Category: Nov – Dec 2024

  • Actively Aging: Safe Activities for Seniors

    Staying physically active as you age is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being. Regular activity can help improve mobility, sleep and mental health, while reducing the risk of falls and injuries. Here are some beneficial activities: Walking together: Simple and effective, walking around safely with a friend inside or out can boost cardiovascular health.…

  • Make Good Oral Hygiene a Priority

    Older adults can keep their teeth by practicing good oral health habits: brushing twice a day for two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste, flossing daily and visiting a dentist on a regular basis. As we age, we become more susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease, partly due to decreased saliva production. Certain prescription medications…

  • Should Seniors Purchase Travel Insurance?

    As we age, the desire to explore new destinations and enjoy life’s adventures often grows stronger. For kūpuna in Hawai‘i, traveling overseas offers the opportunity to experience different cultures, visit loved ones or simply relax in a new environment. While planning these trips, it’s crucial to consider potential risks and ensure you’re adequately protected. One…

  • Beware of Scams While Shopping Online

    Holiday shopping has shifted dramatically from in-person to online in recent years. Although this change gives us new opportunities for finding unique gifts while supporting small businesses — it also comes with risks. With 33.2 million small businesses now able to showcase their products online, you have infinite options at your fingertips. However, the rise…

  • A Labor of Love: Sweet & Sour Chicken

    This is one of my Grandma Goya’s recipes and one that my dad requests for Father’s Day or his birthday — it’s one of his favorite meals. My family loves eating this dish, as well. It is a labor of love because it takes a long time to make, but it sure is worth the…

  • Hilo’s Lyman Museum is Superb!

    I’m not the first to fall in love with Mauna Kea. Sarah Lyman — a missionary who came to Hawai‘i from New England in 1832 — wrote in her journal about the beauty of Mauna Kea when the clouds and rains cleared. You can hear readings of several journal entries in one of the exhibits…

  • Holidays Without Your Loved Ones

    Like birthdays and anniversaries, holidays are filled with loving memories of special times celebrated with family and friends. But when you have experienced the loss of a loved one and are grieving, it is sometimes difficult to authentically participate with others during the holidays. Your world has changed, often in profound and very personal ways.…

  • Transfer Seats Help Kūpuna On the Go

    Falls are a significant concern for our kūpuna, often leading to serious injuries and diminished quality of life. However, proactive measures can help prevent falls. First, maintaining physical strength and balance is crucial. Gentle exercises like tai chi, yoga or strength training enhance stability. Simple daily activities like walking or using a stationary bike can…

  • She’s Such a Positive Crackerjack

    Having a very strict father was the key to the life of Jeanette S. Akamine because she has always been very independent. She said that his teachings were always with a positive attitude. She graduated from St. Francis Convent, then helped support the family’s Nu‘uanu Avenue Myogaya Restaurant in the kitchen. Jeanette completed beauty school…

  • Home of the Brave

    To see Jacqui and Chuck Probst smiling on the pickleball court as they battle their opponents, one may never guess they experienced an actual war at a young age. Both volunteered for service in the Army during the Vietnam War in the late 1960s. They enlisted separately, as they had not met — yet. Jacqui…