Kūpuna

The Conversation’s Lillian Tsang sat down with Norma Kop to get details on what you can do to protect yourself from the latest health care scams.

Seabury Hall pianist Cassie Goldyn and her sister Bobby started a nonprofit: a tuition-free choir on Maui that performs for kūpuna, brightening their day with the sharing of music. Inspired by visits with her grandmother, Cassie — who has been playing the piano since age 4 — has found a way to turn her hard work and joy into others' happiness.

Today, The Conversation hosts a call-in show with guests from AARP to discuss Social Security concerns. Call in live, or leave a voicemail at 808-792-8217. You can also email The Conversation at talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org.

Seniors are one of the most vulnerable communities during natural disasters. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on efforts to better prepare kūpuna inHawaiʻi.

The costs can quickly add up for those caring for family members. That’s why lawmakers are considering a bill to help alleviate some of the financial burden.The Senate Health and Human Services Committee passed a bill that would allow caregivers to claim a tax credit for out-of-pocket costs for supplies. There is no amount written in the bill, but the legislature is considering allowing caregivers to claim up to $5,000 per year.

Kūpuna with lower incomes may not realize that they can qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare because it can be difficult to navigate through the application process. That’s why the state Department of Health’s Executive Office on Aging wants to set up the Medi-Medi Project to help them cut their health costs.

The Honolulu Kupuna Shed is a place where men and women come to learn and work on community woodworking projects. The nonprofit shop has been operating in Kakaʻako and would like to stay in the area. But, it's expected to lose its lease in the summer. The Conversation talked to Bob Spear about the hunt for a new home.

Hawaiʻi’s population is aging rapidly, and one way to keep the economy afloat is by investing in education for children — who will eventually carry the economy when they enter the workforce.

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor and recognize those devoted to caring for our kūpuna. The Conversation talked to Faye Mitchell, the executive director of North Hawaiʻi Hospice, about the importance of community volunteers to the local caregiving industry.

A new University of Hawaiʻi study will look into the power of music as medicine for local kupuna. The Conversation talked to Jane Lee, associate professor of social work at UH and Katsumi Takemoto,