Norm Chow: You Can’T Beat That.”

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“Hawai‘i is my home and Norm Chow: you can’t beat that.”

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You get more benefi ts beyond Original Medicare COVER STORY | Norm Chow: Bringing home the game with less money out of your pocket. “I still have the adrenaline going, the challenges to compete. I’m 67 now and still enjoy the wins and I still don’t enjoy the losses ... but nothing beats a Saturday afternoon football game.” Our benefi ts include: CONTENTS | June • July 2013 » Doctor Visits » Preventive Services » Hospital Stays » Tests, X-rays & Lab Services Cover Story Resource Guide 14 :: Norm Chow: 20 :: Aging In Place Workshop Schedules » Drug Coverage » Acupuncture Bringing Home The Game HEALTH » » Vision Coverage 24-hour Nurse Advice Line Elderhood project with Kirk Matthews 28 :: Your Mind & Body: Heart Failure » Hearing Coverage » Local Customer Service 10 :: “It’s Not Like It Was, But It Will Work” 29 :: Wisdom Tooth: Smiles For A Lifetime Lifestyle US GOVT Programs & services 11 :: My Take On Things: Shuzi Health Jewelry 30 :: Medicare: Important Changes To Medicare Call: 973-6395 • Toll-free: 1-866-973-6395 • TTY: 1-877-447-5990 12 :: A Medicare Moment With Martha: 31 :: Social Security: Strong Families Survive What’s So Good About Being A Senior 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday thru Friday • www.AlohaCare.org 13 :: Frankly Speaking: Who Are You Calling A Senior? Programs & services 19 :: AARP: 2013 Legislature Sends Mixed Signals 32 :: Preference, Dignity, And Choice 22 :: Book Review: 65 Things To Do When You Retire 33 :: Caregivers Role AlohaCare Advantage (HMO) is a health plan with a Medicare contract. AlohaCare Advantage Plus (HMO SNP) is 23 :: Travel: Feeling Right At Home...In Vegas Wisdoms a health plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Hawaii Medicaid program. The benefi t information 24 :: Events: Enjoy The Summer Of Your Life 34 :: BBB: Combating Investment Fraud provided herein is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefi ts. For more information contact the plan. 26 :: Michi: Lite & Creamy Pasta 35 :: Financial: How Much Money Do I Need? 27 :: Diane: Summer Green Smoothie Limitations, copayments and restrictions may apply. Benefi ts may change on January 1 of each year. AlohaCare 36 :: Legal: Update: Queen’s Medical Center vs Koga 37 :: Legal: Special Needs Planning Advantage Plus is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the State and Medicare. H5969_400244_2 CMS Accepted 03112013 Editor’s Note :: STAFF / DISTRIBUTION Locations ::

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If you love Sake like I do, there is no better event in ■ ■ Percy Ihara Retired Americans Hawaii Okinawan Center Hawaii State Executive Office on Aging ■ Hawaii Kai Retirement ■ Hawaii State Legislature ■ Hawai‘i then the “Taste of Sake” tasting so get your tickets for this August 16th celebra- Publisher/Editor tion at the Convention Center. Hino Hairstyles (Ala Moana Center) ■ HMSA (main office) ■ Honolulu 808-234-3117 Christian Church ■ Japanese Cultural Center ■ Kaiser Permanente ■ Ka- As one of the so-called “Late Boomers” born 1956-65, I am always in awe of our cover [email protected] hala Nui ■ Kapahulu Community Center ■ Kapiolani Hospital ■ Kuakini stories as they are so inspirational to me and I know to all our readers. There is no bet- Sherry goya Health System ■ Kuhio Pharmacy I & II ■ Lanakila Meals on Wheels ■ ter icon in football than Norm Chow as he is, for 67, truly the new 47 year old. Please Sales & Distribution Lanakila Senior Center ■ Leahi Hospital ■ Logo’s Bookstore ■ Longs: don’t call coach Chow a senior though as he doesn’t consider himself one. As I first met 808-722-8487 Hawaii Kai, Manoa ■ Love’s Bakery ■ Love’s Bakery Thrift Stores ■ Makua ■ ■ ■ coach Chow for our interview and photo shoot, he literally looked at me and asked why Alii Senior Center Maluhia Hospital Manoa Cottages Homecare [email protected] McKinley Carwash ■ Moiliili Community Center ■ Na Mea Hawaii (Ward) “him”— he said, “I’m not a senior.” I told him he is a role model for all of us and our Wilson Angel ■ One Kalakaua ■ Pacific Rim Bank ■ Pali Momi Medical Center ■ Palolo readers will love his story of his energy, love for football and his young players. I will Art Director Chinese Home ■ Plaza at Mililani ■ Plaza at Punchbowl ■ Pohai Nani ■ say at 67, coach Chow, you are in exceptional shape and no senior in my eyes. [email protected] Project Dana ■ Olaloa Retirement Community ■ Queen’s Gerontology ■ ■ ■ In this issue look for our new regular business partners in Aloha Care’s Medicare