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  • Honoring a Dementia Champion

    Honoring a Dementia Champion

    The 2024 Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society (HPGS) honoree is Dorothy Colby. Dorothy is a highly regarded dementia care specialist with more than 25 years of professional and personal experience
    in caring for people living with dementia. She is a Certified Positive Approach to Care trainer and mentor, as well as a Hawai‘i Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative Memory Care Navigator, Dementia Friends Master Trainer and Champion, and Roslyn Carter Institute Dealing with Dementia Trainer.

    Dorothy was born in Kailua and raised in Hau‘ula on O‘ahu. After graduating from St. Andrew’s Priory School in 1981, she attended Bryn Mawr College, where she earned her master’s degree in 2023. She went back to school and graduated from the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapi‘olani Community College. She joined Hale Ku‘ike in 2005 and is now its community relations director.

    An advocate for so many individuals, families and organizations, Dorothy says, “My mission is to bring care partners together to learn how to better support those living with dementia.”

    This year’s HPGS student scholarship fundraiser will be held on Friday, Nov. 8, at 5:30 pm at the Arcadia. The registration form can be found at http://hpgs.org/scholarships.html. Donations will be accepted through Nov. 30.

    HAWAII PACIFIC GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY (nonprofit)
    P.O. Box 3714, Honolulu, HI 96812
    Sherry Goya, HPGS Executive Director
    808-722-8487 | sgoyallc@aol.com | hpgs.org

    The 2024 Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society (HPGS) honoree is Dorothy Colby. Dorothy is a highly regarded dementia care specialist with more than 25 years of professional and personal experiencein caring for people living with dementia. She is a Certified Positive Approach to Care trainer and mentor, as well as a Hawai‘i Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative Memory…

  • Sustainable Transitions in Gerontology

    The Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society (HPGS), is thrilled to announce its 2023 biennial conference from September 7–8 following the success of its virtual conference in 2021.

    Designed for a diverse audience that includes kūpuna practitioners in the health and human service fields, businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations serving kūpuna, HPGS extends a warm invitation to its two-day event at the Ala Moana Hotel. Applied researchers, students in gerontology, advocates for kūpuna, and kūpuna themselves who are keen on continuing their education as they age are also encouraged to join in this exciting event.

    The conference’s theme, “Sustainable Transitions in Gerontology,” spotlights the crucial adjustments made by businesses, organizations, individuals and kūpuna over the past few years in response to the ever-changing needs of our elderly population.

    An impressive lineup of keynote speakers is set to inspire attendees, featuring Dr. Lee Buenconsejo-Lum, Interim Dean of the John A. Burns School of Medicine, and Keith Hayashi, Department of Education Superintendent. HPGS is working to create a dynamic and informative event with additional speakers from Hawaii, the Mainland and Japan.

    Seven “Na Lima Kokua Awards” will be presented to individuals or companies/organizations from categories of business, communications, community service, government, and research/ education, along with two Tony Lenzer Scholarships to be awarded on Thursday, Sept. 7.

    To register for this exceptional gathering, visit hpgs.org and click on “Conference.” The registration fee is nominal for HPGS members, non-members, students and seniors.

    As a special offer, Generations Magazine readers will receive the “Regular Registration” rate through Aug. 31, 2023.

    Established in 1979, HPGS is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the quality of life for Hawaii’s Kupuna community. Since 1981, the dedicated board and biennial conference committees have organized 20 in-person two-day conferences and, as previously mentioned, a two-day virtual conference held during the Covid-
    19 pandemic in 2021.

    HAWAII PACIFIC GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY
    (501(c) 3 nonprofit)
    PO Box 3714, Honolulu, HI 96812
    Sherry Goya, HPGS Executive Director
    808-722-8487 | Sgoyallc@Aol.com
    hpgs.org

    The Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society (HPGS), is thrilled to announce its 2023 biennial conference from September 7–8 following the success of its virtual conference in 2021.Designed for a diverse audience that includes kūpuna practitioners in the health and human service fields, businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations serving kūpuna, HPGS extends a warm invitation…

  • Kathy Jaycox’s Mission to Give Back

    After more than 40 years teaching at secondary and post-secondary schools in Illinois and Hawai‘i, Kathy Jaycox is now dedicated to volunteering for nonprofits. The work touches her heart and soul, she says.

    Kathy believes that “To whom much is given, much will be required (Luke 12:48).” This line of Biblical wisdom reminds us that we are held responsible for what we have. If we have been blessed with talents, wealth, knowledge and time, it is expected that we use them to benefit others.

    Past affiliations include service as a board member and president of Faith Action for Community Equity, and the Windward O‘ahu branch of the American Association of University Women, where she continues as a member.

    Kathy says she feels rewarded when she sees volunteer actions lead to positive change. The most outstanding, she said, was the passage of Act 102 in 2017, which provided financial support to family caregivers so that they could hire respite workers and not need to give up their own employment.

