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W I N T E R 2022 | A N N UA L P U B L I C AT I O N How Do You Want To Age? Baby boomers talk about aging.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
1967
Edwin Hiroto, one of Keiro’s founders and
first CEO, standing near the Keiro Nursing
Home site. The innovation and evolution
of Keiro began since its early days and
continues to this day.
Welcome!
A MESSAGE FROM KEIRO PRESIDENT & CEO
As we begin 2022, I am optimistic for what the year has in store for us.
Each day, as 10,000 Baby Boomers in America turn 65, we realize that we are no
longer the future older adults – we are now the older adults. This new wave provides
opportunities for Keiro to take innovative strides to address the current and future
needs of older adults and caregivers wherever they call home.
When I think about my own future, I want to age in my own home for as long as
possible – and also not be a burden on my children. But to do that, all of us need to
start planning and preparing now.
Gene S. Kanamori
I am pleased to share that, over the coming months, Keiro will roll out a new
President & CEO
series of programming and initiatives to begin preparing for what aging will
look like in Our Community in the future. Building off of Keiro’s existing
community partnerships, grantmaking, and caregiver programs, we will focus on
expanding community-based services, launching caregiving initiatives for younger
generations, and exploring options to establish permanent presence in
the community.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together with your help,
Keiro will be there every step of the way, as a resource and trusted asset to care for
our aging community!
Inside This Edition:
2 I want to age____________:
A Conversation With the Baby Boomer Generation 2022年を迎え、今年こそ皆さまにとって良い年になるようにと希望するばかりです。
5 How Iyashi Care can Benefit the Millennial Generation アメリカでは毎日1万人のベビーブーム世代が65歳を迎えています。私自身もすでに高齢者
Keiro Board の仲間入りをしていることを認識せずにはおれません。この新しい高齢者世代の波こそ、
Keiroが革新的な取り組みを通じ、現在そして未来の高齢者および介護者のニーズに
6 Memory Loss — Is This Normal? of Directors 応えるサービスを、それぞれがホームと呼び·選ぶ場所で提供していく機会と捉えております。
8 Mental Health Support During the Pandemic Lynn Miyamoto, Esq.,
Board Chair 私自身の将来を考える時、少しでも長く自宅で歳を重ねたいと願うと同時に、子供たちの
Partnership between Little Tokyo Service Center and Keiro
負担にはなりたくないと思うのです。そのためには将来への準備を今から始めておかなけ
Doug Aihara
ればなりません。
9 Technology with a Twist: Enjoy Life More and Live Better Ernest Doizaki
by Debra Satterfield Sharon Fong Keiroでは今後、高齢化する未来のコミュニティ像に備えた新しいプログラムやイニシアチブ
Kimiko Fujita の展開を予定しています。Keiroの既在のパートナーシップ、助成金や介護者支援のプログ
10 Friends of Keiro Gerald Fukui ラムを基盤に、コミュニティ主体のサービスの拡張、若い世代が介護について考える機会の
Thomas Iino, CPA 提供、そしてコミュニティに永続的に根差せる拠点の検討を予定しております。
10 2021 in Review
Claire Koga, MD
Keiroへの絶え間ないご支援をまことにありがとうございます。皆様のご協力のもとKeiro
Jack Kurihara, PharmD
13 Newly Retired: Janis Parkinson は、高齢化するコミュニティを支える信頼されるリソースとして、身近に感じ頼っていただけ
Hiroko Murakami, MSW
る存在になれるよう、弛ぬサポートを継続させていただく所存です。本年もどうぞよろしく
17 Two Cents from Three Centenarians Lisa Sugimoto, EdD お願い申し上げます。
Gene S. Kanamori,
President & CEO 代表兼CEO ジーン・カナモリ
WINTER 2022 | A N N UA L P U B L I C AT I O N 1
Old Word, New Meaning Concerns and
It can often be difficult to determine Accommodations
when one considers themselves “old,” or The conversation then turned towards
even understand what that term really aging concerns, sparked by the question
means. We first asked the participants, “What are your biggest concerns about
“What do you think of the term ‘old’”? aging?” Some mentioned the changes they
Teeny: When I think of somebody who were willing to make with their lifestyle
is old, I think of the word “experienced.” and living space, while others noted that
setting up plans for future care is an “That’s kind of my
Tim: It’s actually not in my vocabulary important step they should take. fear — that when
yet. I don’t consider it being old, I
consider it adjusting, in terms of lifestyle, Deena: Losing your mobility or I get older, who’s
to our body. So I never say “old.” independence, that’s a huge concern.