Roots & Relics Safeway: Enchanted Lake, Kaneohe Salvation Army Aimee Harris ■ Scott Makuakane Law Office ■ Senior Move Managers ■ St. Francis Hos- column, Hawaii Pacific Health’s Straub Hospital informational page (this month is a “Fall Editorial Consultant pice ■ Straub Clinic & Hospital ■ The Care Center of Honolulu ■ Times: Prevention” event) and read our newest columnist Frank B. Shaner’s “Frankly Speaking” Kaimuki, Kaneohe, Aiea ■ Vacations Hawaii ■ Waianae Comprehensive BRIAN SUDA thoughts and words. Health Center ■ Waikiki Community Center ■ Windward Mall Food Court Photographer ■ YMCA ■ YWCA Lastly, Happy Father’s Day as we celebrate all our Dads on June [email protected] Public Libraries: Aiea, Aina Haina, Ewa Beach, Hawaii Kai, Hawaii 16. 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Martha Khlopin is a licensed insurance professional and hosts “The World of Medicare,” sponsored by AlohaCare. Tune in to KHNR-690AM Saturdays at 11am or KGU-99.5FM Sundays at 10am. Martha manages a team at AlohaCare that conducts Medicare workshops for individuals, businesses and senior clubs. Falls are a leading cause of injury to older She is Board Vice-President of the Family Education Centers of Hawaii (FECH) adults, and the road to recovery can be long and Hawaii YFC. For more information about Medicare or to schedule a work- and arduous. It’s important to know whether shop call 808-973-0754. [email protected]. you are at risk, and what you can do to help prevent falls in the ﬁ rst place.

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y most reports, 62 is now the most common Bretirement age by far. Yet, many folks are adjusting to the poor economy and retiring later at 65 or older. Then there’s Norm Chow...

“I always tell In late 2011, at the ripe retirement age of 65, the kids, We when most people would be counting down the days to senior benefits, Chow agreed to a five-year stand on the deal for his first collegiate head coaching job as the shoulders of University of Hawai‘i’s 22nd head football coach. Norm Chow the great men The Punahou School alum and Palolo Valley and women native succeeds Greg McMackin, who retired after four seasons as head coach of the Warriors. Chow reflects on that have gone is the first Asian-American head coach of a major his first year on before us.” college football program. on the field. by Generations staff

p 14 | Cover & Feature Story Photography by Brian Suda | p 15 Cover story ::

Carson Palmer, Oakland Raiders quarterback, “My father Heisman Trophy Winner and former USC quarter- instilled the back. “He will focus on winning, education and hard work just bettering the young kids that he’s tutoring.”† ethic and A New Game [encouraged After 13 years of the Run-and-Shoot Offense us] to make scheme that was installed by former Head Coach June Jones, Chow has implemented a Pro Style something of Offense scheme, which is more complex than ourselves,” typical college offenses and resembles those pre- dominantly used at the NFL professional level. Work Hard. Play Hard. Another major change was a switch in con- ferences. The UH team was a part of the West- The national median age is 50 for college foot- ern Athletic Conference until July 2012, when ball head coaches in the National Collegiate Ath- the team joined the Mountain West Conference letic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl (MWC). Subdivision (I FBS). Yet Chow says being an older coach doesn’t hold him back. Rather, by working As first-year MWC members, the team finished Home Game Chow’s first coaching job was as the head with student athletes in a college atmosphere the season 3–9 overall, 1–7 in the MWC to finish in a tie for ninth place. Starting over with a new job in a new state coach at Waialua High, Oahu, from 1970 –72. He he “tries to stay young with the kids.” He says, with a new team wasn’t perhaps the ideal scenar- then began his 27-year stint at Brigham Young “I still have the adrenaline going, the challenges io, but it was one for which Chow was ready. University (BYU), serving in a variety of coaching to compete. I’m 67 now and still enjoy the wins He was ready to return to his native state and he and recruiting capacities. and I still don’t enjoy the losses ... but nothing was prepared to support Hawai‘i’s home team. One of the major features of head coaching in beats a Saturday afternoon football game.” Chow admits that when UH was looking for a college football is the high turnover rate for jobs. Considered one of the top offensive coaches in new head coach, he already had a job and didn’t College coaches routinely change jobs, rarely stay- collegiate football history, Chow works hard and have much interest. But