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2017–2014

Spring/Fall 2017

music therapy graphic

Introduction to Music Therapy

Introduction to Music Therapy (13:36)
Virginia S. Hinshaw, Ph.D.
Chancellor Emeritus, Professor of Tropical Medicine,
Medical Microbiology and Pharmacology
silver foxes performance group

The Silver Foxes (Full Performance)

The Silver Foxes (Full Performance) (33:32)
Intro by Virginia S. Hinshaw, Ph.D.
Chancellor Emeritus, Professor of Tropical Medicine,
Medical Microbiology and Pharmacology
tapping into creativity

Tapping into Your Creativity at Any Age

Tapping into Your Creativity at Any Age (33:28)
Lori Phillips, Ed.D.
Director, Pacific Center for Arts and Humanities in Education,
Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL)
urinary incontinence diagram

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Incontinence (44:30)
Kamal Masaki, M.D.
Director, Geriatric Medicine,
John A. Burns School of Medicine

 

vertigo graphic

Vertigo, Anyone?

Vertigo, Anyone? (38:09)
Lawrence Burgess, M.D.
Professor of Surgery
Director, Medical Student Education in Surgery,
John A. Burns School of Medicine
retirees with grand kids

Pro-tirement

Life Forward - Clarifying your Purpose and Calling in your Pro-tirement. (44:24)
Mr. Craig Chong
President, Fresh Leadership,
Executive & Life Planning Coach, "The Cycle of Renewal"
bathroom sink and mirror

Staying in Your Home Safely

Make modifications to your home to allow you, as a senior, to stay in your home safely and longer. (47:40)
Mr. Michael Dowell
Chairman of Fall Prevention Consortium - State of Hawaiʻi
Executive Certification in Home Modifications, Certified Age in Place Specialist
older couple on couch

Where did all my hormones go?

Hormone changes that occur as you get older. Discussion and analysis of what can possibly be done to treat hormone conditions that arise. (52:34)
Kelsey Shikuma Lee, MD
Assistant Professor of Endocrinology
John A. Burns School of Medicine
diabetes finger reading

Diabetes 101

Diabetes 101 (51:27)
Sophia Hox, O.D.
Endocrinologist,
VA Pacific Islands Health Care System,
Investigator at Pacific Health Research & Education Institute
man giving woman a piggyback ride

Healthy Traveling?

Immunizations and other preventative measures you should take when traveling internationally, and health issues you need to be aware of. (44:40)
Michael Kusaka, MD
Straub Travel Medicine Clinic
Director, Straub Occupatoinal Health Services
Straub Clinic & Hospital
dentist holding a teeth model

Exciting Advances in Dental Medicine!

Overview of the latest material and technological advances in dental medicine. (50:58)
Rohinton J. Patel, DMD
Adjunct Clinical Professor, Boston University School of Dental Medicine
Director, Hawaiʻi Pacific Dental Group, Inc.
couple driving in a car

Driver Tips Every Senior Should Know

How senior drivers can maintain and analzye their driving skills, seek help and know when to hang up their keys. (42:40)
Cora Rillero Speck, MS, MBA
Coordinator of Trauma Injury Prevention & Outreach
The Queen's Medical Center

Spring/Fall 2016

campfire on the beach

Learning from the Life Stories of our Kapuna (Graduation Speech for Mini-Med School)

(19:42)
Maenette Benham, Ph.D.
Chancellor, University of Hawaiʻi - West Oʻahu
woman taking selfie photo

Manuevering Through Major Life Transactions

Maneuvering through life transitions for seniors: retirement, heath, home, family and gratitude.(17:32)
Virginia S. Hinshaw, Ph.D.
Chancellor Emeritus, Professor of Tropical Medicine,
Medical Microbiology and Pharmacology
grandmother and grand daughter looking at phone

Breath of Life, Keiki to Kupuna, Kupuna to Keiki

Discussion on the respiratory system and airway diseases as it relates to exposures to tobacco smoke, smog, traffic-related air pollution, aeroallergens and vog. (53:37)
Elizabeth Tam, MD
Professor and Chair
Department of Medicine
John A. Burns School of Medicine
grandmother on bench with cane

Strategies for Fall Prevention

Developing strategies to prevent falls through exercise and awareness. (41:27)
Ms. Billie Tang
Physical Therapist,
Straub Clinic & Hospital
pill and supplements

