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 Show Episode 23-0819 | Gwendolyn Villanueva, Mālama Maika’i Health and Wellness Alliance
Gwendolyn Villanueva, President, from Mālama Maika’i Health and Wellness Alliance talks about the 24/7 home care services they provide for individuals who need assistance with every day living activities such as Personal Care Services and how they prioritize client satisfaction.
KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 23-0812 | Laurie Adamshick, Rulon & Adamshick LLC
Laurie T.S. Adamshick, Esq. Elder Law Attorney, with Rulon & Adamshick LLC discusses the differences between Life Care Planning and Estate Planning. She discusses how you and your family can benefit from planning for impactful life events and the steps to consider every step of the way.
KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 23-0805 | Scott A. Makuakane, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC
Scott A. Makuakane, Counselor at Law, from Est8Planning Counsel LLLC talks about the importance of Estate Planning and working with advisors that you can trust to provide peace of mind through thoughtful planning and answer the tough questions, as well as discussing his new book, Est8Planning for Geniuses, which takes a light-hearted, humorous, approach in providing a baseline knowledge of …
KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 23-0729 | Thoai Pham, Loan Doctor Team, Kama’aina Mortgage Group
Thoai Pham, Senior Mortgage Advisor, Loan Doctor Team from Kama’aina Mortgage Group Inc. discusses the various loan products that they provide such as conventional, VA, FHA, Non-QM loans, Construction or Rehab Loans, and HELOCs, and what the current market is like for kupuna, and how they can benefit from products like HELOCs, Reverse Mortgages, and Rehab Loans.
KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 23-0722 | Curt Kiriu, CK Independent Living Builders
Curt Kiriu CAPS, CGR, ILS, President of CK Independent Living Builders talks about the importance of planning for the long-term with home modifications so that you or your loved ones have the option of Aging-in-Place, as well as the three (3) most common types of modifications – main entry, bathroom, and kitchen, and what you need keep in mind before …
KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 23-0715 | Dennis Hwang, University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program
Dennis Hwang, Faculty from the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program, NOAA, and co-author of the Homeowner’s Handbook To Prepare For Natural Hazards talks about how to be proactive and prepare for all natural disasters using the Handbook as well as how to prepare during hurricane season (June 1st through November 30th) by gathering emergency supplies, knowing your hazard …
KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 23-0708 | Oscar Libed PE, Inspect Hawaii LLC
Oscar Libed, P.E., Certified Inspector, of Inspect Hawaii, LLC discusses the home inspection industry, the types of home inspection services they provide, as well as, the importance of the maintenance inspection in determining if your home needs to be upgraded, maintained or repaired in order for your home to stand the test of time.
KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 23-0701 | Brandon Lau & Andrew Leong, Chaney Brooks Choice Advisors
Your hosts Brandon Lau and Andrew Leong talk about real estate and navigating a high interest rate environment. See if buying or selling is the right decision for you. Feel free to contact them for more information or a FREE real estate portfolio review.
KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 23-0624 | Lowelyn Cudjoe & Charis Matsuwaki, HMC HomeCare
Lowelyn Cudjoe, Administrator, and Charis Matsuwaki, Supervisor, HMC HomeCare, discuss the training that their caregivers receive as well as the difference between in-home care and in-home health care services and the services HMC HomeCare provides such as Companionship, Light Housekeeping/Laundry, Basic Meal Preparation, Ambulation Assistance, Medication Reminders, Bathing/Dressing Assist, Incontinence Care Assist, Toileting Assist, Transfer Assist, Minor Wound Care Assist, …