Sherry Goya, Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Editorial
As I was thinking about how many seniors don’t use email or the web, it occurred to me that perhaps they don’t have children or grandchildren who “insist” on training them. So I checked out a couple of places that specialize in teaching seniors computer skills....
Michael W. K. Yee, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Wisdoms
Summer vacations are perfect for hitting the road for adventure or staying close to home to simply recharge. The slower pace and rest a vacation offers are priceless, but you can still practice financial vigilance. Here’s how to get the most for your money as you...
Scott A. Makuakane, Counselor at Law, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Wisdoms
On May 27, 2015, Reuters reported that a Georgia judge had appointed a mediator to help the family of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. decide whether to sell Dr. King’s Nobel Peace Prize and his personal Bible. Dr. King carried this Bible during the historic...
Eileen Phillips, RN, Attention Plus Care | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Giving Care
Have you ever noticed a big gold seal on your hospital’s walls? It’s hard to miss. The emblem — The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval — stands out as a commitment to deliver safe, high-quality patient care under the most rigorous standards of performance. The...
Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Health
Being diagnosed with a “chronic” disease like arthritis or diabetes often comes as a shock. Changes sneak up on our bodies or slowly weaken our ability to do our chores or enjoy pastimes. We don’t want to hear that our “little problem” is the first sign of a terrible...
Annette Pang, Relationship Life Coach | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Programs & Services
You knew one day you and your family would be taking care of Mom or Dad. Yet, your family feels pinched; nothing is coordinated. Blame and guilt bubble up because you don’t know how to work as a care team. Lack of agreement, finances and rivalry causes stress. Your...
Alan Parker, Former Director of Hawai‘i County Office on Aging | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Living Life
Generations Magazine asked me to share my thoughts about the first six months of my retirement. My feelings have definitely been surreal. I can expend all the time and energy I want to on hobbies and interests I rarely had time for over the past 42 years; more...
Katherine Kama‘ema‘e Smith | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Editorial
The trouble with traveling to the mainland for surgery is getting home. Negotiating planes, cars and vans on crutches or a walker was a problem my husband Harry faced after his total knee surgery. For seniors, decreased strength and flexibility is a distinct...
Scott Spallina, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Wisdoms
In the movie Ghostbusters, when someone needed help with anything paranormal (ghosts, demons … or maybe even night marchers), there was only one number to call — Ghostbusters! Unfortunately, when a person suspects fraud or financial scams going on, there are a...
Alan Parker, Former Director of Hawai‘i County Office on Aging | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Living Life
Generations Magazine asked me to share my thoughts about the first six months of my retirement. My feelings have definitely been surreal. I can expend all the time and energy I want to on hobbies and interests I rarely had time for over the past 42 years; more...
Katherine Kama‘ema‘e Smith | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Editorial
How do the state and counties work together for seniors? We asked all four county executives on aging who administer and deliver services to the elderly to tell us about their favorite senior programs. There are so many departments, programs and organizations for...
Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Living Life
Who’d have thought that “peroxide” could do so many useful things … Cleaning, disinfecting, laundering and even healing! Here are uses for that plain brown bottle of peroxide — under $1 on sale at any drug store. Canker sores: Instead of mouthwash, hold a capful...
Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2015 | August - September 2015, Issue
Introducing the Executive Office on Aging
Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Cover Story
Introducing the Executive Office on Aging
Martha Khlopin, Radio Host of “Morning Drive With Martha" | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Programs & Services
Legendary singer Diana Ross recently graced the stage of the Neal Blaisdell Center for an amazing evening of Motown hits and so much more. The stunning 71-year-old looked decades younger than her “baby boomer” audience. Ross sauntered down the aisle singing, “I’m...
Gary Gary A. Powell, Executive Director, The Caregiver Foundation | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Giving Care
Getting older is not something we all look forward to in our lives. All those physical things start cropping up to slow us down just when we have to handle the details of Social Security, Medicare, estate planning, health directives and more! Just a small percentage...
Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Health
If your teeth are tight, you can floss and brush bacteria away. Loose teeth trap bacteria, allowing infection to flow into the blood stream, affect other organs and compromise overall health. Reasons for Loose Teeth Gum disease: The No. 1 reason people lose their...