Using Medications the Right Way

Discussion on key issues in geriatric pharmacology. Effects, risks, and drug interactions on the aging body. (53:18)
Kamal Masaki, MD
Professor and Chair
Department of Geriatric Medicine
John A. Burns School of Medicine
wife taking temperature of her husband's forehead

Living Longer and Better: The Secret of Palliative Care

Discussion on the variety of needs of people living with serious illness, description of palliative care, benefits of palliative care, and advance care planning. (35:27)
Daniel Fischberg, MD, PhD, FAAHPM
Professor/Chief, Division of Palliative Medicine, Dept. of Geriatric Medicine, JABSOM, Medical Director, Pain & Palliative Care Department, The Queen's Medical Center
older couple walking down sidewalk

No One Has to Die Alone

How to help a loved one at end of life through communication, comfort and care. (40:24)
Lani Leary, PhD
End of life/bereavement Psychotherapist and Author
plates of healthy food

Creating a Healthy Diet

Discussion on the importance of essential nutrients, guidelines for a healthy diet, and the importance of exercise for healthy aging. (46:51)
Joannie Dobbs, PhD, CNS
Assistant Specialist, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
various dietary supplements

Pros and Cons of Dietary Supplements

Discussion on supplements: when does it make sense; how much should you take; and how do you know if you are taking too much of a nutritional supplement. (39:12)
Alan Titchenal, PhD, CNS
Assoicate Professor, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
woman sleeping on a couch

Sleeping through the Ages

The basics of sleep physiology and changes that occur with aging. Common sleep disorders are also discussed. (47:29)
Bruce Soll, MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine, JABSOM, Research Director of the Queen's Sleep Center
old man making a funny face

Having a Sense of Humor Can Help You Be More Resilient!

Having a sense of humor, the trait of appreciating the humorous, can help with the ability to overcome challenges of all kinds. This includes trauma, tragedy, personal crises, and plain 'ole' life problems. (21:34)
Virginia S. Hinshaw, PhD
Chancellor Emeritus
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Professor of Tropical Medicine, Medical Microbiology and Pharmacology
John A. Burns School of Medicine

Spring/Fall 2015

path to a healthy brain graphic

The Path to Healthy Brain Aging

Healthy brain aging, structural changes over time, and diseases that threaten the brain. (48:40)
Kamal Masaki, M.D.
Director, Geriatric Medicine,
John A. Burns School of Medicine
married couple doing resistance training

Resistance Training is Good for You!

Overview on what is resistance training, reasons to resistance train, major considerations and benefits of resistance training, and example of a resistance exercise. (38:51)
Brian Copeland, CPT
Bfit Training Studio
close up of ear with hearing aid

Hearing, Hearing Loss, & Strategies to Improve Communication

Discussion on the hearing system, types of hearing loss, and related disorders.(33:14)
Mohsin Shaikh, PhD
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
man covering mouth

Age Related Changes in Speech and Voice: Strategies for Improvement

Discussion on age-related changes and conditions in speech and voice. The talk includes voice assessment and how to decrease the effects of aging via treatment exercises and assisted communication strategies.(34:19)
Amy Lower, MS, CCC-SLP
Jr. Specialist, Communication Sciences and Disorders
viewing cancer screening on ipad

Cancer Screening, Why Do We Do it and Does it Work?

Discussion on cancer screening methods and outcomes. The talk includes lung, breast, cervical, colorectal, and prostate cancers. (40:16)
Ryan Nakasone, MD
Hematology/Oncology, OnCare Hawaiʻi Incorporated
caregiving at beach

Caregiving: A Legacy of Dignity and Compassion

Discussion on caregiving though positivity, humor, and poetry. (51:29)
Frances Kakugawa
Author, Columnist (Hawaiʻi Herald), Talks with Frances (iAGE Spectrum Channel)
woman putting on facial treatment

Skin: Your Largest Organ

Discussion on intrinsic and extrinsic aging influences on the skin and preventative measures of extrinsic aging. (50:41)
Carla Nip-Sakamoto, MD
Dermatologist

Spring/Fall 2014

wife hand feeding husband healthy food

Overview of Geriatrics - Mini-Talk

Overview of what geriatrics is and why it is important. (8:32)
Kamal Masaki, MD
Professor and Chair
Department of Geriatric Medicine
John A. Burns School of Medicine
wife hand feeding husband healthy food

