Generations Magazine Staff | Nov 1, 2021 | Sept - Oct 2023
The November-December 2023 issue of GENERATIONS MAGAZINE features a cover story about two of the most well-known and most-loved coaches in Hawaii sports history – Dave Shoji and Vince Goo. Find out what they’re up to today! You’ll also get some important Medicare information – especially important during this open enrollment period. We’ll show you some self-care holiday gifts and tell you about Project Dana – who they are, how they got started and how they help our kūpuna.
Generations Magazine Staff | Nov 1, 2021 | Sept - Oct 2023
The September-October 2023 issue of GENERATIONS MAGAZINE features a cover story about how long-term friendships can really make a difference in your life – and the lives of others. Youʻll learn how seeing your dentist might show signs of osteoporosis. Scott Makuakane gives some sage advice on making estate decisions. And Generations Magazine’s Wilson Angel reflects on the late Brian Suda, GMʻs photographer extraordinaire.
Generations Magazine Staff | Nov 1, 2021 | July - August 2023
The July-August 2023 issue of GENERATIONS MAGAZINE features a cover story about the hottest craze sweeping the nation, Pickleball. Author Rosa Barker dives deep into the story about a sport that everyone loves, especially seniors! You’ll also read how a healthy lifestyle can help fight diabetes. Sophia Calio, director of the YMCA’s kūpuna programs, talks about all of the activities available to seniors. And Financial Advisor Michael Yee has some good words about paying off debt or investing.
Generations Magazine Staff | Nov 1, 2021 | May - June 2023
The May-June issue of GENERATIONS MAGAZINE features a story about Kumu Kahua Theater in downtown Honolulu. Kathlyn Clore explores the people who contribute to Honoluluʻs home for local storytellers. Dr. Sandra von Doetinchem, a UH specialist in gerontology, discusses the benefits of learning late in life. Does Dad need help during the day and something to keep him occupied? In Kathy Wyattʻs article, she explains the benefits of kūpuna day care. And Debbie Kim Morikawa shows us the best exercises for getting up and down!
Generations Magazine Staff | Nov 1, 2021 | Jan - Feb 2023
The January-February 2023 issue of GENERATIONS MAGAZINE features Hawaii music legend and icon Henry Kapono and how, at nearly 75, this remarkable musician keeps his career and family rolling happily forward. We’ll give you the breakdown on this month’s increase in Social Security benefits. Editor Debra Lordan takes a look a love, chocolates and senior romances in three articles. And everyone’s favorite radio personality and artist extraordinaire Frank B. Shaner has some off-beat thoughts on growing older.
Generations Magazine Staff | Nov 1, 2021 | Mar - Apr 2023
The March-April issue of GENERATIONS MAGAZINE features Executive Director Connie Mitchell and her team at the Institute of Human Services who face the problems and challenges of the “unhoused” population on Oahu. Does your computer need some spring cleaning? Christopher Duque has some tips. Kristina Wong of Altres discusses caregiver compatibility and more seniors are trying marijuana! You’ll find those stories and many more in the March-April issue of GENERATIONS MAGAZINE.
Generations Magazine Staff | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov - Dec 2022
The November-December 2022 issue of GENERATIONS MAGAZINE features an in-depth look at giving blood in Hawaii. GM Senior Editor Debra Lordan talks with the Donor Services Director of the Blood Bank of Hawaii and discovers the crucial need of giving blood and the many people who do on a regular basis but also why some people hesitate. We also take a look at Hawaii’s King of tropical music, Rolando Sanchez and his amazing energy. You’ll see that Hawaii is unique in places where multiple generations regularly sit down to eat with each other. And you’ll find out why laughter truly is the best medicine!
Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2021 | Issue, July - August 2022
The September-October 2022 issue of GENERATIONS MAGAZINE features three compelling stories about people who are in the business of caregiving and who have been caregivers themselves. We meet Kīhei resident Franny Durham who unknowingly serves as an inspiration to those around her through her. On Oahu, an all-women book club has been reviewing books and looking at life since the 80s. And we look at finding the right place for Mom or Dad – which turns out is both an art and science.
Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2021 | Issue, July - August 2022
The July-August 2022 issue of GENERATIONS MAGAZINE features the story of Dr. William Won, one of Honolulu’s foremost brain surgeons – the first Hawaii-born Chinese-American neurosurgeon in the state. You’ll also read the heartfelt story of two women who seemingly fell in love at the wrong place and the wrong time. You’ll also read about hoarders. Does this include you? And we’ve got a story about the brotherhood of senior softball!
Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2021 | Issue, March-April 2022
The March-April 2022 issue of GENERATIONS MAGAZINE leads with a story about cancer in Hawaii and even though we live in paradise, we’re still susceptible to cancer in all its forms. You’ll also get some tips on navigating your first year in retirement, the benefits of again at home, and you’ll read some good news for Hawaii’s kupuna who are taking insulin.
Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2021 | Issue, May - June 2022
The May-June 2022 issue of GENERATIONS MAGAZINE features the story of philanthropist and pianist Ginny Tiu – a remarkable story of a child prodigy who went on to devote her life to humanitarian and animal welfare efforts. You’ll also read about protecting your pets after you’re gone and how is your estate going to be divided? A question all of us have to ask.
Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2021 | Issue, January - February 2022
The January – February 2022 issue of GM features Jessica Lani Rich, president of VASH – the Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii, an organization that provides support – and comfort – to visitors who have been victims of crime and other adversity. We also feature stories in this issue about how massage is good for the body and soul; we review some common misconceptions about hospice care; and for small business owners, some tips on retirement for people who aren’t sure if they’ll even get a chance to retire.
Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2021 | October-November 2021
The October – November 2021 issue of GM features a tradition in Hawaii that everybody loves – the making and giving of lei. The colorful and fragrant strings of flowers has a rich history and many meanings which you’ll discover. We’ll also get some tips on relationships with people with dementia, how to navigate today’s crazy housing market, and we’ll give you some tips on Social Security and retirement.
Generations Magazine Staff | Apr 1, 2021 | Date, Issue, June-July 2021
The June-July 2021 issue of Generations Magazine sports one of Hawaii’s best-known coaches – Larry Price. You’ll read about his remarkable football and coaching career and you’ll get the players’ perspectives, as well. We also look this month at how seniors can improve their nutrition in the face of COVID-19; how you can get free dental care and education; and we’ll examine a popular new sport among seniors: riding an E-Bike!
Generations Magazine Staff | Apr 1, 2021 | April - May 2021, Date, Issue
The April – May 2021 issue of Generations Magazine features Auntie Carolee, a kumu hula, a musician, a teacher, a cultural practitioner – and – a living treasure. Youʻll also read about the new rules for work after the pandemic; defying whatʻs called the “silver tsunami” stereotype; help on deciding when itʻs time to go into assisted living; and youʻll read about the importance of doing a dress rehearsal for retirement!
Generations Magazine Staff | Feb 2, 2021 | Date, February - March 2021, Issue
The February-March 2021 issue of Generations Magazine takes a look at one of Hawaii Island’s iconic grocery store chains, KTA Superstores. You’ll see how this family-owned business celebrates it’s 100th birthday by continuing its owner’s commitment to “humbly serve and do what is right for the community.” You’ll find some tips on how to handle adult children who have moved back home; you’ll find out if those Medicare commercials that are all over TV are really accurate; and you’ll meet an Oahu couple who are taking a second chance at love!
Generations Magazine Staff | Dec 4, 2020 | Date, Issue, October - November 2020
he December 2020-January 2021 issue of Generations Magazine explores Chinese-American soldiers who served the United States with dignity during World War II but have never received their medals. Kathlyn Clore brings the issue and several soldiers’ stories to light. You’ll also read about age-related muscle loss, Covid testing, safe family activities for the holidays as well as caregiving tips at Christmas. You’ll also get a couple of tasty recipes for our partners’ kitchens, including Aloha Fried Rice!
