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August 24, 2016
Resident Enjoys Cooking for Himself
A few years ago when Michel Poissant became a resident of Hale Makua, he was quiet, he kept to himself and rarely would you find him outside of his room. But today, you could walk into the Wailuku ...
December 02, 2015
Rehab: Leading the Way to Recovery
David Birano’s world turned upside down in an instant. On a Monday like any other, David began experiencing a severe headache that did not go away. Two days later, after being treated for a m...
August 14, 2014
Residents Tour Ulapalakua Winery
On July 23rd, Hale Makua Wailuku residents Alan Camara, Caroline Gurreia, and Donna Jaffe had the pleasure of visiting Ulapalakua Winery. Residents were treated to a wine tasting, browsed the gift ...
February 10, 2010
Culture Change Through Dining
Last week I sat in on a webinar put on by the Eden Alternative, which focused on various dining topics. The moderator recommended that we start by asking residents where they want to start with din...
February 02, 2010
Resident-Directed Care: The Culture-Change Movement
Continuing on with the idea of creating more a homelike environment for residents, I’d like to share an excerpt from an article titled “Person-Centered Care for Nursing Home Residents: ...