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Allyn Bromley On the Edge
Artist Allyn Bromley is an inspiration. At 96, she continues to go to her Nu‘uanu studio to create every week. An influential figure in Hawai‘i arts, she taught generations of students at Leeward Community College and at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, where she was director of the printmaking department. She retired in2000 as…
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Remember Your College Days?
When we talk with family and friends, we often think back when we were younger! It’s not too hard for our immediate family to keep in touch; but it is my hope that friendships with those you met in school are still alive and vibrant. In my November/December 2024 issue, I wrote about my Tennis…
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AARP Honorees
The Feeding Our Keiki and Kupuna program by the Peace Committee of the Honoka‘a Hongwanji began as an effort to feed about two dozen children in a small Hawai‘i Island town. Miles Okumura and Lynn Higashi, retired attorneys, noticed children in their community who were going hungry. “We started off with the keiki and when…
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Dorothy Mau, Super Kupuna!
Medical science and our own observations tell us that engaging in physical and mental activities are the keys to aging well. This is a short story about a wonderful woman who is a testament to that concept. A lifelong Hawai‘i resident, Dorothy Mau, 97, of Kaimuki is a super kupuna who is known for her…
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Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Changes
Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou! We hope 2025 is filled with prosperity, vitality and good health for you and your loved ones! If Congress doesn’t act, the federal lifetime estate tax and gift tax exemption is due to sunset at the end of 2025 and will revert back to the 2017 exemption amount of approximately $5.6 million…
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Some Final Considerations
Donating your body to the local medical school is a way to both dispose of your remains and benefit your community. The most valuable resource for learning about a human body is, well, a human body. Many medical schools will have your body picked up (at no charge to your family) and delivered to the…
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Maximize Your Charitable Giving
Many investors give back to their communities through traditional monetary gifts. But other gifting strategies may help maximize the value of your generosity and provide tax advantages. Four strategies that may be worth exploring: As you consider these strategies, consult with your financial advisor and tax advisor, who can help you evaluate the choices to…
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Legacy2Action Bridges Students & Kūpuna
The 100th Infantry Battalion was a unit of second-generation Americans of Japanese ancestry men, nisei, who were born in Hawai‘i and achieved worldwide recognition as fierce fighters and loyal Americans. They achieved these accomplishments despite initial, unfounded suspicion and discrimination because they looked like the Japanese enemy who attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.…
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Save More on Prescriptions
On Aug. 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act became law, bringing relief for many Medicare beneficiaries who pay a lot for their prescription drugs. New benefits begin each year to lower your copays and out-of-pocket costs. 2023: The law caps copay at $35/month for certain insulin medications. Medicare covers 100% of Part D vaccinations, such…
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SMART911 Helps First Responders Help You
In emergencies, quick, informed responses can make the difference between life and death. Whether it’s responding to a 911 call of an individual experiencing a medical crisis at home or or an impending natural disaster, access to critical information can empower first responders to act appropriately and effectively in saving lives. The SMART911 service helps…
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Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care
When facing a loved one’s serious illness, family members rarely know how to reduce his or her suffering or where to turn. Ask your doctor about available options. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with a serious illness. Care is focused on providing relief of symptoms and stress, helping to improve the patient…