Generations Magazine Staff | Oct 9, 2020 | Date, Issue, October - November 2020
The October-November issue of Generations Magazine features the heartwarming story of popular Hawaii performer Kalani Pe’a’s grandmother and her progression into dementia from Alzheimerʻs. You’ll also read about help that’s available to kūpuna during the pandemic; a story on how the power of music helps those with dementia; we have some hearing tips for the Covid-19 days; and you’ll learn about “Purpose Pals,” a kūpuna-youth connection.
Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 5, 2020 | August - September 2020, Date, Issue
The April-May 2020 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life, features an in-depth look at Leslie Wilcox, President and CEO of PBS Hawaii, we look at lifework and planning amid Covid-19, the expansion of telehealth services and a look at solutions for loneliness and housng.
Margaret A. Perkinson, PhD, University of Hawaii at Mānoa | Jun 2, 2020 | Column, June-July 2020
When under stay-at-home orders, online resources enable participation in the outside world. Visit the UH Center on Aging Facebook page for a continually updated list.
Generations Magazine Staff | Jun 2, 2020 | Editorial, June-July 2020
There are many questions that families have as their parents age. Many adult children have never had to provide care for a senior. When they begin, they soon find it is not an easy task. Assisting your parents as they age in place seems like a good idea until we realize how much time it takes to provide meals, and clean and maintain an additional house, along with continuing our own career and meeting life’s demands.
Generations Magazine Staff | Jun 1, 2020 | Date, Issue, June-July 2020
The April-May 2020 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life, features an in-depth look at Leslie Wilcox, President and CEO of PBS Hawaii, we look at lifework and planning amid Covid-19, the expansion of telehealth services and a look at solutions for loneliness and housng.
Generations Magazine Staff | Mar 28, 2020 | April - May 2020, Issue
The April-May 2020 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life, features an in-depth look at Kawaiahaʻo Church, as well as tips on avoid Coronavirus and much more.
Generations Magazine Staff | Jan 21, 2020 | February - March 2020, Issue
Dying at home can be traumatic for loved ones. We long for a peaceful walk into a beautiful sunset. But most have never seen anyone die and that first indelible experience will stick with us. We may wish to die in our sleep, suffer an accident where we “never knew what happened” or drop dead while enjoying a favorite activity. But the odds are even — just as many people suffer and fight death to the last breath. Loved ones who witness such death throes simply don’t talk about it. We are compassionate people who avoid pain and go to great lengths to protect our loved ones from suffering. So why is there controversy about Hawai‘i’s Our Care, Our Choice Act, the aid-in-dying law that allows terminal patients to have medications that will ensure a peaceful passing?
Generations Magazine Staff | Dec 7, 2019 | Dec 2019 - Jan 2020, Senior News
Hawai‘i is generally a retirement-friendly state. Taxation of retirement income is relatively benign. Our warm climate and surrounding ocean allow ample opportunities for year-round outdoor exercise and connecting with nature. Our culture is generally inclusive and promotes venues for social interaction. All of these factors form a foundation for a thriving senior population that can enjoy fulfillment and longevity. The key is recognizing the treasure trove and taking full advantage of it.
Generations Magazine Staff | Dec 5, 2019 | Dec 2019 - Jan 2020, Issue
The October-November 2019 Issue features Anona and Joseph “Nappy” Napoleon and their love of the sea, “Kō ā Moana: Those of the Ocean.” Youʻll also see stories about our long journey on Earth, a local prostate cancer support group, how to handle your aging parentsʻ finances and much, much more.
Generations Magazine Staff | Oct 4, 2019 | Issue, October - November 2019
The October-November 2019 Issue features Anona and Joseph “Nappy” Napoleon and their love of the sea, “Kō ā Moana: Those of the Ocean.” Youʻll also see stories about our long journey on Earth, a local prostate cancer support group, how to handle your aging parentsʻ finances and much, much more.
