top two…

  • Women & Retirement: Myth vs. Reality

    Are you dreaming of a leisurely retirement enjoying a second cup of morning coffee, or is a sunrise round of golf more your speed? Either way, know the facts so you can guide your retirement dreams to reality. Historically the road to retirement hasn’t been smooth for women. In fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA)…

  • Osteoarthritis

    Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints. Osteoarthritis is the commonest form of arthritis. It is also known as degenerative joint disease. According to the Arthritis Foundation, this chronic disease affects more than 27 million Americans. More than half the seniors over age 65 have evidence of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when the joint cartilage…

  • Maximize Your Income with a Charitable Gift Annuity

    Each year thousands of caring individuals use the Charitable Gift Annuity to secure a lifetime income and provide critical financial support for Salvation Army programs and services in their communities. This time-tested technique has resulted in many gifts that otherwise might not have been made. What is a Charitable Gift Annuity? The name says it…

  • Serving Kupuna with Award-Winning Programs

    Long before the phrase “evidence based” became a buzzword, Child & Family Service (CFS) was providing award-winning evidence-based services. Founded in 1980, the Honolulu Gerontology Program, as it was then known, was incorporated into Child & Family Service in 1985. The following year the program received both the Department of Human Service’s Secretary’s Award for…

  • Looking for a Retirement Career? Maybe Being a Landlord is For You.

    In today’s economy, it seems that everything old is new again … albeit with a bit of a twist. Years ago, it was common for older couples – and frequently widows – to rent out rooms for extra income. Taking in boarders was a viable way to supplement income. Well, the idea is back, with…