In life, we always have options. And when it comes to covering the costs of long-term care, it is no different. In this article, I’ll share a few viable strategies you can use to help cover the future costs of care in our Aloha State. It is by no means all-encompassing and exhaustive, but meant to get you thinking on this critically important topic.
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.
Have you had a discussion with your family of your long term care needs?
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How will you pay for your long term care needs?
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August 17, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Kumu Kahua Theatre launches its 53rd Season with Mendokusai by playwright Eric Stack, in a production sponsored in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The powerful contemporary drama will premiere at the historic downtown Honolulu theatre on Thursday, August 17, followed by five weeks of show dates running through Sunday, September 17, 2023. Bringing audiences into the story of Kūkunu, a man who has become disconnected from culture and community, Mendokusai will debut under the direction of Justina Mattos.
Tickets are on sale now ($5-$25), with evening and matinee performances available. Reserve seats at www.kumukahua.org or by contacting the theatre box office at (808) 536-4441
Buy TicketsAugust 17, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Kumu Kahua Theatre launches its 53rd Season with Mendokusai by playwright Eric Stack, in a production sponsored in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The powerful contemporary drama will premiere at the historic downtown Honolulu theatre on Thursday, August 17, followed by five weeks of show dates running through Sunday, September 17, 2023. Bringing audiences into the story of Kūkunu, a man who has become disconnected from culture and community, Mendokusai will debut under the direction of Justina Mattos.
Tickets are on sale now ($5-$25), with evening and matinee performances available. Reserve seats at www.kumukahua.org or by contacting the theatre box office at (808) 536-4441
Buy TicketsAugust 17, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Kumu Kahua Theatre launches its 53rd Season with Mendokusai by playwright Eric Stack, in a production sponsored in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The powerful contemporary drama will premiere at the historic downtown Honolulu theatre on Thursday, August 17, followed by five weeks of show dates running through Sunday, September 17, 2023. Bringing audiences into the story of Kūkunu, a man who has become disconnected from culture and community, Mendokusai will debut under the direction of Justina Mattos.
Tickets are on sale now ($5-$25), with evening and matinee performances available. Reserve seats at www.kumukahua.org or by contacting the theatre box office at (808) 536-4441
Buy TicketsAugust 17, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Kumu Kahua Theatre launches its 53rd Season with Mendokusai by playwright Eric Stack, in a production sponsored in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The powerful contemporary drama will premiere at the historic downtown Honolulu theatre on Thursday, August 17, followed by five weeks of show dates running through Sunday, September 17, 2023. Bringing audiences into the story of Kūkunu, a man who has become disconnected from culture and community, Mendokusai will debut under the direction of Justina Mattos.
Tickets are on sale now ($5-$25), with evening and matinee performances available. Reserve seats at www.kumukahua.org or by contacting the theatre box office at (808) 536-4441
Buy TicketsAugust 17, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Kumu Kahua Theatre launches its 53rd Season with Mendokusai by playwright Eric Stack, in a production sponsored in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The powerful contemporary drama will premiere at the historic downtown Honolulu theatre on Thursday, August 17, followed by five weeks of show dates running through Sunday, September 17, 2023. Bringing audiences into the story of Kūkunu, a man who has become disconnected from culture and community, Mendokusai will debut under the direction of Justina Mattos.
Tickets are on sale now ($5-$25), with evening and matinee performances available. Reserve seats at www.kumukahua.org or by contacting the theatre box office at (808) 536-4441
Buy TicketsAugust 17, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Kumu Kahua Theatre launches its 53rd Season with Mendokusai by playwright Eric Stack, in a production sponsored in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The powerful contemporary drama will premiere at the historic downtown Honolulu theatre on Thursday, August 17, followed by five weeks of show dates running through Sunday, September 17, 2023. Bringing audiences into the story of Kūkunu, a man who has become disconnected from culture and community, Mendokusai will debut under the direction of Justina Mattos.
