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SATO KATHY with a blend of ancient Chinese practices She incorporates disorders. pain and neurological fanatic, she is a big a brain function. As neurological to help improve state-of-the-art therapies and is actively especially in kids, believer in how music affects the development of the brain, She does this the state. throughout programs involved in starting and supporting orchestral called “Strings for Tomorrow.” organization an through , MD, serves as a medical director at MDX Hawai‘i, a local company serving the Hu- at MDX Hawai‘i, AMY RHINE, MD, serves as a medical director she worked as Prior to MDX Hawai‘i, patients. Advantage Medicare mana and UnitedHealthcare - Rhine obtained her medi Dr. Illinois. New Mexico, and in Central a hospitalist in Albuquerque, of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign and completed at the University cal degree in Urbana. Medicine Residency at Carle Family her residency mind and energy. - Mai, Thailand. He was a student athlete at Hawaii Pacif Chiang is from NONT PANAYANGGOOL earning his bachelor’s After Univerisities. Carolina Western and ic, playing golf for Hawaii Pacific and opened his longtime passion for culinary, in marketing management, Nont followed degree people easier access to and subscription-based meal plan to give Myself and Thai restaurant Me, a full menu of 500-calorie can choose from cost. Customers healthy and delicious meals at a low meals that delight any palate. is the founder of Pa¯hiki Eco-Caskets, a 100 percent locally reclaimed wood, wood, locally reclaimed percent a 100 Eco-Caskets, GUSICK is the founder of Pa¯hiki CORTNEY a deeply moving and intimate experience ac- After eco-conscious casket company in Honolulu. stewardship to catalyzing ‘a¯ina has since devoted herself companying her dad as he passed, she Uni- Brandeis and a M.A. from University American from a B.A. Cortney holds in deathcare. She is committed to helping solve Hawai‘i’s in sustainable international development. versity space. critical sustainability issues in the end-of-life JEN ANGELI is a local author from O‘ahu. In 2016, after a lifetime of poor health and pain, she lifetime of poor health and pain, she after a O‘ahu. In 2016, author from JEN ANGELI is a local instruc- to be an Jen trained and tai chi. Determined to help others, yoga found healing through Healing Center of Hawai‘i in the Energy Brain Body & opened the first tor/healer and in 2018, pain medica- her need for prescription Her journey of self-healing reduced Marketplace. Ma¯noa she enjoys the best health of her life 50s, in her Now, tions. retired from teaching and splits her time between Bemidji, Minnesota, a between Bemidji, Minnesota, a teaching and splits her time from retired ANN ALHBRECHT former seat of and Lahaina, Native American reservations, the hub of three small town that is a vol- and while on Maui each fall and winter, Ann is an avid traveler, the Hawaiian Kingdom. in of Champions at Kapalua the Sentry Tournament Committee, Action Town unteer for Lahaina Week. Invitational coming up during Presidents Plein Air Painting January and the Maui JANE BURIGSAY | JASON DACUMOS | AUDREY SUGA-NAKAGAWA | CHRISTOPHER DUQUE DUQUE | CHRISTOPHER SUGA-NAKAGAWA | AUDREY | JASON DACUMOS JANE BURIGSAY grandparents and professionals healthcare to legal advisors the community in with trusted sources also works The magazine and their families. to seniors experts on Hawai‘i’s relies Magazine Generations writers. ur dedicated
And also to our loyal contributing partners, whose presence continues to enhance this magazine’s value. this magazine’s continues to enhance whose presence And also to our loyal contributing partners, DAN & JULIE IHARA | KELIKA ISHOL | CARLEEN MACKAY | SCOTT A. MAKUAKANE | JULIE MOON A. MAKUAKANE | SCOTT | KELIKA ISHOL | CARLEEN MACKAY & JULIE IHARA DAN