But what I’m seeing is that the more going to be taking
Deena: I don’t think I’ve used that active you are, you do stay healthier
term too often! I used to think it was and you keep your mind active, so that’s care of me?”
a number, but that just flew out the influenced me in wanting to stay a little
window. I still don’t think I’m old, I just more alert and doing things. – Deena
think I’m not as young as I once was!
Teeny: I’m also ready to get a new
Tim: Well that’s a way of looking at bathroom with accommodations, with
it, half full versus half empty! I totally the low entry or a seat. And I’ll clear
understand that. The only times you away all my clutter so I don’t trip.
wonder is when you wake up and you
feel an ache that you didn’t have a day David: Mine is Medicare. Health Tim: I know this might sound bad, but
before. And you say, “Whoa, why does insurance keeps on changing – and I have no concerns. There will always be
(L to R) David, Deena, Teeny, and Tim my shoulder hurt today? I didn’t do then not having any kids of my own, issues — I figure I’m going to deal with
anything.” like, who’s going to take care of me? them as they come up.
Teeny: I realized I was kind of old when Deena: Yeah. It’s ideal to age at home, David: I respect that. There’s a lot of
my former students turned 60. And I but since I have no children as well, people that have feelings like you do.
was going, “Oh, that means – oh.” that’s probably not going to happen that But the one thing I tell them is make
way. I think that’s kind of the reality sure you have everything in place so you
I want to age____________ : David: When people at work started
calling me “sir” instead of my first
that my husband and I are going to
have to face. That’s kind of my fear —
don’t have to think about it.
name, I knew I was old. that when I get older, who’s going to be
A Conversation With the
taking care of me? article continued on next page
Baby Boomer Generation
As the next generation begins to see aging-related care on the horizon,
Keiro strives to provide innovative ways to support and guide individuals
on this next phase of life. We gathered four adults from the baby boomer
generation to ask how they view aging, with particular focus on their
different approaches to preparing for their future care.
Participants were filmed as they discussed
their aging experience together.
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Starting the Conversation Tim: I think with me it’s pretty clear have to worry about me. I think it’s
in terms of what I want to happen. So I something my husband and I do need to
Ensuring everything is in place think my loved ones totally understand talk about, because it is just us. I think
includes talking to loved ones about the issues. I just don’t want to have to I have to talk to more family members
the changes in accommodations that think about the whole thing because it about the future, because you never
may be needed down the road. We might not happen that way. When there know how fast that future comes.
asked the interviewees, “Have you had are issues that I need to address health-
a conversation with your loved ones wise or mentally, then I’ll address it. The baby boomers closed the discussion
about future care?” with plenty of laughter and smiles,
David: I don’t expect [future caregiving having become quick friends over the
How Iyashi Care
Teeny: I find it hard to imagine that my from family]. I got my living trust course of their conversation. All agreed
two sons will take care of me. Right now done, and Medicare. When I retired, that they would be taking time to
it’s like, I’m the only one who does stuff, I got a financial planner. So basically think about the questions from the day,
can Benefit the
so I’m going to take care of my husband everything is set, in my opinion. I don’t considering how they can best prepare
who’s old, but what about me when have any kids, so my niece and nephew to enter the next chapter of their lives.
I’m at that point? I have long-term care — I tease them, I say, “You know you’re
insurance and other plans… I think I’ll
be the one to find the place for myself.
But I need to communicate to my
going to be taking care of me!”
Deena: I do the same thing! I don’t
For the full article, visit keiro.org/news. Millennial Generation
children what my desires are. think I’ve talked to anybody about Stay tuned for the release of the video of
aging… I don’t expect my nieces to their discussion!
Thank you to the Japanese American National Museum
DISCUSSION PARTICIPANTS for generously providing the location for this project.
