Gerald Shintaku, Director of Events at Star Events, talks about the 2023 Young at Heart Expo, a free and enjoyable event aimed at promoting the health and well-being of our community while celebrating the positive aspects of aging. The expo offers an educational and entertaining weekend, bringing together various services dedicated to our kupuna. Attendees can enjoy music, dancing, and …
KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 23-0902 | Gwendolyn Villanueva, Mālama Maika’i Health and Wellness Alliance
Gwendolyn Villanueva, President of Mālama Maika’i Health and Wellness Alliance, emphasizes the stringent requirements their care professionals must meet. These prerequisites include specific certifications and thorough background checks. In addition, she discusses the diverse range of care professionals within their organization and outlines their respective roles when interacting with clients. Villanueva underlines the significance of educating their staff, tailoring certifications …
KupunaWiki Radio | Episode 97 Todd Pang, Caring Manoa
Vice President, Todd Pang of Caring Manoa shares with us services that are offered to our Kupuna and their families. Caring Manoa is a family owned Type II Adult Residential Care Home where they not only provide physical support, but also emotional support. With a close-knit of 16 residents, they emphasize and encourage the importance of family visitations. They also …
KupunaWiki Radio | Episode 96 Pat Duarte Kahala Nui
We talked with Pat Duarte, president and CEO at Kahala Nui about the opportunities offered to the Kupuna community. Kahala Nui provides a Life Care plan that allow our Kupuna to live their golden years based upon their lifestyle with assistance every step of the way.
KupunaWiki Radio | Episode 95 Darlene Nakayama Palolo Chinese Home
Listen in as we speak with Darlene Nakayama and Nathan Hokama from Palolo Chinese Home. As a non-profit organization with 120 years of service, Palolo Chinese Home continues to provide and accommodate the best of quality to our kupuna and their family. A variety of services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, skilled nursing services, caregiver counseling services, intermediate care …
KupunaWiki Radio | Episode 92 Michael Weider with residents of Hawaii Kai Retirement Community
Join in as we talk with General Manager and Executive Director, Michael Weider of Hawaii Kai Retirement Community along with two residents, Pat Roberts and Bobby Jennings as they share their experience living at the community.
KupunaWiki Radio | Episode 91 Andrew Leong and Billy Robillard of Chaney Brooks Choice Advisors
Join in as we speak with Realtors, Andrew Leong and Billy Robillard as they share their background and experiences in Real Estate to further assist the kupuna community. We also welcome a special guest Dr. Theresa Wee from Walk With a Doc briefly announce how kupunas as well as those of all ages can participate in a program that incorporates …
KupunaWiki Radio | Episode 90 Trevor Drinen Home Inspections
Join in as we speak with the Owner of Signature Home Inspections Hawaii, Trevor Drinen as he shares the top seven things a Kupuna home owner should know about their property. Trevor also provides recommendations and the services that Signature Home Inspections Hawaii offer within our community.
KupunaWiki Radio | Episode 89 Eileen Paulo-Chrisco Author of Pain Free Everyday
Join in as we speak with the COO of The Fascianator, Eileen Paulo-Chrisco about her new book Pain Free Everyday. Pain Free Everyday made #1 Best Seller in three different e-book categories: Physical Medicine and Rehab; Injuries and Rehab, and Massage. Eileen is a Certified Personal Trainer of thirteen years, Corrective Exercise Specialist and a Founding Member of The Fascia Research …
KupunaWiki Radio | Episode 88 Crystal Wong River of Life Mission
Join in as we speak with Creative Director, Crystal Wong of River of Life & Chocolate on a Mission with almost four years with the Mission and about a year and a half as creative director. Juggling her role as creative director and currently enrolled in grad school, Crystal received her BA in English and a Minor in Finance & …