Tickets are on sale now ($5-$25), with evening and matinee performances available. Reserve seats at www.kumukahua.org or by contacting the theatre box office at (808) 536-4441
Buy TicketsAugust 17, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Kumu Kahua Theatre launches its 53rd Season with Mendokusai by playwright Eric Stack, in a production sponsored in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The powerful contemporary drama will premiere at the historic downtown Honolulu theatre on Thursday, August 17, followed by five weeks of show dates running through Sunday, September 17, 2023. Bringing audiences into the story of Kūkunu, a man who has become disconnected from culture and community, Mendokusai will debut under the direction of Justina Mattos.
Tickets are on sale now ($5-$25), with evening and matinee performances available. Reserve seats at www.kumukahua.org or by contacting the theatre box office at (808) 536-4441
Buy TicketsAugust 17, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Kumu Kahua Theatre launches its 53rd Season with Mendokusai by playwright Eric Stack, in a production sponsored in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The powerful contemporary drama will premiere at the historic downtown Honolulu theatre on Thursday, August 17, followed by five weeks of show dates running through Sunday, September 17, 2023. Bringing audiences into the story of Kūkunu, a man who has become disconnected from culture and community, Mendokusai will debut under the direction of Justina Mattos.
Tickets are on sale now ($5-$25), with evening and matinee performances available. Reserve seats at www.kumukahua.org or by contacting the theatre box office at (808) 536-4441
Buy TicketsAugust 17, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Kumu Kahua Theatre launches its 53rd Season with Mendokusai by playwright Eric Stack, in a production sponsored in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The powerful contemporary drama will premiere at the historic downtown Honolulu theatre on Thursday, August 17, followed by five weeks of show dates running through Sunday, September 17, 2023. Bringing audiences into the story of Kūkunu, a man who has become disconnected from culture and community, Mendokusai will debut under the direction of Justina Mattos.
Tickets are on sale now ($5-$25), with evening and matinee performances available. Reserve seats at www.kumukahua.org or by contacting the theatre box office at (808) 536-4441
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September 9, 2023
"Kupuna Fire and Fall Prevention" will be the topics at the Project Dana virtual meeting. The speaker will be Daniel Andrade of the Honolulu Fire Department.
August 17, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Kumu Kahua Theatre launches its 53rd Season with Mendokusai by playwright Eric Stack, in a production sponsored in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The powerful contemporary drama will premiere at the historic downtown Honolulu theatre on Thursday, August 17, followed by five weeks of show dates running through Sunday, September 17, 2023. Bringing audiences into the story of Kūkunu, a man who has become disconnected from culture and community, Mendokusai will debut under the direction of Justina Mattos.
Tickets are on sale now ($5-$25), with evening and matinee performances available. Reserve seats at www.kumukahua.org or by contacting the theatre box office at (808) 536-4441
Buy TicketsAugust 17, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Kumu Kahua Theatre launches its 53rd Season with Mendokusai by playwright Eric Stack, in a production sponsored in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The powerful contemporary drama will premiere at the historic downtown Honolulu theatre on Thursday, August 17, followed by five weeks of show dates running through Sunday, September 17, 2023. Bringing audiences into the story of Kūkunu, a man who has become disconnected from culture and community, Mendokusai will debut under the direction of Justina Mattos.
Tickets are on sale now ($5-$25), with evening and matinee performances available. Reserve seats at www.kumukahua.org or by contacting the theatre box office at (808) 536-4441
Buy TicketsAugust 17, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Kumu Kahua Theatre launches its 53rd Season with Mendokusai by playwright Eric Stack, in a production sponsored in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The powerful contemporary drama will premiere at the historic downtown Honolulu theatre on Thursday, August 17, followed by five weeks of show dates running through Sunday, September 17, 2023. Bringing audiences into the story of Kūkunu, a man who has become disconnected from culture and community, Mendokusai will debut under the direction of Justina Mattos.