after the first interview, ing at a school for more than a decade. Yet Chow expects the same of his staff. he says he realized how important the football remained with BYU for nearly three decades. When first hired at UH, Chow set the tone program is to Hawai‘i. “It’s the only game in “I stayed at BYU because my wife Diane and I during his introductory press conference, “I’m 65 town, only one team … and people want to rally wanted to raise our children in a normal environ- years old. I’ll out-work any of you. We will have around this program,” he says. “Everyone under- ment,” Chow explains. “Coaching doesn’t lead to the hardest working coaching staff around. With- stands how important our football program is to a very normal lifestyle, as you know. We made a out question. They will not be hired, if they are Hawai‘i, and we just need unconditional support commitment that all four of our children would not willing to go to work.” from our alumni and the community. Our kids attend the same elementary and high schools.” Many of his values, Chow says, come from his “It was to so hard last year to see the losses are trying so hard and we need the support. It’s The following 10 years his coaching experience upbringing. “My father instilled the hard work in the locker room and see the hurt in our kids’ all about supporting the kids!” included North Carolina State, USC, Tennessee ethic and [encouraged us] to make something of eyes. It has been hard,” Chow admits. “But we Titans, UCLA and, finally, Utah. Working For A Living ourselves,” he recalls. “We got up early at 5 a.m., didn’t quit and fought hard last year. You know, ate breakfast and went to school.” we played a tremendously difficult schedule. Beyond given an opportunity to coach in We didn’t play that easy money game like most Hawai‘i, Chow is “staying in the game” because He expects commitment from his players as Division I schools. he enjoys “supporting the kids of the future” well. Unlike head coaches at other levels, college and his role as coach. And he’s not alone. The coaching staffs are solely responsible for the com- “And we will not shy away from the challenge. Sloan Center on Aging and Work, for example, position and development of players on the team. We need to play better, smarter football this year. cites data showing that nine of 10 older workers The ability to recruit and develop top players We just need to use better schemes. People today enjoy their jobs. And why not? Many of us— plays a major role in a college team’s success. are not patient, so we need to get it going.” like Chow — work a lifetime to learn the skills Chow’s former players can attest to that. “[With Part of “getting it going” is Chow’s focus on and gain the recognition to hold our hard-earned Norm as head coach], UH will be an extremely recruiting, which includes keeping top local job titles. hard-working team that’s well prepared,” says recruits in Hawai‘i. p 16 | Photos courtesy of Hawai‘i Athletics | p 17 Cover story :: AARP Hawai‘i ::

In this respect, Chow has had to change his There are so many 2013 Legislature Sends Mixed Signals recruiting pitch. For years as a Mainland coach and recruiter, he worked to convince local kids to ways that you can s the 2013 legislative session came to a close, (64 percent) said they are not confident they can leave Hawai‘i. Now he’s asking them to stay home Avolunteer advocates welcomed the passage of afford to pay for even one year in a nursing home. and to make us proud. “I tell them, You can play support UH students legislation tied to AARP Hawai‘i’s long-term care A separate national survey last year pegged the good football here in Hawai‘i — just like on the priorities — but cautioned that more must be done annual cost of one year in a private nursing home Mainland. Plus, you will get a good education and programs. to address a growing elder-care challenge that in Hawai‘i at $125,000. here at UH.” threatens to overwhelm individuals and families. “We’re asking the state to sound the alarm — Trevor Mattich, former BYU offensive lineman “AARP welcomes funding commitments for just as it does in the face of natural disasters such and ESPN analyst agrees. “[At BYU] I knew then Ku¯puna Care and Aging and Disability Resource as hurricanes and tsunamis,” Silva said. “Sound that our talent was always maximized and no Centers,” said AARP Hawai‘i State President Gerry the alarm for the ‘silver tsunami’ so that people matter what happened, our guys were in a posi- Silva. “At the same time we believe state govern- can prepare for what may be a devastating blow tion to win. Off the field though, he’s even a better ment should be more proactive in preparing older for our elders and their families.” fit because he’s from Honolulu and knowing the residents and their families to cope with the rising For an overview of AARP’s priority outcomes family values of the Polynesian culture is critical. cost of care eldercare, which threatens their retire- for the 2013 session, go online to http://states. He understands that.”