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Protect Your Property and Loved Ones

Christina Laney at LIST Sotheby’s International Realty | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Programs & Services

The older we get, the more closely we look at our finances, real estate and family. Thinking about our home, who will inherit it and how will we want to be remembered. Estate planning, the next step in this thought process, can be very confusing and overwhelming....

Know Your Numbers

Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Health

You may have seen a report late last year explaining that Hawai‘i was the healthiest state in the nation. While good health is certainly good news, the story involved a summary of limited information, and did not reflect the current state of kidney disease in America....

Retiring Early? Answer 5 Questions First

Michael W. K. Yee, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Wisdoms

While many people are forced to stop working earlier than they’d planned due to health or employer issues, others dream of early retirement. The upside of early retirement is easy to understand – more time to pursue your interests, while you are still healthy. The...

Gong Hey Fat Choy!

Kelfred Chang, Chinatown Merchants Association | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Living Life

The Year of the Sheep Chinese New Year celebrations in Honolulu include the oldest ethnic pageant in the U.S., The Narcissus Queen Pageant, and a host of free public events. The month-long celebration peaks on Feb. 14 with the Night in Chinatown Festival and Parade....

2015 Generations Magazine Workshops

Sherry Goya, Generations Magazine Staff | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, Editorial, February - March 2015

Generations Magazine workshops are specially designed to offer Hawai‘i’s seniors and their families expert knowledge and choices to improve their quality of life. When: 3rd Thursday of every month, beginning in February Time: 9 am – 2:30 pm Where: Ala Moana Pacific...

What Level of Care and Where?

Beth Slaven, Administrator, Kina ‘Ole Estate | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Giving Care

Cara had to face it — after 7 years, she couldn’t care for Dad at home any more. He needed 24/7 supervision and care and she was worn out. After calls to five facility managers, and getting no answers she collapsed in tears. Cora needed help right now… Cara’s story...

A Fulfilling Life

Sherry Goya, Generations Magazine Staff | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, Editorial, February - March 2015

Kameko Miyahira doesn’t look or act like a 100-year-old. She rises every day at 5 am, makes her own breakfast and lunch, exercises, does a little housekeeping, works in the yard and takes a nap. I was so impressed at how Kameko could manage all the steps in her...

Medicare Enrollment Periods and COBRA

Hawaii SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Programs & Services

It is February and if you have not signed up for Medicare Part B during your initial enrollment period and you are not covered by an active employer group health plan, you still may enroll until Mar. 31. Your coverage for Medicare Part B will begin July 1st and you...

Five Reasons to Love Your Library Card!

The Office of the State Librarian | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Living Life

You may not realize the endless possibilities your library card provides for exploring, enjoyment and lifelong learning at your Hawai‘i State Public Library System (HSPLS). Get a free card, at any one of your 50 public libraries. 1. Access and Assistance for “Techie”...

All-On-4: The Modern Solution

Dennis T. Nagata, DDS | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Health

Many patients today with missing teeth have opted for the All-on-4 treatment as a viable solution to permanently replace missing teeth. All-on-4 dental implants offer you many important advantages: A cost effective solution. Your new replacement teeth require only...

The Joy of Retirement

Kirk Matthews of KHON’s The Elderhood Project | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, Editorial, February - March 2015

I was tired yesterday and I’m tired today. So I guess I’m re-tired. It’s an old joke, but one that sort of fits my situation. At the end of September, I left KHON2 after 27 years. It was time. I will miss my friends at the station, and I will miss having the chance to...

The Winter Medication Blues

Teri Bruesehoff, CEO, HiHomeCare (The Hawaii Group subsidiary) | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Giving Care

Do you have so many medications that you feel you can’t manage them all? We call this “the medication blues.” Keeping your prescriptions straight, organizing pills or disposing of unused meds, can be truly overwhelming. The first step to cure the medication blues is...

Hospice and Palliative Care

Ritabelle Fernandes, MD | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Health

Dame Cicely Saunders (founder of the first modern hospice in London in 1968) summed up the hospice philosophy best when she told her patients:“You matter to the last moment of your life, and we will do all we can, not only to help you die peacefully, but to live until...

The Hawai’i Neurotrauma Registry

Violet E. Horvath, Director, Pacific Basin Rehabilitation Research and Training Center | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Health

We’ve had lots of positive feedback on our first article about the Hawai‘i Neurotrauma Registry. In the last two years, we’ve given out information on neurotrauma injuries (stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury) at 60 events and presentations to...