Jane Burigsay, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Hawai‘i | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Programs & Services
Eighty years ago, on Aug. 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. The new law guaranteed a basic income for retirees and, at the time, the unemployed. Over the years, Social Security has expanded its safety net beyond...
Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Health
Golf is a popular sports activity. Unlike most sports, it can be played throughout the golden years, if you can avoid injury and stay in shape. The American Physical Therapy Association says that older golfers often forget that while their passion for the game remains...
Brittany Nakamoto, Generations Magazine UH Intern | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Programs & Services
What if there was an easy, affordable way to get necessary nutrients for good health, without having to figure it all out yourself? Hawaii FoodBank on O‘ahu is taking applications for the Senior FoodBox Program, an ongoing supplemental food program in addition to the...
Chef Michi | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Living Life
A golden rule: no cheese with seafood in Italian cooking. But a little cheese does so well with this lemony cream sauce! Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni or spaghetti, cooked 1 lb jumbo shrimp, deveined, shelled and baked Garlic salt to taste Juice and zest of two lemons...
Christina Laney at LIST Sotheby’s International Realty | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Programs & Services
There are a lot of housing options available for seniors in Hawai‘i, but they all have their own rules, costs, types of services and levels of care. The most common housing options are retirement communities, assisted living, nursing homes, CCRCs and ARCHs. It can get...
Pamela Cunningham, Hawai‘i SHIP Coordinator | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Programs & Services
Looking back, the month of July seemed to just fly by (they say time does that as we “mature”). Many of us don’t realize what a monumental month July is. We all enjoy the Fourth of July and celebrating Independence Day or just sleeping in and then relaxing by the...
Kirk Matthews and Linda Coble | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Editorial
Peace. That’s a word we hippies used for “goodbye.” (Yes I was, and yes, I had hair down to my shoulders.) Peace is easy to say. As a concept, it may be harder to understand. It’s not just the absence of war. I first learned about worldwide peace when I was 16 and had...
Stephen B. Yim, Attorney at Law | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Wisdoms
This past year, our office established the Heartfelt Legacy Foundation™, which in turn, purchased the right to associate with Honoring Choices®. This national group is raising awareness about making end-of-life choices, encouraging family discussions so that loved...
Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Editorial
Our oldest seniors, members of “The Greatest Generation,” remember Great Depression and World War II. By facing fear and surviving hardship and loss, they grew strong and confident. They don’t flaunt their accomplishments, even though we may call them heroic. Popular...
Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Living Life
Against the clear sky, Waianae mountains and happy clouds — at our feet, the fairway stretches out to an undulating green reflecting in a mirror lake — it’s the 397-yard, par 4 ninth hole of the “A” nine at the fabulous Hawaii Prince Golf Club in Ewa. Arnold Palmer...
Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Editorial
Democracy relies on ordinary citizens like us to define needs and find solutions to improve our community. We interviewed Barbara Service, a passionate, yet mild-mannered community volunteer, who has no government post or fancy title, but makes a difference by...
Aimee Harris | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Health
The increasing longevity of our nation’s population contributes to the increasing burden of Alzheimer’s dementia on our society — especially caretakers. As a state, we face unique challenges due to our large number of kupuna and our geographic isolation. There are...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Wisdoms
You may be surprised to learn that an estimated 70 percent of American adults have not yet made a will or trust, even though these documents are vitally important to all individuals and families. For those who never complete their estate plans, the government will...
Fusao Fusao Nishibun, Tax Relief Supervisor, City and County of Honolulu | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Wisdoms
Property owners who meet certain eligibility requirements may apply to the City and County of Honolulu for a real property tax credit to reduce their property taxes. Depending on your age, you may qualify for a tax credit equal to the amount of taxes owed for the 2015...
Sherry Goya, Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Editorial
As I was thinking about how many seniors don’t use email or the web, it occurred to me that perhaps they don’t have children or grandchildren who “insist” on training them. So I checked out a couple of places that specialize in teaching seniors computer skills. One is...
