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July 20, 2010
Volunteer Makes a Difference in the Lives of Residents
Volunteer Michelle Soga has been volunteering at Hale Makua Kahului every weekday afternoon since the start of Summer. Her favorite part of volunteering is being able to sit with residents and just...
July 12, 2010
Eden Alternative Tip of the Week: Understanding Care Partnership
When we begin to focus on Elders as people who continue to “grow and become,” we open to what they have to offer us. Seeing Elders as mentors with something to give helps us make the l...
July 12, 2010
Resident Portraits Series
I snapped this photo of Shigeko Nemoto while she was playing the card game Toilet Bowl with fellow residents and a volunteer last week. I thought it really captured the intentness of the game and ...
July 09, 2010
2010 Seedling Award Nomination
The below application was submitted by Denise Hyde, Eden Alternative Community Builder.Hale Makua Health Services joined the Eden Registry in August 2009. This home is being nominated because they...
July 09, 2010
Having Fun Playing Games
TThis afternoon residents gathered in the Aloha Cafe to enjoy a variety of different table games including the Japanese card game, Hanafuda; a card game called Toilet Bowl; and Dominoes. Pictured a...
July 06, 2010
Eden Alternative Tip of the Week
Remember how the People of Kallimos (In the Arms of Elders) were prone to break from their daily work for brief celebrations, songs, and dances? The People are hard workers and, like those who care...
June 30, 2010
A Lovely Day for a Walk
This afternoon was a beautiful with light tradewinds and clear blue skies. Residents took the opportunity to enjoy the weather and went outside for a walk around the neighborhood. Getting some fres...
June 30, 2010
Resident Families Help with Gardening
We are so fortunate to have residents with family members who take an active part in life at Hale Makua. The residents of the West Neighborhood take great pride in their vegetable and herb garden. ...
June 28, 2010
Eden Alternative Tip of the Week
From an Interview with Dr. Al Power by Beyond the Myth, a blog website located at www.themythofalzheimers.com.Question: As many of our readers either care for loved ones with dementia, or are in ...
June 28, 2010
Residents Reign Over the Barrio Fiesta
Residents Damien Gonsalves and Dominga Asuncion were named king and queen of this year’s Barrio Fiesta. Pictured below is Dominga with her family.