Taking the Pain Out of Physical Therapy

Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Health

The letters “p” and “t” for physical therapy should NOT be confused with “pain” and “torture.” Unfortunately, many people will share their horror stories of how painful their experiences were. The old-school approach of “no pain, no gain” has been scientifically...

Jai Vegetarian Winter Stew

June Kam Tong, Author of Popo’s Kitchen | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Living Life

For a healthy and hearty New Year dish, Jai blends dried and fresh veggies with bean paste. Anyone can make this today using ingredients found in Asian groceries. Broth: Ginger root (crushed & chopped 5 in.) 3/4 cup sugar 8 oz. mashed red bean paste (nam yau) 6...

What is Osteoarthritis?

The Bone and Joint Center at Straub | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Health

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common forms of arthritis. About 27 million people in America have osteoarthritis. It is a chronic condition in which the material that cushions the joints, called cartilage, breaks down. This causes the bones to rub against each...

Dr. Joe W.C. Young, Mayor of Chinatown: Wishing Progress in 2015

Generations Magazine Staff | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, Cover Story, February - March 2015

  Behind the ornate gates of Chinatown on South King and River Streets, fruit stand merchants, restaurants, art galleries, importers and cultural organizations are ready for Chinese New Year. Shops offer tantalizing specialty foods for the holiday. Chinese...

History, Herstory, Yourstory

Stephen B. Yim, Attorney at Law | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Wisdoms

One Sunday morning, a few years back, I was out driving on the North Shore, headed to Starbucks for my morning cup of coffee. The traffic wasn’t light, as it was surf season, which means it was pretty crowded with only one lane going in each direction. I noticed in my...

Social Security Fights Against Fraud

Jane Burigsay, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Hawai‘i | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Programs & Services

If you’re like most people, you protect what’s valuable to you. To protect your family financially, you buy health and life insurance. To protect your home, you get homeowner’s insurance, a security alarm, or perhaps a large dog. You hide your jewelry in a safe place...

Easy Come … Easy Go

Scott A. Makuakane, Counselor at Law, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Wisdoms

Receiving an inheritance can certainly be like winning the lottery. What could be wrong with that? Callie Rogers, age 16, won $3.1 million in a British lottery. By the age of 22, the unwed mother of two had attempted suicide twice, and spent over $400,000 on cocaine...

Message from The Editor – February / March 2015

Katherine Kama‘ema‘e Smith | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, Editor's Note, February - March 2015

2015 is taking off like a rocket, overcoming inertia, pushing upward! People are hopeful — visitor season in full swing, gas prices going down and our new Governor hard at work. The last of three New Year celebrations in Hawaii — Hawaiian Makahiki in November, Western...
February – March 2015

February – March 2015

Generations Magazine Staff | Feb 1, 2015 | February - March 2015, Issue

Chinatown’s Mayor, Dr. Joe Young: Good Wishes for Progress

MS. Medicare “Age of Elegance” Pageant

Martha Khlopin, Radio Host of “Morning Drive With Martha" | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Programs & Services

The inaugural Hawai‘i Ms. Medicare “Age of Elegance” pageant held on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at the Pacific Beach Hotel in Waikiki was sponsored by Get2insurance.com. The next Ms. Medicare event will be held in early October 2015. We pray this pilot project will grow...

Upgrade Your Roof This Spring

Clinton Murakami, Murakami Roofing, LLC | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Living Life

As seniors consider upgrading their roofs in the spring, they are reminded to select a company who will recommend the ideal roofing application to best protect their dwelling for generations to come. While they may be uncertain at first when choosing between different...

Cons Prey on Good Intentions

Scott Spallina, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Wisdoms

For hours, Elaine (not her real name), age 69, sat on the lanai of her Pearl City townhouse waiting. She was told that at any moment, the governor was going to arrive and present her with a new car and a check for $2 million. During this time, her adult son was...

In the current issue

  • Grief & Bereavement — Part I
  • Choosing a Dignified Death
  • How Will Rising Interest Rates Affect You?
  • Newborns & Social Security Numbers
  • Help Protect Our Kūpuna Against Crime
  • Talk Story: A Favorite Senior Pastime
  • Caregivers Must Ask Others for Help
  • The Best Summer Drinks for Your Teeth
  • Prevent Computer Vision Syndrome
  • The Brotherhood of Senior Softball
  • Clean Your Closet Like There’s No Tomorrow
  • Is It Worth Switching to an Electric Car?
  • The Rarified Air of Acceptance
  • Facing Age Discrimination
  • Follow the Medicare Road
  • The Slap Heard Around the World
  • Zooming Into the Future
  • Jobs Then, Work Now
  • A Pioneer in Neurosurgery

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