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...
KIKU – Channel 9
“Broken Vow (Filipino drama),” Sunday at 5 p.m.
Roberto Sebastian falls in love with a country girl, Melissa Santiago. On their wedding day, Roberto learns Melissa was raped and is now pregnant. He cannot live...
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...
Yukio Okutso State Veterans Home
Improving Communication with a Person Diagnosed with Dementia Communication is difficult for people with dementia. They often have problems with language that are caused by damage to their brain. First, the person may find it...
“Things Japanese Sale” At JCCH
WHO/WHAT: The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i presents its annual “Things Japanese Sale” featuring collectibles, antiques, vintage and new bargains, as well as other hard-to-find items.
Items include kimono, ikebana supplies, tea ceremony dishes, ornaments,...
Hale Ku‘ike: The Standard For Memory Care In Hawai‘i
Hale Ku‘ike is a residential care home that specializes exclusively in memory care. Our goal is to change the standard of care for those with memory impairments in Hawai‘i by serving as the model...