Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
These Hawaii Seniors Say A Japanese Sport Holds The Key To A Healthier And Happier Life
Fans of gateball, a sport invented in Japan after World War II, say the game can help improve the physical and mental strength of Hawaii’s quickly aging population.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Why Many Patients Are Stuck In Hospitals Waiting For Long-Term Care Beds
The average wait was 123 days in May, up from 78 in November, according to the Healthcare Association of Hawaii.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2023
Seniors On Lanai Are Facing ‘Heartbreaking’ Choices In Their Quest To Age At Home
Efforts are underway to improve the resources available, but there are currently few options for people in need of significant care.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
This Group Is Betting On Shared Housing As A Path Forward For Hawaii Seniors
Programs matching senior homeowners with roommates are growing in popularity across the country. Can a similar effort succeed in Hawaii?
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii’s Aging Population Is Straining EMS Services. Expanding This Program Could Help
Efforts to address the nonemergency needs of Honolulu’s homeless community could provide a model for helping seniors with minor medical issues.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Fewer Bon Dances Point To Hawaii’s Aging Japanese Community
Japanese temples are struggling to survive as their members age, putting cherished cultural traditions in Hawaii at risk.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii’s Population Is Aging Fast. The Impacts Will Be Significant
Hawaii is in the midst of a major demographic shift that will transform island society in the coming decades, as the rest of the baby boomer generation reaches retirement age.