† Donor Ivanelle Hoe and Davis M.K. Kane, recipient of ment security.” aarp.org/legislature-funds-long-term-care-prior- the Sakamoto-Hoe Scholarship Off The Field Funds were provided for one of the Commis- ities-selectively/. n sion’s recommendations — an actuarial and Charitable estate and income tax planning is a But coming home after 40 years of living and feasibility study of a mandatory public insurance working on the Mainland was hard at times. “I powerful “give back” because this planning can Contact AARP Hawai‘i for more information: provide substantial financial and tax benefits program for Hawai‘i’s working population. But married a gal from the Mainland and I have been another critical component — the need for public State Office: 808-545-6024 | Toll-Free: 866-295-7282 to you and your family, while supporting UH. [email protected] | www.aarp.org/states/hi away so long, but I make the best of the situation,” education to help residents understand the risks Chow says, “Hawai‘i is my home and you can’t Our team at the University of Hawai‘i Founda- associated with long-term care — went unfunded. beat that.” tion is committed to helping you discover the best charitable tax strategies to achieve all of “Education is time-sensitive. Planning takes Surprisingly, his wife Diane is not a football fan, your financial, tax and charitable giving goals. time and time is running out for many who will and Chow notes that it’s been hard on her all these soon need care,” Silva said. “Unless we provide Captain Cook years. “When she goes to the games, she doesn’t The University of Hawai‘i Foundation is a non- Hawai‘i residents with basic information about watch the game. She just screams to cut out all profit organization that raises private funds to long-term care, including the different types of Coin Company support the University of Hawai‘i System. The the noise,” he says. “She raised our children, is a care services available, how much they cost, mission of the University of Hawai‘i Foundation OF HONOLULU terrific gal and she deals with our crazy schedule and the risk of needing some form of care in the and life.” is to unite donors’ passions with the University of Hawai‘i’s aspirations by raising philanthrop- future, many older residents and their families We buy & sell collectibles: When it comes to retirement, Chow says he ic support and managing private investments are in for a rude awakening as they realize how • Coins & Currency doesn’t give it much thought. “I am sure that day to benefit UH, the people of Hawai‘i and our limited their options are.” • Vintage Jewelry will come … my concern is that my wife and I future generations. The Long-Term Care Commission was estab- • Tokens & Medals don’t have any hobbies so that will be difficult and lished by the Legislature in 2008 (Act 224) to we need to figure that out. But, I tell my wife that If you would like to learn how you can support • Hawaiiana UH students, programs, research and faculty, conduct a comprehensive assessment of Hawai‘i’s our next job will be counting sand pebbles.” n with your estate or highly appreciated assets, long-term care system and recommend changes. Collections ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– please contact us in confidence at: Its report identified a convergence of forces that and Estates spell trouble for Hawai‘i’s future if not acted sought! The University of Hawai‘i Alumni Association upon, including 1) a rapidly aging population, (UHAA) connects alumni and friends with the v a lack of public funding to support the medical university and with each other. Alumni can become Captain Cook Coin Company is one of Hawaii’s most needs of its seniors, and 3) a population that isn’t respected coin dealers. Owner, Craig Watanabe has an UHAA member and support the alma mater planning and is largely unprepared to pay for its 54 yrs. experience in buying and selling coins, currency in many essential ways, including supporting UH own care. and other collectibles. Give Craig a call or go online now! athletics. For more information, visit uhalumni.org Office of Estate & Gift Planning ANA Life Member | Authorized PCGS, NGC, ANACS & or the official site for UH Athletic Fundraising at [email protected] Many studies support the Commission’s as- (808) 956-8034 CAC Dealer | ICTA Charter Member www.koaanuenue.org. sessment that eldercare is beyond the reach of www.UHFLegacyGift.org most Hawai‘i residents. In a 2012 AARP survey 808-531-2702 captaincookcoin.com †Player quotes courtesy of www.hawaiiathletics.com. of Hawai‘i residents age 50+ nearly two-thirds

