Jason Kama, Hawaii Marketplace Manager, Better Business Bureau Northwest + Pacific | May 20, 2018 | June - July 2018, Wisdoms
In Hawai‘i, we must always be on the lookout for scammers going door to door posing as trustworthy salespeople. They may be offering lawn care, home improvement services, alarm systems, and more, and also pretending to be legitimate companies just to get you to trust them. Five tips to help protect you and your home
Scott Spallina, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney | May 20, 2018 | June - July 2018, Wisdoms
I have been with the Prosecutor’s Office now for over 22 years, and 10 years ago created the Elder Abuse Unit. This unit was the first (and still is the only) team in Hawai‘i dedicated to prosecuting felony offenses where the victims were 60 years of age or older.
Stephen B. Yim, Attorney at Law | May 20, 2018 | June - July 2018, Wisdoms
Before you panic about the new “Hawai‘i Aid in Dying Law,” it’s a great law but not for the reasons you may think. Governor Ige signed the Our Care, Our Choice Act on April 5, 2018 and it will become law on January 1, 2019. The new law’s purpose is to establish a regulated process whereby a mentally competent adult resident of Hawai‘i with a terminal illness and less than six months to live may choose to end life with a prescription.
Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | May 20, 2018 | June - July 2018, Wisdoms
In today’s world of wondering whether information is reliable or not, it is critical to protect our kūpuna and their families. You may hear or see an advertisement for a business professional with a bunch of initials after their name and wonder what do all those initials really mean?
Scott A. Makuakane, Counselor at Law, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC | May 20, 2018 | June - July 2018, Wisdoms
Class reunions are poignant reminders of change. With each passing year, our classmates grow a little grayer, perhaps a little balder, and maybe a little more expansive at the midsection. Good thing we are not like our classmates, right? Actually, we are. Father Time is catching up with all of us. That sobering fact should inspire us to reflect each year on our estate plans and whether they still do what we want them to do.
Michael W. K. Yee, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner | May 19, 2018 | June - July 2018, Wisdoms
Inflation is the normal state of affairs in the U.S. economy. Most economists consider an annual increase in the cost-of-living of two or three percent per year to be a manageable level of inflation. This increase usually is a good trend, because it is an indication of a growing economy.
Cynthia Arnold, Senior Move Managers & De-Clutter Hawaii | May 19, 2018 | June - July 2018, Programs & Services
Have you heard these questions before: “How do I get my Mom to let go of her things?”, “Why does my Dad not want to get rid of his junk?” and “I’m not making much progress with them, what am I doing wrong?” Most times the answer isn’t black and white, as it really depends on the emotional attachment a person has to those items. Every item has a memory or a story that tugs at their heart, and for those reasons, they can’t get rid of them.
Jane Burigsay, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Hawai‘i | May 19, 2018 | June - July 2018, Programs & Services
I’m applying for disability benefits. Do I automatically receive Medicare benefits if I’m approved for disability benefits?
Kelika Ishol, Director of Community Relations, ISNR | May 19, 2018 | Giving Care, June - July 2018
In the last issue we discussed how people diagnosed with chronic respiratory failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at higher risk for infection. This issue, we focus on ways to ease their breathing problems.
Annette Pang, Relationship Life Coach | May 19, 2018 | Giving Care, June - July 2018
It’s a mistake for family caregivers to forget about their own well-being while caring for their loved ones. Many feel guilty for taking time off for a spa day or a staycation. I encourage them to accept it’s perfectly OK to get away and return reinvigorated and refreshed.
Regency Hualalai staff | May 19, 2018 | Giving Care, June - July 2018
Despite the great advancements in retirement community resident care in recent years — some through government involvement, but most through business owners seeking to create a better quality of life for seniors — one of the challenges faced when discussing senior living options is the negative stigma that immediately comes to mind about “assisted living.”
Eileen Phillips, RN, Attention Plus Care | May 19, 2018 | Giving Care, June - July 2018
Technology is ever-advancing these days with information on new devices everywhere. For early adopters this is seen as helpful and even normal. However, for some seniors, adapting to new devices can be challenging due to physical limitations. Vision loss is one of the...
Dr. Kai Morigawara | May 19, 2018 | Health, June - July 2018
Not everyone has spare cash to spend on expensive physical therapy equipment to use at home, so why not learn how to utilize household items to get the same results?
Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | May 19, 2018 | Health, June - July 2018
Knee pain while descending stairs is often due to the force on your kneecap (patella), which studies show is 3.5 X your body weight. If you weigh 140lbs, the force on your patella can be as much as 490lbs! That is a lot of stress on your knee, and the pain will be magnified if you have weak muscles or degeneration of the cartilage in the joint.
Dr. Steven Ito, owner, House Call Medical Practice | May 19, 2018 | Health, June - July 2018
Let us start with this little fact: almost half of all adults in the United States are affected by hypertension. Recently published revised guidelines for the detection of high blood pressure mean that 46 percent of all Americans 18 years and older are now considered to have hypertension (otherwise known as high blood pressure).
