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RICHELIEU is an attorney and the senior condominium specialist with the Real CAROLE She and Consumer Affairs. of the State Department of Commerce Estate Commission Branch/Real and as a hearings officer for other has also served as an attorney for the DCCA Health Branch organizations, She has also served on many national and state professional state departments. member for decades. She was a condominium owner and board committees and commissions. , a geriatrician at the Queen’s Medical Center, specializes in taking care of our specializes in taking care Medical Center, GINA FUJIKAMI, a geriatrician at the Queen’s was diagnosed with in dementia ever since her grandfather had a special interest She’s ku¯puna. of directors up. She now serves on the alumni board disease when she was growing Alzheimer’s of directors as well as the board of Hawai‘i John A. 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POKI‘I BALAZ, - and advocacy for care financial resources and dementia, focusing on improving with Alzheimer’s who has for her father, as a caregiver her experience stems from passion Her professional givers. a co-facilitator of Aloha Chapter, Association, of the Alzheimer’s She is a member Alzheimer’s. for the National trainer and a regional Programs, and Dealing with Dementia the Savvy Caregiver Champion. Care to Approach and a Positive Dementia Friends Group, Task graduated from Kamehameha Schools, attended Chapman University and attended Chapman University Schools, Kamehameha from graduated ARNOLD WAINANI her the op- and dance afforded Hula in dance education and minor in sociology. holds a BFA a GYROTONIC faculty for Balanced Body® and is Pilates Wainani globally. portunity to perform 200 yoga, RYT Pilates, certifications include BASI Other method instructor. SYSTEM® EXPANSION Wellness and Wainani LLC in 2012 Wellness She founded Wainani Specialist. 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Days later, he returned to the city and witnessed to he returned later, Days “We didn’t know that that was the first atomic the first that that was didn’t know “We Approximately 70,000 people were killed when killed when people were 70,000 Approximately

when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, on Hiroshima, dropped when the atomic bomb was in school 6, 1945. Although he was on Aug. Japan, Hiroshima his from 20 miles away approximately he could see what happened. Seventy-five home, “that unforgettable he can still recall later, years the city. over flew morning,” when the bombers the flash from the blinding yellow He remembers He thought at the time that it atomic explosion. if his fam- He wondered end of the world. the was ily survived. L Generations Magazine Staff by Generations bomb,” he said. “On Aug. 15, our teacher allowed 15, our teacher allowed Aug. he said. “On bomb,” us to go back to the city the US military dropped an atomic bomb over of thousands II. Tens War during World Hiroshima and cancer. exposure radiation later died from dropped another atomic bomb was later, days Three The about 40,000 people. Nagasaki, killing over The be known. will never mortality figures exact chaos made orderly destruction and overwhelming counting impossible. overwhelming casualties and total devastation. casualties and total devastation. overwhelming burns and their suffering severe were “People burned and tattered.” clothes were When I still alive. sister were and parents if my were station, there train at the Hiroshima arrived burned was The ground no houses or buildings. the I was In that moment of time, and blackened. some standing alone in the city where only person Hiroshima Survivor StoryShares of Hope

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Amano, provided childcare for the Ige kids when Dawn Dawn for the Ige kids when childcare Amano, provided legis- a new was David mother and working a young, was the fam- old, Mitsue is no longer at 94 years Today, lator. role. Dawn’s now That’s caregiver. ily’s disease. Mitsue has Alzheimer’s she had diagnosis, learned of her mother’s first When Dawn she and her family would what idea of exactly little very a fact sheet from being given She recalls face as caregivers. one Association and learning that she was the Alzheimer’s than 29,000 people liv- caring for more of 65,000 in Hawai‘i disease and other dementia. ing with Alzheimer’s someone for care residents of Hawai‘i’s Nearly 5 percent start of the And since the disease. living with Alzheimer’s In March that number has increased. pandemic, COVID-19 - residen many services closed, and care all adult day 2020, home to their families to allow tial facilities sent patients staffing. People social distancing and reduced for increased found suddenly caregivers full-time already who weren’t that position. in exactly themselves that,”“My mother has no short-term memory and she knows her by saying, ‘Hi Mom “I always greet says Dawn. will serve as two words know who I am?’ as I hope the first the enduring clue as to who I am.” Cover photo: First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige stands with a portrait of Queen Lili‘uokalani of Lady Dawn Amano-Ige stands with a portrait Cover photo: First the Smithsonian Institution. exhibition at a future DC, for that will be sent to Washington, By Wendy Suite By Wendy Photography by Brian Suda Photography

COVER STORY 24 27 COVER STORY The First Lady reads reads Lady The First - aloud in a weekly Face book podcast, “Story- time with Dawn.” Dawn is also passionate about early educa- is also passionate Dawn that shows “Research begun on Moloka‘i Expansion of the program in the cafeteria and eat it outside or even in the even or eat it outside and cafeteria in the Go ’n that this Grab is proud Dawn classroom. dur- meal distribution used for school model was to continue and may pandemic ing the COVID-19 year. school in the new be used Literacy Promoting Readers ‘Ohana literacy of the ‘Ohana Readers tion, and is proud that puts books program in the hands of children families and encourages a It’s together. to read with several partnership organizations, nonprofit including the Hawai‘i the System, State Library of the Library of Friends Depart- Hawai‘i Hawai‘i, ment of Human Services Imagi- and Dolly Parton’s nation Library. to learn ready are children this she points out. “And in their earliest years,” no-cost opportunities for learn- provides program age 4. ‘Ohana Readers birth through ing from an activity time, family read-aloud encourages and language skills vocabulary the that increases contributes to their growing and of our children, of the world.” knowledge is on hold during the ongoing pande- and La¯na‘i, liter- lady continues to promote the first But mic. through to children books aloud reading by acy page. her Facebook