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Active baby boomers are now seniors. now seniors. are baby boomers Active the How do you think they will change senior?” way we look at a “frail Specifically, a key to quality of life is being con- to quality of life a key Specifically, For many of us, seniors are no longer “them.” no longer “them.” are seniors of us, many For means “ku¯puna” the word Hawai‘i, Throughout On a recent This is not the case everywhere. n Hawai‘i. live Lucky we nected with other people. Technology can play a play can Technology people. nected with other image or an email a video A voice, here. huge role soul. So attaining tech- can fortify the senior who asset. Seniors can be a valuable savviness tricks” new can teach an old dog “you believe connected than more are technology and embrace a dark side, technology has Of course, before. ever by day every victimized in Hawai‘i and people are where That’s scammers. internet and telephone bad sure and help make family can intervene in their ‘ohana. happening things aren’t - come to appreci One thing I have “us.” are They hair is is that gray culture ate about the Hawaiian deference. and given respected often appreciated, in public plac- in informal encounters see this You settings, institutionalized as in more as well es, that and resources programs such as the various and nonprofit our state and county governments Most people seem to have provide. organizations the quality enjoy we of the fact that an awareness part because of the contribu- do in large of life we appreciate And they generations. tions of previous setting the stage for are generations current how to come. those yet is not part of that “Frail” ancestor or grandparent. a living elder, is an honored definition. A ku¯puna enough life experience acquired who has treasure before Ku¯puna to become a leader and teacher. a are with their wisdom. They guided us us have guidance, knowledge, of experience, rich source generations. for the next and inspiration strength business trip to Boston, I had a brief conversation told him about We with a 20-something-year-old. him what the local and asked “ku¯puna” the word missing a beat, he said, “I don’t Without term was. I guess.” old people, F---ing know. Q: SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 9am–2pm – WINDWARD MALL WINDWARD 9am–2pm – 18, JANUARY SATURDAY, call 808-722-8487 details & information, FREE EVENT • For
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Naturally, the gift of food starts with fishers, fishers, the gift of food starts with Naturally, Food insecurity is a lack of certainty that you insecurity is a lack of certainty that you Food The United States produces more food crops food crops more The United States produces farmers and ranchers, whose wisdom and toil whose and ranchers, farmers the ‘a¯ina. from an abundant harvest produce accommodate the most discerning palates. In In palates. the most discerning accommodate met Eastern cuisines and Western days, plantation you good! How “M-m-m! That’s at potluck tables. began a century of what that?” Those words make combinations Cuisine,” call “Fusion foodies now mixed basics, and earthy ingredients of exotic of an endless variety create cooking styles that Des- love. This is what we tastes and textures. - food tradi have the world tinations throughout tions can afford enough food to keep you and your and your you enough food to keep can afford It can be caused going without meals. family from needed competes for dollars that anything by all for food. It can happen in households where neighbor- In deprived employed. individuals are food insecurity is hoods without local food stores, and disabled persons, seniors For present. always - cost of medication and avail mobility problems, and livestock than any other nation, yet one in six other nation, yet than any and livestock without sustenance at least one day goes persons families insecurity affects American Food a week. 65, over seniors fixed-income income, with low and the homeless population. disabled persons 12.5 from dropped rate the poverty In Hawai‘i, in to 9.5 percent of the population in 2014 percent and (the latest published statistics). Poverty 2017 at the heart of anticipation of falling into it are food insecurity. HUNGER IN HAWAI‘I IS AN ECONOMIC ISSUE HUNGER IN HAWAI‘I F
COVER STORY 34 37 COVER STORY even shorten even — Photo courtesy of Hawaii Meals on Wheels of Hawaii Photo courtesy HMoW meals must be customized to the cli- HMoW meals must be customized day, every to the road take HMoW volunteers and nursing homes on O‘ahu to distribute hot and nursing Over to 800 homebound clients. meals once a day hot about 100,000 deliver 400 HMoW volunteers close are The areas 53 routes. on meals each year so that hot kitchen partners to the commercial nutri- cold. Poor cold foods, hot and foods arrive of the biggest problems two tion and isolation are can lead to facing the homebound. These stressors decline heart disease and cognitive or alcoholism. life as much as a smoking habit