From the Huffington Post website
While aging often presents physical challenges, mental health can also suffer. Social isolation is rampant among older adults who lose mobility, lack transportation options or live alone or away from family. The impact of isolation is severe. Don’t underestimate it.
Mobile telephone switchboards were used at several exercise locations in Korea. The switchboard operators stayed busy patching calls for both inter- and intra-base subscribers.
In the photograph above is Vince Dacanay and James Takakura, both members of the then 201st Combat Communications Flight (later redesignated the 292d Combat Communications Squadron). Both members retired after serving long careers in the Hawaii Air National Guard.
MGM Resorts recognizes the exceptional sacrifices and efforts of those who serve in our armed forces. To show our gratitude, MGM Resorts has created a special “Military & Veterans Program” (MVP).
The program is available to any active duty military, members of the National Guard & Reserve, retired military, prior service and spouse of eligible military personnel. MVP members receive special discounts on rooms, restaurants, shows and attractions.
We’ve also created a special MVP M life Rewards card that gives an automatic upgrade to Pearl status and the benefits that accompany that M life Rewards tier.
From the everyday Health website
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali and actor Michael J. Fox, both Parkinson’s patients. While he was alive, the once physically strong boxing legend Muhammad Ali starred with actor Michael J. Fox in a series of infomercials and commercials to raise awareness about the disease.
This year, more than 50,000 people worldwide will hear four simple words: “You have Parkinson’s disease.”
Once the shock subsides, four new words will dominate their thoughts: “Is there a cure?” Today, the answer is no; however, with advancements in early detection and expert care, treatments are helping many people live long and happy lives with Parkinson’s. Research has shown that seeing a neurologist improves outcomes, and seeing a movement disorders specialist can speed improvement in symptoms
From the Legal Nomads website
One of the most frequent questions from readers is a straightforward one: how can we do what you do and eat street food without getting sick? I get this query from readers all over the world, and it’s what led me to write a longer form book about that very topic. Street food is such an integral part of why I travel, and such a wonderful way to soak in the sights and sounds of the street. Given that my life revolves around eating and my readers want to know how to eat safely as they travel, this piece is long overdue!
James Garner entered the entertainment world early on by modeling men’s bathing suits for $25 an hour. During his high school career, he played various sports but nothing ever took. He dropped out of school and shortly joined the California Army National Guard.
His first seven months were spent in California, but he spent 14 subsequent months in Korea as part of the 5th Regimental Combat Team. He was wounded twice: first in the face and hand from a mortar, and second from friendly fire from fighter jet.
Following his time in the National Guard, Garner enjoyed immense success as an actor until he passed away in 2014.
From the Military Times website
More than one in five veterans receiving federal disability payouts suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, a figure that has spiked in the last decade.
Veterans Affairs officials told lawmakers Tuesday that the number of disability cases related to PTSD has nearly tripled in that time, from around 345,000 cases in fiscal 2008 to more than 940,000 cases today.
Franklin M. Hiroe, 82, of Honolulu passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2017. He was the eldest son of the late Masaru and Shizue Hiroe of Wahiawa, Hawaii. He retired from Hawaii Army National Guard and GTE Hawaiian Telephone.
He is survived by wife, Helen, son, David (Joyce, his caregiver), daughters Lorianne (Rob) Makiya and Karelyn (Curtis) Solomon, and four loving granddaughters. He also has a sister, Mrs. Irene Young and brothers, Richard, Karl, and Kenneth.
Private services held. Donations may be made in his memory to Hawaii Parkinson Association.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense office that promotes employer support for members of the Guard and Reserve.
Recently ESGR Hawaii in coordination with the Hawaii Army and Air National Guard, hosted a Boss Lift for employers. These employers visited Guard facilities and members at various locations. They were transported to the Hilo on the HIANG’s C-17 Globemaster III.
Check out the photographs taken during the employer’s day spent with the Guard.
From the USA Today website
If you happen to work for a private-sector employer who provides as a benefit a traditional pension, you might consider putting in place a back-up plan.
Yes, in recent weeks, a number of well-known firms including UPS and General Mills have frozen the pay and service amounts used to calculate pension benefits for active employees who participate in the those plans. And more are likely to follow. In fact, in 2014, more than one out of three Fortune 500 companies froze their defined benefit plans in one way or another, according to published reports.
From the everyday Health website
A combination of exercise and sufficient vitamin D levels may reduce the risk of serious heart problems more than either one alone, a new study suggests.
An analysis of data spanning 20 years from more than 10,000 U.S. adults found that those who got the recommended amounts of exercise and had adequate vitamin D levels had a 23 percent lower risk of heart attack or stroke.
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The 111th Army Band – Hawaii Army National Guard – was an important part of the many open house events hosted by the 154th Composite Group. This photograph was probably taken in the late 1970s.
From the Huffington Post website
Almost everyone experiences heartburn or acid indigestion from time to time, but frequent episodes can signal a much more serious problem. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips and treatments to help relieve your symptoms.
From the Hawaiian Electric website
At Hawaiian Electric Company, Maui Electric Company and Hawaii Electric Light Company, we work hard to provide you with reliable electric service. But power outages could happen. Outages can range from short, momentary interruptions that merely cause the lights to flicker to major outages lasting for days after a devastating hurricane.
We’ve prepared the Handbook for Emergency Preparedness publication as a guide for you. This handbook is available in English, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Ilocano, and Korean. We hope it will help you understand why power outages occur and more importantly, how to minimize the inconveniences and dangers they can cause. Please take time to read it
Hawaiian Electric updates these handbooks annually in June