And like her mother, Dawn worked for many for many worked Dawn mother, her And like most passionate feels One of the causes Dawn is important to helping our “Eating breakfast last in the nation in school ranks Hawai‘i ’n Go piloted a Grab Last fall, the program tary education from the University of Hawai‘i at of Hawai‘i University the from education tary from business in degree and a master’s Ma¯noa, of Honolulu. University Chaminade of Education Department Hawai‘i in the years and teacher at Waiau grade as a third (HIDOE) - and vice princi Schools, Elementary Waimalu pal of and Moanalua HighKanoelani Elementary as the marketing that, she served Before School. and an system of Kapi‘olani healthcare director firm of at the public relations account executive au- an shows Her resume Associates. Weiner Stryker causes she continues to supportthentic belief in the today. in the community Schools in Jump Start Breakfast and making children about is feeding Hawai‘i’s - with a nutritious break start each day they sure public with Hawai‘i’s partnered fast. She recently organizations schools and community nonprofit in schools. to help kids “Jump Start Breakfast” for supporting this the inspiration And of course, once a who was her mother, comes from program school cafeteria baker. and academically healthy up strong, grow keiki said in an op-ed co-written successful,” Dawn with HIDOE Superintendent Christina Kishimoto and others. breakfast participation, but kids who eat breakfast 17.5 percent can achieve better attendance, have more 20 percent in math and are higher scores high school. from to graduate likely breakfast kids could pick up free model where “Alzheimer’s is not an easy disease to deal is not an easy “Alzheimer’s - diagnosed, I at first mother was “When my connection to such a strong lady felt The first on her draws Dawn lady, as first In her role Plantation. Like of the Ewa is a product Dawn from in her family to graduate Among the first out to the Alzheimer’s Association in Hawai‘i for in Hawai‘i Association out to the Alzheimer’s - tips for caregiv information about the disease and ers. End Alzheimer’s, She to also attended the Walk and people other caregivers met many she where living with the disease. leave their personality see parts of with. You and they them temporarily, leave them, or they I in their family. people are different who forget it hits the heart.” where really think that’s so I thought the cause was because tended a walk people affected by important. And to see so many she says. eye-opening,” is quite Alzheimer’s that at the event the cause and the people she met honorary as the statewide to serve she offered on to End Alzheimer’s chair for the 2020 Walk Island. O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i of Her Community A Product to as an educator and businesswoman experience passionate about: education, support causes she’s and youth. healthcare literacy, at the actually born in Ewa she was her father, Elementary, plantation hospital and attended Ewa ‘Ilima Intermediate and Campbell High School. in jour- degree has a bachelor’s Dawn college, diploma in elemen- nalism and a professional A family portrait: (L–R) Gov. David Y. Ige, Mitsue Ige, David Y. (L–R) Gov. portrait: A family Lady Dawn Amano-Ige. Amano, First Amano, Byron but — do you know who I am?’ who I know do you — “The second is to enjoy the moments. Because of the moments. “The second is to enjoy became the and her brother When Dawn “As a caregiver, there are two things I hold on things I two are there a caregiver, “As “I learned that my story is not uncommon, but “I learned that my The family cared lovingly for Mitsue in her lovingly The family cared - rec she was “I think says, Dawn And sadly, Five years ago, Dawn began noticing slight began noticing ago, Dawn years Five her short-term memory, good moments also repeat good moments also repeat her short-term memory, seeing the surprise on her face I enjoy themselves. - is gover when I tell her again that her son-in-law pride in hearing also takes Mitsue nor of Hawai‘i.” because she provided of her grandchildren news is de- Dawn in their early years. much of their care come home each that her children lighted to share birthday grandmother’s their to celebrate year she reached for their mother, primary caregivers to,” says Dawn. “First, despite the mental dete- “First, Dawn. to,” says core mother’s my the disease, caused by rioration Despite important to me. And that’s self remains. I personality, the memory loss and changes in be who she is in her heart she will always believe lost or forgotten.” never That is and ours. Disease to End Alzheimer’s the Walk Walk experienced by many,” Dawn says. “Each of our says. Dawn many,” by experienced struggles are but some of the is different, journeys the same and heartbreaking.” or her husband’s. birthday not for her own home, as she wished. But at one of the most home, just family, challenging times for the governor’s Mitsue took the missile alert crisis, after weeks emergency to the whisked and was fall a hard to to the hospital and transported admitted room, She care. 24-hour home that provided a nursing at that she’s now, And back home. moved never phase — she rarely complains. ognizing that her disease was changing her, and changing her, disease was ognizing that her and unacceptable when it affects change is scary a told that this was was Dawn memory.” your moth- be a time when her would phase and there all; but she found that complain at er wouldn’t to believe. hard ‘Hi Mom of- herself repeated Mitsue in her mother. changes a shuffle and displayed with walking ten, started more family noted the time, Over issues. memory - mother re “my says, Dawn me,” “For changes. and tired was She said she fused to do anything. to self-care.” refused

