Health

For our 200th episode we decided to dedicate this special episode to provide information to our kupunas on the COVID vaccine by bringing in Adventist Health Castle’s Ryan Ashlock to share the latest and greatest news on the vaccine.

Dr.Poki’i Balaz, Director of Nursing Services at Lunalilo Home takes time to share about her responsibilities and the services they provide for kupunas at the residential care home. From meal programs to day care services to daily activities for kupunas, Lunalilo home goes beyond to keep our kupunas active, healthy and happy!

Wes Young, senior navigator at CareSift shares about the program and its effort with helping kupunas find long term care that is perfectly tailored to their needs. Tune in and find out more! 

We spoke with Element Mortgage’s Joel Kurata about how his business has been throughout the pandemic and the hectic workload it has brought. 

Owner of Signature Inspections Hawaii, Trevor Drinen shared how the pandemic put him to work in 2020 and how it has affected the families of the homes he has inspected.

Mother and daughter duo, Wendy and Paige talk to us about how their business at Open Mortgage has adapted to the challenges that COVID has presented them with.

Charene Davis shares her real estate experience from an agent to now property management at Choice Advisors. Going in depth of how property management is more than just managing properties but managing good and communicative relationships. 

Kupunawiki’s radio show hosts Andrew Leong and Brandon Lau share their personal experience in the real estate industry and share how agents are handling services with kupuna in the midst of a pandemic. 

Liane Briggs with the Caregiver Foundation of Hawaii talks about her dedication with serving the kupuna of our island.

Dr.Yazawa, Geriatric Specialist at the Straub Medical Center shares his involvement with Kupuna and the efforts he is making in the community during this pandemic and the new vaccine that has been released.