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July 23, 2010
Resident Portrait Series
This afternoon I had the pleasure of meeting a lovely man by the name of Ilima Kalama, a new resident to Hale Makua. He happened to be playing the ukelele and singing in one of our courtyards as I ...
July 22, 2010
Tip from the Eden Alternative: Entering Elderhood
In the Eden Alternative, we have created a unique language. The purpose of transforming the words we use is to help us gain our “Eden Eyes,” so that we not only see the world differen...
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...