COVER STORY 26 29 COVER STORY - know — that they have solutions to the have that they And what’s truly important, And what’s — Dawn says, is coming together and says, Dawn “Finding the sharing resources. do let’s Together, is a priority. cure a future can to help create all we the without this disease and make n a little better.” live place we and it seems that everyone knows knows everyone and it seems that — “Alzheimer’s and dementia affect so many peo- and dementia affect so many “Alzheimer’s that I deal with it is to remember “One way Admittedly, navigating the healthcare system is is system the healthcare navigating Admittedly, to know important to connect; to interact; “It’s right now, that’s all on hold. We have to look for look for to have hold. We all on that’s now, right what can So of communicating. ways different we do instead? for virtualcan use technology We ones our young or having letters Writing visits. but simple are pictures meaningfuldraw toways connect. Musiccomfort. is of alsosource another of the caregivers andAnd I am so appreciative are as they home, nursing mother’s in my nurses patients and attention care the extra providing time. need during this a Better Future Looking Toward love ple we Dawn. says Alzheimer’s,” by someone affected them on can to help to do all we want we “And this.” through their journey when difficult and not the person, the disease it’s me a lot helped And that’s times occur. - the symp treat you where a disease ing that it’s And other disease. in any would you toms like much easier to cope with.” it’s that way, our loved of us take “Many Dawn. daunting, says hospi- room, emergency homecare, ones through organizations Each of these home. tal and nursing - mys that seem decision-making structures have it had to muddle through simply terious and I’ve a lot of nice brochures are “There all,” she adds. must be put But often, the information out there. to suggests turning Dawn context.” in proper - coordina care social workers, workers, healthcare Generations publications like support groups, tors, the Alzheimer’s like Magazine and organizations Association for help and resources. not alone in this situation,” she adds. that you’re met when you’re comforting to know, it’s “And that other people have with challenging times, it gone through ideas that can have And many same problems. important.” I think those things are it work. make they they by by — — as for me.” inspiration an — Dawn and her husband haven’t seen Dawn’s seen Dawn’s and her husband haven’t Dawn And of home. can’t go into the nursing “We a patient in Alzheimer’s “An These are the memories that Dawn holds onto. that Dawn the memories These are to look for came to Hawai‘i “My grandfather her father memories from fewer has even Dawn and its hardships. little of war “My father spoke I difficult times now. through living are “We these diffi- be able to get through we’ll “I know Adjusting to ‘A New Normal’ New to ‘A Adjusting - due to safety precau mother since mid-March, tions in the face of COVID-19. at risk. We to put anyone don’t want we course, employees and the the residents need to keep Dawn. says safe,” home has to adjust because nursing he or she is missing the physical of family, touch and close proximity so important. which I think are human instinct to a natural It’s And and need those things. want way old-fashioned the much very coffee beans of coffee a branch could go down hand. She the green ones and leave pick the red and just do it that she could amazing It was ones behind. for me.” a vivid memory It’s so quickly. says of prosperity,” the promise a better life and she a family of her own, When Mitsue had Dawn. small kid times telling stories about her enjoyed of Kealakekua. in the small town - experi WWII of his little and knows that she regrets Infantry Battalion, with the 100th He served ences. - 442nd Regimen part of the C, which was Company unit for its size the most decorated tal Combat Team, history. and length of service in US military I speak about this quite often because and David so important carried were our fathers the strength to us.” an inspiration as and serves to our history, their gen- and how parents often think about my difficult times through lived also eration bitter about it. Growing never and were endured hard, of working to us the value stressed up, they challenges without and overcoming doing well and parents that about my complaining. I admire says. Dawn their parents,” together focused, work to stay have We cult times. I how ahead. So that’s as a community and forge look at their experiences Gov. David Ige and First Lady and First David Ige Gov. of proud Dawn Amano-Ige are Ige (L) Tokio both their fathers: and Sakuji Amano (R) who served with the 442nd Regimental during WWII. Combat Team through her own experiences and those of and experiences her own through Mitsue’s grandchildren, (L–R) Matthew, Amy (L–R) Matthew, grandchildren, Mitsue’s her. for helped care and Lauren, — Now in the year 2020, it’s clear to see that 2020, it’s year in the Now grandfather’s going out to my “I remember Queen Lili‘uokalani, who lived there with her there Queen Lili‘uokalani, who lived Amano-Ige Lady Dawn First husband. And today, historic executive the is leading efforts to make new through to visitors accessible mansion more such as technologies and educational experiences apps. iPad and virtual tours memo- Mitsue has collected a lifetime of ries - and grandchil her late husband, their children with hindsight that is 20/20, it has also But dren. faded memories have become clear that Mitsue’s completely gone. and most are away Holding On Dawn. recalls alive,” when he was home in Kona during the get together there would “Our relatives she picked me how My Mom showed summer. Dawn Amano-Ige and David Ige, Mitsue and Ige, and David Amano-Ige Dawn Mitsue and Sakuji have a son, a daughter and Mitsue and Sakuji have Back at the plantation, Sakuji worked as a crane as a crane Sakuji worked Back at the plantation, After World War II, Mitsue married Sakuji II, Mitsue War After World Mitsue Fukuda was born in 1925 in the small born in 1925 was Mitsue Fukuda Sakuji’s daughter and son-in-law, have lived at lived have daughter and son-in-law, Sakuji’s as governors of Hawai‘i’s the official residence 1917, Until since 2014. and governor lady first home of Place had been the private Washington several grandchildren. One grandchild lives in lives One grandchild grandchildren. several State; in Washington live DC; two Washington, Place. Washington at and their daughter lives operator and Mitsue worked nearby as a baker in as a baker nearby and Mitsue worked operator School cafeteria. Both their jobsthe Campbell High shift Mitsue’s demanding, with long hours. were she could begin began early in the mornings so of hungry school lunches for hundreds preparing small plantation com- In her high school students. as a good cook who known Mitsue was munity, goods baked and often shared gardening, enjoyed with Sakuji, And together with friends and family. and work hard to value their children she raised the age of 69, education. Sakuji died in 1989 at for except family with fond memories, his leaving shared. stories that he never his wartime - and rais on O‘ahu, working lived Amano. They Sakuji Sugar Plantation. the Ewa ing a family on on the plantation born in Honolulu, raised was at Ewa grade the seventh and educated through Elementary School. town of Ho¯naunau on the Island of Hawai‘i and Hawai‘i on the Island of of Ho¯naunau town Kealakekua, coffee farm in on a small raised have youth her from Memories Kona. south of fade away. begun to Fading Memories Fading

