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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

In the current issue

  • A Sweet Life
  • Grief & Bereavement — Part IV
  • Beware of Romance Scams
  • Leaving a Legacy of Aloha
  • Money Management for Couples
  • Medicare Part B Start Date Changes
  • Lower Prescription Copays in 2023
  • Keep Good Health Insurance
  • Prevent Identify Theft
  • Door Opens for Those With Disabilities
  • Get Into a Groove & Do the Move
  • Wisdom of the Serving Spoon
  • Take Statins & Other Meds as Prescribed
  • Manual vs. Electric Toothbrushes
  • Self-Renewal Tips for Caregivers
  • Benefit of Live Music in Nursing Homes
  • The Gift of Caring for Others
  • Time Flies When You’re Having Fun
  • McDating: Romance Under Golden Arches
  • A Perfect Match Forged in Honesty
  • Spreading Happiness One Chocolate at a Time
  • How to Downsize the Right Way
  • Kupuna Collective Meets with Sen. Hirono
  • Social Security Benefits Increase in 2023

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  • SMP HAWAII 2023 Web Series on Fraud and Abuse

    Category: General SMP HAWAII 2023 Web Series on Fraud and Abuse

    10:00 am – 11:00 am
    February 3, 2023

    Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Hawaii invites you to its 20/23 Web Series on Fraud Prevention: Scam Free in 2023. Learn from Hawaii residents, and local and national experts, including top security officers from American Savings Bank, Bank of Hawaii and First Hawaiian Bank, the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit - Hawaii Department of the Attorney General; Better Business Bureau and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)  Foundation.

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  • Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

    Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    February 8, 2023

    In the United States alone, more than 5 million individuals are living with Alzheimer’s and 16 million are serving as their unpaid caregivers. The disease is a global crisis that impacts numerous families right here in our community. However, no one has to face this disease alone or without information.

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  • Know the Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

    Know the Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

    10:00 am – 11:00 am
    February 16, 2023

    Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. The Alzheimer’s Association® developed the new 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s education program to help people recognize common signs of the disease and know what to watch for in themselves and others.

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  • Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

    Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    March 8, 2023

    In the United States alone, more than 5 million individuals are living with Alzheimer’s and 16 million are serving as their unpaid caregivers. The disease is a global crisis that impacts numerous families right here in our community. However, no one has to face this disease alone or without information.

    Read more

  • SMP HAWAII 2023 Web Series on Fraud and Abuse

    Category: General SMP HAWAII 2023 Web Series on Fraud and Abuse

    10:00 am – 11:00 am
    March 13, 2023

    Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Hawaii invites you to its 20/23 Web Series on Fraud Prevention: Scam Free in 2023. Learn from Hawaii residents, and local and national experts, including top security officers from American Savings Bank, Bank of Hawaii and First Hawaiian Bank, the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit - Hawaii Department of the Attorney General; Better Business Bureau and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)  Foundation.

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  • The Realities of Aging

    The Realities of Aging

    8:30 am – 4:30 pm
    March 15, 2023

    You're invited to join host Percy Ihara today for our monthly workshop at the Ala Moana Hotel. Topics include finances, gerontology, legal mistakes, support services, long-term care options, reverse mortgages and many more. Call 808-600-4383 to RSVP.  Seating is limited. 8:30am – 4:30pm

    Ala Moana Hotel
    410 Atkinson Drive
    Honolulu, HI
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  • Know the Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

    Know the Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

    10:00 am – 11:00 am
    March 16, 2023

    Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. The Alzheimer’s Association® developed the new 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s education program to help people recognize common signs of the disease and know what to watch for in themselves and others.

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