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Tax Planning & Preparation

Tamilyn Masuda, Health Consultant | Dec 1, 2012 | Articles, December - January 2012, Wisdoms

Our tax system for the most part remains firmly based upon the calendar year. At year-end, it’s time to take a snapshot of your income, deductions and credits. Based on that data, your tax liability for the year can be computed. If year-end strategies are implemented...

When Good Drugs Go Bad

Susie Corse, AlohaCare | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Health

Help your drugs help you! Your medications only work as well as they are handled. Where do you keep your medicines? Are they in different places — some in the medicine cabinet, some in the kitchen, and some in your car, purse or elsewhere? It’s important to keep track...

Your Mind & Body Diabetes: Are You Too Sweet?

Ritabelle Fernandes, MD | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Health

Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by high levels of blood sugar. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25.8 million children and adults in the United States, or 8.3% of the population, have diabetes. Of this number, 7 million are...

Your Mind & Body: Diabetes

Ritabelle Fernandes, MD | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Health

Diabetes: Are You Too Sweet? by Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes, MD from the December-January 2012 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life

It’s a Good Move

Cynthia Arnold, Senior Move Managers & De-Clutter Hawaii | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Programs & Services

As Baby Boomers begin to retire, many are choosing to downsize to a simpler life. After their children leave the nest, many seek a more comfortable living environment as they enter senior-hood. Some opt to spend their retirement years living in a smaller home,...

Safe Harbor Home Care, Inc.

Safe Harbor Home Care | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Programs & Services

Are you a caregiver to your mom, dad or others in your family? Have you ever thought about seeking assistance but felt guilty about accepting outside help? You may feel like you’re giving up on your elders, but, in fact, receiving help can actually make you a better...

Respite & Reprieve

Theresa Basta, Manager of Franciscan Adult Day Center, Mānoa | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Programs & Services

Finding just the right place to provide care and attention for older adult family members can be challenging for caregivers who work full time during the day. It’s a serious dilemma: physically, the older adults may be fine, but may have dementia or be experiencing...

Autumn Lessons for Retirement

Jane Burigsay, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Hawai‘i | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012

In autumn, animals know winter is coming and take the steps to prepare. Bears grow thicker fur and settle in for peaceful hibernation. Squirrels collect and store acorns and other nuts. Birds, favoring warmer weather, migrate south for the winter. When it comes to...

New and Powerful Estate Planning Tool: the Hawai‘i Asset Protection Trust (APT)

Scott A. Makuakane, Counselor at Law, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Wisdoms

Two years ago, Hawai‘i joined Delaware, Nevada and 11 other states in validating self-settled spendthrift trusts. What this means is that you can now create a trust for yourself that will protect your assets from your own creditors. This is a huge departure from prior...

Diabetes: Are You Too Sweet?

Ritabelle Fernandes, MD | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Health

Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by high levels of blood sugar. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25.8 million children and adults in the United States, or 8.3% of the population, have diabetes. Of this number, 7 million are...

Message from the Editor

Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | Dec 1, 2011 | December - January 2012, Editor's Note

Message from the Editor by Percy Ihara, Editor / Publisher from the December-January 2012 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life

The Blessings of Having a Church Family!

Pastor Russell Higa | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Living Life

My mother Sue (Sumiko) Higa died in July of 2010. She was 84 years old and for nearly half of her life she suffered with rheumatoid arthritis. Mom came to live with us in our Ma¯noa home for the last two years of her life. What was Mom’s greatest joy during the latter...

Uplifting Choices

Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Wisdoms

For many people end-of-year tax planning is a regular part of their lives. Given the com-plications that our tax system can engender, it is no wonder that taxes often impact personal goals and desires, especially during the holiday season when families are focused on...

What’s Special in 2012 with Medicare

Pamela Cunningham, Hawai‘i SHIP Coordinator | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Programs & Services

The holidays quickly came and went, along with December 7th, which is the end of Medicare’s annual enrollment period. Some folks missed their opportunity to add, change or drop their Medicare plan, and they want to know if they have any options now that the annual...

Stay Uplifted Amid Economic Downturns

Michael W. K. Yee, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Wisdoms

Investors are being forced to cope with what many perceive as unprecedented circumstances in the economic and political environment. At the same time that the U.S. economic recovery appears to be slowing, Standard & Poor downgrades the U.S. credit rating on debt...

Time to Scoot!

Dauterman Healthcare & Mobility | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Programs & Services

Thanks in part to convincing commercials on TV, many people are sold on the benefits of scooters and powerchairs before they even enter a showroom. The problem is that they don’t know much about the products themselves or what’s involved in getting a power mobility...

Charity Scams Target Seniors Heavily During the Holiday’s

Better Business Bureau | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Wisdoms

Donating money to charity is one of the most selfless things a person can do. Unfortunately, criminals can easily prey on these selfless acts, using a person’s desire to help the less fortunate for their own 
personal gain. Seniors should be especially mindful of...

Governor Abercrombie: a New Day for Hawai‘i’s Seniors

Aimee Harris | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, Cover Story, December - January 2012

“We need to face our challenges together, and build a Hawai‘i for all ages.” As Neil Abercrombie marched into the governorship of Hawai‘i, he carried with him a manifesto — A New Day In Hawai‘i. One of the plan’s key points was to enhance the quality of life for older...

Elderhood Project

Kirk Matthews of KHON’s The Elderhood Project | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Editorial

My mother just completed her annual visit here to the Islands. She doesn’t stay at our house … she likes her own space. I won’t tell you how old she is. That would just be plain rude. But she is in good health and going strong. She finally got a cell phone (thanks to...

80 Years of Valuable Service

HSPLS Library Development Services Staff | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Living Life

The Hawai‘i Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH) is part of the Hawai‘i State Public Library System (HSPLS) and the Library of Congress, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS). In 1931, the Trustees of the Library of...

Care in the Air

Kawika Villa, Marketing Coordinator of Hawai‘i Life Flight | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Programs & Services

Hawai‘i Life Flight is an air ambulance provider serving the Hawaiian Islands, transporting patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. It’s scope of care ranges from cardiac and trauma to neurological and burn patients. This emergency air medical transportation is...

RSVP Goes to the City

Lei Shimizu, MSW, LSW Coordinator of Information and Assistance Services and Ashley Muraoka, MURP, RSVP Project Director | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Senior News

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Changes Lives The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has a new family. We are now under the Information and Assistance (I&A) Section of the Elderly Affairs Division (EAD), Department of Community Services (DCS). We...

AARP Survey Shows Island Residents Unclear about Who Pays for Long-Term Care

AARP Hawaii | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Living Life

Nearly 800 residents throughout Hawai’i attended public information sessions on long-term in mid-October. The events were hosted by AARP and featured state and national issue experts who brought the realities and myths of long-term care into sharper focus. Among the...

Action Line Serves & Recruits Seniors

Generations Magazine Staff | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Senior News

2012 marks the 25th year of KHON2’s Action Line program. Over the years, the program has fielded thousands of calls, and we all owe many thanks to this valuable community service. Action Line is a consumer referral service that assists people in solving a wide variety...
December – January 2012

December – January 2012

Generations Magazine Staff | Dec 1, 2011 | December - January 2012, Issue

Governor Abercrombie: A New Day For Hawai`i’s Seniors

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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