Category: Nov – Dec 2022

  • The Gift of Holiday Presence

    Every year at this time, The Caregiver Foundation witnesses and acknowledge the “extras” caregivers provide for individuals who would otherwise not benefit from any holiday spirit. Cleo, a caregiver for a 100-year-old bed-ridden client with dementia, brought in a dazzling Christmas tree. Lights danced in our client’s eyes; a smile in remembrance of holidays past…

  • A Caregiver’s Mantra

    Many professional caregivers have deeply rooted memories that inspired them to pursue a career in a field — such as assisted living. My first experience with  dementia, caregiving and compassion involved my own grandparents, my Lolo and Lola.

  • Gardening & People With Dementia

    According to a 2021 research review on the impact of gardening in dementia treatment, exposure gardening activities has shown many benefits for the dementia population. Some of these benefits include reduction in depression and aggressive behaviors, an increase in engagement, improved mood and an increased sense of purpose.

  • Perspectives on Aging

    The average life span has increased more in the past century than in all the years humans previously existed. As approximately 10,000 baby boomers (those born  between 1944 and 1964) are turning 65 every day, it would appear that we will have a large influx of aging people over the next couple decades who may…

  • Laughter is the Best Medicine

    Many forms of yoga have been developed over the centuries by serious practitioners who strive for the benefits of mind-body balance. Popular styles of yoga include Ashtanga, Hatha, Iyengar and many more. But if the thought of mindful meditation in a somber setting is not your cup of chai tea, there is good news for…

  • Hawai‘i’s King of Tropical Music

    At 71, Rolando Sanchez has the energy of a man half his age. Scratch that. He has the energy of a man a quarter of his age. If you’ve been in Hawai‘i for any length of time, you’re familiar with the charismatic percussionist/singer/band leader Rolando Sanchez, known for his high-energy shows that established Latin dance…

  • Eating Together

    Here in Hawai‘i, the idea of multiple generations sharing meals together under one roof isn’t reserved for just the holidays. Hawai‘i has the highest percentage of multigenerational households in the country, with nearly 8 percent of households statewide classified as multigenerational — at least three generations living under one roof. This household structure represents one…

  • Giving Your Voice to Charity: Inspiring Real Change With Advocacy

    Especially during this time of year, many of us shift our mindsets to consider how we can spread aloha and do good in the world. Giving back to our community  comes in many forms. There are ways that take no money — donating your voice and time. “Activist philanthropy” is a newer term, but it…

  • A Gift from the Heart

    A Gift from the Heart

    The mission of Blood Bank of Hawaii is to provide a safe and adequate blood supply for all the civilian hospitals throughout the state to meet patients’ needs. Each and every day patients count on volunteer donors. One in seven people entering the hospital will need blood. Blood cannot be produced in a lab or…

  • November – December 2022

    November – December 2022

    The November-December 2022 issue of GENERATIONS MAGAZINE features an in-depth look at giving blood in Hawaii. GM Senior Editor Debra Lordan talks with the Donor Services Director of the Blood Bank of Hawaii and discovers the crucial need of giving blood and the many people who do on a regular basis but also why some…