Non‑Discrimination Policy
April 08, 2010
The New Look of Luana
In developing the curriculum for training all Hale Makua Health Services’ employees the Luana Core Team thought it would be a great idea to have something that would reinforce the Eden Princi...
April 08, 2010
Residents Highlight of Donor Recognition
Last week Thursday we recognized several of our major donors at Hale Makua Kahului with the help of some residents. Helen Oliveira and Wally Ohiro graced the crowd with some the hula. Joe Thomas s...
April 06, 2010
The Hunt is On!
On Good Friday Hale Makua Wailuku residents got a jump start on Easter by participating in an Easter egg hunt. Staff members hid eggs throughout the courtyard and gardens for residents to find. Sev...
April 05, 2010
Eden Alternative Tip of the Week: The Magic of Children & Elders
In his book, Life Worth Living, Dr. William Thomas speaks to the incredible opportunity that those who provide home for the Elders have to connect with their community’s children in a manne...
April 01, 2010
Residents Go Shopping!
Today residents at both Hale Makua communities spent the morning doing some serious shopping.The craft and food sales were held on-site so that all residents could come to pursue and make purchases...
March 30, 2010
Take a Walk in the Park Day Celebrated
Today, March 30th, is Take a Walk in the Park Day. Residents who wanted to enjoy a nice stroll in the sun ventured out into the sunny, albeit a bit blustery, afternoon in celebration of Take a Walk...
March 29, 2010
Eden Alternative Tip of the Week: Education on the Eden Alternative Journey
There are three stages to implementing the Eden Alternative. First the vision of where the journey can take you needs to be defined. Then education needs to happen so that people are prepared to ...
March 27, 2010
What is the Thinking Organ
Our brain is a thinking organ that learns and grows by interacting with the world through perception and action. Mental stimulation improves brain function and actually protects against cognitive d...
March 26, 2010
Painting with Marie
Every other month an art instructor comes to Hale Makua Kahului to teach painting classes. During the two to two and a half hour painting class, residents are taught painting techniques and complet...
March 24, 2010
Sewing Classes
Residents gather once a month to sew various items such as lap blankets, pillow cases, wheel chair and walker bags, and eye glass cases. These items are then put into the bingo store for residents ...