Category: February – March 2021

February – March 2021

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The February-March 2021 issue of Generations Magazine takes a look at one of Hawaii Island’s iconic grocery store chains, KTA Superstores. You’ll see how this family-owned business celebrates it’s 100th birthday by continuing its owner’s commitment to “humbly serve and do what is right for the community.” You’ll find some tips on how to handle…
Hawai‘i Woman Hits It BIG in Las Vegas!

A frequent Las Vegas visitor from Hawai‘i turned her trip to the Fremont Hotel and Casino into a nearly $790,000 jackpot playing Aristocrat’s Buffalo Inferno™ slot game in September of last year.

Louise (last name not released) usually stays and plays at the California Hotel and Casino, but decided to stop by the Fremont on that lucky Wednesday morning, hitting the $789,062 progressive jackpot at 8:37am.

Louise thought she won $79,000 at first, but quickly realized she had won 10 times that amount!

But that wasn’t the end of Louise’s visit from Lady Luck. While waiting for the payoff from her huge win, Louise hit a second jackpot of more than $5,000 on a nearby machine!

The Fremont and “The Cal,” two of three favorite destinations for residents traveling to Hawai‘i’s “ninth island,” opened in June. The third fave, Main Street Station, is expected to open at a later date.

After closing for over two months, opening casinos have put measures in place to ensure the health and safety of visitors and workers alike. For example, every other gaming machine is turned off to allow for social distancing. And a limited number of players are allowed at blackjack and craps tables.

Lady Luck is alive and well in Las Vegas and welcoming folks back to have some fun again!

VACATIONS HAWAI‘I
O‘ahu: 808-591-4777 | Neighbor Isles: 800-548-8951
www.boydvacationshawaii.com

A frequent Las Vegas visitor from Hawai‘i turned her trip to the Fremont Hotel and Casino into a nearly $790,000 jackpot playing Aristocrat’s Buffalo Inferno™ slot game in September of last year. Louise (last name not released) usually stays and plays at the California Hotel and Casino, but decided to stop by the Fremont on…
Estate Planning: Start With ‘Why’

Trust beneficiaries are sometimes left to wonder why a decedent instructed that a trust distribution be made in a particular way.

The trust clearly identified who the beneficiaries were, what they were to receive and how they were to receive. But unfortunately, the trust was silent as to the “why” of the distribution — the underlying reason and purpose for creating the trust in the first place.

Not clearly setting forth intention or purpose in one’s estate plan can lead to misunderstanding, confusion, hurt feelings, potential law suits and disruption of family relationships.

In his book Start With Why, Simon Sinek explains it this way: The “what, when and how to do” come from our neocortex, the part of the brain that contains the language center. The intentional and emotional purpose-driven “why” comes from the limbic area of the brain, which deals with emotions and memory. That area of the brain has no capacity for language, which is why writing out the purpose, emotion and intention is difficult. Most of what we do is driven by clear intention and purpose, so it is important to put effort into writing out our intentions and purpose.

Keep in mind that your estate plan is intended to be your last say, so the “why” must be expressed as the foundation for the plan.

STEPHEN B. YIM, ATTORNEY AT LAW
2054 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96826
808-524-0251 | www.stephenyimestateplanning.com

Trust beneficiaries are sometimes left to wonder why a decedent instructed that a trust distribution be made in a particular way. The trust clearly identified who the beneficiaries were, what they were to receive and how they were to receive. But unfortunately, the trust was silent as to the “why” of the distribution — the…
Elder Abuse Reporting Deadlines

Recently, I received a call from a woman who wanted to report that her father had been the victim of theft. The culprit was her niece, who had taken over $100,000 over a three-year period. The caller had the evidence and her father now wanted to hold the niece accountable for what she had done. However, the only problem was that the crime was outside the statute of limitations.

The statute of limitations, or SOL, is a time period wherein the criminal conduct must be filed with the court. It is a time limit the victim has before the case is deemed too old. It is important to note that it doesn’t matter when the case was reported to the police — the case has to be accepted by the court within the SOL.