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Enjoy The eniors of all ages and their families will find The Asia Pacific Dance Festival Continuing Sthat Oahu offers an array of events from July 8 Welcome Ceremony with the “music Summer to August 16th, ranging from a dance festival to July 19, Friday, 6 p.m. theme,” young “sake tasting.” Mark your calendars today for one East-West Center Friendship Circle and old ukulele or all of these exciting events. Of Your Life FREE to the public. It will feature performers from From July 8th to 21st, some of the world’s most the artists from the Atamira Dance Roy Sakuma around the world by Generations staff acclaimed performers, teachers and critics from Company, Taipei National University will come togeth- Hawai‘i and the Asia Pacific Region will converge of the Arts (TNUA), and Ha¯lau Na¯ Kamalei er for Hawai‘i’s in Honolulu for the second biennial Asia Pacific O Li¯li¯lehuna. The TNUA is equated with excel- largest ukulele concert in Kapiolani park. This Dance Festival. One of Hawai‘i’s featured artists lence in Taiwan and around the world. Their event is FREE to the public. ¯ ¯ will be Ha¯lau Na¯ Kamalei O Lililehuna with kumu alumni have gained respect and international Halau Na Kamalei O Lililehua hula Robert Cazimero. Other artists are from New Tony Group Autoplex presents acclaim as professional choreographers dancers, the 43rd Annual Ukulele Festival Zealand’s Atamira Dance Company, Taiwan’s teachers and researchers. Taipei National University of the Arts, and Korea’s July 21, Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Kapiolani Pk. Samulgwangdae. The East-West “Journeys” Performances — Kennedy Theatre The first Ukulele Festival started in 1971 by Center Arts Program and the University of Hawai‘i July 20, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ukulele master Roy Sakuma. Some of this year’s at Ma¯noa’s Outreach College are co-producing July 21, Sunday, 2 p.m. international lineup of performers will come from these events. For information, call 808-958-8246 A different performance each day, one of Japan, Australia, Taiwan, and Thailand, plus the or visit www.outreach.hawaii.edu/community/ which will be by the Atamira Dance Company Mainland, as well as many from Hawai‘i’s own, asiapacific/. who is the leading creator and presenter of including Ohta-San and 11-year old Aidan James of YouTube Sensation. The Roy Sakuma Ukulele “Living the Art of Hula” Maori contemporary dance theater of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Band of some 800 keiki, teens and adults will also July 11, Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Kennedy Theatre perform popular tunes. For the 42nd straight year This stunning performance will bring together Festival Public Forum in a row, Hawai‘i’s Ambassador of Aloha, Danny three kumu hula who have been leaders in the July 21, Sunday, 4:45 p.m., East-West Center Keleikini, will serve as the emcee. hula community for the past three decades. An (Jefferson Hall Imin Conference Center) Free parking and shuttle service from Kapiolani intimate conversation with kumu hula Robert Another FREE event. The Sunday’s “Journeys” Community College and back will be available Taipei National University of the Arts Cazimero, Vicky Holt Takamine and Michael Pili performance will be followed by a discussion from 8:30am–5:30pm. Ukulele displays and give- Pang will open the concert with their personal with the visiting artists and special guest dance aways, food booths, inflatable bouncers for keiki, journeys in hula, the traditions and the process critics Deborah Jowitt and Steve Villaruz. It will and Ukulele Festival souvenir t-shirts add to the they go through to create new choreography. be moderated by UH Ma¯noa Assistant Professer lively, festive atmosphere. For more information, Ha¯lau Na¯ Kamalei O Li¯li¯lehuna (Cazimero), Tammy Baker. email [email protected] or visit Ha¯lau Hula Ka No‘eau (Pang), and Pua Ali‘i www.ukulelefestivalhawaii.org. ‘Ilima (Takamine) will have performances show- casing the creative choreography of each of the “The Joy of Sake” featured kumu hula. August 16th, Friday, 6:30 p.m.