COVER STORY 28 30 How You Can Help Fight Alzheimer’s JOIN US by Dr. Poki‘i Balaz, Vice-Chair, Alzheimer’s Association – Hawaii Leadership Board ONLINE/BY PHONE SUPPORT GROUPS

he Alzheimer’s Association, formed in AN ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION 1980, is the country’s leading voluntary Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association® - Hawaii Thealth organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Its mission is to continue to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by driving risk reduction and early detection, and by advancing vital, global research regarding treatment and prevention in it’s conti- nuing efforts to find a cure.

The association is currently the leading voice ADVOCACY & SUPPORT for Alzheimer’s disease advocacy, fighting for critical research and care initiatives at both the The COVID-19 pandemic presents additional state and federal levels. challenges, especially financial, for more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, their HAWAII ISLAND SUPPORT GROUPS MAUI COUNTY SUPPORT GROUP SERVICES PROVIDED caregivers, the research community and the non- For information or to register for any of our Hawaii Island For information or to register for our Maui Support Group, profits serving these vulnerable populations. Support Group, contact 808.591.2771 or email contact Christine Spencer at 808.591.2771 ext 8235 or ■ Information and Referral. The association [email protected]. email [email protected]. provides basic disease information, referrals to The pandemic will continue to challenge health community resources and providers, and support systems across the nation and affect decisions Hawaii Island Wide Support Group Maui Caregiver Support Group for persons living with Alzheimer’s or another such as care planning. But thankfully, Congress Every Wednesday, 10-11 a.m. Once a month, Tuesdays 5:30-7 p.m. dementia, their families and the general public. can act to help the Alzheimer’s and dementia 2020: July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15 ■ Care Consultation. The association assists community by including provisions to support the Hilo Support Group 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10-11 a.m. individuals and families in planning for and cop- community during this crisis. These key provi- sions include: OAHU SUPPORT GROUPS ing with Alzheimer’s and other dementia. Care Kona Support Group For information or to register for any of our Oahu Support consultations may include an assessment of needs • $354 million for Alzheimer’s research activities 2nd Saturday of the month, 11 a.m.-Noon Groups, contact Tonya Tullis at 808.591.2771 ext 8236 or and safety, emotional support and information on at the National Institutes of Health email [email protected]. available resources. • $20 million to implement the BOLD Infrastruc- KAUAI SUPPORT GROUPS ■ Education Programs. The association offers a ture for Alzheimer’s Act at the Centers for Dis- For information or to register for any of our Kauai Aiea Support Group Support Groups, contact Humberto Blanco at 3rd Monday of the month, 7-9 p.m. variety of credible, evidence-informed education ease Control and Prevention which will establish 808.245.3200 ext 8242 or email [email protected]. programs and training for caregivers, the general centers of excellence that expand and promote the Kailua/Kaneohe Support Group public and professionals. evidence base for effective population-based inter- Princeville Support Group 3rd Tuesday of the month, 5:30–7 p.m. ■ 24/7 Helpline. The association offers around- ventions to improve dementia outcomes 2nd Thursday of the month, 2-3 p.m. the-clock support for families. Trained dementia Contact Sen. Brian Schatz and Congressman Ed Makiki Support Group care experts are ready to listen and assist with re- Case and ask them for their continued support. Lihue Support Group 4th Thursday of the month, 10-11:30 a.m. ferrals to local community programs and services, Also ask them to gain the support of other mem- 3rd Thursday of the month, 2-3 p.m. Niu Valley/East Oahu dementia-related education, crisis assistance and bers of Congress regarding these provisions. Westside Support Group 2nd Monday of the month, 7-9 p.m. emotional support. Sign up online and encourage others to become 4th Thursday, May 28, 1:30-2:30 p.m. ■ COVID Messaging. The association has suc- Alzheimer’s Association volunteers at www.alz. Mililani Support Group cessfully transitioned its support groups, educa- org/advocate or by calling 800-272-3900. n Regency at Puakea Support Group 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. tion programs and family care consultations to Last Tuesday of the month, 5-6:30 p.m. a virtual format — through either phone or live ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION video delivery — to ensure uninterrupted care and Online Community: www.alzconnected.org TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL 800.272.3900 support services to local families. The number of Online Education: www.training.alz.org support groups statewide and programs specific Support Groups & Programs: www.alz.org/hawaii OR VISIT US ONLINE AT ALZ.ORG/HAWAII to addressing concerns regarding COVID-19 and 24/7 HELPLINE: 800-272-3900 caregiving have also been increased. Hawai‘i Office: 808-591-2771