The length of time for the statute of limitations depends on the severity of the crime. For a misdemeanor crime (one in which the value of property or money taken is under $750 or injuries are less than broken bones), the SOL is two years. For a felony crime (over $750 taken or serious injuries sustained or a weapon used), the SOL is three years. There is no SOL for murder.

Sometimes the SOL can be extended if certain facts are present. For instance, if someone only recently discovered a theft that was made by deception, the SOL begins not when the crime was committed, but when it was discovered.

Let’s say “bad son” took $20,000 from his dad by forging checks and cashing them on Feb. 1, 2017. Dad discovers the crime on Jan. 1, 2018 (SOL begins). Father doesn’t report the crime to the police until Dec. 31, 2020. Does he make the SOL deadline? Probably not, because although the SOL ends Jan. 1, 2021, the police have only two days to investigate the crime, present it to the prosecutors and file the matter with the court. “It just ain’t gonna happen.”

There is no good reason to delay reporting elder abuse. Over time, memories fade, evidence gets lost and there can be unforeseen delays in the investigation. All this can result in missing the SOL deadline and not holding someone accountable for their bad conduct.

If you suspect elder abuse, call these numbers:
– Police: 911
– Adult Protective Services: 808-832-5115
– Elder Abuse Unit: 808-768-7536
If you have questions about elder abuse, call or email:
808-768-7536 | ElderAbuse@honolulu.gov

Recently, I received a call from a woman who wanted to report that her father had been the victim of theft. The culprit was her niece, who had taken over $100,000 over a three-year period. The caller had the evidence and her father now wanted to hold the niece accountable for what she had done.…
Passing on the Family Business

Only about 25 percent of family businesses survive 15 years or more. Only about 25 percent of those will survive the transition to the founders’ descendants. Many factors contribute to these statistics. Here are two critical factors.

1. Willing and able? Most parents want to treat their children equally when it comes to passing on the family wealth, but not all children are capable of running a business and not all children want to continue in the family business once the founding generation is gone.

2. Is the business viable? Take a sober look at your business and your descendants, and consider: Can my business be successful for another generation? Your business may have provided a brilliant solution to a need back when you founded it, but markets, technology and spending patterns have changed since then. Unless your business is nimble enough to make appropriate adjustments, it may not continue to be viable.

The continuation of your business and passing on wealth to your descendants may go hand in hand, but if none of your children are willing or able to carry on your dream, selling your business and passing on the proceeds may be the best bet.

Your trusted advisors can help you find a solution that works best for all concerned.

SCOTT MAKUAKANE, Counselor at Law
Focusing exclusively on estate planning and trust law.
www.est8planning.com
808-587-8227 | maku@est8planning.com

Only about 25 percent of family businesses survive 15 years or more. Only about 25 percent of those will survive the transition to the founders’ descendants. Many factors contribute to these statistics. Here are two critical factors.
Rules for Adult Kids Returning Home

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the country, parents saw a wave of adult children move back home. Pew Research recently found that 52 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds now live in a parent’s house.

Some children may have moved back simply due to safety during the virus response or because universities switched to e-learning. Others may have returned because of financial reasons.

As parents, it’s important to help your children find their footing, but you also don’t want to put your own financial security at risk. You can achieve this by setting boundaries and providing clear expectations for how you expect your child to contribute while they live under your roof.

Discuss Whether They Will Pay Rent

Will you expect them to pay rent while they are living with you? It’s important to have this discussion before they move in. Your child might assume he or she can live in your house rent-free for as long as they want. You want to ensure that everyone has the same expectations for the arrangement — before they move in.

Before they move in, have a conversation regarding what they can afford to pay and what you require from a financial standpoint, so each of you remains on the same page.

Find Other Ways They Can Contribute

It’s possible that your child needs to move back because they’ve lost his or her job. If they’re under financial hardship, then it’s understandable if you don’t want to charge them rent. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to let them sit on the couch all day watching TV, using your kitchen as their own free grocery store.

Instead, set ground rules for their stay. Are they looking for a job? Do you want free rent to be contingent on them following through with job searches? Do you want them to pitch in for food costs? Will you allow them to borrow cash?

If your adult child is not paying rent, give him or her tasks that will help save you money. Ask them to mow the lawn or paint the house in between their job searches. It will give them something to do beyond worrying about their next interview.

