Kūpuna

Thursday marked 90 years since the nation's Social Security program was signed into law. Kealiʻi Lopez, director of AARP Hawaii, stopped by The Conversation to discuss what many consider a lifeline for so many kūpuna.

The YMCA of Honolulu will receive a $5 million donation from the Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation for its Nuʻuanu location. The money will go towards improving and modernizing the flagship location.

Retirement Living ranked Hawaiʻi last out of the 50 states for places to retire based on affordability, quality of life, and economic strength.

The state Legislature set aside $1 million for the program in 2023, and not all of it had been spent. If the Legislature had not extended the program’s length, the funds would have lapsed.

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.