February 21, 2018
Home Health Provides Peace of Mind
Tom Hiranaga is a familiar face at Hale Makua, his wife was a resident and many employees remember his warm, friendly smile. To-date Tom has used our full continuum of healthcare services including...
January 08, 2018
Rehab Helps Clyde Get Back on his Feet
Clyde Nishioka is a jovial man with a positive and gracious attitude, especially towards the therapists and nurses at Hale Makua. He’s no stranger to the services that Rehab by Hale Makua off...
November 14, 2017
Honoring Our Veteran Heroes
For over 30 years Halau Na Pua O Kapiolani has been coming to Hale Makua to perform in honor of Veterans Day. Our Veteran heroes are greeted with a lei and thanked for their service, and then treat...
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...