Tasting A Little Cultural History

Feeling hungry for some cultural history?  The show called “Family Ingredients” on PBS gives us a sense of how food can unify people with each other and their culture.  Chef Ed Kenney says, “every dish…

Helping to Feed Kauai’s Hungry

Food pantries are operated by churches and other nonprofit organizations to provide basic food items to people in need. Food is either set out on tables for people to select or pre-packaged in bags.  Note: Pantry…

Malama Your Mouth

It’s holiday season on Kauai! Seems like it was just summer and now keiki have trick-or-treat candy, Thanksgiving pumpkin pies baking, and Christmas and New Year’s are right around the corner. A magical time of…

Be The One To Stand Up For Our…

Aloha! I was honored when Hui Ho‘omalu invited me to share a little about my childhood, and I hope that it will inspire potential Resource Caregivers to open their homes to the approximately 100 keiki in…

Socialization Enhances Elderly’s Quality of Life

“Support from others can be important in reducing stress, increasing physical health and defeating psychological problems such as depression and anxiety.” Lack of social support is related to negative impacts on health and well-being, especially…