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  • A Native Hawaiian Health Road Map

    Hawaiian elders are treasured and revered for their profound and invaluable role in strengthening families and sustaining the rich tapestry of Hawaiian culture and language. But despite their significance, they have the poorest health outcomes compared to their counterparts from other ethnic groups in Hawai‘i. They are at the highest risk of developing dementia as…

  • The Elder Care Playbook

    Maui resident Petra Weggel learned about caregiving the way most people do… the hard way, through the trial and error of first-hand experience. “It is incredibly stressful to witness the decline of an aging loved one while at the same time thinking about your own mounting responsibilities,” Petra said in the introduction of The Elder…

  • Advice for Gen Xers Taking Care of Boomers

    Gen Xers are going to repeat what we Baby Boomers have been living through — caring for our parents and children while managing everything else. We can help our Gen Xer children by organizing our affairs and vowing to be practical. Overcoming practical issues is not as difficult as managing the emotional dynamics of caregiving.…

  • New Hope for Decreasing Dementia Cases

    In this new era for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, we have hope. This hope is fueled by scientific evidence that is stronger than ever and a collective movement that is driving positive change. In this new era, we can reduce risk for developing dementia and offer disease modifying treatments that can slow decline. Nearly…

  • A Natural Path to Senior Wellness

    Holistic medicine offers seniors a natural, gentle approach to wellness. By focusing on the balance of mind, body and spirit, holistic practices address the root causes of health concerns, helping seniors to feel their best every day. Holistic medicine combines natural therapies with traditional care to support your body’s healing abilities. Gentle treatments like acupuncture,…

  • Hula is Life

    Hawaiians say ‘haweo’ to refer to a glow of light that makes things visible. It is in the light of knowledge that the darkness and confusion of the past are now being destroyed and the heroic deeds of our ancestors are being revealed. The responsibility is now ours to carry on where they left off.…

  • Gateball Revived

    Having completed 80 orbits around the sun, I was part of a tour to the Blue Zone Village, Ogimi, Okinawa, last spring. Researchers have found that Blue Zone areas share nine lifestyle habits that contribute to extraordinarily long lifespans. But when we asked the village elders about the secret to their well-known longevity, they replied…

  • Talking Story on Moloka‘i

    One of the most treasured traditions in Hawai‘i is “talking story.” This Pidgin phrase can refer to something as simple as chatting about life events and the news of the day, or as complex as passing on generational wisdom and sharing concerns and hopes for the future. The Molokai History Project (MHP) has held several…

  • Hawai‘i’s Dancing Queen

    “You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only 17,” say the lyrics of ABBA’s signature hit of the ’70s. Claire Groom, a 75-year old student at Aloha Ballroom Company, has rewritten those lyrics by dancing her way to victory at the Holiday Dance Classic, a prestigious national ballroom dance competition held at the Luxor…

  • Local-Style Kalo Chowder

    I “invented” this kalo (taro) chowder during the COVID shutdown, a time when we were trying to support the local farmers who were struggling to move their produce. My daughter knows a farmer who gave us a lot of his kalo. At one point, we had so much, I had to find a creative way…

  • Celebrating the Hawaiian Culture

    Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) have welcomed immigrants from every corner of the globe for over 1,500 years, cultivating and perpetuating a tapestry of diverse cultures. In this second article in our series about the many cultures that comprise Hawai‘i, we will focus on how the Kānaka Maoli got here and from where, their culture and…

  • Remember Our Veterans

    I’m honored to write a column about “veterans,” a word that brings tears to my eyes. My brother, Capt. Edwin Hayashi, was killed in a C-130 plane crash during the Vietnam era. He didn’t make it back to be a “veteran.” Veterans are survivors. When I spoke to the Vietnam Veterans of America – Chapter…