Furry Feline has Taken Residence in Wailuku

Keoki, also known as George or Jorge, is a recent addition to Hale Makua Wailuku’s community. He is a large white cat who chose to adopt the nursing office as his home. Staff and residents have found Keoki to be very friendly; he loves being held and petted. In the photo resident Midori Hayashido holds him while sending a shaka sign to the camera. Midori broke into a smile as soon as she saw Keoki and reached to hold him. 

This story illustrates Eden Principle #2: “An Elder-centered community commits to creating a human habitat where life revolves around close and continuing contact with plants, animals, and children. It is these relationships that  provide the young and old alike with a pathway to a life worth living.”

Hunting for Fun

On Saturday March 23, North Neighborhood at Hale Makua Kahului held an Easter Egg Hunt. Residents, staff, family, and children gathered in the central courtyard of North Neighborhood to celebrate together. Residents were delighted to meet the children and help them search for bright plastic eggs. All the attendees enjoyed the beautiful weather and the chance to spend time with family and friends in such a beautiful setting.

In the photo, North Neighborhood Supervisor Zaira Katsuda, her husband, and two sons start the hunt for Easter Eggs.

The Easter Egg Hunt illustrates Eden Principle #2: “An Elder-centered community commits to creating a human habitat where life revolves around close and continuing contact with plants, animals, and children. It is these relationships that provide the young and old alike with a pathway to a life worth living.”

Founder of Maui Mental Health Clebrates 94th Birthday

On March 2nd, Marcella Corell celebrated her 94th birthday and a big group of people came to Hale Makua to celebrate her amazing life. The party was attended by family, friends and mental health advocates from Maui Mental Health America of Hawaii.

In 1972, Marcella started the Maui branch of the Mental Health Association (now known as Maui Mental Health America of Hawaii). MHA works to “help to prevent mental illness, to promote mental health, to assist in improving care and treatment for persons suffering with emotional problems, as well as working to dispel the myths and stigma surrounding their diseases.”

Ms. Corell worked in the mental health field for over 40 years and was a constant advocate for the cause. Currently, she is a resident at Hale Makua Kahului’s North Neighborhood. In the photo, she is taking a piece of cake from her long time friend Mare Langlois. 

By visiting Hale Makua, Ms. Corell’s family and friends helped create an Elder-centered community, illustrating Eden Principle #2 “An Elder-centered community commits to creating a human habitat where life revolves around close and continuing contact with plants, animals, and children. It is these relationships that  provide the young and old alike with a pathway to a life worth living.”

Meet Mochi, Wailuku's Day Dog

Hale Makua Wailuku has added a cute, furry, four-legged addition to its family - Mochi the day dog. Mochi can be found following care partner Thaedra Aiyana-Pascarella down the hallways, or visiting with residents who enjoy her company. Mochi provides companionship to residents during the day, Monday through Thursday. She was introduced to the field of helping others with special needs children, and has gained “work” experience as a therapeutic dog from providing love and affection to clients being counseled by a Licensed Social Worker.

This is an example of Eden Principle 2 in action. An Elder-centered community commits to creating a Human Habitat where life revolves around close and continuing contact with plants, animals and children. It is these relationships that provide the young and old alike with a pathway to a life worth  living.