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Phone Scam Comebacks

Timothy Caminos, Director of Communications, Hawaii’s Better Business Bureau | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, October - November 2011, Wisdoms

Telemarketing scams have in some cases become more profitable than drug trafficking. Scammers have made millions of dollars by perpetrating over-the-phone schemes. Scammers use technology to disguise their locations, telling victims they are calling from federal or...

Language of Aging

Gary Gary A. Powell, Executive Director, The Caregiver Foundation | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Giving Care, October - November 2011

As we age, our communication skills change. For family members and caregivers, knowing how a senior hears and understands is vital. Just because we speak clearly does not mean that our messages are received correctly. Learning the language of aging requires conscious...

Uplifting Choices

Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, October - November 2011, Wisdoms

A Gift of Remembrance Have you ever owned something that became a prized possession? One of our donor’s fathers, a retired truck driver named John, purchased a new Lincoln Town Car years ago. For John, the Town Car was a special vehicle, a possession he delighted in...

Caregiving – A Family Affair

Hope Young, Advance Care Planning Coordinator | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Giving Care, October - November 2011

As a young girl, I watched my grandmother age and I realized how much her daughters did to keep her safe and happy at home. Grandma had had three strokes, and was not always stable on her feet. She lived with my aunt, who cared for her on a daily basis. My mother...

Exclusive Care for Kupuna

Valerie Takahashi | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Giving Care, October - November 2011

Kupuna Concierge offers a very effective approach to senior care at home. The beauty of seniors living at home is that they can keep and enjoy the lifestyle they spent decades perfecting. Sometimes all it takes to remain independent is a little day-to-day help. Kupuna...

Hunting for a prescription drug plan . . . is no game

Jane Burigsay, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Hawai‘i | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, October - November 2011, Programs & Services

It’s that time of year again. “Open season” is right around the corner for the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. Hunting down the best plan for you is no game. Newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries, and current beneficiaries who are considering changes to their...

Five Ways Not to Fall

Stan Michaels, MFA, DOH Injury Prevention Coordinator & Public Health Educator | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Giving Care, October - November 2011

Falling down is nothing new. We have been doing it all our lives. We fell as infants, as kids, as teenagers and even, awkwardly, as adults. The price for an active, healthy life has been an occasional fall and normally it is no big deal. When young and strong, you...

AARP: Saving Money on Prescriptions – Ask for Generic Drugs

Generations Magazine Staff | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Health, October - November 2011

Usually when a doctor prescribes a medication during an appointment, we take the prescription slip and head for the door. But a savings-savvy patient will pause and ask, Is there a generic version? This simple question may save you hundreds, even thousands, of dollars...

Building Houses, Building Hope

Genie Brown | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Giving Care, October - November 2011

When Lehua Fuller first showed her Waimanalo home to Honolulu Habitat for Humanity staff, they were amazed. She had managed to raise 12 children in her four-bedroom plantation-style home, which was in grave disrepair. There were holes in the floor and roof, severe...

The Future of Estate Tax

Scott A. Makuakane, Counselor at Law, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, October - November 2011, Wisdoms

You have spent a lifetime of earning, saving and investing — and paying income and capital gains taxes all the way along. So you may wonder why our government feels entitled to tax the value of everything that’s left when you die. The sad fact is, however, that...

Mike Buck at KHVH Radio: The Voice of Alzheimer’s in Hawaii

Aimee Harris | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Cover Story, October - November 2011

“For anyone diagnosed with Alzheimerʻs, itʻs important to know that you can live a meaningful and productive life after diagnosis.” — Mike Buck Radio personality Mike Buck of KHVH Radio is the “Voice for the Alzheimer’s Association.” Both of Mike’s parents...

Saving Family Stories for Generations

Janette Sargent-Hamill, Author and Independent Filmmaker | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Living Life, October - November 2011

What do you really know about your grandparents or great-grandparents? Did you know that if family stories aren’t documented, they are often lost within two generations? My interest in this field piqued while attending UH, Manoa in 1993 in pursuit of a degree in...