Set a Timeframe

While you may love having your child back at home — and they may enjoy it as well — set expectations regarding the length of his or her stay. Talk with your child about when they hope to move out. If it’s until they can afford a place to live by themselves, then also ask them what they need in order to feel comfortable enough to live on their own. Do they need a few months’ worth of paychecks first? Will they move as soon as they have a job? Are they saving for a down payment on a house?

By agreeing to a plan, you’re protecting yourself in case they are thinking about an extended stay. Plus, it will help you enjoy this time you have with your child at home.

MICHAEL W. K. YEE, CFP,® CFS,® CLTC, CRPC®
1585 Kapiolani Blvd., Ste. 1100, Honolulu, HI 96814
808-952-1222, ext. 1240 | michael.w.yee@ampf.com
Michael W. K. Yee, CFP,® CFS,® CLTC, CRPC,® is a Private Wealth Advisor, Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner with Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies, and has been in practice for 36 years. Investment products are not federally or FDIC-insured, are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by any financial institution, and involve investment risks including possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services LLC., a registered investment advisor.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the country, parents saw a wave of adult children move back home. Pew Research recently found that 52 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds now live in a parent’s house. Some children may have moved back simply due to safety during the virus response or because universities switched to e-learning.…
The Power of Healing, Harmony & Hope

Mental health is a serious concern in Hawai‘i. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, 17 percent of the state’s adult population were struggling with some form of mental illness. Yet two out of three were receiving no treatment at all for this illness, which can contribute to chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma, epilepsy and cancer, along with higher risks of adverse health outcomes.

Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii is the culmination of a dream shared by two University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa social work students, Terry Fisher and Judy Hormell. The center opened its doors in 1989 to provide professional and accessible behavioral health counseling sensitive to the spiritual traditions of individuals, families and communities. Mental health services are offered to all, regardless of race, color, age, national origin, disability, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or ability to pay.

Services include telehealth counseling, in which professional mental health counselors offer at-home confidential guidance. To receive telehealth counseling, you need a smartphone, computer or tablet with Internet access and audio-video capabilities, and a private, secure location.

The center combines the best practices of today with an understanding of the power of sacred traditions to enhance lives. The center’s vision is for everyone in Hawai‘i to have access to quality behavioral health counseling that integrates their spirituality to enhance health and wholeness. Its professional counselors and therapists understand the close relationship between mind, body, spirit and community. The center’s counselors believe that spiritual health is a source of strength, healing and growth.

At the Samaritan Counseling Center, your health and safety come first. At this time, mental health counseling via telehealth and video therapy are recommended. A limited number of counseling sessions are offered in-person by appointment only in Honolulu. When it is safe to do so, the center will begin cautiously reopening its six offices on O’ahu, following recommended health guidelines.

Call the number below to decide whether telehealth is right for you. Donate to the center’s Client Assistance Fund to subsidize counseling for uninsured, underinsured, elderly and low-income clients at www.samaritancounselingcenterhawaii.org/giving.

SAMARITAN COUNSELING CENTER HAWAII (501(c) 3 nonprofit)
1020 South Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96814
808-545-2740 | info@samaritanhawaii.org
www.samaritancounselingcenterhawaii.org

Mental health is a serious concern in Hawai‘i. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, 17 percent of the state’s adult population were struggling with some form of mental illness. Yet two out of three were receiving no treatment at all for this illness, which can contribute to chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma,…
Oh Those Medicare Commercials!

You’ve seen hundreds of those ads on TV telling you to call a toll-free number to hear all about the new Medicare Advantage benefits. These commercials insinuate that all the extras are free and some suggest you might even be able to get money back.

These ads are misleading, at best. The reality is that it’s nearly impossible to find one plan anywhere in America that includes all the free benefits they list. And the idea of contacting a mainland call center to speak to someone who does not specialize in Hawai‘i plans isn’t something I’d recommend.

A better thought might be to work with an agent on-island who is a trained expert in Hawai‘i’s local plans. They can assist you to make sure you are signed up for a plan that addresses all of your medical and prescription needs, while getting you the maximum benefits for the lowest cost. A local agent could also help to see if you qualify to be reimbursed for the monthly $148.50 Medicare Part B premium.