– 9 p.m. Hawai‘i Convention Center Samulgwangdae July 14, Sunday, 2 p.m., Kennedy Theatre This event was founded in Honolulu in 2001 as a way to give sake enthusiasts an opportunity to This Sunday afternoon performance will be experience and appreciate premium sakes from by the globally renowned samulnori group breweries all over Japan. The event will feature Samulgwangdae from Korea. The four core per- “competition sakes” from the U.S. National Sake cussionists are masters of the changgo (hourglass- Samulgwangdae Appraisal — each recently bottled and cold-stored shaped drum), kkwaenggwari (small gong), to ensure maximum flavor. buk (barrell drum) and ching (large gong). The musicians and dancers will create a cap- The Appraisal is a blind tasting conducted by tivating blend of Korea’s traditional farmers’ a team of ten judges from Japan and the U.S. band music, acrobatic military exercises and All 300+ entries will be available for tasting. shamanistic ceremonies with its own modern Tickets are available at www.joyofsake.com and compositions and theatricality. are $85 per person ($95 at the door). n

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Chef Michi founded ‘Cooking Fresh For You’. Her recipes center on healthy and flavor-packed dishes. Visit www.cookingfreshforyou.com or contact via [email protected], 808-286-6484. Also, visit her Cooking FRESH locations: 909 Kapahulu Ave. | Queens POB I – 1329 Lusitana St. | Summer Green Smoothie Queens POB II – 550 S. Beretania St. | Lunch Truck – UH Manoa on East West Rd. by Kennedy Theatre. by Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer by Chef Michi ummer brings in the time of year when Ingredients Smelons are in season. Watermelon, honeydew 1 apple or pear “Lite” And Creamy Pasta and cantaloupe are rich in vitimins, minerals and 1 banana antioxidants such as beta-carotene, lycopene, 3 pineapple spears With Asparagus And Shrimp potassium, magnesium vitamin A and C. Adding them to a green smoothie makes for a tasty drink Handful of blueberries 1 cup watermelon colorful summer delight. You’ll want to use a Put a large pot of water over high heat and and a great way to get a lot of healthy nutrients Anice rigatoni (tube) or farfalle (bowtie) pasta bring to a boil. Add peeled/cleaned shrimp and into your body at one time. 1 cup Kale for this recipe. The shape of the pasta is perfect asparagus and poach for 2-3 minutes or less, until Blend well to milkshake consistency. Enjoy! 1 cup Spinach with the creamy sauce and serves as the perfect shrimp has just turned pink. Remove from heat See link for demo: www.youtu.be/16U9a1Vhoak. Handful of mint leaves backdrop for the beautiful greens and pinks of the and set aside. Prepare pasta according to package 2 small chunks ginger (optional) asparagus and shrimp. directions, drain, reserving 2/3 cup of the cooking 1 scoop ground flaxseed liquid. Heat a small sauce pan over medium heat 2 tbls chia seeds (grounded or pre-soaked in water) and slowly add the cream cheese to the stock, us- 1 lb uncooked pasta ing a whisk to break up and blend the two ingre- 1 cup coconut water (or regular water) 4 oz lite or fat free cream cheese dients. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the Ice n 1 cup chicken stock cooking liquid. Once the cream cheese has been incorporated, whisk in the lemon juice. Join Diane online at www.shapingup808.com, Juice of 3 lemons (reserve lemon zest) Slice the asparagus on the diagonal and add to or call 808-221-3905; email [email protected]. 1 lb U16-20 shrimp (shelled and deveined) the cream sauce, along with the shrimp. Toss the 1 bunch asparagus (woody part discarded) sauce with the pasta, top with Parmesan and the Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste lemon zest and serve. Parmesan cheese Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 4–6

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e’ve received several calls from individuals he purchases the wheelchair from this company, n June we celebrate National Family Month, include a widow or widower, unmarried children Wwho have received letters from the Depart- Medicare may not help pay for it (they should have Iwhich is a great time to reflect on your family up to age 19 and still in high school, and under ment of Health & Human Services in Baltimore you sign an “advanced beneficiary notice”). and how to make it stronger. As the U.S. Depart- certain circumstances, stepchildren, grandchil- Maryland titled An Important Message for People What should John do? He can go to www.medi- ment of Health and Human Services reminds us, dren, stepgrandchildren, adopted children, and with Original Medicare. So questions were asked: care.gov and go to “Find suppliers of medical strong families share many valuable qualities: dependent parents. trust, commitment, communication, growth, Is this letter legitimate? equipment and supplies”. He can enter his zip code If you’d like to learn more about survivors and choose the category “standard