My Travel Adventure in Tahiti: Snorkeling & Marine Life in French Polynesia

Art Reed, Professor Emeritus, University of Hawai‘i–Mānoa | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Living Life, October - November 2011

Hawai‘i is paradise but so are her Pacific sisters – the Islands of French Polynesia. Earlier this year, I drift snorkeled over coral reefs in the beautiful lagoon of Bora Bora, swam in shallow water with sting rays and black-tipped sharks, visited a black pearl...

Put On Your Thinking Cap: Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

Pamela Cunningham, Hawai‘i SHIP Coordinator | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, October - November 2011, Programs & Services

It is that time of year (and this year it is even earlier), when you need to take a moment to think about your Medicare health coverage. Is my plan still meeting my needs? Are my prescription drugs covered? Is it affordable? Are there new plans out there that may...

Elderhood Project

Kirk Matthews of KHON’s The Elderhood Project | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Editorial, October - November 2011

Mrs. Matthews [Linda Coble] and I went on a bus tour of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and points east in Canada. We had never been to that part of the world before. We had 20-plus fellow travelers along for the ride … and it was fantastic! While the scenery and...

Message from the Editor – Oct/Nov 2011

Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Editor's Note, October - November 2011

One year and counting… It’s hard to believe that it’s already been one year since we revived Generations Magazine and brought it back for you­—our readers. Our goal continues to be to publish a resource magazine that is of great value to you, your families and...

What is Fair in Coins & Collectibles?

Craig Watanabe, Captain Cook Coins | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, October - November 2011, Wisdoms

So, what’s your money worth? Well, after 40 years of participating in coin & collectibles conventions, I’ve learned that the answer lies with whom you ask. Recently, buyers have offered a few hundred dollars for exceptional items worth $10,000. What happens when...

Your Mind & Body: Prostrate Problems

Ritabelle Fernandes, MD | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Health, October - November 2011

The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system. The prostate is located just below the bladder, where urine is stored. The prostate also surrounds the urethra, the canal through which urine passes out of the body. It is common for...

How to Invest Amid Downgrades, Downturns & Slowdowns

Michael W. K. Yee, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, October - November 2011, Wisdoms

In this economic and political environment, investors are being forced to cope with unprecedented circumstances. At the same time that our economic recovery appears to be slowing, the S&P downgrades the U.S. credit rating for the first time. Confidence that...
October – November 2011

October – November 2011

Generations Magazine Staff | Oct 1, 2011 | Issue, October - November 2011

The Voice of Alzheimer’s in Hawaii

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  • Virtual Training: Think About It! Copy

  • February – March 2021

  • Hawai‘i Woman Hits It BIG in Las Vegas!

  • Estate Planning: Start With ‘Why’

  • Elder Abuse Reporting Deadlines

  • Passing on the Family Business

  • Rules for Adult Kids Returning Home

  • The Power of Healing, Harmony & Hope

  • Oh Those Medicare Commercials!

  • Dementia Patients ‘Remember Thru Music’

  • Medicare’s Other Enrollment Periods

  • Help for Military and Veteran Caregivers

  • Aging With Aloha: Caring for Your Eyes

  • Frontiers in Cardiovascular Health

  • Practice Good Oral Hygiene Together

  • Poling for Better Posture, Balance & Health

  • Engage With Kūpuna During COVID-19

  • Creating Smooth Transitions for Seniors

  • Our Highest Purpose: Serving Our Kūpuna

  • Your Spouse & Your Caregiving

  • Does Medicare Cover Long-Term Care?

  • Empowering Family Caregivers

  • KTA Super Stores: Beyond the Bottom Line

  • Avoid Family Disputes About Real Estate

  • Spring Decluttering After the Holidays

  • A Second Chance at Love

  • Green Point Nurseries: A Growing Business on the Big Island

  • Vaccination – A Lesson from the Past

  • A 91-Year-Old Advocate of Healthy Living

  • Your Body, Your BFF

  • Help! I Can’t Find My Credit Card!

  • Mental Health During COVID-19

  • Assisted Living Facilities Strive to Adapt

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