021: What if Tutu Only Needs a Couple Hours of Home Care?
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha
Release Date: 01/08/2025
031: Living Aloha: How Hale Mahaolu Provides Housing, Personal Care, and Meals for Tutu
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha
Anders Lyons, Executive Director of Hale Mahaolu, joins us this week on the podcast to teach us all about the origins, mission, and services provided by Hale Mahaolu. From housing and meals to personal care and housing counseling, Anders shares the organization's commitment to fostering independent living through affordable housing options across Maui County. Whether you're a senior considering applying for these services or just curious about the application process, we learn valuable insights on eligibility requirements and the application process. Anders also shares how Hale Mahaolu...
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030: A "Fancy Jewelry Store" Building Community Through Inclusion-The Depo Market Story, with Tiffany Chou
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha
Maui-raised entrepreneur Tiffany Chou tells us about the creation of Depo Market—a mission-driven retail space in Wailuku, Maui, and online, employing adults with disabilities. Our conversation explores Tiffany’s journey as a caregiver, entrepreneur, and disability rights advocate. We follow Tiffany and her brother Chris's venture into the jewelry business, starting with their popup shop at the Kea Lani, and hear about the challenges and joys of pursuing a shared passion. From managing Chris's schedule to the serendipity of a viral TikTok video, their unconventional path led them to...
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029: Lahaina is Not for Sale: The Lahaina Community Land Trust
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha
Meg Obenauf speaks with Autumn Ness, Executive Director of the Lahaina Community Land Trust, about what it takes to rebuild homes, community, culture, and long-term belonging after disaster. Listeners will learn the origin story of the Lahaina Community Land Trust after the Lahaina wildfire, how the Land Trust model keeps housing affordable in perpetuity, and the Land Trust’s innovative housing allocation process that prioritizes long-time residents. Key Takeaways Permanent Affordability + Equity: Buyers pay less than market-rate mortgage payments, build equity, and avoid skyrocketing...
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028: How Heidi Ho and Pono Legal are Helping Displaced Maui Residents Following the Maui Wildfires
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha
Maui girl Heidi Ho, attorney and founder of Pono Legal, visits us to tell about growing up with her trailblazing mother, Diane Ho, and how it inspired her path in law and advocacy. Following the Maui Wildfires, Heidi swiftly formed Pono Legal, a community lawyering nonprofit that extended support to firefighters, police officers, teachers, and many displaced Maui residents. She and her team tackled insurance claims, FEMA appeals, and construction contracts by mobilizing resources for the Maui community and learning as they went. In this episode, you will hear: What is Pono Legal,...
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027: How Kalima O Maui Empowers People with Disabilities to Achieve Independence
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha
Hear from Claudia Rosenbaum, service supervisor at Ka Lima O Maui, a local nonprofit providing job placements and day programs for adults with disabilities. Claudia describes how community members can get services from Ka Lima O Maui via the state Department of Health and the Medicaid waiver program, highlighting how these efforts facilitate personal growth and community integration. From maintaining academic skills to finding meaningful employment, participants are empowered to thrive in a supportive environment. In this episode, you will hear: How does Ka Lima O Maui empower...
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026: What if Tutu needs a Trustee?
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha
Not everyone is blessed with capable, responsible children willing to serve as Trustee :) What can tutu do if she loves those grandbabies but doesn’t really trust any of them to serve in this very important role? This week’s podcast features the expert guidance of Malia Alexander from Maximum Legal Services Corporation, a company that serves as a professional Trustee, Personal Representative, Power of Attorney, and Health Care Agent. Malia shares about MaxCorp and its evolution from the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii to its current status as a standalone nonprofit dedicated to offering...
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025: Scott Corderman Teaches Us How Tutu Can Stay Independent with In-Home Services Covered by Her Health Insurance
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha
Scott Corderman’s vocation is working as a registered nurse with Kaiser Permanente serving patients in the community that are homebound. His avocation is…the same! Scott is the volunteer chair for the Maui Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. In this tactical episode of Taking Care of Tutu, Scott walks us through how health insurance, specifically the Quest program, covers numerous essential services for eligible seniors, including home-delivered meals from Hale Mahaolu, Hale Kau Kau, or Mom’s Meals. Quest can provide emergency response buttons, medication dispensers,...
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024: Help Tutu Find an Adorable Companion with Assistance Dogs of Hawaii
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha
This week on the podcast, we welcome Mo Maurer and Emily Stauffer from Assistance Dogs of Hawaii! Mo and Emily give us a peek into the meticulous process of training service dogs, starting from the selection of purpose-bred puppies throughout their placement with individuals in need. We learn how Assistance Dogs of Hawaii handles 28 puppies at different stages of training and how they collaborate with courthouses, schools and hospitals. In addition to placing dogs in private homes and facilities, this nonprofit also has participated in innovative research studies, such as the medical scent...
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023: Jessika Galvez and Ohana Care Maui on Creating a Company that Supports Caregivers and Those They Care For
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha
Jessika Galvez, the heart and soul behind Ohana Care Maui, joins us to share her journey from a Certified Nursing Assistant to the founder of a thriving in-home care agency. Motivated by working in the industry and a client's encouragement, Jessika launched her company in 2014, focusing on compassionate, high-quality care for Maui's seniors. She discusses her passion for caregiving as well as the challenges and triumphs of filling service gaps she observed within the industry. Jessika describes what makes Ohana Care Maui unique, emphasizing their commitment to personalized and patient-centered...
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022: How Can Tutu Take Care of Her Brain?
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha
Join us as we sit down with neuropsychologist Dr. Thomas Harding, Clinical Director of the Maui Memory Clinic. Dr. Harding offers insights into the range of cognitive issues that can arise with age, from subjective cognitive impairment (SCI) to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia, emphasizing the critical nature of early identification. Discover the strategies for managing MCI, whether vascular or Alzheimer’s-related, as Dr. Harding explains how neuropsychologists assess brain function and collaborate with other professionals to deliver comprehensive care. Our conversation takes a...
info_outlineMary Lester, our guest and the vice president of Ho'okele Home Care, tells us about the Vivia program, in which clients receive task-based services without the traditional four-hour daily minimum. Mary explains how such task-based services can revolutionize home care by catering to specific needs like medication management or shower assistance, making it a cost-effective solution for families..
We explore the impact caregiving services have on maintaining independence for clients facing challenges such as memory issues or mobility difficulties. Mary notes the peace of mind families gain when professionals manage caregiving responsibilities, ensuring a seamless support system even in unforeseen circumstances, such as a caregiver calling in sick. Our conversation also sheds light on the Vivia program’s expansion across Hawaii, focusing on its collaborative efforts with hospitals to facilitate smoother transitions for patients returning home, thereby bridging gaps in care.
In this episode, you will hear:
- How is the Vivia program different than traditional in-home care models?
- How does the Vivia program address the specific needs of seniors, such as medication management and shower assistance?
- In what ways does the Vivia program collaborate with hospitals to support patient transitions?
- How does the Vivia program aim to serve rural communities in Hawaii?
- What role does long-term care insurance play in the services provided by the Vivia program?
Resources from this Episode
Ho’okele Home Care - MAUI: 808-877-6688
https://hookelehomecare.com/
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