COMING SOON: 2021 AGING IN PLACE WORKSHOPS: MAR. 20 & SEPT. 18 Check our website & on Facebook for future updates & details or contact Percy Ihara: 808-600-4383 Program descriptions on back. Visit alz.org/hawaii to explore additional education programs in your area. 33 SPECIAL FEATURE

8 If you’re feeling anxious or angry or frustrated feeling anxious or angry or frustrated If you’re Limit canned, processed and prepared frozen frozen prepared and processed Limit canned, be going might not you During this time, foods. might as much, and you store to the grocery a lot of spam, canned foods up on stocked have A lot of these are Be cautious. meals. and frozen one with demen- loved if your high in salt. And - or heart prob of heart failure tia has a history watch. this is something to lems, •  all under a lot We’re Emotions. Tip 8: Calm Your So a lot of things on our plate. balancing of stress, really that patients with dementia can be aware really it’s why That’s pick up on these emotions. and to relax to find ways important for caregivers themselves. de-stress patients with dementia can pick up or worried, or challenging in destructive on that and react one with dementia is feeling loved If your ways. that yourself) him or her (and reassure anxious, Change the topic, be okay. going to things are a or have go for a walk turn on an old movie, can help, but limit watching snack. Distractions the news. or reading Check in with Abuse Scams. Elder Tip 9: Avoid getting are people with dementia to see if they potential scams. or calls that are mail emails, Sick. Don’t Feel PCP if You Call Your Tip 10: to go to afraid are action because you to take wait physicians Many room. the doctor or emergency the phone or via tele- over able to help you are so you symptoms notes on your Take medicine. doctor all the information your ready will have call. n need during your may

— there’s Monopoly, checkers, checkers, Monopoly, there’s — fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy. It can dairy. protein, vegetables, fruits, — SEPT. 1 MAR. 20 & SEPT. : WORKSHOPS IN PLACE AGING SOON: 2021 COMING Ihara: 808-600-4383 & details or contact Percy updates future for & on Facebook Check our website Loved ones with dementia should wake up and wake ones with dementia should Loved - diet. Eat a little bit of every Eat a well-balanced thing of cake an occasional piece to have be okay a small portion is best. Meal service. Consider using a meal delivery to Be sure services can be lifesavers. delivery menu options. select well-balanced kind of deviation may cause confusion, anxiety, confusion, anxiety, cause may kind of deviation - With social distanc changes. agitation and mood senior patients who used to go to ing restrictions, may They suddenly can’t attend anymore. centers to put routines new Develop why. not understand them at ease. and eat meals at the time, go to bed at a regular might also enhance your You day. same time each or walk daily a regular adding by routine own other activities. you What kinds of things can Active. Tip 6: Keep Take one with dementia active? a loved do to keep air and sunshine. and get fresh them on walks, good for the mind and for the sleep- That is really a a mask and keep wear Of course, cycle. wake when Be creative other people. safe distance from Dust off old board planning home-based activities. cards games and play solitaire, poker and many other activities to chose and many poker solitaire, therapeutic. to music is also very Listening from. on the books engages the mind. Talking Reading this time. to socialize at way phone is a great maintain important to It’s Tip 7: Eat Healthy. alert, mentally sharp you that keeps energy your and emotionally balanced. •  •  Hawaii – - situa case a life-threatening Their wishes in it’s ones with dementia, loved For tion arises. ahead with advance-care important to prepare to hap- want what they down planning. Write require may get sick and they pen if and when hospice care. hospitalization or also important It’s attorney. of power Healthcare memory issues to designate for patients with get sick and can’t if they trust someone they prima- Ask your for themselves. decisions make forms or visit these for these physician ry care Prepare Mau (kokuamau.org), Kokua websites: (prepareforyourcare.org). Care for Your •  in Close Contact. Social distanc- Tip 4: Keep pandemic, ing is necessary during the COVID-19 for patients with but social isolation is stressful loved in close touch with your dementia. Keep not liv- you’re ones with dementia, especially if - be feeling con ones may ing with them. Loved on going what’s remember not fused, and may their family can’t visit them why or understand This can cause anxiety home. in a care if they’re calls; send phone regular So make and sadness. off care Mail or drop seniors. emails to tech-savvy Many the outside. from to wave Stop by packages. connect to help residents iPads have facilities now or Blue Zoom via Facetime, with family members a loved these can make Little things like Jeans. one with dementia feel a lot better. important to It’s Tip 5: Maintain a Routine. schedule for patients with maintain a regular Any with a routine. thrive really dementia. They This is very im- very Planning. This is Care Tip 3: Advance dementia about: with those with portant. Talk • 

