This week, the Senate held a hearing to examine the rising cost of insulin. This is a huge concern for people with diabetes, as insulin prices have TRIPLED in recent years.
The ADA’s Chief Scientific, Medical, and Mission Officer, William Cefalu, MD, testified before the Senate, and he shared the findings and recommendations of the ADA’s Insulin Access and Affordability Working Group’s report on insulin prices, released this week.
Diabetes is a major health issue in Hawaii. While most diabetics start treatment with a pill regiment, eventually insulin becomes the treatment of choice. You probably know someone in your circle of family and close friends who are diabetics using insulin.
Retiree News sadly reports the passing of William “Abby” Aberilla on Wednesday, May 9. This Star-Advertiser article details his passing.
Abby served many years on the fighter flightline. He was the union shop steward for many years.
Among his survivors is his son, Joshua, who served in several 154th Wing units.
Retiree New will post information about services when available.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to the Abby’s family and friends.
The following information about Galen’s service were downloading from his Facebook page.
Date: Sunday, June 3, 2018. Incorrectly shown as the 4th earlier
Visitation at 9:00 am
Service: 10:00 am
Lunch in the dining hall will follow
Place: Mililani Memorial Park, Mauka Chapel
Casual attire, no flowers
Not widely known, but Sandra Mascato served in the Hawaii Army National Guard. This 1975 photograph shows her at weapons qualification training at the Diamond Head crater firing range. (Yes, years ago there was a firing range in Diamond Head crater.)
But everyone knows Sandy Hashimoto as the retirement technician in the Human Resources Office (HRO). She counseled and helped technicians as they processed toward their retirement. Even after technicians retired, she was always there to answer your questions.
Special thanks to Stephen Lum for providing this photograph.
Borrowing money can enable opportunities otherwise out of reach financially, such as pursuing an education that can lead to employment, buying a car and facilitating a home purchase. However, if not managed effectively, it can undermine your financial well-being. As a retirement researcher, I am worried that debt may be eroding the long-term financial security of many workers who are nearing retirement.
According to a 2017 study by Experian, boomers have an average of $188,828 in mortgage debt and $27,513 in non-mortgage debt. Generation Xers, now entering their fifties, have even higher balances — including $231,774 in mortgage debt and $30,334 in non-mortgage debt.
Do you know the warning signs of a stroke? May is Stroke Awareness Month, a perfect time to arm yourself with information to help prevent and detect a stroke — for both you and your loved ones.
Warning signs of a stroke include:
+ Weakness in the face, arm, or leg
+ Speech difficulty
+ Vision loss
+ Dizziness
+ Brief loss of consciousness
Are you or a loved one at risk for a stroke? Watch our short video to learn the risk factors for stroke and see how Medicare can help.
Clint Eastwood has contributed to over 50 films over his career as actor, director, producer, and composer. He has acted in several television series, including his starring role in Rawhide. He started directing in 1971, and made his debut as a producer in 1982, with Firefox, though he had been functioning as uncredited producer on all of his Malpaso Company films since Hang ‘Em High in 1968. Eastwood also has contributed music to his films, either through performing, writing, or composing. He has mainly starred in western, action, and drama films
He served in the U.S Army, though in a more different capacity than his well-known roles of gun slinging and horseback chases. He was a lifeguard on Fort Ord in Northern California. During his service, he was responsible for the safety of his fellow soldiers when they swam around the pools of the Fort.
From the Wired Magazine website
– USGS photograph
Volcanoes have a lot of ways to kill people—caustic ash, superheated hurricane-like pyroclastic flows, incandescent mudslides called lahars…and, of course, lava. As the world watches the ongoing eruption of the volcano Kilauea, Mauna Loa’s neighbor to the east, you can see why Jaggar would resort to explosives, and why people have been trying to build lava barriers, unsuccessfully, since 1881.
From the Kiplinger Magazine website
Picture this: Your spouse has made a permanent move to a nursing home. You don’t have long-term-care insurance, Medicare won’t cover the cost, and you have too much money to qualify for Medicaid—but not nearly enough to afford the nursing-home bills. The monthly tab—easily $5,000 to $8,000 for a semi-private room—is rapidly depleting your nest egg. Now what?
This undated photograph shows a F-4C Phantom II flying over Oahu. The 199th Fighter Squadron flew Phantoms for 11 years – 1976-1987. Given this time frame, this photograph was taken at least 31 years ago.
With the transition from F-102 Delta Daggers, the 154th Composite Group moved from an air defense unit to an organization that could deploy worldwide. It was a period of expanding mission requirements and deployments. Six of the Wing’s Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards were garnered during the Phantom period.
From the Everyday Health website
High blood pressure, which is also called hypertension, increases your risk of developing many serious health problems, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. It is estimated that nearly one out of every three Americans has high blood pressure.
While you can’t always control whether you get high blood pressure, there are healthy lifestyle habits you can develop to help prevent hypertension and reduce your risk of high blood pressure-related health problems in the future.
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During the June 2004 UTA, the 154th Mission Support Group held a family day on Sunday. This photograph shows four members of the 154th Mission Support Flight – Mark Ishiki, Colyn (Funakoshi) Chang, Carol Service, and Beau Sabagala.
Mark continues his career in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Colyn crosstrained to the finance career field and is now a technician in the Comptroller section. Carol retired and later relocated to Southern California. Beau remains a full timer in the 154th Force Support Squadron.
So young….
Hawaii @USNationalGuard #soldiers and #airmen assist Hawaii County Civil Defense in keeping Big Island residents safe during volcanic activity near #Kilauea.#AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere pic.twitter.com/mChZ7cqGWM
— U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) May 7, 2018
