Christopher Duque, Online Security Advisor | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Wisdoms
With all the natural disasters happening throughout the world, unscrupulous scammers are looking to take advantage of our empathy and generosity as we seek ways to help the victims of those disasters. These scammers will be soliciting donations using telephone messages, emails, and even social networking services like Facebook.
Scott Spallina, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Wisdoms
When my father-in-law “Gramps” had a stroke, he spent time at the hospital, rehab, and then a nursing home, before finally being able to return to his house. During those months of recovery away from home, my family made every effort to visit him daily. Between my wife, brother-in-law, mother-in-law and myself, we were pretty successful in making sure he would have the company of a loved one every day.
Stephen B. Yim, Attorney at Law | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Wisdoms
There is no “good grief” or “bad grief”— there is only grief. Drs. Kenneth Doka and Terry Martin* suggest that there are two types of grievers: “instrumental” and “intuitive.” Neither type is deficient; only different. Understanding the difference can allow family members to empathize with, rather than attribute bad motives to, another family member.
Michael W. K. Yee, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Wisdoms
Setting New Year’s resolutions is a tradition for millions of Americans who see January 1 as a fresh start. However, we all know how easy it is to have resolutions fall to the wayside as the year progresses.
Fortunately, if the goal you have in mind is a financial one, there are ways you can break it down into steps that will keep you motivated and on track to achieve it.
Scott A. Makuakane, Counselor at Law, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Wisdoms
Is estate planning really all about “who gets my stuff”? Your assets may be important, but when you sift through the reasons for doing estate planning, you may find that identifying who gets your stuff takes a distant back seat to far more important considerations.
Jane Burigsay, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Hawai‘i | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Programs & Services
The general enrollment period for Medicare Part B, medical insurance, begins January 1 and runs through March 31. Keep in mind that, although there is no monthly premium for Medicare Part A, there will be a premium for your Medicare Part B. And in most cases, that premium goes up each 12-month period you were eligible for it and elected not to enroll.
Martha Khlopin, Radio Host of “Morning Drive With Martha" | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Programs & Services
In 2019, a new Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, from January 1 to March 31, will begin and is expected to run annually. If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you’ll have the opportunity to switch to another Medicare Advantage Plan or to Original Medicare Parts A and B.
Kaiser Permanenteʻs Medicare Team | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Programs & Services
Although improved fitness plays a significant role in improving overall health and reducing your risk for disease, Medicare usually does not cover exercise classes or the services of a personal trainer. However, when medically necessary, Medicare Part B may cover occupational and physical therapy, which could include some exercise and fitness training.
Keely Ann Kalama-Lakey, MS, Freelance Writer | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Programs & Services
Falling isn’t fun for anyone, but as we get older falling can have serious, life-changing effects. These injuries can require skilled nursing care — or worse, falls can be fatal. The good news is that falling can often be prevented.
Kelika Ishol, Director of Community Relations, ISNR | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Giving Care
An unexpected life-changing situation can happen in an instant. One minute you’re at a friend’s home, getting ready to enjoy watching UH football, then you slip and fall, and feel excruciating pain. Hours later, on a trip to the emergency room, you learn that you fractured your hip or, even worse, your spine.
Pat Bemis, RN MN, Positve Approach to Care trainer | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Giving Care
As caregivers we reap the benefits of being of service, in a very personal way sometimes, to those that we love. But as the disease/disorders/illnesses rob our loved ones of the spontaneity, intimacy, and active partnership we once had, it also robs us as the caregivers. Our world changes differently than those that we are caring for.
Eileen Phillips, RN, Attention Plus Care | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Giving Care
Today, more seniors are receiving care in their homes for medical conditions. Many receive it following a hospitalization or discharge from a rehabilitation center and have complex needs. Seniors who require them may have difficulties adjusting to their care and can benefit from transitional care during this period.
Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Health
Appropriate footwear is key to preventing injuries. So, knowing your foot type is crucial when choosing walking or running shoes. To find your best shoe type, stand in front of a mirror in bare feet and shift your weight, observing your inner arch.
Dr. Ed Campbell, MD, Novel Medical Solutions | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Health
When speaking with your doctor about pain, be ready to answer a few important questions. To make the best of your visit, and have time for your own questions, note down the following…
Anthony Chrisco, Co-owner and President of The Fascianator | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Health
Fascia is the collagenous soft connective tissue that binds all of your body’s other structures. Defined as the largest organ system of the body in 2012 by the Federative Committee on Anatomic Terminology, it is now the most studied tissue in human movement science. Here is what current research is learning about this amazing tissue that, like the mesh on a garden hose, needs to withstand pressure from the inside (by exerting pressure itself) and also stay flexible.
Cat Sawai, Center Manager, Kaimuki Body&Brain in collaboration with Michela Mangiaracina | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Health
Our daily lives are filled with so many distractions that it’s easy to feel scattered and stressed. When you are chronically stressed it becomes harder to function properly, increasing your stress even more and often inviting disease. To help manage their stress, many people have turned to yoga and mind-body training because its healthy effects on body and mind are now widely recognized.
Gary Hironaka, Director, Regenerative Living | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Living Life
With the holidays and the spirit of the season upon us, our energies turn toward the festivities with our friends and families. What better opportunity for us to shine the spotlight on our kūpuna than by tapping into their vast knowledge of life, wisdom and memories? A fun way to do this is through a day of “Life Stories,” where all the generations get together and share their fondest memories.