wheelchairs.” affection, fun, and love. benefits, and how to apply, you should read our Yes it is. Individuals with Original Medicare The website will show the companies contracted Strong families are more likely to grow through publication, Survivors Benefits, available at may receive two letters depending on the county with Medicare and then work with one of those a crisis, allowing the difficult experience to bring www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. where they live in Hawaii. City and County of companies to get the wheelchair that John needs. them even closer together. Honolulu residents could receive two letters; one You can find additional useful information, letter about mail order diabetic supplies and the This program may also affect you if you are In the unfortunate event of a family member’s such as our survivors planner and information second letter regarding a change in how you traveling in another city and need to purchase death, we want you to know that Social Security about how to apply for survivors benefits, at n receive your medical equipment and supplies DMEPOS items. is here to help. In addition to the emotional www.socialsecurity.gov/pgm/survivors.htm. beginning on July 1, 2013. For the entire nation and US territories, difficulty family members experience, there is Medicare will also implement a National Mail- often a financial burden as well, especially if the What is Original Medicare? Order Program for diabetic testing supplies. If you family’s main wage earner dies. In such cases, For other information and locations near you: 1-800-772-1213 (toll free) | 1-800-325-0778 (TTY) want Medicare to help pay for these supplies you Social Security survivors benefits will help. Original Medicare is the traditional fee-for-ser- www.socialsecurity.gov. vice program offered directly through the federal will have to use the contracted suppliers. This will Did you know that nearly every child in Ameri- government. Individuals are not in a Medicare NOT affect you if you are in a Medicare Advantage ca could get Social Security survivors benefits if a contracted health plan (also known as Part C or Plan or if you buy your supplies at a local pharma- working parent dies? And Social Medicare Advantage). Medicare is billed directly cy. This program also begins on July 1, 2013. Security pays more benefits to and the individual will receive a Medicare Sum- children than any other federal mary Notice. Why is Medicare doing this? program. Although many people It helps you and Medicare save money. It en- think Social Security is just a What is this important change? sures that you have access to quality medical retirement program, you should On Oahu, Medicare is scheduled to expand the equipment, supplies and services from suppliers know that Social Security also Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthot- you can trust and it helps limit fraud and abuse provides survivors insurance ics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bid- in the Medicare Program. benefits for workers and their ding Program beginning July 1, 2013. If you live Your homework: 1) Find out if you currently are families. If you’re like most on Oahu and have Original Medicare (you may covered under Original Medicare or a Medicare people, the value of the survi- still have a retirement plan, but it will not be a Advantage Plan. Medicare Advantage Plans have vors insurance you have under Medicare Advantage Plan), and use equipment or a CMS contract number on them, usually found Social Security is probably more supplies under the DMEPOS plan you will gener- at the bottom of the card. 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he Honolulu Star-Advertiser has featured After delays in the court process, Queen’s tatistics reveal that about 16% of children in receive benefits or entrust another family member Tseveral stories about Karen Okada, a 95-year- relented and to allowed Karen to be placed in an- Sthe United States have some sort of disability. to manage money for the benefit of the child. old woman who signed a “Death with Dignity other facility with her feeding tube intact. As sub- The concerns of parents of these children are the The better alternative is the Supplemental Declaration” and a “Durable Power of Attorney for sequently reported in the Star-Advertiser, Karen’s same for most any parent and that is to make sure Needs Trust. Properly written and administered, Health Care Instructions” back in 1998. Both doc- condition improved to the point where she could that their children are safe, happy, and live this trust allows parents to leave the child their uments purport to control “in all circumstances.” once again