Most importantly, they would be available to assist you all year — which I don’t think you can say about the telemarketers at a call center on the mainland.

THE MEDICARE GEEK
1221 Victoria St., #3103, Honolulu, HI 96814
808-724-4993 | robin@themedicaregeek.com
www.themedicaregeek.com

You’ve seen hundreds of those ads on TV telling you to call a toll-free number to hear all about the new Medicare Advantage benefits. These commercials insinuate that all the extras are free and some suggest you might even be able to get money back. These ads are misleading, at best.
Dementia Patients ‘Remember Thru Music’

The powerful documentary Alive Inside, created by Music & Memory, became a call to action for Big Island resident Jen McGeehan. Music & Memory (musicandmemory.org) is a nonprofit organization that helps individuals with a wide range of cognitive and physical conditions to engage with the world, ease pain and reclaim their humanity through the use of personalized music.

Jen looked for a similar program in Hawai‘i and found none, so she was moved to create her own nonprofit, Remember Thru Music.

Remember Thru Music is a community-based, no cost, public program based on the Big Island that focuses on improving the lives of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia through personalized music. Jen and her team of volunteers provide portable MP3 music players loaded with a personalized selection of songs for eligible applicants.

Family members and/or caregivers are asked to complete a simple music questionnaire for the recipient. What music seems to pique their interest or cause a pleasant reaction from them today? The more specific the details about the recipient you provide the better the selection of songs will be. Then, our team’s “music angel” loads personalized music onto the MP3. This specially selected music can help open doors to their fading memories when little else can. This is evident in the smiles, singing and arm-waving while listening to their own player.

Extensive research has shown that language and visual memory pathways are damaged early on as Alzheimer’s and dementia progress. For patients who are losing contact with their environment, personalized music programs can help activate and calm the brain. Music has been shown to ease anxiety, helping recipients and their caregivers better manage times of stress.

Music can truly become a lifeline between those people living with this debilitating disease and those caring for them. Our No. 1 goal is to get as many of these life-enriching, individually personalized MP3 music players loaded with music and into the lives of those who can benefit most. If you’re caretaking someone you believe may benefit from this program, contact the team using the information below.

REMEMBER THRU MUSIC (501(c) 3 nonprofit)
PO Box 519, Hawi, HI 96719
808-747-2365 | rememberthrumusic@gmail.com
www.rememberthrumusic.org

The powerful documentary Alive Inside, created by Music & Memory, became a call to action for Big Island resident Jen McGeehan. Music & Memory is a nonprofit organization that helps individuals with a wide range of cognitive and physical conditions to engage with the world, ease pain and reclaim their humanity through the use of…
Medicare’s Other Enrollment Periods

SHIPMates Carol and Stephen explain Medicare to fair attendees.

Every year, Medicare provides two enrollment periods that run from Jan. 1 through March 31. During the General Enrollment Period, individuals can apply for Medicare if they missed their Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) or don’t qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Coverage begins July 1 of that year. If you missed your IEP when you turned 65, you may incur late enrollment penalties that will increase your premiums.

During the second period — the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) — beneficiaries with Medicare Advantage plans can switch to another MA Plan or return to Original Medicare and purchase a standalone Part D prescription drug plan. Beneficiaries can only make one change during the MA OEP.

Hawaii SHIP counselors provide information and plan comparisons, helping beneficiaries decide which coverage is right for them. The service is free, confidential and unbiased. Hawaii SHIP is a federal, volunteer-based program serving beneficiaries, their families, caregivers and soon-to-be retirees. For more information about services or volunteering, call Hawaii SHIP.

HAWAII SHIP
Free, local, one-on-one Medicare counseling provided by the Hawai‘i State Health Insurance Assistance Program.
250 South Hotel St., Ste. 406, Honolulu, HI 96813
Oahu: 808-586-7299 | Toll free: 888-875-9229
www.hawaiiship.org

Every year, Medicare provides two enrollment periods that run from Jan. 1 through March 31. During the General Enrollment Period, individuals can apply for Medicare if they missed their Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) or don’t qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Coverage begins July 1 of that year. If you missed your IEP when you…
Help for Military and Veteran Caregivers

John Dudoit attributes his well-being to his family’s support and the help he received from a VA psychiatrist.