by needs and dietary restrictions medical ent’s for taste by and designed certified dietitians, low-salt, are Some examples chefs. professional with Patients meals. high-fat or low-cholesterol disease need special meals. diabetes or kidney liquids. foods or thickened pureed need Others 9am and noon. the gift of food between delivering with their relationships develop they time, Over to ob- eyes pair of clients and become an extra be may doing. Volunteers clients are how serve change illness, a client’s people to report the first senior who Any or serious injury. in behavior and is unable to warm needs a hot meal each day Hawai‘i apply to the may a meal on their own Center (ADRC) and Disability Resource Aging intake calling its statewide for food assistance by clients . Food-insecure number: 808-768-7700 homebound and unable to shop are qualify if they the number Because meals. and cook their own HMoW needs cash continues to rise, of requests this and grow to sustain donations and volunteers program. valuable Hawaii Meals on Wheels delivering to recipients. Hawaii Meals on Wheels Photo courtesy of Hawaii Meals on Wheels of Hawaii Photo courtesy food pantries, soup kitchens, foodbanks of kitchens, soup food pantries, The simple image of an elderly lady accepting Throughout our state, many charities receive charities receive many our state, Throughout Hawaii Meals on Wheels — staples and nonperishable food, meal plan cafe- staples and nonperishable food, and farmer hot meals programs delivered terias, and public funds Support comes from markets. volunteers Thousands of happy donations. private redistri- with good hearts collect, sort, package, of the food to tens of thousands or serve bute, and charities manage the These agencies clients. food distribution with a remar- logistics of regular small but highly skilled and dedicated staff. kably but group, be impossible to name every It would on O‘ahu reveals taking a look at the four largest - opera and food recovery food redistribution how Lanakila Meals In addition to HMoW, tions work. and Aloha Harvest Foodbank Hawaii on Wheels, meeting much of the need on O‘ahu. are ON WHEELS WORK? DOES MEALS HOW ■ Meals a Hawaii a hot meal from containing a tray but far is accurate on Wheels’ (HMoW) volunteer accomplish- of all this agency the big picture from in hospitals kitchens with 10 HMoW partners es. grown produce tends to be harvested when ripe, when ripe, harvested tends to be produce grown of beneficial yielding the highest concentration farm- Hawai‘i and flavor. texture robust nutrients, that tell a story, local ingredients can deliver ers and add nutrition creativity the chef’s showcase into their menus. THOSE IN NEED TO DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD who need food to persons donated and deliver it Hawaii Meals on Wheels preparing individual meals. individual preparing Hawaii Meals on Wheels even if a disaster delays ships. The ships. if a disaster delays even — A good example of our food supply is Love’s our food supply is Love’s of A good example consumer is increasing trend Another positive can name and even taro come from other places. other places. come from taro can name and even - to bring ingredi on “the barge” also relies Hawai‘i packaged goods restaurants, and ents for bakeries food for school cafeterias, stores, for convenience companies and food foodservice hotel kitchens, plants. processing week’s siloes enough flour for two which Bakery, baked so that it will be able to make production goods and Farmers Federation Bureau Farm Hawai‘i of Hawai‘i Union United, and the University en- service extension Department of Agriculture edible to increase areas in rural farmers courage LLC plans to grow On Maui, Mahi Pono crops. of former Pu‘une¯ne¯ acres on 41,000 food crops offer Moloka‘i Supermarkets Mill sugar lands. and tomatoes and locally grown potatoes sweet at neighbor- once only available fruits that were of poi generation A new markets. hood farmers’ in local groceries. products demands taro eaters diversions sugar mill water that revised Now farms Maui taro normal streamflow, more allow ago, are a generation extinct nearly that were of fresh source A growing old patches. revitalizing orchards who have homeowners is rural produce In times of of vegetables. small plots and grow donate high yield, these “gentleman farmers” to local charities. produce fruits grown and organically demand for fresh Federation Bureau Farm Hawai‘i and vegetables. local farm- helping Union United are and Farmers Locally small and boutique farms. develop ers Hawaii Foodbank preparing donated food to distribute. donated food preparing Hawaii Foodbank
