Our Hospice System Subverts the Very Point of Hospice Care
When my siblings and I decided to put our father in hospice care at his home in the spring of 2021, his Alzheimer’s was near end-stage. He could barely get out of bed or
March’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends,I was reading an interesting article about aging when I came across this quote: “Aging well is accepting yourself just as you are.” I read this soon after Frances Kakugawa met with the Amazing
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I would like to invite you to our upcoming session on “Beyond Weight: Health & Wellness Advice from Your Family Doctor.” During this session, Dr. Latare will share the latest updates on weight management in 2026, including the new medications that are gaining attention, and what they really mean in everyday life. The session will also cover the importance of maintaining lean muscle, staying active, eating well, building strong social connections, and improving sleep as we age. I hope you can join us for a relaxed and informative afternoon.
February’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends,One of my favorite volunteer jobs is to bag food at the Alameda County Food Bank. I’m usually joined by coworkers from Sterling.Among the reasons I enjoy my volunteer work there is that I
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We are pleased to invite you to another meaningful Afternoon Tea Conversation. Our conversation, titled "Caregiving: A World of Dignity and Compassion Through Poetry, Storytelling, Language, and Humor," will be led by Frances Kakugawa, an award-winning author, poet, educator, and long-time advocate for caregivers. We hope you will join us for this meaningful afternoon of connection, conversation, and shared understanding.
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Our first Amazing Care Network event in the new year will be held on January 22, 2025 at the Outrigger Canoe Club, from 2 to 4 pm. Our featured speaker is Annette Kam who wrote the book, “Wait! Wait! Don’t Die Yet”. I’ve read the book and I found it very informative and helpful. I think you will find Annette’s talk to be engaging and thought provoking. Hope to see you on January 22!
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We’ve invited members of our ACN Hawaii family to discuss flunking retirement – a topic that may no longer be relevant to those who have retired, but may be of particular interest to those who are nearing retirement. Addressing this topic are Laurie Wong, Dr. Warren Wong and Emily Santiago. I do hope you can join us! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
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I so look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, May 1, at 2 pm at the Outrigger Canoe Club. Our guest speaker for the event is Laurie T.S. Adamshick, Esq., an attorney and co-founder of the specialized Life Care Planning law firm of Rulon and Adamshick, located in Honolulu. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!