Beth Slaven, Administrator, Kina ‘Ole Estate | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Giving Care
Cara had to face it — after 7 years, she couldn’t care for Dad at home any more. He needed 24/7 supervision and care and she was worn out. After calls to five facility managers, and getting no answers she collapsed in tears. Cora needed help right now… Cara’s story...
Stan Michaels, MFA, DOH Injury Prevention Coordinator & Public Health Educator | Oct 1, 2013 | Articles, Giving Care, October - November 2013
There I was, the Hawai’i State Fall Prevention Coordinator, fallen, spread eagled, with a dent in my car door in the shape of my own forehead. It happened so fast, one second of inattention and I was flat on the ground. And to make matters worse, I had just left the...