Food production in our state is not sufficient production Food group in Hawai‘i is seniors over 80 years old. 80 years over is seniors Hawai‘i in group lon- the most extended have in Hawai‘i Seniors the U.S., so the number of homebound in gevity will also continue to disabled persons and seniors Meals on Wheels (HMoW) reports Hawai‘i rise. was in 2018 that the median age of their clients The for males. for females and 83 years 86 years meals to 800 home- 99,531 served organization mostly Asian and clients, HMoW bound clients. and meals, unable to shop or prepare are female, ser- limited social contact and caregiving receive in Hawai‘i food assistance to seniors Overall vices. Aloha Harvest picking up donations. Aloha Harvest picking The Office to meet all our consumption. In 2012, and Tourism of Business Economic Development Department of Agriculture and Hawai‘i (OBEDT) of our import 85 percent that we reported (HDOA) Our food supply would outside the state. food from shipping. if a disaster shut down days only last 10 a plan recommended and HDOA OBEDT Therefore, - local pro increasing food security by to increase be surprising to find out that we duction. It may Bananas, foods and spam. don’t import only frozen you kind of vegetable every lemons, mangoes, WHERE DOES HAWAI‘I FOOD COME FROM? FOOD WHERE DOES HAWAI‘I amounted to over 700,000 meals for 6,300 persons. meals for 6,300 persons. 700,000 amounted to over food assistance charities and Hawai‘i Fortunately, decades ago have developed agencies that were and capacity to expand reputation the systems, money more requires But expanding their services. only cintinue These charities can and volunteers. state and local federal, with help from to grow donations and people with a funding, private heart to donate their time.
COVER STORY 36 39 COVER STORY Shoppers can help people in need of food dur- Shoppers food provides Foodbank “Our motto is ‘Hawaii volunteers; need more always they says Ron volunteers. Currently, about 1,900 seniors over over about 1,900 seniors Currently, volunteers. - Pro Box Food 60 on O‘ahu qualify for the Senior who meet income guidelines can Ku¯puna gram. of dry milk, cheese, one box be certified to receive and canned meat, fruits rice, butter, peanut cereal, fresh offer ku¯puna also per month. We vegetables nutri- market the senior farmers through produce $50 Each qualified senior receives tion program. for fruits to use in exchange vouchers of worth participated Six thousand seniors and vegetables. last year.” the annual taking part in by ing the holidays on in supermarkets Check-Out Hunger program Jan. through now O‘ahu, Maui and Kaua‘i from 1 Dec. Island from 15, 2020, and on Hawai‘i have stores 2020. Participating 31, Jan. through to choose may You tear pads. with green displays a month of for a child for a week, buy breakfast lunches for a senior or a month of family dinners. to it to the checker off the coupon and give Tear groceries. scan with your says so that no one in our family goes hungry,’” for people to find available way “The easiest Ron. services on O‘ahu is to dial 2-1-1, Aloha United social service hotline.” Way’s To seniors. are of their 6,000 volunteers many sign up, call 808-954-7866 or email volunteer@ a cash donation, make . To hawaiifoodbank.org or mail visit www.hawaiifoodbank.org/donate Kilihau St., 2611 Foodbank, a check to Hawai‘i Honolulu, HI 96819-2021. Hawaii Foodbank: Dynamic Compassion in Action. Hawaii Foodbank: Photo courtesy of Hawaii Foodbank of Hawaii Photo courtesy To become a Lanakila Pacific volunteer or make or make volunteer Lanakila Pacific become a To foodbank in the state is Hawaii The largest with The Food also partners Foodbank Hawaii Foodbank, Hawaii directs Mizutani, who Ron Hawaii Foodbank nutrition. Having reliable access to healthy food access to healthy reliable nutrition. Having but hunger, and reduce doesn’t just fill the tummy as such illnesses, chronic many it helps improve and high cholesterol diabetes, high blood pressure, people to want “We illnesses. other diet-related them access to nutritious food to help keep have friendly visits and as provide well as healthy, in- checks to support their ability to live wellness Lori Lau, director says dependently with dignity,” of Lanakila Meals on