The Hawaii Aging Statistics & Resource Guide contains key information, links and statistics for senior citizens in Hawaii. With an aging population and the average cost of care averaging between $26.75 an hour for home care to $13,368 a month for skilled nursing care, Hawaii is typically more expensive than the national average. This guide […]
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My father died in 1969 at 49 years old. Mom was a couple of years younger. She chose not to remarry. This left her in a bind. She liked to dance. In fact, she went dancing three nights a week into her 80s. Mom needed a dance partner. And boy there were a litany of courters. Read More
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