Kristina Wong, Care Manager, Altres Medical | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Living Life
There is no perfect time to discuss end-of-life care. Most seniors would prefer to age in place at home, as independently as possible. But too few take the time to discuss their preferences with their family, leaving family caregivers
stressed and scrambling. The most important thing any family can do to prepare for a loved one to live at home is to talk about it today.
Sri TenCate, retired public librarian | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Living Life
When I moved from Moloka‘i to Kapolei earlier this year, my goals for retirement were to spend time with my granddaughter, become involved
in my new community by volunteering at the library and local school, and to continue what I enjoy doing — walking daily, reading, acrylic painting, gardening, cooking healthy meals, attending art shows and educational workshops, and hosting new students from Southeast Asian countries who are currently pursuing their degrees at UH-Mānoa.
Generations Magazine Staff | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Living Life
One of the pleasures of being a grandparent is spending time with the grandkids, and reading books together is a wonderful way to do just that — whether introducing a toddler to the alphabet or helping a sixth-grader research a project. Here are some ideas for locally published books to share with your special keiki.
Rosa Barker, Generations Magazine | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Living Life
The day I visit the Molokai Arts Center, Betty West is teaching a kūpuna ceramics class. Betty was one of the founders of the center, which grew from an idea discussed at the local pizza café by locals — mostly seniors — who felt the island needed a place to nurture the arts. Between 2010 and 2012, the group incorporated as a nonprofit, raised funds and applied for grants, and were offered a home on the property of Coffees of Hawaii in Kualapu‘u.
Katherine Kama‘ema‘e Smith | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Living Life
Not all fine art is in museums or galleries. These two seniors found other ways to enjoy fine art up close. Both have a connection to the Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational art event on Maui — coming up Feb. 16–24, 2019.
Pratibha Eastwood, PhD, Licensed Psychologist | Dec 2, 2018 | Column, Dec 2018 Jan 2019
Maggie threw her pen at the computer. “Oh no! I can’t find the email I just wrote to my grandson. I hate the computer! Why can’t we go back to the way things used to be before the technology monster took over, when we talked to each other in person or on the phone?”...
Mahlon Moore | Dec 2, 2018 | Column, Dec 2018 Jan 2019
Find something you’re passionate about and stick with it! That’s the advice Ed Gayagas has followed for himself and the message he passes along to others.
Margaret A. Perkinson, PhD, University of Hawaii at Mānoa | Dec 2, 2018 | Column, Dec 2018 Jan 2019
I have learned a lot about setting goals from interacting with my smartwatch! The S.M.A.R.T. approach to setting goals has been around far longer than smartwatches, but the watches demonstrate perfectly the basic S.M.A.R.T. concepts originally created in 1981 by George T. Doran as a management tool but relevant for any type of goal.
Carleen MacKay | Dec 2, 2018 | Column, Dec 2018 Jan 2019
If you are 50, 60, 70 or 80 today and need — or want — to continue to work, there is an exciting, fast-rising world emerging; a world filled with new ways of working and earning your way in Hawai‘i!
Sherry Goya, Generations Magazine Staff | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Senior News
Born in October 1918 in Kapa‘a, Hidenobu Hiyane remembers growing up on Kaua‘i and graduating from McKinley High School in 1937. He served with the 100th Battalion as a radio operator, and was very lucky while serving in Europe and France: An officer using the radio...
Donda D. Spiker, Manager, Marketing and Public Relations | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Senior News
In September 2018, Kuakini Medical Center celebrated the 100th anniversary of its move from Liliha Street to its present location on Kuakini. Established in 1900, the medical facility has seen many changes during its 118 years of existence. The Japanese Benevolent...
Christy Nishita, Ph.D., UH Center on Aging, and Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Senior News
The Age-Friendly Honolulu Initiative has a vision to create a livable city that is inclusive to persons of all ages and abilities. For our kūpuna, the initiative strives to maximize opportunities for active aging, independence and community engagement. Since 2014, the...
Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Editorial
What I’ve learned is about just that: What I’ve learned these past 16+ years since I entered this field called “aging.” I was 42 years old and didn’t know a whole lot about retirement planning, Social Security or health issues, let alone caregiving and Alzheimer’s. Most people in that age range don’t think about this stuff; however, it is important to think ahead to when we get older and/or about our parents own aging and health issues.
Wendy Suite | Dec 2, 2018 | Cover Story, Dec 2018 Jan 2019
From a very young age, Carole Kai showed a flair for the dramatic — sometimes pulling a bedsheet off the clothesline and holding it tightly across her shoulders while flying around the backyard like a superhero. Other times, she showed a more businesslike approach — like the time she hosted a boxing match in her backyard and sold tickets to neighborhood kids for 5 cents apiece.
Generations Magazine Staff | Nov 23, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, December - January 2019, Issue
From a very young age, Carole Kai showed a flair for the dramatic — sometimes pulling a bedsheet off the clothesline and holding it tightly across her shoulders while flying around the backyard like a superhero. Other times, she showed a more businesslike approach — like the time she hosted a boxing match in her backyard and sold tickets to neighborhood kids for 5 cents apiece.