with- — Hawaii – AGING IN PLACE WORKSHOP, SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 AUGUST SATURDAY, WORKSHOP, IN PLACE AGING Love, Patience, Planning: Tips for Caring for Loved Ones With Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s With Ones Loved Caringfor for Tips Planning: Patience, Love, Association Alzheimer’s Member, Board Medical Center; Queen’s The Geriatrician, Gina Fujikami, by Dr. uring the coronavirus pandemic, most adult pandemic, coronavirus uring the and community senior centers centers day and fami- closed or cut their services, have

ily, calabash cousins or even hired help. You need help. You hired calabash cousins or even ily, life. balance in your to maintain that work-life Limit the delivered. meals and groceries Have shopping trips. of your quantity and duration (PCP) to refill physician primary care Ask your sup- than a 30-day of medication rather 90 days for fewer medications mailed to you Have ply. trips and less worry. important to It’s groups. Seek support through espe- talk to other people and other caregivers, Look forcially during this time of social isolation. Association website. on the Alzheimer’s events - things to do. Re and find enjoyable breaks Take hard. because this job is breaks, member to take swim or go running in a park. Walk, can help you. or others See if family members That could be fam- can’t do this alone. really You •  •  •  the only person Tip 2: Plan ahead. If you’re you of someone with memory issues, taking care for your a backup plan for care need to create get sick. you one in case loved out you, they will be even more vulnerable. more will be even they out you, •  •  lies across the state have had to scramble to provide to provide had to scramble the state have lies across caring for now If you’re services at home. caregiver health issues, one with memory or other a loved below. links to resources these tips and find follow stay need to Caregivers healthy. Tip 1: Stay of those care take and to protect in order healthy is as im- of yourself care with dementia. Taking ones loved as it is for your portant for you

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Find a quiet and calm environment, and sit with Find a quiet and calm environment, the individual. be may Speak with compassion. The person and appear overwhelmed. afraid is in. This this person the timeframe Understand he or she has chosen to remember. is the reality will help him or about this timeframe Talking her feel safe. that time has Use photos to help them realize but do not scold passed. Suggest a correction, out of moved with comments such as “Oh, we ago!” 20 years that house over T The brain memories. driving through a neighborhood a driving through — Familiar to distant memories. drawn thoughts are - at the fore long ago are from people and places those people may though of the mind, even front most have and those places no longer be alive long-term memories can changed. Because likely often they patients, Alzheimer’s be intact for most - chron are than they much younger are think they it is not unusual for a example, For ologically. to ask the patient what year medical professional may answer The patient’s it is during an exam. This earlier. 20 to 30 years a time often reflect to time. question establishes his or her orientation a classic sign of The absence of this orientation is or Alzheimer’s memory issues and could indicate another form of dementia. can become an obsession. home an old friend’s - unrecog look different; may Houses and streets This can be upsetting and puts pressure nizable. visual expec- why to explain on family members recollection. tations do not match the individual’s the neighborhood is one idea; however, Avoiding when it a difficult turn can take conversations away. passed or moved comes to people who have when reassurance to create some tips are Here these lapses in memories occur: •  •  •  •  • 