Eileen Phillips, RN, Attention Plus Care | Sep 30, 2019 | Giving Care, October - November 2019
In home care, a question I often get asked is how to care for someone with Alzheimer’s who asks the same questions over and over again. To better understand and manage what’s going on, it helps to first know a bit about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. It’s a progressive disease, where brain cells deteriorate and eventually a person can’t make sense of the world. When short-term memory is affected, it can lead to repetitive behaviors, like talking or asking about the same things over and over. In essence, your loved one can’t recall having already asked a question because of their memory loss.
Steven Kawamura | Sep 29, 2019 | Column, October - November 2019
Yes, the journey of life continues even after we retire!
How long our journey on Earth will be is one of the unknowns we must live with. In my earlier article, entitled, “I’ve Never Been Old Before,” I wrote about how lost I was when I retired from my career in the federal government. It took me quite a while to find purpose and meaning during the empty days that kept coming at me. Thankfully, I realized how rewarding it is to give back in whatever way you can.
Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 2, 2019 | August - September 2019, Issue
The August-September 2019 Issue shines the spotlight on Breast Cancer awareness, from the cover story about the latest treatment options, clinical trials and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure fundraiser, to stories about a cancer survivor who went on to become a star paddler and a group of Maui paddlers who, in their hot pink shirts, gives us all hope. You’ll also find a newly updated resource guide for Senior Savings and much more.
Fran Patoskie, Certified Personal Trainer & Functional Aging Specialist | Aug 1, 2019 | August - September 2019, Health
Walk into any gym and you will see it full of baby boomers — those born between 1946 and 1964. The oldest of the baby boomer generation is now 73 and the youngest is 55. But age alone does not define the actual physical condition of a person. There are two ways to age as defined by the Functional Aging Institute:1) Primary Aging and 2) Secondary Aging.
Generations Magazine Staff | May 27, 2019 | Issue, June - July 2019
The June-July 2019 Issue includes stories on caregiving from affair, eating healthy with organic produce, changing lives with community action on Maui and the complete schedule of events at the 2019 Aging in Place workshop that’s coming in August.
Keely Ann Kalama-Lakey, MS, Freelance Writer | May 25, 2019 | Giving Care, June - July 2019
As parents age, many adult children step into the role of caregiver. However, for those who live far from their parents, caregiving presents different challenges. Planning, communication and a team approach can significantly improve the process.
Percy Ihara, Publisher, Generations Magazine | May 21, 2019 | Editor's Note, June - July 2019
It’s called the “Longevity Revolution” as our world’s population is getting older. We all know that we are living longer these days; however, when you think about the history of humanity, we have never lived this long at any time in the past. In the United States, we...
Generations Magazine Staff | Apr 6, 2019 | April - May 2019, Issue
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Margaret A. Perkinson, PhD, University of Hawaii at Mānoa | Jan 31, 2019 | Column, February - March 2019
Ageism is discrimination and negative stereotyping on the basis of a person’s age. It permeates the media and everyday conversations to such an extent and in such subtle ways that people may accept negative stereotypes of older adults (“forgetful,” “grouchy,” “less competent”) as truth, unconscious of their bias.
Generations Magazine Staff | Jan 25, 2019 | February - March 2019, Issue
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Generations Magazine Staff | Nov 23, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, December - January 2019, Issue
From a very young age, Carole Kai showed a flair for the dramatic — sometimes pulling a bedsheet off the clothesline and holding it tightly across her shoulders while flying around the backyard like a superhero. Other times, she showed a more businesslike approach — like the time she hosted a boxing match in her backyard and sold tickets to neighborhood kids for 5 cents apiece.
Generations Magazine Staff | Oct 8, 2018 | Issue, October - November 2018
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter was a caregiver herself and she believed that family caregiving is a cycle of life that touches everyone. In this issue, four people, each at a different point on the cycle, share their care stories from the heart, offering words of wisdom and points of caution. As you read, consider your journey on the Cycle of Caregiving.
