Category: June – July 2013

  • Combating Investment Fraud

    Unfortunately, too many seniors across the United States fall victim to investment fraud. It is a growing trend we see here in Hawai‘i where criminals are targeting our seniors. To protect yourself, family and other loved ones, Hawai‘i’s BBB provides a few sound tips on how to spot the red flags and avoid investment fraud.…

  • Norm Chow: Bringing Home the Game

    Norm Chow: Bringing Home the Game

    By most reports, 62 is now the most common retirement age by far. Yet, many folks are adjusting to the poor economy and retiring later at 65 or older. Then there’s Norm Chow…

  • Update: Queen’s Medical Center vs. Koga

    The Honolulu Star-Advertiser has featured several stories about Karen Okada, a 95-year-old woman who signed a “Death with Dignity Declaration” and a “Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Instructions” back in 1998. Both documents purport to control “in all circumstances.” In mid-2012, shortly after Karen was admitted to The Queen’s Medical Center for treatment…

  • Important Changes to Medicare July 1, 2013

    We’ve received several calls from individuals who have received letters from the Department of Health & Human Services in Baltimore Maryland titled An Important Message for People with Original Medicare. So questions were asked: Is this letter legitimate? Yes it is. Individuals with Original Medicare may receive two letters depending on the county where they…

  • Enjoy the Summer of Your Life

    Seniors of all ages and their families will find that Oahu offers an array of events from July 8 to August 16th, ranging from a dance festival to “sake tasting.” Mark your calendars today for one or all of these exciting events. From July 8th to 21st, some of the world’s most acclaimed performers, teachers…

  • Heart Failure

    Approximately 5.8 million people in the United States have heart failure. Heart failure is a very common condition in seniors and is also known as congestive health failure. This is a condition in which the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. In some cases, the heart can’t fill with enough blood…

  • Caregivers Role

    Little is known of caregivers within our community who provide care to aged and disabled individuals under the Community Care Foster Family Home Program. In fact, at times there is a certain undeserved stigma attached to the profession. So what is the role of Adult Foster caregivers? And why should we trust them with our…

  • What’s So Good About Growing Older?

    Every week I talk to people who are newly eligible for Medicare insurance or are already enrolled in a plan. While some are happy to be at the age to get those senior discounts at retail shops and restaurants, some, not so much. They would rather trade those discounts for the yonder days of platform…

  • My Take on Things: Shuzi Health Jewelry

    It was September 8, 2011 that I had a stroke … some say it was “mild” and some say it was a “nerve stroke” while I say, “It happened, now move on!” Every day since then, I test myself on doing things with my right side. Within two weeks I got rid of the walker but was…

  • Summer Green Smoothie

    Summer brings in the time of year when melons are in season. Watermelon, honeydew and cantaloupe are rich in vitimins, minerals and antioxidants such as beta-carotene, lycopene, potassium, magnesium vitamin A and C. Adding them to a green smoothie makes for a tasty drink and a great way to get a lot of healthy nutrients…