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8 another written statement which states that the another written statement which no right to withhold common expense has owner has a right to demand the owner assessments, of the validity regarding mediation or arbitration it is assessment (provided the common expense of the common payment paid in full and current), the owner assessment shall not prevent expense assessment, and common expense contesting from late or lien fine, penalty, any contests if the owner assess- or other non-common expense filing fee, demand mediation prior to may ment, the owner from has 30 days owner The charges. those paying to file a demand the date of the written statement If the owner for mediation on the other charges. with proceed does not do so, the association may requests If the owner collection of the charges. the association cannot mediation within 30 days, until it of the disputed other charges collect any has participated in mediation which must be com- Only request. of the owner’s pleted within 60 days if the mediation is not completed within 60 days media- the dispute by or the parties cannot resolve collection with the association proceed tion may fees and costs, amounts due for attorneys’ of any or any late or lien filing fees, penalties or fines, of all not a common expense that are other charge n unit owners. REAL ESTATE BRANCH REAL ESTATE 808-586-2644 | www.hawaii.gov/hirec CONSUMER AFFAIRS & OF COMMERCE DEPT. STATE and associations Owners purposes only. educational and informational is for This information legal advice and assistance. should consult their attorneys for by board policy.) If, policy.) board by — - re expense if the common even — SEPT. 1 MAR. 20 & SEPT. : WORKSHOPS IN PLACE AGING SOON: 2021 COMING Ihara: 808-600-4383 & details or contact Percy updates future for & on Facebook Check our website Condominium law allows an owner who dis- an owner allows Condominium law Owners should always promptly check with their with check promptly always should Owners - under the condo law, Outside of foreclosure be applied must first an owner by payment Any mains unpaid. (See section 514B-105(c), HRS.) mains unpaid. (See section 514B-105(c), a putes the amount of assessment to request the written statement about the assessment from If the HRS.) association. (See section 514B-146, - disputes the information in the associa owner request may written statement, the owner tion’s - or pow ahead with nonjudicial go it may request, receives If the association er of sale foreclosure. to mediate and it must agree a timely request, of sale power with nonjudicial or cannot proceed until it has participated in mediation foreclosure - has elapsed. The com or the time for completion (usually is time-sensitive pletion of the mediation of the power If the association is using 60 days). the condominium law, in provided sale provision cannot be used in certain situations, the power outside of the State military deployed for example or certain liens based solely on fines, of Hawai‘i (See section 514B- or late fees. or legal penalties, 146.5, HRS.) and issues. matters foreclosure regarding attorney Condominium Law dispute first, is also a “pay there minium law, the integrity of the to protect later” provision other owners condominium and in fairness to This provision, their share. pays that everyone assess- applies only to common expense however, assessed to all owners expenses ments which are It does not apply to their interests. in proportion of the association. (See section to other expenses HRS.) 514B-146(f), - Then the pay to outstanding common expenses. ment can be applied to other association charges as util- such in a list of priorities (assessed charges ity sub-metering and cable then unpaid late and fines and interest legal fees, is payment designates that any an owner however, that is not a common meant for a specific charge be applied as directed may the payment expense, the owner by The Hawai‘i State legis- The Hawai‘i Under the nonjudicial lature decided that it was decided that it was lature clear and important to have to rules relating effective condominium foreclosures to encourage and wanted for pen- the use of mediation so charges, alties and other foreclosure it changed both law. and condominium Condo Foreclosure (chapter law foreclosure Stat- Revised 667, Hawai‘i if the parties utes (HRS)), on a payment agreed have Under the condominium law (chapter 514B, (chapter 514B, Under the condominium law plan to stop a foreclosure from continuing, unpaid continuing, from plan to stop a foreclosure not a default the association are fines assessed by As HRS.) under the plan. (See section 667-94(c), other is not in default in any long as the owner must noti- manner under the plan, the association in writing of the right to media- fy the unit owner fees fines or attorney tion and cannot deduct any The parties then plan payments. owner’s the from fines and dispute over any can attempt to resolve within 30 days mediation fees through attorneys’ If, however, notice. written of the association’s to mediate or the parties cannot refuses the owner defaults under or the owner agreement an reach the plan, then the association can start foreclosure for payment rules allowing Different proceedings. set forth under are plans in judicial foreclosures section 667-19, HRS. Mediation Foreclosure of default and intention to notice any HRS), nonjudicially (under section 667-92(a), foreclose and addition- must be specifically worded HRS) mediation request may ally state that the owner for mediation to request a written delivering by receipt certified mail, return the association by after days within 30 or hand delivery requested (See section 514B-146.5, service of the notice. a timely If the association does not receive HRS.) AGING IN PLACE WORKSHOP, SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 AUGUST SATURDAY, WORKSHOP, IN PLACE AGING y virtue of buying a y virtue condominium, each becomes unit owner

Sometimes owners are not able to pay these not able to pay are Sometimes owners Association boards have a fiduciary duty to col- have Association boards shared expenses and dispute the charges. Failure Failure and dispute the charges. expenses shared in penalties, in a timely fashion can result to remit fees and attorneys’ lien filing fees, late fees, fines, foreclosure. and possibly, liens, costs, lect funds from owners in order to pay the bills to to pay in order owners lect funds from to the property timely repairs maintain and make and associations may Boards and its structures. incur liability for failing to do so. In addition, the and it decrease, of the condominium may value become uninsurable. may B by Carole R. Richelieu, Senior Condo Specialist, Hawai‘i DCCA, Real Estate Branch Real Hawai‘i DCCA, Condo Specialist, R. Richelieu, Senior by Carole What Hawai‘i Law Requires Regarding Condos, Foreclosure & Mediation Foreclosure Condos, Regarding Requires Law Hawai‘i What a member of an association a member of an the costs to share and agrees that associa- of operating owners example, tion. For the cost of community share - and ground lighting, water usually via a set skeeping, fee. monthly maintenance extra Special assessments are to pay owners unit charges or unforeseen larger cover becoming are They expenses. because many common more condominium associations in - aging buildings and infra comprised of are Hawai‘i are pipes and old elevators iron Corroded structure. a common cause of special assessments.

