Indigenous views of elderhood offer lessons on aging
The study finds elderhood in Indigenous communities is earned through wisdom, not age, promoting healthy aging.
UH event brings dementia resources to Molokaʻi
The event connected residents with vital dementia education and caregiving resources to support aging in rural communities.
UH Center on Aging helps boost research pool for national study
UH Center on Aging is recruiting Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander participants for a national registry to improve representation in research.
Revitalizing ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi for eldercare
Thompson School researchers aim to preserve Native Hawaiian perspectives on aging.
How genetics, lifestyle promote cognitive health in older adults
Work, volunteering and leisure activities are associated with better cognitive health in older adults, even for those at genetic risk for Alzheimer’s.
UH study highlights Native Hawaiian end-of-life care preferences
Native Hawaiian kūpuna value end-of-life care that honors cultural traditions, family connections and trust in providers.
Student-led campaign promotes brain health among peers
UH Mānoa communication students launched a creative campaign to promote brain health and healthy habits among their peers.
Can Shakuhachi and Haiku poems help kūpuna heal?
UH Mānoa researchers study the impact of shakuhachi flute and haiku poetry on kūpuna well-being and cultural healing.
Ka ʻUmeke Lama Initiative to transform cancer care in Hawaiʻi, Pacific
The initiative will focus on equity-driven research, education and culturally informed practices.
Study finds life expectancy gains stalling globally
Life expectancy in the world’s longest-living populations has increased by only 6.5 years since 1990.
