Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail Thanks to Mauiʻs year-round summer weather, gardening is a favorite outdoor activity for kupuna on Maui. Gardening enriches us physically, mentally and spiritually. Research even shows that gardening is one of the best exercises for maintaining bone health. This is especially important in later life when osteoporosis becomes[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailDo you find that when you spend time with family, you regress to old behaviors? You are not alone. In this article, we will explore how Self Empathy can provide profound self-understanding and transform your behaviors and your relationship with self and others. Neither option is effective, yet our[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailHelping working caregivers pay for support services for older adults Working caregivers who pay for services to support their kupuna may now be eligible for financial help up to $70 per day to cover the costs of adult day care, chore services, home-delivered meals, homemaker services, personal care, respite,[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailGRANDcares is excited to announce their new afterschool program for children 8-12 years old who are being raised by a grandparent. It starts on April 5th & will run until May 17th, Thursdays 5:00-7:30 pm. It’s free to join & dinner is included. Kindly refer to the attached flyer for details. For any inquiries, please[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail2018 will be the Year of the Dog according to the Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Dog, starts from February 16, 2018, and lasts until Sunday, Feb. 18, 2019. The Chinese zodiac moves in a 12-year cycle, and those born in 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, and 2018 are[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailAs a parent of now adult children, I know both the deep love and joy of the relationships with kids, and the anguish of the challenges. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, teacher or caregiver, we want so much to support the kids in our lives AND we need support,[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailHawaii Department of Health urges everyone to “Check Your Pressure” during American Heart Month As part of this year’s American Heart Month in February, the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) encourages everyone to have their blood pressure checked regularly to reduce their risk for heart attack, stroke and other[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail14th Annual Arbor Day 1,000 Hawaiian Tree Giveaway Date & Time: Saturday, November 4th, from 9am-12pm Location: Maui Nui Botanical Gardens (150 Kanaloa Avenue in Kahului, Maui) Contact: 808-249-2798, info@mnbg.org, www.mnbg.org Admission Price: Free Parking, Free Admission, and a Free Hawaiian Tree! Maui Nui Botanical Gardens will host their 14th annual Arbor Day 1,000 Hawaiian Tree Giveaway on[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailSupport Hospice Maui Hospice Maui provides hospice services to dying people and their families wherever they call home. Their work is to offer physical comfort and emotional and spiritual support for people who are terminally ill, while supporting and assisting their families, both before the death and while they[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailWhat is it about the grandparent–grandchild relationship that is so special? Mark your calendars for National Grandparents Day. Itʻs always the second Sunday in September, so this year it is September 10th! Many grandparents say it is a combination of things – fewer daily family and work demands, greater[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail Haven’t acted since high school? Never been on stage before but wish you had? Here’s you’re chance! This brand new program for folks over the age of 50 offers the opportunity to participate in the performing arts in a supportive, safe and fun environment. Taught by professional teaching artists, the program[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailHow much do you know about the aging process? Take a couple minutes to answer a few questions of National Institute on Aging’s “Aging IQ Test.” Happy test taking! Question #1: What is the fastest growing segment of the American population? Answer: adults over age 85. Today there are[Read more]
