October 18, 2017
Rehab Gets Teresa Shook Back on Her Feet
Teresa Shook is a strong woman. Motivated, independent and always active. A fall off of a seven foot ladder while pruning a tree was not exactly a setback she was prepared for. With her pelvi...
September 21, 2017
Helping the Lives of Families
After having three joints fused in his leg, Arza Brown of Lahaina recently underwent physical and occupational therapy at Rehab by Hale Makua. Originally Arza was sent home after his surgery on Oah...
August 17, 2017
Sharing the Secrets to a Happy Marriage
On August 11th we had the honor of helping two Hale Makua residents celebrate their wedding anniversaries. Resident Kazumi Kawakami and his wife Alice celebrated 61 years of marriage, and resident ...
August 10, 2017
Jessie Recovers from Shoulder Replacement and More
We love receiving letters from residents, former-residents, and family members thanking the staff and care partners for their hard work and excellent care, so when Jessie Hillinger wrote a letter o...
July 20, 2017
Rehab Therapies Help Shel Paddle On
Shel Braidman came to Hale Makua for in-patient rehab following knee replacement surgery. After his stay at our Kahului campus and the care he received from our therapists and nursing staff, it&rsq...
May 11, 2017
Comforting Care Aides in Victor's Recovery
Victor Balisco is someone who immediately puts a smile on your face. His warm and welcoming demeanor makes him a pleasure to be around, and his positivity hasn’t been hindered by his most rec...
April 12, 2017
Remarkable recovery and home in nine days
After falling at home and fracturing her pelvic bone, Dora Olsen spent nine days at the hospital before being admitted to Rehab at Hale Makua for physical therapy. She admits that when she found ou...
February 15, 2017
Day Health Client Finds Joy in Helping
Trini Cabacungan has been a client of Adult Day Health by Hale Makua for almost a year, and with each day that goes by, her family finds more comfort and appreciation for the services Adult Da...
January 04, 2017
Determination and Laughter Helps Get Resident Back on Her Feet
Christine Kuaana came to Hale Makua Health Services for rehabilitation after a fall at home caused injury to her right shoulder and leg. She was wheelchair bound upon arrival, but was determined to...
December 02, 2016
Making Hale Makua Home
Alvin Keohohina does not look like the typical resident you find at Hale Makua mainly because he is not elderly. Alvin is 32 years old and has made Hale Makua his home for the past ten years. At 22...