John “Longie” Dudoit returned to Moloka‘i in 1969 after a year in the infantry in Vietnam and married his high school sweetheart.

“But something wasn’t right,” John recalls. “In our first years of marriage, Lorna stood by me but couldn’t understand what was happening.”

Back then, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) wasn’t widely understood. It was difficult for veterans to get help. “My wife’s strength was the only thing that kept me going,” John says. “But along the way, I knew I needed help.”

John credits Dr. Kathleen McNamara, a Veterans Administration psychiatrist, with helping him work through his PTSD. John now runs the nonprofit Molokai Veterans Caring for Veterans, helping them attain VA medical services. John says the keys are persistence and asking for help, something veterans may be reluctant to do.

In West Hawai‘i, Lori Smith-Starnes helps Big Island veterans as an Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow. The foundation works to empower and support military caregivers. Lori is a military caregiver and volunteer who reaches out to veterans about the services available to them and their families. Most veterans know services are available, but may not know where to get information.

For example, veteran and military caregivers may qualify for a stipend so they can get paid for caregiving, counseling services and respite care.

Lori is a caregiver for her husband Dave, an Army veteran who has PTSD, severe headaches and other effects from a traumatic brain injury he suffered in Iraq. Lori is able to talk to other veterans and caregivers from her own experiences.

She says veterans with PTSD may get frustrated and give up because of the paperwork involved with VA care. But the foundation, Wounded Warriors Project and other nonprofits can help. AARP also helps military and veteran caregivers.

Of the 53 million caregivers in America, 5.5 million are caring for a wounded or disabled veteran. A growing number of caregivers are millennials and teenagers; one in four is a millennial.

Young caregivers include Kamile and Kaleo Kapanui of Kaua‘i, who put college on hold to care for their grandfather, Bobby Nawai, a veteran living with dementia. The Kapanuis were profiled in the documentary Sky Blossom. “School will always be here. Grandpa won’t,” says Kamile. Filmmaker Richard Lui says the Kapanuis and young people like them are unsung heros. They are “the next Greatest Generation,” he says.

John and Lori agree that family caregivers are key in caring for veterans.

“I thought I had given up, too,” John says. “But family strength keeps us going.”

Nonprofit resources for military/veteran caregivers:
www.aarp.org/veterans
www.Elizabethdolefoundation.org
www.Woundedwarriorsproject.org

John “Longie” Dudoit returned to Moloka‘i in 1969 after a year in the infantry in Vietnam and married his high school sweetheart. “But something wasn’t right,” John recalls. “In our first years of marriage, Lorna stood by me but couldn’t understand what was happening.” Back then, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) wasn’t widely understood.
Aging With Aloha: Caring for Your Eyes

With aging comes new challenges; our eyesight is no exception. One in six Americans aged 65 and older has a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses alone. It’s important to see your ophthalmologist every one to two years in order to check for cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Early detection and treatment are imperative to prevent vision loss.

Normal aging of the eye actually does not lead to vision impairment, which is the result of eye disease and/or injury. Symptoms include loss of central and/or peripheral vision, blurred or hazy vision, or night blindness. Here are some tips:

• Always wear protective eyewear/goggles when working on home and garden projects.
• Exercise regularly and eat well in order to mitigate the risks of high blood pressure and diabetes.
• Get enough sleep every night to ensure healing and lubrication.
• Always wear sunglasses and/or a wide-brimmed hat when outside. Your sunglasses should be 100 percent ultraviolet (UV) blocking.
• Women, especially, should adhere to their ophthalmologist’s recommendations and treatment plan, because they are at higher risk for cataracts and glaucoma.

HAWAIIAN EYE CENTER
606 Kilani Ave., Wahiawa, HI 96786
808-621-8448 | www.hawaiianeye.com

With aging comes new challenges; our eyesight is no exception. One in six Americans aged 65 and older has a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses alone. It’s important to see your ophthalmologist every one to two years in order to check for cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.…