Kona Smith, Director, Ohana Hearing Care | Sep 27, 2018 | Health, October - November 2018
As we age, our hearing often loses its edge. Clinical research suggests that hearing loss can have a negative effect on some key measures of healthy aging as cognitive, physical and social functioning decline. A study by the National Institute on Aging indicates that people with untreated hearing loss are significantly more at risk of developing Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Mahlon Moore | Aug 6, 2018 | August - September 2018, Issue
As morning dawned on December 5, 1941, a fisherman cast his net along O‘ahu’s north shore. A college student helped his father open a new business. A volunteer took kids to the beach in Waimānalo. It was pretty much like most other days, for most people. But Sunday, December 7, 1941, would become known as “a date which will live in infamy” and President Franklin D. Roosevelt would announce to the nation the next day that, early on Sunday morning, “the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.”
Mahlon Moore | May 15, 2018 | Issue, June - July 2018
Generations Magazine celebrates “school pride” with the stories of two retirees who volunteer their time to support their school and its alumni family.
Eileen Phillips, RN, Attention Plus Care | Apr 11, 2018 | April - May 2018, Giving Care
Throughout our youth, most of us will experience muscle growth up until the age of 30. Thereafter, we begin to lose some muscle mass, strength and performance. This steady decline is called sarcopenia and is the “use it or lose” part of the natural aging process. It...
Mahlon Moore | Apr 9, 2018 | April - May 2018, Issue
One of the people at the nexus of language revival in Hawai‘i is Dr. Marvin Puakea Nogelmeier
Mahlon Moore | Feb 3, 2018 | February - March 2018, Issue
Maintaining a close relationship is more than saying, “I love you.”
Sonja Guy, Director of Sales, Marketing and Resource Development, Phai Nani | Feb 2, 2018 | February - March 2018, Programs & Services
Aging is a natural process that no one wants to face alone. Many people choose to live alone in their home as they age, but find themselves depressed, lonely and not eating right. There are many benefits to living in a retirement community.
Margaret A. Perkinson, PhD, University of Hawaii at Mānoa | Dec 2, 2017 | Dec 2017 - January 2018, Special Feature
The term “millennial” typically evokes certain images in our minds. Born between 1985 and 2004, millennials have been labeled the “Me Generation,” “Me, Me, Me Generation,” “Peter Pan Generation” and “Boomerang Generation.” These are far from complimentary. Aside from...
Mahlon Moore | Dec 2, 2017 | Dec 2017 - January 2018, Issue
Wisdom and advice on the needs of the elderly from five Hawaii experts
Carleen MacKay | Nov 30, 2017 | Dec 2017 - January 2018, Senior News
Working longer and later in life is not optional for many of us and is preferred by those of us who understand that work, in some capacity, is a gift of our longer lifetimes. It is a gift to be treasured. Consider this: One in four of us in Hawai’i is 60 or older. As...
Mahlon Moore | Oct 1, 2017 | Issue, October - November 2017
Compassionate volunteers of Project Dana help seniors in need
Generations Magazine Staff | Sep 26, 2017 | Events, October - November 2017
The 11th Annual Aging in Place Workshop, hosted by Generations Magazine, took place on Aug. 19, 2017, in the Ala Moana Hotel, with more than 3,000 in attendance. The free, all-day event featured speakers in estate planning, care giving, aging in place, long-term care,...
Mahlon Moore | Aug 2, 2017 | Aug-Sept 2017, Issue
Ukulele master and recording artist Roy Sakuma
Margaret A. Perkinson, PhD, University of Hawaii at Mānoa | Jul 23, 2017 | Aug-Sept 2017, Editorial
by Margaret A. Perkinson, PhD, Center on Aging Director, UH-Mānoa Aging brings its own set of commonly experienced adversities: changes in health, declining ability to conduct everyday tasks, possible relocation to residential care, and illnesses and deaths of beloved...
Steve Nawahine, General Manager of Kalakaua Gardens | Apr 1, 2016 | April - May 2016, Articles, Giving Care
Independence is a matter of choice and circumstances. And as we age, we naturally become more dependent on others. Living “independently” may mean that you own a home with a yard or a condo, you rent an apartment, or you rent a room in a senior living community. Most...