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8 Most of us would prefer not to prefer Most of us would clear instructions about how about how clear instructions made on our decisions will be lose the ability to behalf if we clear chains of authority and clear chains of authority those decisions. make passing on our things, but also passing on our things, only clear instructions about only clear instructions think about these things and most inevitable nals against the - any (the good ones, of our children - planning arse include in our estate way) want to think about them even them even to think about want way) wise be the case. So each of us needs to each of us needs So the case. wise be less. But that is a poor excuse for leaving for leaving that is a poor excuse But less. Gather your loved ones and your trusted advi- ones and your loved Gather your our loved ones in a haze of difficult decisions that ones in a haze of difficult decisions that our loved analyzed and planned been considered, could have our minds and bodies Seeing how for in advance. a plan delayed time, over to improve unlikely are a wishful thought end up being well very may deep regret. of and the source if follow will you path that the and document sors do not want you where you time and health take and courage honesty, requires to go. This process of it will be a source wise counsel. Ultimately, n peace. tremendous Counselor at Law MAKUAKANE, SCOTT on estate planning and trust law. exclusively Focusing www.est8planning.com 808-587-8227 | [email protected] Fred Collins Fred Speaker Webinar Scott A. Makuakane, Counselor at Law, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC Est8Planning at Law, Counselor Makuakane, Scott A. 808-824-3426 by  The Time to Plan is NOW Plan to Time The hen I was in elementary school school elementary in was I hen family’s my in the 1960s, set of encyclopedias webinar on funeral and cemetery Valley of the Temples Valley SEPT. 1 MAR. 20 & SEPT. : WORKSHOPS IN PLACE AGING SOON: 2021 COMING Ihara: 808-600-4383 & details or contact Percy updates future for & on Facebook Check our website www.valley.of.the.temples.com/seminars PLAN FOR TOMORROW...TODAY! Although science has stretched our lifespans, our lifespans, Although science has stretched incapac- of eventual Planning for the likelihood You’re invited to informal, our FREE, preplanning. From the comfort of your informative, home you yet will learn about the options and ideas to plan for your tomorrow…today. No Sales, That’s No a Pressure, Promise! I’ll give you and answer great your information questions. Visit our website for webinar times and sign-up information. Or Call… W claimed that I could expect to expect claimed that I could 70. to the ripe old age of live old to That seemed incredibly and to 2020, Fast-forward me. consensus is that I the current barring 80s, into my will live illness or an a catastrophic in medical accident. Advances the prima- probably science are but for this difference, ry reason to young 80 seems pretty when now, to ask, is a longer life neces- I have me, difficult to sarily a good thing? It is not that to answer in order think of compelling reasons that question in the negative. us mentally to keep a way perfected it has not yet competent until the ends of our and physically but our longer, live is that we The net result lives. that science has years quality of life in the extra In desire. would not be what we may us granted not unknown, senility was day, our grandparents’ had a they before but back then, most people died Each chance to plumb the depths of Alzheimer’s. that must recognize these words reading person being chance of percent he or she has about a 70 long-term incapacitated to the point of needing the final bell. for some period of time before care bearable much more our final years ity can make ones than will other- and our loved for ourselves -

A special provision for 2020 allows individuals individuals for 2020 allows A special provision financial and your today circumstances Your a deduction valued at up to 100 percent of your of your percent to 100 at up valued a deduction financial If your for charitable contributions. AGI sub- in a position to make put you circumstances year, favorable this will be the most stantial gifts, to do it. a tax perspective, from From Strategy Distribution A Tax-Efficient IRA Your Minimum Distributions from subject to Required plans to forego retirement IRAs and workplace from don’t need to draw If you those distributions. income needs for this year, to meet your IRA your the funds that an opportunity to put have still you to use as a chari- been RMD dollars have would to way table contribution. The most tax-efficient Distribution do so is with a Qualified Charitable be contrib- can per year (QCD). Up to $100,000 With in this way. uted to charitable organizations distrib- funds are or older, 70.5 are a QCD, if you IRA so you your charity from to the uted directly making the to claim the income before don’t have can you strategy contribution. That is a tax-saving itemize deductions or claim the use whether you deduction. standard in Place Put a Giving Strategy the given reassessment careful require may future your Incorporate challenges. economic current comprehensive into your charitable giving strategy financial Check with your financial plan review. consider your as you advisor and tax professional n options for giving in 2020 and beyond. Michael W. K. Yee, CFP,® CFS,® CLTC, CRPC,® is a Private Wealth Advisor, Certified Advisor, is a Private Wealth CRPC,® CLTC, CFS,® CFP,® Yee, K. Michael W. in Honolulu, Inc. with Ameriprise Financial Services Financial Planner™ practitioner Hawai‘i. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management 36 years. for been in practice and has strategies, Ameriprise made available through and services are Investment advisory products investment adviser. Financial Services LLC., a registered Consum advice. tax or legal Ameriprise Financial Inc. and its affiliates do not offer their specific situation. should consult with their tax advisor or attorney regarding ers Ameriprise Financial Services LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. Ameriprise Financial Inc. All rights reserved. ©2020 MICHAEL W. K. YEE, CFP,® CFS,® CLTC, CRPC® CLTC, CFS,® K. YEE, CFP,® MICHAEL W. Honolulu, HI 96814 1100, Ste. 1585 Kapiolani Blvd., 1240 | [email protected] 808-952-1222, ext. AGING IN PLACE WORKSHOP, SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 AUGUST SATURDAY, WORKSHOP, IN PLACE AGING by Michael W. K. Yee, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner and Certified Financial Advisor K. Yee, W. by Michael Now’s the Time: CharitiesTime: Help Our Need the Now’s

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