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MAGAZINE HAWAI‘I’S RESOURCE FOR LIFE | DEC•JAN 2014 DEC•JAN WHY THE VALLEY ISLE HAS SOME OF THE HAPPIEST SENIORS Adaptive Paddling Medicare Health: On Maui To-Do List Sober Seniors page 15 page 28 page 36 Major Complete Distribution Distribution Locations on Partners: Page 7 Choose Healthy, Live Well Diabetes is an epidemic in Hawai‘i. It affects over 100,000 people in our state and the number increases daily. Prevention is the key, so it is important to learn about dietary and physical activity recommendations and know your risk factors. Choose Healthy, Live Well is a pre-diabetes education program offered by the Straub Health Management Department. This 5-session program can help people at risk for Type 2 diabetes take the first step toward preventing diabetes and living a longer, healthier life. For more information, call the Straub Health Management Department at 522-4325. Visits clinic regularly. Takes Pilates. One of just 13 hospitals nationwide to earn Believes 62 is the new 39. all three Healthgrades awards in 2013. Our convenient neighborhood Straub Clinics, and screening and education programs, make it easy for you to take control of your health. Go to hawaiipacifichealth.org to learn more. Hawai‘i’s Resource For Life online at www.Generations808.com n AGING IN PLACE WORKSHOP VIDEOS n RESOURCE LINKS: Caregiving & Aging “It’s time to ask CONTENTS | Dec / Jan 2014 COVER STORY AlohaCare about 16 MAUI MINDSET: ‘Iao has a physical WHY THE VALLEY ISLE your Medicare and spiritual beauty, HAS SOME OF THE HAPPIEST SENIORS and I think that’s -------------------------------------------------------------------- options!” what it’s all about. HOW TO FIND US --Lo‘iloa Project director 09 Web & Subscription Info Al Harrington Kawewehi Pundyke Educator, Healer & Entertainer ELDERHOOD PROJECT with Kirk Matthews of KHON2 10 Represent: Neighbor Island Seniors This is a paid endorsement. LIFESTYLE 12 Frank, As Always: Big-Band Musical Baggage 13 Medicare Moment with Martha 14 Book Review: If It Swings, It’s Music You get more benefi ts beyond Original Medicare 15 Senior Spotlight: Adaptive Paddling On Maui 23 Aging In Place – Maui: All-In-One Services 24 Downsize & Declutter The Easy Way Our benefi ts include: 25 Creating Ageless Kitchens 26 Solar Savvy: Tips From Industry Pros » Drug Coverage » Preventive Services » Acupuncture US GOVT PROGRAMS & SERVICES » Vision Coverage » Tests, X-rays & » 24-hour Nurse Advice Line 28 Medicare: 8 Things On My Medicare To-Do List Lab Services » Hearing Coverage » Local Customer Service 29 Social Security: Start A New Tradition 30 Hawaii Health Connector Update PROGRAMS & SERVICES Call: 973-6395 • Toll-free: 1-866-973-6395 • TTY: 1-877-447-5990 31 Finding Funds For Long-Term Care 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week • www.AlohaCare.org CAREGIVING 32 Conversations About Wishes 33 Home Care For Stroke Survivors RESOURCE GUIDE 34 Alzheimer’s & Caregivers Support Groups HEALTH 36 Mind & Body: Sober Seniors 37 Cataracts: Serious But Treatable 38 Preventing Falls With Aquatic Exercises 39 Healthy Food Tips For Your Kidney AlohaCare Advantage (HMO) is a HMO plan with a Medicare contract. AlohaCare Advantage Plus (HMO SNP) WISDOMS is a HMO plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Hawaii Medicaid program. Enrollment in 40 Are You ‘Good To Go?’ AlohaCare Advantage or AlohaCare Advantage Plus depends on contract renewal. The benefi t information 41 Elder Abuse: Lotteries & Sweepstakes provided herein is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefi ts. For more information contact On The Cover (left to right): Lo‘iloa Project director 42 Legal: Is Physician-Assisted Suicide Legal the plan. Limitations, copayments and restrictions may apply. Benefi ts may change on January 1 of each Kawewehi Pundyke welcomes volunteers Heali‘i Kauhane 43 Legal: Siblingship year. AlohaCare Advantage Plus is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the State and and Nalani Archibeque to work the taro patches as part of Kaunoa Senior Center’s Civic Adventures program. 44 Financial: Home Equity Into Retirement Income Medicare. H5969_400250_1 CMS Accepted 101313 Cover & Feature Story Photography by Brian Suda Generations Magazine’s content—editorial or advertising—should not be used as a substitute for advice from your doctors, financial advi- sors or life planners. Accounts, views and opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of the Publisher, Editor, or its staff and distributors, as well as being liable for damages arising out of any content, products or events mentioned in the magazine. Copyright 2013 Generations Magazine is produced bimonthly as a free resource for Hawai‘i's mature community. All rights reserved. No part of ©this magazine may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review, without permission in writing from the publisher. Printed by Hagadone, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i www.Generations808.com 808-847-5310, Neighbor Islands Toll-Free: 800-491-4888 PERCY IHARA WILSON ANGEL BRIAN SUDA Aloha To The Great Year Of 2013! Publisher/Editor