Category: Nov – Dec 2025

  • Hope for the Future

    Glen Higa of Kalihi has much in common with Michael J. Fox. Like the “Back to the Future” star, he faces his challenges with gratitude and optimism, focusing on finding meaning in the face of adversity. Like Michael, he emphasizes that challenges don’t define a person—their actions do. He believes in the power of acceptance…

  • A Hui Hou

    All good things must come to an end, or so they say. This is the last article by this author that will appear in this publication. I wish the Generations team and readers all the best in every way. I hope that over the past 15 years, you have gleaned from this column how important…

  • Finding a Trustworthy Financial Advisor

    Thinking about investing? You’re not alone. According to Gallup, 85% of Americans are actively seeking financial guidance—but BBB finds that too often, people lose money to bad advice and fraudulent “investment gurus” posing as experts. BBB’s 2024 Scam Tracker Risk Report found that investment scams are the riskiest in North America, with the highest susceptibility…

  • The Good & Bad News About Estate Tax

    The One Big Beautiful Bill, now a law, “permanently” increased the maximum lifetime exclusion amount that any US citizen or resident can use to shelter gifted assets or assets passing at death from the federal gift or estate tax. The new estate and gift tax exclusion beginning in 2026 is $15 million per US citizen…

  • Managing Aging Parents’ Finances

    Making financial decisions takes time, attention and energy at any age. In the case of elderly adults, it may become increasingly difficult to manage finances, particularly if their health is declining or they’re experiencing a cognitive issue. If you’re providing support to aging parents—or plan to in the future—here are some tips on how to…

  • Helping to Protect Sea Turtles

    Under the cover of a moonlit sky, a familiar hawksbill sea turtle, Orion, hauls herself up the beach with slow, powerful strokes. Now in her fifth nesting season, she begins meticulously carving into the sand, preparing a nest chamber to hold the next generation of hatchlings. One day, they too will repeat this prehistoric cycle.…

  • Akamai Seniors: a Nonprofit for Seniors

    I’m honored to share the heart of Akamai Seniors, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving Hawai‘i’s older adults. Our mission is simple: to help you find peace of mind and live healthy, productive lives, ensuring you get more out of life while spreading the aloha spirit in the communities we serve. We’re educators and…

  • From Keiki to Kūpuna

    Since 2019, Aloha Diaper Bank has supported Hawai‘i’s families by providing diapers and baby essentials to those in need. While our primary mission is keeping keiki healthy, we also gratefully accept donations of adult diapers, which are shared with kūpuna at our Windward Mall location and distributed to neighbor islands where the need is great.…

  • Prepare for the Journey: As Memory Fades

    If you or a loved one has started to have memory loss, you may ask, “What will happen in the future? What can I do now to prepare?” SHARE may be right for you! Support, Health, Activities, Resources, Education (SHARE) is an evidence-based program that can help you or your loved one’s care team plan…

  • What is Your Gut Trying to Tell You?

    Your gut is often the first to signal when something’s not quite right. While occasional bloating or indigestion may be harmless, certain symptoms should never be ignored. Gastroenterologists flag warning signs that call for further evaluation: These red flags help your doctor determine when urgent testing is needed, because these symptoms may be early indicators…

  • 10 Early Signs of Dementia

    Everybody forgets something now and then. As the brain ages, it’s normal to occasionally blank on a name, make a mistake with numbers or misplace your keys or phone. But with typical aging, we can usually recall it later and retrace our steps. However, dementia presents differently and it affects more than just memory. These…

  • Kūpuna: Don’t Let Cavities Go Untreated!

    It’s easy to think that cavities are something only kids need to worry about. But the truth is, kūpuna can still get cavities, even if they’ve had healthy teeth their whole lives. In fact, aging can bring new dental challenges that make cavities more likely, such as dry mouth from medications or gum recession. If…