Keiro interviewed my grandma’s background. It wasn’t chuckled Michelle. “I think there’s this
Michelle Hirano, just health records, but what were you bigger question of what do we need to
family member of an interested in, what were you doing. know to be better informed and make
Iyashi Care patient, It was about the whole person. That’s better decisions.”
who shared about how the [Iyashi Care] team got to know
her experience with she was from Okinawa, which is so When asked what the millennial
Iyashi Care and important for my grandmother.” generation should know about
how it may be beneficial to others in the caregiving, Michelle said that it is
community, including the millennial Michelle went on to recall one specific important to be aware of resources
generation. visit, where Dr. Yanami played sanshin before you need them. “Learning
(Okinawan guitar). This episode stayed about Iyashi Care could be a proactive
For Michelle and her family, her with her, as it wasn’t anything they had thing for you and your family. I feel so
David, 63 Deena, 64 Teeny, 71 Tim, 67 grandmother was a key caretaker who ever experienced with other health care fortunate enough to know this program.”
kept the family together. With time services. “My grandmother doesn’t
and her grandmother aging, that role show emotions and is very stoic, so for
David lives on his own Deena lives with her Teeny lives with her Tim lives with his wife, began shifting. Going from the primary her to have tears and show emotions For the full article, visit keiro.org/news.
and has no children. After husband, Bob, and has no husband, Sei, and has two Sandy, and beloved dog, and care provider in a large extended family was a huge breakthrough for my mom.”
working at UPS for 36 years, children. Deena worked as children. She was a teacher has no children. He retired to accepting care from others was a
he has focused his life on a pediatric occupational at Belmont High School for from Automobile Club of difficult transition both for Michelle’s Michelle believes that the concept of
taking care of himself and therapist for 39 years. 37 years and still keeps in Southern California. Tim grandmother and mother. whole person, holistic care is becoming
reconnecting with friends Deena enjoys going touch with her students. She is currently president of the more preferred by her generation and
and family. He enjoys on walks with her dog enjoys spending time in her board of directors of East Living alone became more dangerous the need for such services will only
exercising, walking his and volunteering with garden at home and looks San Gabriel Valley Japanese for her grandmother, and eventually continue to grow. She agrees that given
dog, doing yard work, and Pasadena Nikkei Seniors forward to planting more Community Center. the family looked into other options. how complex and difficult the health
detailing his car. for their lunch deliveries. fruit trees. Michelle’s mother first heard about care system is, caregiving is a much- For more information about
the Iyashi Care program through needed topic that could be shared more Iyashi Care, contact us at
Keiro’s quarterly publication. “My widely. “We [millennial generation]
To ensure the safety of all individuals involved in the filming of this discussion, all necessary precautions were
taken according to Los Angeles County's COVID-19 protocols.
mom realized it would be impactful always talk about ‘adulting,’ and people 213.873.5791
once the team started asking about say, ‘I don’t know how to adult’,” programs@keiro.org
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“There’s such a stigma to
dementia, Alzheimer’s, and
memory loss that, as a way of
self-preservation, we start to
become defensive and come
up with ways to not appear to
have that memory loss.”
- Margaret Shimada, LCSW
Director of Service Programs, Little Tokyo Service Center
Memory Loss —
Is This Normal? Normalizing a Judgment-
Free, Honest Conversation
Other than maintaining our brain
health, normalizing honest yet
judgment-free conversations with loved
ones about these signs of forgetfulness
or memory loss is important. “There’s
such a stigma to dementia, Alzheimer’s,
and memory loss that, as a way of
self-preservation, we start to become
As we age, we may start to notice changes in our What’s “Normal” Memory Loss That Isn’t The Next Steps defensive and come up with ways
Memory Loss? Necessarily Dementia to not appear to have that memory
bodies and in our memory. For some people, The first step to take, regardless of loss,” Margaret explained. “But denial
there is a different level of worry when it comes to Debra Cherry, PhD, executive vice Memory loss, especially if it starts suddenly, whether you are experiencing memory oftentimes contributes to the problem.
