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Acupressure: Points of Relieving Stress

Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D., Acupressure Therapy Author | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Health

Everybody suffers from stress from time to time, given the tremendous challenges, options and responsibilities in our busy lives. Stress depresses respiration and causes shallow breathing which can lead to irritability, frustration and fatigue. Many people turn to...

Travel: Cool Cruising . . . Family Style

Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Living Life

Family vacations are essentially quality time. It can take a lot of planning, especially if you want to visit multiple destinations on one trip. To minimize planning time and maximize quality time, choose a cruise vacation. Cruises are all-inclusive: cooking,...

A Conversation about Long Term Care with Michael Yee

Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Wisdoms

Generations Magazine interviewed Mike Yee on his expertise on long-term care insurance (LTCI) and to learn more about this important policy and common questions asked. GM: I understand you are a national leader in the LTCI industry. Could you elaborate your...

Add the Color Into Your Estate Plan

Stephen B. Yim, Attorney at Law | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Wisdoms

Leaving one’s legacy, in my opinion, involves much more than writing a Will to say who gets your things when you die. It involves reaching into your past and telling your life story including recalling specific memories, telling of family history, expressions of love...

From Charity is Received Income

Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Wisdoms

If you are concerned about how your investments are performing in today’s financial markets, you are not alone. Whether you are trying to build a retirement nest egg, or already living on one, it is important to make informed choices. Sometimes people would like to...

Welcome to The Plaza Assisted Living

Aimee Harris | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Cover Story

A personal promise creates new, affordable homes for hundreds local seniors In the early 1990s, local businessman Steve Metter searched for a safe and affordable place for his aging father to live. Faced with limited options, it became his mission to build a quality...

Splish-Splash!

Joett Colgan, Aquatic Instructor | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Living Life

Exercises performed in water is truly magical. The liquid density in the pool increases the amount of workout that you would have compared with the equivalent exercise on land without the fear of falling or damaging fragile joints. It allows you to move in ways you...

Listening and Sharing

Kirk Matthews of KHON’s The Elderhood Project | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Editorial

“$51? Are you sure that’s right?” — Yes, the young lady told him. “Does that include the tax?” — Yes, she said again. “Okay,” the man said and pulled a $50 and $1 out of his pocket. “We had a nice time,” he told her. — “We hope you join us again,” she said. Through a...

Planning for Incapacity

Scott A. Makuakane, Counselor at Law, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Wisdoms

In our lifetime, we have seen incredible advances in medical science. Think back 30 years. In 1982, a heart bypass operation was a really big deal. It meant weeks in the hospital and very risky surgery. Today, surgeons barely have to cut us open to reach into our...

Message from the Editor – Aug / Sep 2012

Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Editor's Note

Welcome to all of you attending this year’s Senior Fair and enjoying the great exhibitors and presentations, full of resourceful information and contacts to living well. We all should thank the producer of this—the largest event of the year dedicated to our...

The Right Questions About PV Systems

Dennis Swartz, Pacific Islands Construction | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Living Life

There are two types of Solar Energy Systems that will significantly lower your energy bill. Solar hot water systems can provide 20% to 30% of your energy needs and photovoltaic (PV) systems can provide up to 100%. There are many issues regarding a solar system for...

Think Green . . . Smoothie

Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Living Life

The most important thing for our health is to get enough fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. It provides antioxidants, micronutrients, and phytochemicals to protect us from disease such as cancer and heart disease. These nutrients help us continue to function on a...

Talk It Out at the Mediation Center

Tracey S. Wiltgen, Executive Director of The Mediation Center of the Pacific | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Living Life

Mediation and family conferencing help families talk through difficult issues and create plans to support their Kupuna. “I’m so frustrated. I’m spending more and more time trying to help my mom and dad, and now I feel like I’m neglecting my own family. Of course my...

Dollars & Sense: Reverse Mortgages

AARP Hawaii | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Wisdoms

Reverse mortgaging is becoming more and more popular among future retirees. The following are answers to common questions about these types of loans: So, what is a reverse mortgage? A reverse mortgage (RM) is a form of equity release. It is a loan available to...

Better Business Bureau: Scammers Take Advantage of Health Reform

Timothy Caminos, Director of Communications, Hawaii’s Better Business Bureau | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Wisdoms

Con artists are always seizing on the public’s financial struggles and confusion in order to make a quick buck. Not long ago we saw them come out of the woodworks during the housing crisis and now we are seeing a pattern again as health care reform laws are upheld....

Social Security Goes for the Gold!

Shona Barnes, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Honolulu and Kapolei, Hawai‘i | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Programs & Services

Millions of Americans are following the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. And just months before, Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, announced that in less than two months’ time, 1 million people have gone online, created a My Social Security...

Now & Then: A Way of Harmony

Michael W. K. Yee, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Living Life

In 1957, brothers Al and Clayton Naluai attended Glendale Junior College in California where they befriended two other Native Hawaiians, Bernie Ching and Pat Sylva. They started to compile Hawaiian tunes together for the choir director and came up with a signature...