Art Director Photographer p 6 808-234-3117 [email protected] [email protected] p 7 [email protected] EDITOR’S NOTE EDITOR’S SHERRY GOYA PETERSON ROSARIO & DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS STAFF he end of this year was highlighted with Generations Magazine is now in its fourth year AIMEE HARRIS Sales & Distribution Webmaster Associate Editor 808-722-8487 [email protected] an island hop to Maui, where Generations and we are so excited to move further into our [email protected] [email protected] TMagazine discovered why some of the hap- communities and bring you more engaging piest seniors in Hawai‘i call the Valley Isle home. stories, trusted resources and valuable programs The cover story, Maui Mindset, explores how and services. Maui County is committed to its seniors and their For 2014, we look forward to expanding our OAHU DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS: Lanakila Senior Center The Care Center of Honolulu families … and how seniors are eager to give back. distribution points and posting more information 15 Craigside Leahi Hospital The Ihara Team Part of the “Maui Mindset” is the county’s on our website (www.Generations808.com). AARP Chapter 60 Logo’s Bookstore TIMES: Kaimuki philosophy of taking care of each other, says Ruth We’re also planning on more workshops, presen- Allstate (Ewa Beach) LONGS: Hawaii Kai Kaneohe Aiea Griffith, Kaunoa Senior Services administrator. tations and our 8th annual KHON2 Elderhood Aloha Nursing Rehab Centre Manoa Vacations Hawaii In the story she noted, “Maui County is made up Project Aging in Place Workshop on Saturday Airline Machinists Union (IAM) Love’s Bakery Waianae Comprehensive Health Center small communities and residents are very civic August 23 at the Ala Moana Hotel. And going Ameriprise Financial Love’s Bakery Thrift Stores Waikiki Community Center minded. We look out for one another. Even our forward, we’re offering free digital copies of Arcadia Makua Alii Senior Center Windward Mall Food Court seniors who receive support services want to each magazine … just email a request at Attention Plus Care Maluhia Hospital give back to the community in any way they can. [email protected]. YMCA Avalon Care Centers Manoa Cottages Homecare Maui seniors play a vital role in maintaining our YWCA Starting with this issue, Big City Diners McKinley Carwash thriving communities.” PUBLIC LIBRARIES: Aiea, Aina Haina, we welcomed our new full- Catholic Charities Moiliili Community Center Ewa Beach, Hawaii Kai, Hawaii State, However, just as with many other areas, Maui time associate editor Aimee Na Mea Hawaii (Ward) Child & Family Services Kahuku, Kailua, Kaimuki, Kalihi-Palama, is facing a growing senior population. By 2020, Harris. She will be hand- Dauterman Medical & Mobility One Kalakaua Kaneohe, Kapolei, Liliha, Manoa, the county expects the number of people turning ling all of the magazine’s City & County of Honolulu’s Pacific Rim Bank McCully-Moiliili, Mililani, Pearl City, 60 to double. In response, Maui is working with editorial content, so if you Elderly Affairs Division Pali Momi Medical Center Salt Lake, Wahiawa, Waialua, Waianae, its Baby Boomers to redefine what it will mean have stories or programs Waikiki-Kapahulu, Waimanalo, Waipahu Filcom Center Palolo Chinese Home to be a healthy and engaged senior over the next that would be of interest DISTRICT PARKS: Aiea, Halawa, Kailua, Gold Coast Real Estate Plaza at Mililani two decades. to our seniors, feel free Kilauea, Makiki, Manoa, Pupukea Beach, Hawaii Association of Retired Americans Plaza at Moanalua Salt Lake, Waiau, Waimanalo, Waipahu to contact her at Aimee@ Aimee and Percy, bundled up Thank you to our Generations Magazine staff Hawaii Okinawan Center Plaza at Punchbowl Generations808.com. for Haleakala¯ sunrise. COMMUNITY PARKS: Aina Haina, for venturing to Maui for a whirlwind tour of Hawaii State Executive Office on Aging Pohai Nani Ala Puumalu, Ala Wai, Asing, Crestview, Maui — including a 3 a.m. wake up call to catch Hawaii Kai Retirement Project Dana Ewa Beach, Kahala, Kaimuki, Kaneohe, sunrise at Haleakala¯. Kuapa Isles, Makakilo, Mililani, Hawaii State Legislature Olaloa Retirement Community Moanalua, Pearl City, Pililaau, Wahiawa, Live well, Hino Hairstyles (Ala Moana Center) Queen’s Cancer Center Whitmore HMSA (main office) Queen’s Gerontology NEIGHBOR ISLANDS: Percy Ihara, Editor/Publisher Honolulu Christian Church Rehabilitation Center of the Pacific HAWAII: Kamuela Inn, Love’s Thrift Japanese Cultural Center Roots & Relics Store (Hilo), Na Puuwai P.S. A special mahalo to Dana Acosta of Kaunoa Kaiser Permanente SAFEWAY: Enchanted Lake KAUAI: Love’s Thrift Store (Lihue) Senior Services for coordinating a full day of Kahala Nui Kaneohe MAUI: Maui County Executive Office interviews and events for Generations Magazine. Kapahulu Community Center Salvation Army on Aging, Kaunoa Senior Center, Kalama Heights Senior Community, Hale Makua Kapiolani Hospital Scott Makuakane Law Office (Kahului), Hale Mahaolu, Roselani Place, Senior Move Managers Kuakini Health System Love’s Thrift Store (Kahului) Generations enjoys breakfast at Kula Lodge, Maui, after St.