One Family’s Gratitude to Project Dana
Editor’s note: This personal reflection was shared by an individual whose family was a beneficiary of the kindness, compassion and assistance of a Project Dana volunteer. The writer prefers to remain anonymous, but her...
An Alzheimer’s Disease Update
Kevin Kawamoto
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
Alzheimer’s Disease
It’s been just over a year since the Herald published its special issue on Alzheimer’s disease, and although a cure for the disease has yet to be found,...
A Caregiver’s Story
Alan Suemori
Editor’s note: The following story from a caregiver’s perspective was written by former Hawaii Herald writer Alan Suemori for a moving and informative section on Alzheimer’s disease that he produced for the Herald’s...
Helpful Hints For Caregivers
This list of common Alzheimer’s-related challenges and some basic-care suggestions was compiled in 1995 by then-Hawai‘i Herald writer Alan Suemori, who gleaned it from materials provided by the Alzheimer’s Association, Aloha Chapter. We asked...
“I Am Somebody”
Kevin Kawamoto
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
One of the first poems that appears in Frances Kakugawa’s latest book from Watermark Publishing, “I Am Somebody: Bringing Dignity and Compassion to Alzheimer’s Caregiving,” is succinctly titled, “SOS!”...
The Poet – Caregivers of “I Am Somebody”
Editor’s note: Here is a sampling of the poetry and prose of a few of the poet-caregivers featured in Frances Kakugawa’s latest book from Watermark Publishing. Special thanks to Frances and Watermark Publishing for...
Aging Together… Differently
Kevin Kawamoto
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
As we age, there are normal physiological changes that occur, although not everyone is affected the same way at the same time. Changes in hair color, skin elasticity, muscle...
Roselani Place
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Care Homes By Hale Makua
Care Homes by Hale Makua is Maui’s premier provider of residential living with 24-hour support for adults. Located in Wailuku, Care Homes by Hale Makua features an indoor-outdoor living environment that takes advantage of...
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