Tickets are on sale now ($5-$25), with evening and matinee performances available. Reserve seats at www.kumukahua.org or by contacting the theatre box office at (808) 536-4441
Buy TicketsAugust 17, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Kumu Kahua Theatre launches its 53rd Season with Mendokusai by playwright Eric Stack, in a production sponsored in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The powerful contemporary drama will premiere at the historic downtown Honolulu theatre on Thursday, August 17, followed by five weeks of show dates running through Sunday, September 17, 2023. Bringing audiences into the story of Kūkunu, a man who has become disconnected from culture and community, Mendokusai will debut under the direction of Justina Mattos.
Tickets are on sale now ($5-$25), with evening and matinee performances available. Reserve seats at www.kumukahua.org or by contacting the theatre box office at (808) 536-4441
Buy Tickets –
September 13, 2023
"Medicare Coverage of Ambulance Services" - learn about Medicare coverage of ambulance services, anticipated coasts, what to do if your ambulance ride is denied and helpful resources. Speaker will be Candace Young.
August 17, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Kumu Kahua Theatre launches its 53rd Season with Mendokusai by playwright Eric Stack, in a production sponsored in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The powerful contemporary drama will premiere at the historic downtown Honolulu theatre on Thursday, August 17, followed by five weeks of show dates running through Sunday, September 17, 2023. Bringing audiences into the story of Kūkunu, a man who has become disconnected from culture and community, Mendokusai will debut under the direction of Justina Mattos.
Tickets are on sale now ($5-$25), with evening and matinee performances available. Reserve seats at www.kumukahua.org or by contacting the theatre box office at (808) 536-4441
Buy TicketsAugust 17, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Kumu Kahua Theatre launches its 53rd Season with Mendokusai by playwright Eric Stack, in a production sponsored in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The powerful contemporary drama will premiere at the historic downtown Honolulu theatre on Thursday, August 17, followed by five weeks of show dates running through Sunday, September 17, 2023. Bringing audiences into the story of Kūkunu, a man who has become disconnected from culture and community, Mendokusai will debut under the direction of Justina Mattos.
Tickets are on sale now ($5-$25), with evening and matinee performances available. Reserve seats at www.kumukahua.org or by contacting the theatre box office at (808) 536-4441
Buy TicketsAugust 17, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Kumu Kahua Theatre launches its 53rd Season with Mendokusai by playwright Eric Stack, in a production sponsored in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The powerful contemporary drama will premiere at the historic downtown Honolulu theatre on Thursday, August 17, followed by five weeks of show dates running through Sunday, September 17, 2023. Bringing audiences into the story of Kūkunu, a man who has become disconnected from culture and community, Mendokusai will debut under the direction of Justina Mattos.
Tickets are on sale now ($5-$25), with evening and matinee performances available. Reserve seats at www.kumukahua.org or by contacting the theatre box office at (808) 536-4441
Buy TicketsAugust 17, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Kumu Kahua Theatre launches its 53rd Season with Mendokusai by playwright Eric Stack, in a production sponsored in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The powerful contemporary drama will premiere at the historic downtown Honolulu theatre on Thursday, August 17, followed by five weeks of show dates running through Sunday, September 17, 2023. Bringing audiences into the story of Kūkunu, a man who has become disconnected from culture and community, Mendokusai will debut under the direction of Justina Mattos.
Tickets are on sale now ($5-$25), with evening and matinee performances available. Reserve seats at www.kumukahua.org or by contacting the theatre box office at (808) 536-4441
Buy Tickets –
September 23, 2023
Free workshop for caregivers who meet the following criteria:
Caregiver provides unpaid care to an individual at least 60 years old
Individual receiving care lives in the community and not in a nursing home or care home.
Seating is limited. Registration is required by Monday, October 16.
Maria Morales
Program Coordinator
(808) 945-3736
cgsg@projectdana.org
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September 25, 2023
Sarah Harris, Hazard Mitigation and Long-term Disaster Recovery Program Manager, Emily Makini, Climate Equity Manager, and Hayley Cook, Policy and Research Manager will share their plan to tackle issues of climate change, eliminate reliance on fossil fuels, increase sustainability, and address the challenges of a resilient Hawaii.
