Real Possibilities – CAPITOL UPDATE
Craig Gima
Hawai‘i Herald Columnist
As I write this, the legislature is at the halfway point. Bills have crossed over between the House and Senate and those bills that survive the crossover will go to conference...
Real Possibilities – COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANTS
Craig Gima
Hawai‘i Herald Columnist
A good idea and hard-working volunteers can change communities for the better if they can be supported. That’s the concept behind AARP Livable Communities Community Challenge grants.
On Moloka‘i, the Guzeiji Soto...
Real Possibilities – TECHNOLOGY CLASSES
Craig Gima
Hawai‘i Herald Columnist
These days almost everything – from your TV to your watch – is “smart,” connected to the internet or the cloud. For some of us who grew up paying for things...
Real Possibilities – FRAUD PREVENTION
Craig Gima
Hawai‘i Herald Columnist
It’s easy during these last busy shopping days before Christmas to be distracted and scam artists are especially hoping to catch you off guard during this time of year. They hope...
Real Possibilities – VOTING IN ACTION
Craig Gima
Hawai‘i Herald Columnist
The election is over and a new governor and Legislature will take the oath of office in January.
Congratulations to the newly elected and mahalo to everyone who voted. Voting is important...
Real Possibilities – AARP CAREGIVING WORKSHOP
Craig Gima
Hawai‘i Herald Columnist
Moon Yun Pellerin was living on the mainland when her mother began showing symptoms of dementia – forgetting to pay utility bills and getting confused during phone calls. When her mom...
Real Possibilities – CHILD IDENTITY FRAUD
Craig Gima
Hawai‘i Herald Columnist
Many of us grownups can recognize a phishing email or text message and know not to click on links. But do your children and grandchildren know how to protect their personal...
Real Possibilities – PROTECTION TOOLBOX
Craig Gima
Hawai‘i Herald Columnist
Brett Johnson was one of America’s most wanted online criminals. He set up websites to sell items online, collected the money and never delivered the merchandise. He created Shadowcrew, a precursor...
Real Possibilities – KŪPUNA VOTERS
Craig Gima
Hawai‘i Herald Columnist
Kūpuna are the most important voting bloc in Hawai‘i and the nation. Older voters vote in greater numbers than other age groups and therefore help decide elections. Politicians know this and...
Real Possibilities – LEGISLATURE BILLS TO HELP KŪPUNA
Craig Gima
Hawai‘i Herald Columnist
The 2022 Legislature sent several bills to the governor that will benefit kūpuna, caregivers and future retirees.
AARP Hawai‘i’s biggest “win” is the passage of Senate Bill 3289 to create a Hawai‘i...
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