interact meaningfully with her family a meaningful life. inheritance and allows the child to continue to In mid-2012, shortly after Karen was admitted members and caregivers. Some of these children may not be able to earn receive the much needed governmental benefits. to The Queen’s Medical Center for treatment for In the meantime, Karen and her family experi- a living on their own. Both the federal and state This Supplemental Needs Trust is written instruct- pneumonia, the doctors at Queen’s determined enced a drama that no one would want to repeat. governments understand this and provide benefits ing the trustee to pay assets from the trust for the that Karen was essentially brain dead, or, in any So what are some steps that you can take to spare for these children, so that they receive food and benefit of the child only over and above what the event, had “permanently” lost the ability to par- yourself and your family from being the charac- shelter and medical care. Many of these benefits child receives from the government. ticipate in medical treatment decisions. Accord- ters in a similar story? are “means tested”, meaning that the child cannot This partnership between the federal and state ingly, Queen’s wanted to enforce the provisions of 1. Get an advance health-care directive, and have much in terms of assets and cannot make governments and the parents allow the child to her Death with Dignity Declaration and withdraw make sure your loved ones have them too. much in terms of income, and if the child inherits live the most meaningful, happy, and independent the feeding tube that had been surgically placed assets from the parents, these benefits will discon- life possible. n in Karen’s side more than six months before she 2. Make sure your advance directive and power tinue, and the child must use up all of the inheri- was admitted to Queen’s. of attorney work together to express your tance before having to reapply for benefits. wishes clearly. Stephen B. Yim, Attorney at Law On the other hand, Karen’s health-care agent This leaves parents to think that they must dis- 2054 S. Beretania St., Honolulu 3. Give your health-care providers permission to (her brother), in consultation with doctors who inherit their children so that they can continue to 808-524-0251 | stephenyimestateplanning.com are not associated with Queen’s, disagreed with give your medical information to your trusted the conclusions reached by the Queen’s physi- decision makers. Otherwise, privacy laws can cians. What Karen’s agent knew, and the Queen’s restrict your doctor from talking with your Are you concerned with ensuring the safety and well-being of your loved physicians did not find relevant, was that shortly health-care agent. ones, particularly seniors, in the event of an emergency or disaster? before she came down with pneumonia, Karen 4. Have a way to get access to your advance was conscious and able to interact meaningfully directive. You never know when or where an Please visit our website or contact us if you are interested in our upcoming with her family and caregivers. During the time emergency might occur. training opportunities. Our training sessions are offered at no cost to she was at Queen’s, Karen was unresponsive 5. Talk with your family about your wishes participants: when doctors examined her, but she reportedly BEFORE a crisis arises. Make sure everybody smiled at least twice at her adult grandchildren is on the same page, or at least clearly under- and nodded to her grandson when he asked her stands your wishes. • Tsunami Awareness whether she was able to breathe freely. Knowledge is power. Learn all you can about • Coastal Community Resilience Although Karen breathes on her own, she has advance health-care directives, and put that Social Media for Natural Disaster Response to do so through a tube that was inserted into her knowledge into practice. You will make things • windpipe. At some point in time, her family hopes much easier on yourself and your family when and Recovery the tube can be removed, which will enable Karen you do. n to eat normally. In the meantime, Karen has to be • Natural Disaster Awareness for Caregivers of fed through a tube that goes through her side and Senior Citizens into her stomach. Scott Makuakane, Attorney at Law Because Queen’s policy is to give precedence To Register for our courses, please visit our website at Specializing in estate planning and trust law. to an advance health-care directive over a du- www.ndptc.hawaii.edu. Create a profile by clicking the Login rable power of attorney in all events, and because Scott’s TV show on KWHE, Oceanic channel 11: button. 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