Overview of Geriatrics - Full Lecture

Overview of Geriatrics and Normal Changes of Aging. (47:43)
Kamal Masaki, MD
Professor and Chair
Department of Geriatric Medicine
John A. Burns School of Medicine
woman in a cornfield

When Your Mind Works And When It Doesn't

Discussion on common functional brain changes with normal aging versus functional brain changes due to brain diseases. (44:13)
Patricia Lanoie Blanchette, MD, MPH
Clinical Professor
Department of Geriatric Medicine
Interim Associate Dean of Medical Education
John A. Burns School of Medicine
patient receiving vaccination

Vaccines You Should Get and Why! - Mini-Talk

Discussion of vaccines recommended for healthy aging. (8:40)
Virginia S. Hinshaw, PhD
Chancellor Emeritus
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Professor of Tropical Medicine, Medical Microbiology and Pharmacology
John A. Burns School of Medicine
patient receiving vaccination

Vaccines You Should Get and Why! - Full Lecture

Discussion of vaccines recommended for healthy aging. (40:27)
Virginia S. Hinshaw, PhD
Chancellor Emeritus
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Professor of Tropical Medicine, Medical Microbiology and Pharmacology
John A. Burns School of Medicine
couple with flowers

Caregiving and Palliative Care

Tips on caregiving and overview of palliative care. (6:59)
Ritabelle Fernandes, MD, MPH, FACP
Assoc. Professor, Geriatric Medicine
John A. Burns School of Medicine
Medical Director
Bristol Hospice
couple of surfers

Health Promoting Strategies: The Importance of Staying Active

Health benefits of physical activity and active lifestyles. (7:25)
Joseph Keaweʻaimoku Kaholokula, PhD
Professor and Chair
Department of Native Hawaiian Health
John A. Burns School of Medicine
pills on a table

Geriatric Pharmacology

Physiologic changes associated with normal aging in relation to drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. (58:41)
Shari L. Kogan, MD, FACP
Clinical Associate Professor, Geriatric Medicine
John A. Burns School of Medicine
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
asian couple in a field of flowers

Aging is Mandatory. Getting 'Old' - Optional - Mini-Talk

The difference between aging versus getting old, and fitness tips for health aging. (11:59)
Michael Tengan
Certified Personal Trainer,
Definition Personal Trainer
Prime Fitness
asian couple in a field of flowers

Aging is Mandatory. Getting "Old" -- OPTIONAL! - Full Lecture

The difference between aging versus getting old is discussed in relation to flexibility, balance, cardiovascular, resistance and functional strength training. (45:15)

Michael Tengan

Certified Personal Trainer,
Definition Personal Trainer
Prime Fitness
eye with a cataract

Cataracts and the Aging Eye

Explanation of cataracts, cataract surgery and recent innovations in laser surgery.
(6:47)
Brandon W. Lee, MD
Cataract & Vision Center of Hawaiʻi
rice farmer in rice field

Healthy at 100, Genetic vs. Lifestyle Factors

Genetic and lifestyle factors in longevity and aging. (14:48)
Bradely J. Willcox, MD, MSc
Professor and Director of Research
Department of Geriatric Medicine
John A. Burns School of Medicine
sage plants

SAGE Wisdom

SAGE wisdom and advice for healthy aging. S - Stay Serene, A - Advanced health Care Directives, G - Get a Plan for the Future, E - Exercise. (22:14)
Valisa Saunders, MN, APRN, GNP-BC
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Schools of Nursing & Medicine
Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation
grandfather holding grandson

Gratitude and Healthy Aging

What is gratitude, how to live a grateful life, and benefits of gratitude. (7:07)
Noreen Mokuau, DSW
Dean and Professor
Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Interactive Option

hula dolls

Hula Class - Fall 2014

Dr. Robin Miyamoto taught a hula class in the Fall 2014 Mini-Med School at the John A. Burns School of Medicine. The words and music of Lei Ho'oheno are by Kainani Kahaunaele; source - Weldon Kekauoha CD Ka Lehua 'Ula. This posting is to help the participants practice.(3:21)
Robin Miyamoto, PsyD
Asst. Professor
Department of Native Hawaiian Health
Department Family Medicine and Community Health
John A. Burns School of Medicine