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Dementia is a widespread neurocognitive condition, but scientists are still learning what factors may predispose to — or protect from — its development. Recent research indicates that the gut microbiota may play a complex role. We spoke to two experts on neurocognitive and neurological conditions to find out more.
Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page
The Hawai’i Air National Guard hosted their Annual Launa‘ole Ceremony on Sunday, February 6, 2022. It was a virtual ceremony again this year because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Launa‘ole Awards recognize the achievements of the HIANG’s top-performing Airmen in 2021.
Congratulations to each of the award winners and all those nominated.
Great job by the 154th Wing Public Affairs Office!
The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard. The first issue came in September 1957 and continues as an e-newsletter today.
Today we feature the February 1995 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 154th Group Air Force Outstanding Unit Award ceremony; Groups Activation
* Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fuel System Maintenance/Corrosion Control Facility
* 154th Group members return from Provide Comfort II in Turkey
* Senior NCO and First Sergeant conference
* MXS News and Views
* Promotions: including Carleton Tajiri, Vance Yamamoto, Robyn Montera, Jason Caires
* EANGUS and HNGEA organizational background
Traveling the world was always part of Patti and Abi Maghamfar’s retirement plan. In 2017, the couple sold their home in a Washington, D.C., suburb and bought one-way tickets to Europe. From June until just before Christmas that year, they visited 14 destinations in nine countries over 12 weeks and spent three months living in Porto, Portugal. “Travel in retirement was never not an option,” says Patti, a 65-year-old retired teacher. “We aren’t the type to get out the reclining chairs and then that’s life. That’s not us at all.”
Initially, the Maghamfars had every intention of remaining expats, but the birth of a grandchild brought them back stateside. Now, the couple has a permanent home in Silver Spring, Md. Before COVID-19 hit, the couple spent three to four months a year globetrotting with travel expenses averaging about $10,000 annually. Even the pandemic didn’t sideline the Maghamfars. They just shifted their travels closer to home and explored parts of Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., as well as Massachusetts. They’ve chronicled their adventures on their blog, “One Road at a Time.”
Jetting off to different parts of the world may sound extravagant, but “travel does not need to be expensive and drain your savings,” says Sahara Rose De Vore, a wellness travel coach and founder of The Travel Coach Network.
Tax filing season is officially underway. The Internal Revenue Service began accepting 2021 tax returns on Monday, January 24.
Interview with Major General Edward V. “Rick” Richardson recorded in Hawaiʻi Kai on November 24, 2015 for the Daniel K. Inouye Oral History Project.
Topics include a summary of General Richardson’s education and military career, the Hawaii Air National Guard, Senator Inouye’s attentiveness to the needs of military people in Hawaiʻi, the aid the National Guard provided on Kauaʻi in the aftermath of Hurricane ʻIniki, awarding Senator Inouye with the Harry S. Truman Award, the Senator being a humble hero, and how Senator Inouye funded programs for youth that are run by the National Guard.
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‘Ulu‘ulu is a Hawaiian word meaning collections, assembly, or gathering. Our archive is not just a collection of moving image items, but also an assembly of voices, communities, and stories; a gathering place for people to share Hawai‘i’s culture, traditions and collective memory.
The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard. The first issue came in September 1957 and continues as an e-newsletter today.
The February 2009 of the 154th Wing’s newsletter, the Kūkā‘ilimoku, featured these stories and more
+ SSgt Yul Matsumura receives Civilian Navy Award
+ Chiefs honored at annual recognition ceremony
+ Promotions: including Andrew Keaunui, Gary Matsuda, Rita Miller
Read more: February 2009 Kukailimoku
Sometimes, retirement doesn’t end up sticking.
If the workforce is luring you back after you retired and you’re already on Medicare, you may be able to choose whether to drop your coverage in favor of an employer health plan and then re-enroll down the road. However, there are a lot of rules and deadlines to know if you go this route.
For starters, the size of the employer offering the health plan matters. While workers at companies with fewer than 20 employees generally need to be enrolled in Medicare once they reach age 65 to avoid paying extra later, people at larger companies may have choices.
While military pilots are getting the first acknowledgment that they are at higher risk of certain types of cancers, they still don’t know why, whether it’s something in the cockpits or on the flight decks—or something completely unrelated—that they were exposed to during their flying careers.
But one study is betting the answer may be found in their cells and DNA.
Earlier Retiree Post:
Cancers Strike US Fighter Pilots, Crews at Higher Rates, Air Force Finds
Dennis H. Mishima, 74, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away on December 30, 2021. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.
He is survived by his wife, Janie Mishima; son, Rick (Gregoria) Mishima; brother, Gregory (Iris) Mishima; sister, Kathy Mishima; grandchildren, Jada Mishima and Sofia Mishima.
Private services.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
This undated photograph is from the April 1950 issue of the Hawaii Guardsman, forerunner of the current Pupukahi enewsletter. The caption said:
New orderly room of Headquarters Detachment, Hawaii National Guard at Fort Ruger. Sitting; MSgt Theodore Hussey. Standing: PVT Masao Abe.
Theodore Hussey later transferred to the Hawaii Air National Guard. In 1963, he became the first Kapena Moku (Captain) of the newly reorganized Royal Guard.
Honoring military service members doesn’t just happen on holidays.
Hundreds of businesses offer special deals and discounts for veterans, active-duty, retired, National Guard and reserve military — even spouses and dependents. Read on to learn about the type of discounts available and where to access them.
One of the more difficult decisions one can make as an adult is figuring out whether a parent should move into an assisted living or memory care community. Ideally, your parent would spend their later years in the comfort of their own home, but this isn’t always possible. In fact, seniors are often healthier and happier in assisted living, where they can get personalized care and remain active and social with other people their age. And for residents with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, it may be a great benefit to their cognitive function to have them under the care of experienced, compassionate caregivers like those at Aegis Living.
When your parent gets older, and their independence becomes limited, it’s important to pay attention. Adult children may tend to overlook the signs of mental and physical decline. After all, everyone wants their parent to be independent for as long as possible, and the signs can be hidden. Keep an eye out for these indications that your parent may need assistance or long-term care:
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