Zoom info:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86330928947
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September 27, 2023
Topics Include: Financing your Retirement years, Standby Home Equity Line of Credit, Medicare’s Improved Benefits, Long-Term Care Planning, Caregiver Resource Options, Healthy Aging and Financial/Legal Tips.
Contact Percy Ihara: 808-234-3117, percyihara@hotmail.com
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September 27, 2023
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September 27, 2023
Join us as Paul Lum of Nursing Home Care Partners discuses options in Long-term care. Paul is both a Registered Nurse and Certified Senior Advisor will help us examine options while caring for our Kupuna.
https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcud-ytrzItHdU5wWVwMmGyBS_M6q8hwBLO#/registration
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October 4, 2023
Topics Include: Financing your Retirement years, Standby Home Equity Line of Credit, Medicare’s Improved Benefits, Long-Term Care Planning, Caregiver Resource Options, Healthy Aging and Financial/Legal Tips.
Contact Percy Ihara: 808-234-3117, percyihara@hotmail.com
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October 11, 2023
Topics Include: Financing your Retirement years, Standby Home Equity Line of Credit, Medicare’s Improved Benefits, Long-Term Care Planning, Caregiver Resource Options, Healthy Aging and Financial/Legal Tips.
Contact Percy Ihara: 808-234-3117, percyihara@hotmail.com
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October 11, 2023
Topic: “Adult Day Health Centers (ADHC)” – Learn about adult day health centers and the services & resources offered for older adults and caregivers. Explore how adult day health can help benefit those with chronic medical conditions, Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia.
Maria Moralaes, Program Coordinator
808-945-3736
cgsg@projectdana.org
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October 11, 2023
Topic: “Adult Day Health Centers (ADHC)” – Learn about adult day health centers and the services & resources offered for older adults and caregivers. Explore how adult day health can help benefit those with chronic medical conditions, Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia.
Maria Moralaes, Program Coordinator
808-945-3736
cgsg@projectdana.org
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October 13, 2023
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October 14, 2023
Topic: “Adult Day Health Centers (ADHC)” – Learn about adult day health centers and the services & resources offered for older adults and caregivers. Explore how adult day health can help benefit those with chronic medical conditions, Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia.
Maria Moralaes, Program Coordinator
808-945-3736
cgsg@projectdana.org
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October 25, 2023
Topics Include: Financing your Retirement years, Standby Home Equity Line of Credit, Medicare’s Improved Benefits, Long-Term Care Planning, Caregiver Resource Options, Healthy Aging and Financial/Legal Tips.
Contact Percy Ihara: 808-234-3117, percyihara@hotmail.com
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October 25, 2023
Topics Include: Financing your Retirement years, Standby Home Equity Line of Credit, Medicare’s Improved Benefits, Long-Term Care Planning, Caregiver Resource Options, Healthy Aging and Financial/Legal Tips.
Contact Percy Ihara: 808-234-3117, percyihara@hotmail.com
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October 27, 2023 – October 28, 2023
A fundraiser for Kuakini Foundation ... Hand-sewn items, various crafts, plants, baked goods, sushi, andagi and waffle dogs are among the items for sale, and everyone is invited to attend. There will also be various "lucky draw" opportunities, as well as informational booths highlighting some of Kuakini's departments and services.
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October 27, 2023 – October 28, 2023
A fundraiser for Kuakini Foundation ... Hand-sewn items, various crafts, plants, baked goods, sushi, andagi and waffle dogs are among the items for sale, and everyone is invited to attend. There will also be various "lucky draw" opportunities, as well as informational booths highlighting some of Kuakini's departments and services.
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October 28, 2023
Free workshop for caregivers who meet the following criteria:
Caregiver provides unpaid care to an individual at least 60 years old
Individual receiving care lives in the community and not in a nursing home or care home.
Seating is limited. Registration is required by Monday, October 16.
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October 28, 2023
Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration and philanthropy as we mark the 15th year anniversary of The Caregiver Foundation with a spectacular fundraiser auction!