president of Alzheimer’s Los Angeles, can be temporary and caused by reasons loss or not, is to establish a baseline, or At the same time, we also do not want
experiencing forgetfulness. There are a variety of shared with us that as we age, our brains other than dementia and Alzheimer’s. what is normal for your memory. Dr. to jump to conclusions. That’s when
Cherry recommends that if you have
factors in our lives that can cause forgetfulness or do experience changes. According to Some factors that may contribute to
concerns, you should let your physician
the conversation with our family and
Dr. Cherry, our memory peaks when we temporary memory loss include grief, physician becomes so important.”
mild cognitive decline without necessarily indicating are in our 20s, but after our 40s, there is depression, medication interactions, know how your current function
differs from your baseline. During When we have those conversations that
early signs of Alzheimer’s or dementia. a modest and gradual decline, mostly at vitamin deficiencies, and more.
one short physician visit, it might be are open and free of judgment, we are
an unnoticeable level.
Margaret Shimada, LCSW, director of difficult for your doctor to notice a not instilling fear in the individual, but
She shared, “If you were looking at these service programs at Little Tokyo Service substantial change. If you feel like your rather taking that step in normalizing
normal changes and were comparing Center, has interacted with individuals memory and thinking differ from your the idea that “This is okay.” With this
them to a dementia, like Alzheimer’s who have experienced different stages baseline, it may be beneficial to ask your new mindset, we’ll be able to look at
or vascular dementia, losses due to of forgetfulness. She has seen in cases of physician for a referral to a specialist in the individual holistically, and take the
dementia gets so severe that they grief when someone loses a loved one, memory disorders, usually a neurologist proper steps to approach forgetfulness
interfere with our functions of daily they become more forgetful, scattered, or a geriatrician. and memory loss.
living.” Experiencing mental changes and less focused. Once they were able to
that impact daily function or quality of grieve or work through their depression
life may be a sign to consider checking with therapy, support, or medication, the For the full article, visit keiro.org/news.
in with a doctor. fog lifted and they became more alert.
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Kaede was very socially active, but with
the pandemic, her hobbies, projects, and
trips were suddenly cancelled, with only
feelings of anxiety to replace them. This
eventually led to symptoms commonly
associated with panic disorder. She
was unable to sleep and found herself
waking her husband up in the middle
of the night.
It was then that Kaede’s Japanese-
speaking psychiatrist recommended
counseling alongside medical treatment.
“It seemed like a good option because
Mental Health
I didn’t want to be too reliant on
medication,” said Kaede, “and I could Technology with a Twist:
talk freely in Japanese.”
Support During Kaede began her counseling sessions
at LTSC virtually once a week with
Enjoy Life More and Live Better
her therapist, Yuka Kato. “We started
the Pandemic Debra Satterfield
by having Kaede talk about what
was making her anxious. Then we
talked about calming and relaxation
techniques.” Kaede now meets with
Partnership between Little Tokyo Yuka once every three weeks. She is also
Service Center and Keiro re-embracing her diverse interests and
has restarted several activities. New technology is always on the horizon, intelligence or “AI”. The basis for all • Connecting to a Fulfilling Life in
and it keeps us constantly learning AI is computer codes and statistics or our Metaverse Communities: In the
According to a recent AARP survey of older adults, most rated their mental Initially, Kaede was hesitant to seek
new things! Some new technologies are probability formulas. metaverse, we will have new ways
health during the pandemic as excellent, very good, or good. But more help. “I didn’t want to be thought of
found in the gadgets and things we use to stay connected with the people
than half of respondents also said they were feeling anxious about things as this crazy person. I hated the idea The combination of AI, IoT, and the
every day such as digital watches or a we care about and to keep doing the
and/or having difficulty falling or staying asleep. More individuals sought of being labeled as having a mental metaverse will seamlessly create a new
smart phone. So, what is coming next? things we love.
mental health support services offered in partnership by Keiro and LTSC illness,” she explained. “But I knew that world of opportunities for all of us
Here are three things to watch on the
during the pandemic as well. One client, Kaede, sought out help when she I was falling apart, and I was scared.” in our daily lives. Here are just a few We will be able to enjoy more active lives
technology horizon:
realized how the pandemic was affecting her. ways these emerging technologies can with greater ease and comfort. And all
Kaede concluded, “[Thanks to
counseling,] I now feel like I have
• The Metaverse is a term for a support our future lifestyles: of this is so you can live better and enjoy
future world that is made up life more. Welcome to the metaverse!
