The approach of Hurricane Kiko and recent tsunami warning show the importance of knowing what you need to do in advance of a potential natural disaster.
AARP charitable affiliate Wish of a Lifetime made a week-long trip happen for Sherry Imamura-Ryan, a Wahiawa resident who was able to visit the Japanese cousins she had grown up with. At 74, she hadn’t visited her homeland of Japan in over six decades.
Volunteers and staff from Hawaii were in Washington this week to advocate on behalf of AARP members and all older Americans on the crucial issues of family caregiving and Social Security. While meeting with members of Congress, they had crucial asks:
Two Hawaii residents have received scholarships totaling $3,000 in AARP Foundation’s sixth annual Women’s Scholarship Program. The scholarships provide opportunities for low-income 50-plus women by funding education, training, and skills upgrades that can lead to better employment and increased financial security. Nationally, a total of 46 scholarships valued at $175,000 were awarded in increments of $500 to $5,000 depending on financial need and the cost of the education or training program.