    Currently, Kathy serves on the executive council of AARP Hawai‘i doing outreach. She teaches, speaks to groups and helps in whatever capacity is needed. Her role on the board of directors for the Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society includes serving on the workforce development, publicity, newsletter, and website committees. Kathy is also a member of the Kupuna Caucus, a volunteer at St. John Vianney Church and on the board of St. John Vianney School.

    After more than 40 years teaching at secondary and post-secondary schools in Illinois and Hawai‘i, Kathy Jaycox is now dedicated to volunteering for nonprofits. The work touches her heart and soul, she says.

  • Honoring Emmet White

    The Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society will honor Emmet White at its virtual fundraiser on Nov. 4. His service and dedication to so many families, and his professional career serving kūpuna through the Arcadia Family of Companies, Hawaii Long Term Care Association, Hawaii Healthcare Association and the Central Union Church are legendary.

    After 23 years of service, Emmet retired as president and CEO from Arcadia. He chaired the Hawaii Long Term Care Association, now reunited with the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and also served on the State Health Coordinating Council for the State Health, Planning & Development Agency. Emmet was also a member of the Oahu Workforce Development Board.

    A retired Army Reserve colonel, Emmet served as an ombudsman for the Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Program. Prior to joining Arcadia, Emmet practiced law in Honolulu for 23 years and was appointed to the Court Annexed Arbitration Program in its early years. During that time he also served Central Union Church as moderator, trustee and deacon, as a member of the church’s Arcadia Committee, and then as a member and chair of Arcadia’s governing board.

    HAWAII PACIFIC GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY (501(c) 3 nonprofit)
    P.O. Box 3714, Honolulu, HI 96812
    Sherry Goya, HPGS Executive Director
    808-722-8487 | sgoyallc@aol.com
    www.hpgs.org

    The Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society will honor Emmet White at its virtual fundraiser on Nov. 4. His service and dedication to so many families, and his professional career serving kūpuna through the Arcadia Family of Companies, Hawaii Long Term Care Association, Hawaii Healthcare Association and the Central Union Church are legendary.

  • Gerontological Society Virtual Conference

    The Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society (HPGS) will present its biennial conference, Foresight 2021 and Beyond, on Sept. 15 and 16, 2021.

    HPGS is a nonprofit  organization created in 1979 and dedicated to improving the quality of life of Hawai‘i’s older adults. HPGS’  virtual conference is intended for elder care practitioners in the health and human service fields; business, government agencies, nonprofits and faith-based organization serving older adults; researchers, students of gerontology, advocates for seniors and seniors interested in continuing their education. A few of the 14 topics that will be featured this year include: breakthrough discoveries on aging, changes in the field of gerontology, aging in the 21st century, the promise and potential of the boomer generation, transforming care for seriously ill patients, care of aging eyes and new innovations and the economic implications of population aging.

    In addition, seven Na Lima Kokua awardees along with two recipients of the Tony Lenzer scholarship will be recognized. The registration fee is nominal. Generations Magazine readers will receive the regular rate through Aug. 31. Register at www.hpgs.org.

    HAWAII PACIFIC GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY
    (501(c) 3 nonprofit)
    P.O. Box 3714, Honolulu, HI 96812
    Sherry Goya, HPGS Executive Director
    808-722-8487 | sgoyallc@aol.com
    www.hpgs.org

    The Hawaii Pacific  Gerontological Society (HPGS) will present its biennial conference, Foresight 2021 and Beyond, on Sept. 15 and 16.

  • Educating Students Supports Our Kūpuna

    The Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society, organized in 1979, is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life of Hawai‘i’s kūpuna. One of the missions of HPGS is to raise funds and award scholarships to college students interested in careers involving aging and older people. The society just awarded three scholarships for the 2020 fall classes.

    One such awardee is University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu student Dani Waring, who wrote to HPGS. “This scholarship allows me to pay for one fall course and subsequent study books so I don’t have to rely on my income, and it will help me realize my goal of being a nursing administrator.”

    The society is also excited about the next set of awardees for 2021. In this upcoming event, HPGS is doing it differently and going virtual

    The fourth annual HPGS Scholarship Fundraiser will be held virtually on Nov. 6 with Gerontologist Cullen Hayashida as the honoree. He has helped develop over 50 elder care service projects in hospital, nursing home, home care, college and community settings. Entertainer-comedian Frank Delima will serve as the emcee. All proceeds will go to the scholarship fund. Sign up, register and donate to this worthy event online.

    HAWAII PACIFIC GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY
    P. O. Box 3714, Honolulu, HI 96812
    www.hpgs.org | 808-722-8487 | sgoyallc@aol.com
    HPGS’s enrollment is open throughout the year for those interested in being part of an association that educates, communicates and continues to bring together its membership for the common goal of servicing Hawai‘i’s elders.

    The Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society, organized in 1979, is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life of Hawai‘i’s kūpuna. One of the missions of HPGS is to raise funds and award scholarships to college students interested in careers involving aging and older people. The society just awarded three scholarships for the 2020 fall…