Wheels. mow@ or email a donation, call 808-356-8519 location for find the . To lanakilapacific.org visit to you, nearest Centers Wellness Kupuna or send an email to www.lanakilapacific.org . [email protected] ■ America a certified member of Feeding Foodbank, nonperish- perishable and and stores that screens - approxi able food, and then distributes through mately 200 charitable agencies on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i. The amount of food donated and distrib- Hawai‘i Currently, with the economy. uted trends including one in eight people, serves Foodbank and families struggling to make keiki ku¯puna, ends meet. County and Maui Food Hawai‘i to serve Basket It is a partner agency Maui County. Bank to serve and Kaua‘i United Way. of Aloha United Way senior clients and senior many have “We says, Hawaii Foodbank: Church of the Crossroads Donor Tour. the Crossroads of Church Hawaii Foodbank: and like family, family, and like — Lanakila Pacific runs two commercial kitch- commercial runs two Lanakila Pacific of the kitchen short drive within a Members relies The Lanakila Meals on Wheels program “We know that many people on O‘ahu are on O‘ahu are people that many know “We centers include Mo¯‘ili‘ili Community Center Community Mo¯‘ili‘ili include centers Multipurpose Lanakila on South King Street, Unity House Senior Center on Lanakila Avenue, on Lina- Kalihi Valley and Kokua Street on Pauahi puni Street. Each meal contains the meals. ens that prepare daily allowances of the recommended one-third fruit, vegetable, starch, and consists of an entree, milk. Lanakila and low-fat and bread, margarine by developed Meals on Wheels menu items are meet that they dieticians and local chefs to ensure nutritional guidelines while in- USDA or exceed all love. we the flavors corporating able to Those who are hot meals. receive may meals. meals can opt for frozen their warm to help with on a dedicated team of volunteers meals and supporting the packing and delivering - Relation Centers. Wellness in the Kupuna seniors partic- build with the program ships the volunteers ipants can feel as close as family the Lanakila Kupuna Wellness Centers throw holi- throw Centers Wellness the Lanakila Kupuna Coldwell years, many For parties to celebrate. day party with has supported the Thanksgiving Banker entertainment, gifts for attendees and volunteers, a monetary donation. Lanakila Meals on Wheels Thanksgiving meal and an a traditional delivers package to participants on food care emergency meal and a Christ- a Hawaiian Thanksgiving Day; mas gift on Christmas Day. of on us for their only or primary source relying Lanakila Meals on Wheels packing individual meals. Lanakila Meals on
In Lanakila Pacific’s Kupuna Wellness Centers, Centers, Wellness Kupuna In Lanakila Pacific’s Lanakila Pacific has provided meals to home- has provided Lanakila Pacific If you wish to volunteer at Hawai‘i Meals on at Hawai‘i to volunteer wish If you Lanakila Meals on Wheels District Park on Kilani Street, Waianae District Waianae on Kilani Street, District Park - Loch Elder and West Highway on Farrington Park with It also partners Road. ly Village on Renton meals to all to provide four other senior centers though each location and older, 60 years seniors Partner some additional requirements. have may seniors gather Monday to Friday for wellness ac- for wellness to Friday gather Monday seniors living and tivities and lunch, focusing on healthy - include exer older adulthood. Activities enjoying and games. guest speakers outings, cise programs, learning new visiting with friends, enjoy Seniors - Well fun. Lanakila Kupuna things and having ness Center locations on O‘ahu include Pohulani Wahiawa¯ Street, Elderly Apartments on Coral bound seniors and individuals with disabilities and bound seniors for its Lanakila Meals on Wheels program through islandwide and only As the largest 48 years. over Lanakila Meals meals, of home delivered provider meals to both hot and frozen on Wheels delivers through Monday a week, six days individuals, paid for Most individuals’ meals are Saturday. their or as part of funds, state and federal through self- families can also If able, Medicaid benefits. meals or possibly use Supplemental for their pay (SNAP) benefits Nutrition Assistance Program meals (Lanakila their home-delivered for to pay SNAP vendor). Meals on Wheels is an approved ■ Wheels, call its main number: 808-988-6747. Wheels, 61194, Box mail (P.O. donations by make may You . www.hmow.org Honolulu, HI 96839) or online at Lanakila Meals on Wheels kitchen crew. Lanakila Meals on
