Generations Magazine
  • Home
  • Issues
    • Categories
      • Column
      • Cover Story
      • Editor’s Note
      • Editorial
      • Events
      • Giving Care
      • GMEDIA
      • Health
      • Living Life
      • Programs & Services
      • Resource Guide
      • Senior News
      • Special Feature
      • Wisdoms
    • Latest Issue
    • Browse Issues
  • Resources
    • Aging in Place
    • Resource Guides
    • Partners
    • Covid-19
  • MULTIMEDIA
    • RADIO & TV
    • Partner Presentations
    • As Seen on GTV
  • Calendar
    • View Calendar
    • Event Submission
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
    • Contact List
    • Mailing List
    • About
    • Advertise
    • Distribution
    • Payment
Select Page

Recognizing Warning Signs Of Abuse

Scott Spallina, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Wisdoms

Recently, I appeared on the Generations Radio Show (Saturdays from 5 to 6 pm on AM 690) aired November 22 and can be heard at www.Generations808.com) with Lt. John McCarthy of the Financial Crimes Unit of the Honolulu Police Department. With 39 years of police...

Creative Giving And Tax Planning

Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Wisdoms

The holidays remind us of two things: gift giving and year-end tax planning. A charitable gift can help you support your favorite cause, benefit your family and reduce your taxes. In addition to cash gifts, consider these other two charitable gift strategies:...
December – January 2015

December – January 2015

Generations Magazine Staff | Dec 1, 2014 | December - January 2015, Issue

Manoa Heritage Center with Sam and Mary Cooke

5 Spice Pork Tenderloin with Baby Bok Choy

Generations Magazine Staff | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Editorial

This Asian-inspired dish is perfect served by itself or with fragrant, nutty brown Jasmine rice. It’s hard to believe something so satisfying could be healthy, but the lean pork tenderloin and abundance of veggies and heart healthy edamame make this dish a healthful...

Message from The Editor – December / January 2015

Generations Magazine Staff | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Editor's Note, Editorial

“Giving” flows through every page of this issue of Generations Magazine. We feature Sam and Mary Cooke, who preserved an ancient Hawaiian earthwork and created Manoa Heritage Center for our community. This educational site and beautiful native Hawaiian gardens are...

Common Types Of Roofing In Hawai’i

Clinton Murakami, Murakami Roofing, LLC | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Living Life

As Hawai‘i residents prepare to upgrade their homes before the holidays, many functional and attractive roofing applications are available. The two most common types of roofing in Hawai‘i are asphalt shingles (sloped roofs) and rolled roofing (low-pitched roofs)....

KHON2 & Moon Physical Therapy Presents

Generations Magazine Staff | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Editorial

They taught us, cared for us, sacrificed and continued to share so much with us throughout our lives. As a way to say thank you to all our Kupuna who have given of themselves so freely over the years, KHON2 and Moon Physical Therapy have partnered to bring you...

After The Pause

Stephen B. Yim, Attorney at Law | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Wisdoms

I like to call our meeting room where we meet to discuss estate planning “the pause room.” When we enter and close the door, and leave outside all the busy-ness in our lives — we put only the matters relating to estate planning on the table. We pause for about an...

‘Tis The Season: Think Charitable Giving

Generations Magazine Staff | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Wisdoms

The giving season is upon us as 2014 comes to a close. Charitable donations are an important way of giving back to our community. If you are eager to give back or help out, just how do you decide how much to give and through whom? For those wishing to exercise wise...

65 And Still On The Job

Martha Khlopin, Radio Host of “Morning Drive With Martha" | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Programs & Services

What do Al Harrington, Tom Moffat and Melveen Leed have in common? All are over 65 and still actively working. Al Harrington, entertainer, healer and educator, says he qualifies for employer health coverage through the Screen Actors Guild. In a recent community PSA,...

Your Spouse May Be Covered

Jane Burigsay, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Hawai‘i | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Programs & Services

If your spouse does not earn income or earns less than you do, he/she (including a samesex spouse) may be entitled to Social Security spouse’s benefits, based on your record. Perhaps one spouse earned significantly more or worked longer than the other. Maybe one...

You’re The Love Of My Century

Karen Sisler | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Editorial

“I always tease him that I am the oldest,” says Adele Rickstrew, wife of Vernon. “And he laughs.” They are Hawaii Kai Retirement Community’s 100 years old couple. She was born in Nevada on June 1913, and he in Colorado on February 1914. Both came from large families,...

Healthcare Costs In Retirement

Michael W. K. Yee, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Wisdoms

With all the uncertainties of the future, it’s difficult for people to know exactly how much to save for retirement. While it may be relatively easy to gauge just how much you’ll need for everyday living expenses like food and housing, other expenses, such as the...

Two Traditional New Year Celebrations

Generations Magazine Staff | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Editorial

Treat yourself and the grandchildren to a cultural New Year celebration this year — one of the big benefits of living in Hawai‘i. Japanese Mochitsuki Mochitsuki is a Japanese New Year tradition of getting together to make ceremonial mochi. Ancient Japanese warlords...

Na Hoaloha Elder Volunteers

Generations Magazine Staff | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Giving Care

Na Hoaloha “Go Go” volunteers donate thousands of hours to serve Maui homebound seniors. On any given day throughout the year, there are Na Hoaloha volunteers driving a homebound senior, making a visit or helping family caregivers — with a mission to help Maui’s...

Will I Outlast My Money?

Team Laney at List Sotheby’s International Realty | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Programs & Services

With Hawai‘i’s aging population and the majority living longer, we all start to worry about our financial security. How will I pay for my future expenses on a fixed income after retirement? Who will support me when I run out of money? What can I do to prepare myself?...

What Is Ai Chi?

Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Health

If starting a new exercise routine is part of your self-improvement plan this year, you may want to consider Ai Chi. Ai (meaning “love”) Chi (“breath/essence/ being”) is a graceful form of aquatic exercise that involves a series of movements performed in a slow,...

Manoa Heritage Center: For Sam and Mary Cooke, Malama ‘Aina is the “Right Thing To Do.”

Katherine Kama‘ema‘e Smith | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, Cover Story, December - January 2015

  Manoa Heritage Center in Manoa Valley is a non-profit organization founded by Sam and Mary Cooke to preserve and share with our community an ancient Hawaiian worshipping site that is located on their property. We were invited to visit the center and meet these...

The Gift Of Daniel Palmer’s Hobby

Martha Hanson, Associate Vice President of Donor Relations, UH Foundation | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015

“Everyone should have a hobby when they retire” — that’s what the retired Honolulu dermatologist and part-time Michigan tree farmer Dr. Daniel Palmer says. “I didn’t know anything about ferns, but I had some friends who were preeminent fern researchers and I needed a...

Life In Focus

Sherry Goya, Generations Magazine Staff | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Editorial

This article will start with the ending results … “everything is so beautiful.” I recently underwent cataract, astigmatism and lasik eye surgeries. I never realized that what I was seeing was not how things actually appear to others. My eye doctor has been monitoring...

Gum Disease In Seniors

Ritabelle Fernandes, MD | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Health

Periodontitis is a serious gum disease that damages soft tissue and destroys the bone that supports the teeth. Periodontitis is the primary cause of tooth loss in seniors, often leading to a need for dentures. It also increases a person’s risk for heart attack or...

Getting Ready For 2015 And My Medicare

Hawaii SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Programs & Services

The holidays are quickly coming. We hope that you have all looked at your Medicare options for 2015. If your plan won’t be available, we urge you take action and make the changes that are best for you. If you have not yet made your decision and need help comparing the...

Preserving Dignity and Happiness

Teri Bruesehoff, CEO, HiHomeCare (The Hawaii Group subsidiary) | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Giving Care

Dignity is vital to self worth throughout our lifetime; in the later stages of life, preserving a sense of respect and honoring the individual is especially important. Rarely will anyone argue this point. However, unless careful planning and clear communication is...

Sleep Well Tonight, Live Better Tomorrow

Generations Magazine Staff | Nov 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Health

Nearly 50 percent of Americans today suffer from the effects of disruptive snoring or sleep apnea. This very common condition causes you to stop breathing for 10 seconds or more, many times during the night. During these periods, your body compensates for lack of...

In the current issue

  • Dining and Snacks Resource Guide
  • Grief & Bereavement — Part V
  • Hiring Strangers as Caregivers
  • Starting Your Estate Planning Journey
  • Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Costs
  • Tips for Transitioning Into Retirement
  • Getting Ahead of Incapacity
  • Learn More From New SSA Statement
  • How to Stop Your Gums From Receding
  • A Calling to Gerontology
  • Caregiver Compatibility is Key
  • Houselessness: How Can You Help?
  • Helping Seniors With Technology
  • Creating Resilience
  • The Houseless Are Not Homeless
  • Overcoming the Distance Between Us
  • Medicare 2023: Hawai‘i’s Got It Good!
  • More Seniors Try Marijuana

Categories

  • Cover Story
  • Editor’s Note
  • Editorial
  • Health
  • Giving Care
  • Living Life
  • Programs & Services
  • Resource Guide
  • Wisdoms

Events in March–April 2023

View as Grid
MonthWeekDay
  • Previous
  • Today
  • Next
  • Caregiver Stress and Wellness

    Caregiver Stress and Wellness

    March 3, 2023

    Imagine walking out of your home and seeing a bear! Feeling stressed just thinking about it? Good! These bursts of stress help keep us alive, active, and motivated. The stress of caregiving and modern life doesn't happen in short bursts like with a bear sighting. Caregiving stress is persistent and can damage our mental and physical health.

    VIRTUAL
    View Location

    • Registration (complimentary) is required
    • More information is available from The Caregiver Foundation at 808-625-3782 or email to info@thecaregiverfoundation.org

    Read more

    Caregiver Stress and Wellness

    Caregiver Stress and Wellness

    March 3, 2023

    Imagine walking out of your home and seeing a bear! Feeling stressed just thinking about it? Good! These bursts of stress help keep us alive, active, and motivated. The stress of caregiving and modern life doesn't happen in short bursts like with a bear sighting. Caregiving stress is persistent and can damage our mental and physical health.

    VIRTUAL
    View Location

    • Registration (complimentary) is required
    • More information is available from The Caregiver Foundation at 808-625-3782 or email to info@thecaregiverfoundation.org

    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.

    VIRTUAL
    View Location

    Read more

  • 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
    View Location
    Map Ala Moana Hotel

    Read more

  • Effective Communication Strategies with Calvin Hara

    Effective Communication Strategies with Calvin Hara

    10:00 am – 11:00 am
    March 23, 2023

    Alzheimer's disease and other dementias gradually diminish a person's ability to communicate. Communication with a person with Alzheimer's requires patience, understanding and good listening skills. The strategies that will be explored can help both you and the person with dementia understand each other better.

    VIRTUAL
    View Location

    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
    April 10, 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.

    VIRTUAL
    View Location

    Read more

  • The Realities of Aging

    The Realities of Aging

    8:30 am – 4:30 pm
    April 19, 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
    Map Ala Moana Hotel

    Read more

Categories

  • Caregiver caregiving
  • Caregivers
  • Dementia
  • Elder Abuse
  • Finances
  • GeneralGeneral
  • Gerontology
  • Long-Term Care
  • Memory Loss
  • Scams
  • All Categories
Print View

  • Facebook
  • Twitter

© Generations Magazine