Malia Harunaga, Hawaii Bicycling League | May 19, 2018 | Health, June - July 2018
As we age, exercise becomes more and more important — not only for our bodies, but for our minds as well. But fitness doesn’t always have to happen from inside the local gym. You can get on a path to a fit and healthy lifestyle by incorporating cycling into your daily routine.
Denise Grayzell and Celesdina Reyes, Yoga Instructors, YMCA of Honolulu | May 19, 2018 | Health, June - July 2018
At the YMCA of Honolulu, our programs and services are tailored to meet all ages, abilities and goals — and so are our yoga classes! All health and fitness facility Y Branches offer a range of yoga classes for kūpuna, from ones that will bring on a light sweat to others that will give you a soothing stretch while seated on a chair.
Geno Godinet, owner, Access Lifts Hawaii | May 19, 2018 | June - July 2018, Living Life
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is for the physically challenged and disabled community. The elevator industry, with the help of the government and educators in civil law, has been addressing ADA issues over the years. Elevator and lift manufacturers have many solutions to meet and exceed the ADA requirements.
Generations Magazine Staff | May 19, 2018 | June - July 2018, Living Life
Many seniors, especially those who live alone, might not realize that there are items they should have in their hurricane emergency kit other than Spam, baked beans and Vienna sausage. June marks the beginning of the six-month-long hurricane season and reminders about being prepared are all over the media.
Christopher Duque, Online Security Advisor | May 19, 2018 | June - July 2018, Living Life
Telephone scams have been around for years, even before the birth of the internet, and they are just as dangerous as their online counterparts. Because modern telephone networks use digital technology, it is easy for cybercriminals to manipulate what appears in the Caller ID to trick you into thinking you are receiving a call from a trusted source. This tactic is called “spoofing.”
Corie Tanida, Common Cause Hawaii | May 19, 2018 | June - July 2018, Living Life
At Common Cause Hawaii, we believe that the more people who participate in civic engagement, the more representative our democracy. Participation can come in the form of service, or testifying on an important issue, but the most important way to get involved is through voting.
Generations Magazine Staff | May 19, 2018 | June - July 2018, Living Life
Giving back. That’s the theme and the name of a special — and talented — seniors group who entertain other seniors as a way of giving enjoyment back to their community.
Project Giving Back is a group of 36 singers, ranging in age from 60 to 87, who are now in their 8th year of performing. Wayne Uejo is the founder and administrator of the group, overseeing the singers and coordinating the concert schedule at venues across O‘ahu.
Gregory Dunn, President and CEO, Hawaii Theatre Center | May 19, 2018 | June - July 2018, Living Life
It’s hard to believe 22 years have passed since the renovated Hawaii Theatre Center reopened its doors to the public following a decade-long effort by community volunteers to raise $32 million and save the historic structure from the developer’s wrecking ball. Today, volunteerism is still the lifeblood of the Hawaii Theatre Center.
Martha Khlopin, Radio Host of “Morning Drive With Martha" | May 19, 2018 | Editorial, June - July 2018
Were you a high school senior in 1972, singing Alice Cooper’s classic hit, “School’s Out” (for Summer)? Then you may be turning 65 soon and wondering if you need Medicare insurance. Figuring it out on your own may leave you clicking through a lot of scam websites and staring at a mountain of brochures and flyers that arrived in the mail.
Margaret A. Perkinson, PhD, University of Hawaii at Mānoa | May 19, 2018 | Editorial, June - July 2018
Older adults typically want to live in their own homes for as long as possible. A 2012 report from AARP showed that only 65 percent of persons aged 60-70 and only 43 percent of those aged 70 and older find it very easy to live independently. Besides making physical...
Sherry Goya, Generations Magazine Staff | May 19, 2018 | Editorial, June - July 2018
Turning 100 is no small feat, but Mrs. Lenora Cho made it look easy when she officially became a centenarian in 2017. Lenora, a small-town girl from back East, found ways to stay active early on in life: in high school, she played basketball and softball.
Sherry Goya, Generations Magazine Staff | May 19, 2018 | June - July 2018, Senior News
The day was a little cloudy, with soft winds — perfect for 87 teams of seniors ranging in age from 55 to 93 years old. After the competition, score cards were tallied and medals were presented to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in the Senior (55 to 74) and Master (75 and over) divisions. For the past few years, Generations Magazine has paid for all the medals, which are always well received. First-place winners also received a soda-cap ribbon lei made by the founder of the Senior Classic Games, retired Hālawa complex supervisor Herbert Yasuhara.
Katherine Kama‘ema‘e Smith | May 15, 2018 | Cover Story, June - July 2018, Living Life
Giving back to your high school or college allows you not only to rekindle warm memories of school days but also to help the school prepare today’s students for a successful future. Generations Magazine celebrates “school pride” with the stories of two retirees...
Mahlon Moore | May 15, 2018 | Issue, June - July 2018
Generations Magazine celebrates “school pride” with the stories of two retirees who volunteer their time to support their school and its alumni family.