Category: June – July 2014

  • Don’t Stress Over Fraud

    April is Stress Awareness Month, but one thing that should never cause stress is doing business with Social Security. However, if you fall victim to fraud, it can really stress you out, not to mention damage your credit score and wallet. We encourage you to be cautious of suspicious email, letters, and phone calls or…

  • We Live in the Greatest Country

    Has Patriotism become passé? Are people looking at me today when I stand and show respect for the flag, are they shaking their heads in disbelief thinking, I’m old fashioned? Am I out of step with the majority? Back in the days, we used to place our hand over our heart and recited the, “Pledge…

  • Aquatic Therapy for Rotator Cuff Pain

    We have all heard the term “rotator cuff.” What is a rotator cuff? A group of four muscles: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor that connects the shoulder blade (scapula) to the arm bone (humerus). The rotator cuff tendons are key to a healthy functioning shoulder. They are subject to wear and tear or degeneration,…

  • Emphysema

    Emphysema is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. Emphysema, along with chronic bronchitis are referred to as Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD). COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Smoking is the leading cause of emphysema. Emphysema results when the delicate linings of the air sacs in…

  • Independence Starts at Home!

    When we celebrate the 4th of july with family, friends, food and fireworks, it is a time to remember what it means to be free. With many of our aging, recuperating or ill ‘ohana, independence means being able to receive quality care in the privacy and comfort of their own homes. Home healthcare is not…

  • Honoring Seniors

    The City & County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks & Recreation held their 3rd annual Outstanding Senior Recognition Program on Thursday, April 17th at the McCoy Pavilion. This event gives the City an opportunity to recognize outstanding senior club members and program volunteers. The District Council Executive Boards and Outstanding Seniors from all four districts…

  • Two Days in the Summer

    The Fourth of July is the cornerstone of summer. It is a date where families will get together; BBQ’s will occur; and fireworks will be watched. Memories of our youth will resurface, and stories of our nation’s birth will be told. Independence Day being on Friday this year, will turn the weekend into a three-day…

  • Real Property Tax Credits for Homeowners

    The City and County of Honolulu offers a real property tax credit to property owners who meet certain eligibility requirements. If you qualify, the maximum real property tax owed would not exceed 3% or 4% of your income, depending on your age. What are the Eligibility Requirements? You must have a home exemption in effect…

  • Get Ready to BBQ

    Celebrate a patriotic Fourth of July with kidney-friendly food. Sometimes people think that the world of food might be ruined if a diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is made or dialysis is required. Nothing could be further from the truth. Care is needed to follow your doctor’s advice and nutrition requirements; there are plenty…

  • Voices of Aloha

    Voices of Aloha, formerly The GleemenPlus of Honolulu, traces its origins back to 1916 when the Gleemen of Honolulu, the oldest male chorus west of the Rockies, was established. In 1996, while under the direction of Shigeru Hotoke, the group was opened to women and the name was changed to The GleemenPlus of Honolulu. In…