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Tips to Help Minimize the Risk of Falling

Serena Lo, MD, Geriatrician, Kaiser Permanente Hawaii | Sep 30, 2021 | Health, October-November 2021

Do you ever feel faint or lose your balance? Are your legs unsteady or seem like they’ll give way? Would you feel safer using a walker or cane? If you answered yes to any of these questions, talk to your doctor about preventing falls that can lead to serious injury. Meanwhile, consider these other ways you can help fall-proof your life.

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    Category: General SMP HAWAII 2023 Web Series on Fraud and Abuse

    10:00 am – 11:00 am
    May 8, 2023

    Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Hawaii invites you to its 20/23 Web Series on Fraud Prevention: Scam Free in 2023. Learn from Hawaii residents, and local and national experts, including top security officers from American Savings Bank, Bank of Hawaii and First Hawaiian Bank, the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit - Hawaii Department of the Attorney General; Better Business Bureau and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)  Foundation.

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  • The Realities of Aging

    The Realities of Aging

    8:30 am – 4:30 pm
    May 17, 2023

    You're invited to join host Percy Ihara today for our monthly workshop at the Ala Moana Hotel. Topics include finances, gerontology, legal mistakes, support services, long-term care options, reverse mortgages and many more. Call 808-600-4383 to RSVP.  Seating is limited. 8:30am – 4:30pm

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  • Senior Health & Fitness Fair

    Senior Health & Fitness Fair

    9:00 am – 1:59 pm
    June 16, 2023

    The Hawaii Okinawan Center presents a day of products and services for seniors, including valuable information for caregivers and their family; health, safety, financial, cultural booths. Win a 4-night stay at the California Hotel in Las Vegas courtesy of Vacations Hawaii. Free admission. 

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