Category: July – August 2024

It’s Obon Season Again!

Each summer from June to August, communities across the State of Hawai‘i gather for the annual Bon dance festivals. Many generations of both Buddhists and non-Buddhists gather to honor the memories of their ancestors, while nurturing the community through dancing, fellowship and, of course, food, at the same time. Obon, or just Bon, is a…
Ice Cream Dreams

Everyone enjoys a scoop now and then, especially during those hot summer days. For something a little different, the sweet folks at Roselani Ice Cream were kind enough to share their expert ideas about how to make a good thing even better. With 42 flavors of their ice cream to choose from, their recipes are…
Palliative Care Enhances Quality of Life

After a heart attack, 69-year-old Kumu Hula Tutu Malia developed heart failure, resulting in four trips to the ER and several hospital stays within three months. When a friend informed Tutu Malia about palliative care, she asked her doctor about it and he referred her to a new, home-based palliative care program. The program includes…
It’s Never Too Early to Plan Ahead

A smart person is one who plans for the future. I truly believe that being prepared NOW can never be too late, unless time passes you by. Here are a couple personal examples that I would like to share with you… one being that my husband and I installed a walk-in shower when we were…
Real Property Tax Relief for Honolulu

The City and County of Honolulu announces its 2025–26 Real Property Tax Credit program will open for applications starting July 1. From July 1 until Sept. 30, 2024, eligible homeowners can apply for a tax credit to help alleviate their real property tax. To qualify for this tax credit for the 2025–26 tax year, applicants…
5 Primary Election Reminders

Ahead of the 2024 Primary Election on Aug. 10, the Office of Elections offers a few key reminders for Hawai‘i voters. ➊ Hawai‘i is a vote-by-mail state. Your Primary Election ballot will arrive by mail. Registered Hawai‘i voters automatically receive a mail ballot for every election.➋ Check that your voter registration is current. Visit elections.hawaii.gov…
Spreading Alzheimer’s Awareness & Aloha

Born and raised in Honolulu, Steven Tam spent many years recruiting and then training recruits at Prudential Locations Real Estate. Steven’s ability to connect with others not only made him an effective leader, but an impactful volunteer, as well. Alzheimer’s Awareness Begins When Steven’s father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2009, he left his…
You Just Might Be a Senior Citizen If…

As my introduction, let me just say that “senior editor” isn’t solely a job title. Yes, I am an editor, but I’m also a bona fide senior citizen. I rarely even thought about “it,” until one day… I applied for the editor position at Generations Magazine and was asked how I was preparing for my…
September – October 2024

The July-August 2024 issue of GENERATIONS MAGAZINE will leave you singing as you reminisce with Rosa Barkerʻs interview with singer Melveen Leed. You’ll also find the complete schedule for the 2024 Aging In Place workshop that’s happening on August 3rd at the Ala Moana Hotel. We also bring you stories about medical alert devices, planning…
July – August 2024

The July-August 2024 issue of GENERATIONS MAGAZINE will leave you singing as you reminisce with Rosa Barkerʻs interview with singer Melveen Leed. You’ll also find the complete schedule for the 2024 Aging In Place workshop that’s happening on August 3rd at the Ala Moana Hotel. We also bring you stories about medical alert devices, planning…