AARP Hawaii: Driving to Fight Senior Hunger

Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Living Life

AARP Hawai‘i has launched an initiative to raise awareness and help non-profits meet the growing demand for food among Hawai‘i’s frail elderly population. The initiative, part of the national AARP Foundation Drive to End Hunger, supports the efforts of Lanakila Meals...

Your Mind & Body: Controlling Cholesterol

Ritabelle Fernandes, MD | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Health

Cholesterol is a type of fat which occurs naturally in the body. It has both good and bad effects on the body. The body uses cholesterol to make hormones and to build and maintain nerve cells. However, when the body has too much cholesterol deposits of fat called...

Medicare: What’s What and Who Pays For It?

Hawaii SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Programs & Services

We at Sage PLUS Program/Hawaii SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) often get calls on our hotline from individuals who are confused about “who pays for what,” especially when it comes to care facilities (nursing homes, care homes, assisted living...

What is The Office of The Ombudsman?

Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Programs & Services

The Ombudsman is an officer of the legislature who investigates complaints about actions of executive branch agencies of the state and county governments. Our office has the power to obtain necessary information for an investigation and to recommend corrective action...
August – September 2012

August – September 2012

Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2012 | August - September 2012, Issue

The Plaza: Assisted Living – A Personal Promise

In the current issue

  • A Sweet Life
  • Grief & Bereavement — Part IV
  • Beware of Romance Scams
  • Leaving a Legacy of Aloha
  • Money Management for Couples
  • Medicare Part B Start Date Changes
  • Lower Prescription Copays in 2023
  • Keep Good Health Insurance
  • Prevent Identify Theft
  • Door Opens for Those With Disabilities
  • Get Into a Groove & Do the Move
  • Wisdom of the Serving Spoon
  • Take Statins & Other Meds as Prescribed
  • Manual vs. Electric Toothbrushes
  • Self-Renewal Tips for Caregivers
  • Benefit of Live Music in Nursing Homes
  • The Gift of Caring for Others
  • Time Flies When You’re Having Fun
  • McDating: Romance Under Golden Arches
  • A Perfect Match Forged in Honesty
  • Spreading Happiness One Chocolate at a Time
  • How to Downsize the Right Way
  • Kupuna Collective Meets with Sen. Hirono
  • Social Security Benefits Increase in 2023

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  • SMP HAWAII 2023 Web Series on Fraud and Abuse

    Category: General SMP HAWAII 2023 Web Series on Fraud and Abuse

    10:00 am – 11:00 am
    February 3, 2023

    Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Hawaii invites you to its 20/23 Web Series on Fraud Prevention: Scam Free in 2023. Learn from Hawaii residents, and local and national experts, including top security officers from American Savings Bank, Bank of Hawaii and First Hawaiian Bank, the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit - Hawaii Department of the Attorney General; Better Business Bureau and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)  Foundation.

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  • Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

    Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    February 8, 2023

    In the United States alone, more than 5 million individuals are living with Alzheimer’s and 16 million are serving as their unpaid caregivers. The disease is a global crisis that impacts numerous families right here in our community. However, no one has to face this disease alone or without information.

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  • Know the Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

    Know the Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

    10:00 am – 11:00 am
    February 16, 2023

    Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. The Alzheimer’s Association® developed the new 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s education program to help people recognize common signs of the disease and know what to watch for in themselves and others.

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  • Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

    Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    March 8, 2023

    In the United States alone, more than 5 million individuals are living with Alzheimer’s and 16 million are serving as their unpaid caregivers. The disease is a global crisis that impacts numerous families right here in our community. However, no one has to face this disease alone or without information.

    Read more

  • SMP HAWAII 2023 Web Series on Fraud and Abuse

    Category: General SMP HAWAII 2023 Web Series on Fraud and Abuse

    10:00 am – 11:00 am
    March 13, 2023

    Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Hawaii invites you to its 20/23 Web Series on Fraud Prevention: Scam Free in 2023. Learn from Hawaii residents, and local and national experts, including top security officers from American Savings Bank, Bank of Hawaii and First Hawaiian Bank, the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit - Hawaii Department of the Attorney General; Better Business Bureau and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)  Foundation.

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  • The Realities of Aging

    The Realities of Aging

    8:30 am – 4:30 pm
    March 15, 2023

    You're invited to join host Percy Ihara today for our monthly workshop at the Ala Moana Hotel. Topics include finances, gerontology, legal mistakes, support services, long-term care options, reverse mortgages and many more. Call 808-600-4383 to RSVP.  Seating is limited. 8:30am – 4:30pm

    Ala Moana Hotel
    410 Atkinson Drive
    Honolulu, HI
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  • Know the Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

    Know the Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

    10:00 am – 11:00 am
    March 16, 2023

    Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. The Alzheimer’s Association® developed the new 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s education program to help people recognize common signs of the disease and know what to watch for in themselves and others.

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