COVER STORY 38 41 COVER STORY The gift of food is a traditional value in Hawai‘i, in Hawai‘i, value The gift of food is a traditional can help them de- you ways look for This year, Small, private and backyard farm donations. farm backyard Small, private and and community organizations that collect and give that collect and give and community organizations food insecurity and help feed those out food reduce every and respect in need earn our admiration many joined by are ones highlighted here The day. food distribution and nonprofit small volunteer them. Celebrate community. local efforts in your this article with your gift of food. Share the liver a neighbor of friend is food- suspect family; if you them a to ask for help, give but too shy insecure - list of organiza a food charity on your Put copy. food, volunteer tions to consider for donations of can make we time or a cash donation. Together, n nobody goes hungry. that sure Photo courtesy of Aloha Harvest Photo courtesy
Give it Fresh Today Today Give it Fresh Produce Donation – Kaimuki Project - community organiza is a cultural Project Key a sponsors Federation Bureau Farm The Hawai‘i Key – Kahalu‘u Project Give it Fresh Today together with Aloha Harvest. together with Today Give it Fresh vegetables on their properties call Mel when they call Mel when they on their properties vegetables size for the wrong yield or if fruits are excess have to and hauls the produce She harvests the market. and long-term care Hale Makua, a rehabilitation into produce fresh incorporate they where facility, and need volunteers their foodservice menu. “We on “Folks she says. produce,” donations of fresh me a call at can just give crops Maui with excess to schedule a pickup.” 808-359-9103 ■ for both Hawai‘i tion in Kahalu‘u that is an outlet dis- Project Key and Aloha Harvest. Foodbank and farms tributes bags of food twice a month and harvest may that teen volunteers taro wetland informa- more For for their families. home take or Project, at Key tion about community activities , www.projectkey.org visit to donate or volunteer, or call Kalai Kukahiko email [email protected] Project, at 808-239-5777. Mail donations to Key HI 96744. Kaneohe, Road, 47-200 Waihe‘e ■ at Kapiolani Community College, market farmers every in Honolulu, 4303 Diamond Head Road 4 to 7pm and Saturday afternoon from Tuesday Give the market, At 7:30 to 11am. morning from and solicits donations of vegetables Today it Fresh Stop by fruit for charities that feed the hungry. further infor- For their booth to donate produce. . mation, email [email protected] Photo courtesy of Aloha Harvest Photo courtesy Maui – Before starting Aloha Harvest, Phil ran a fam- Phil ran Aloha Harvest, starting Before if we has plenty of food to go around “Hawai‘i strategies distribution and food rescue Food Waste Not Want Not Not Want Waste Aloha Harvest receives surplus foods from restaurants. from surplus foods Aloha Harvest receives ily nonprofit for homeless persons. He estimates persons. for homeless ily nonprofit perishable that 475 million pounds of excess on year every food go to waste and prepared - is just scratch Aloha Harvest O‘ahu. Therefore, Not all in Hawai‘i. ing the surface of food rescue destined to become are distribute the foods they products excess desirable very Some are waste. But Phil es- people. donated to help food-insecure perishable of excess timates that up to 40 percent and distributed. can be rescued food in Hawai‘i don’t con- food that we the excess just redistribute His distribution model is efficient he says. sume,” His goal in 2020 is to bring on more and low-cost. their im- to expand trucks and volunteers drivers, - food service profes farms, pact. Donations from welcome are and manufacturers retailers sionals, donations that pay Charitable cash day. every trucks and maintain delivery salaries or insure be made online at www.alohaharvest.org may Ave., 3599 Wai‘alae mail to Aloha Harvest, or by professionals Food Unit 23, Honolulu, HI 968816. call Mele or Leslie who wish to donate food may at 808-537-6945. SMALL CHARITIES FEEDING THE HUNGRY TOO OUR ATTENTION, DESERVE ■ to people in need in small com- abundance move runs a King munities too. Melanie Kehaunani Not.” Not Want on Maui called “Waste nonprofit fruits and and people who grow Small farmers
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