enough strength to think positively, and
of computer-generated virtual • Independence with Driverless Cars
to be able to shift my feelings towards and Personal Mobility: Many of us
communities, digital technologies,
gratitude. If there’s someone around me do not want to give up their keys,
and entertainment. It is based on For the full article, visit keiro.org/news.
experiencing this, I would encourage but in the future, with automation,
augmented and virtual reality, also
them to seek counseling. Because the IoT and other technology, driverless
called “AR/VR” or blended reality.
SPEAKER SERIES | MAY 2022 best first step you can take is to try cars will be a new method of
A MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATION talking about it.” • The Internet of Things, also known transportation.
as “IoT”, are small devices that A BOUT THE AUTHOR
Series of Virtual Webinars – This series, consisting of multiple presentations connect us to the internet and allow • Worry Free with Responsive Smart
throughout the month of May, is centered around how and why a strong mental For the full article, visit keiro.org/news. us to participate in the metaverse. Homes: Today we worry about being
Debra Satterfield is a professor at
health benefits one’s aging experience on a physical and emotional level. a burden to our loved ones and California State University, Long Beach.
パンデミックによって生活が一変した • Deep Learning and Machine needing help in our homes, but in the She holds an MFA degree in design
日本人のカエデさん。Keiroとリトル東京 Learning will help us to find things near future, our homes themselves from Iowa State University and a BS in
Registration will open Visit keiro.org/speaker-series サービスセンターによるメンタルヘルス or direct us to things we might will be smart and can help support computer science from Morningside
Monday, April 4, 2022. for more information. 支援によって支えられたお話の日本語 enjoy. This is also known as artificial our daily lives. College. Her research is on smart home
版はkeiro.org/jp/newsよりご覧くだ technologies, aging in place, service
design, and human experience design.
さい。
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Martha Chono-Helsley Facebook Masa Fujitani Alan Goto Tini Ibrahim Amy Iwata Elsie Kawato Wing & Evelyn Lew Melvin & Christine Mayeda
Richard & Helen Ando
Flora Chou *Chizuko Favatella Alma Fujiwara Gary Gottlieb Mr. & Mrs. Kaz Ichikawa Sakuye Iwata D.K. & L. Kazahaya Alice & Hank Lewis Stewart Mayeda
*Angeles Investment Advisors,
Karen Chou *FIA Insurance Services Inc. Calvin & Patty Fujiwara Randy Goya Ralph Ichikawa Judy Izumo *Kenichi & Takayo Nakase Christine Li Patrick & Yuriko McGowan
LLC
Angie Chow-Osako Sasagawa Family & Lindy Nagata Helen Fukino Lila Grant Ellen Ichinaga Masaru & Atsuko Izuno Family Foundation Fumi Liang Paul & Joy Middo
* Asterisks denote cumulative gift amounts of $1,000 and over for the donation period between January - December 2021.
LT EATS COVID-19
2021 Keiro supported the
LT Eats program, in
partnership with Little
CAREGIVER
CONFERENCE
BOOSTER CLINIC
Little Tokyo Service Center,
IN Tokyo Service Center
and Little Tokyo
Community Council,
Keiro celebrated our 20 th
year of hosting Caregiver
Wesley Health Centers, and
Keiro partnered to bring a
mobile clinic to Little Tokyo
REVIEW providing over 19,000
meals to local older
Conferences with valuable
presentations on caregiving
in December — providing the
COVID-19 vaccine booster
adult residents during the pandemic, to local low-income older
throughout the course reflections from past caregivers, adults, essential workers,
of 18 months. and culinary tips for caregivers. and childcare professionals.
10 KEIRO WINTER 2022 | A N N UA L P U B L I C AT I O N 11
Jean Miike Karen & Howard Nakagiri Mary Odson *Joji & Gladys H. Nakata Martin Cohen Mary Tamura Kathryn Uchida
Rich & Ann Mikami Arthur & Janie Nakahara Paul & Janet Ogasawara Grace Richardson Tim Shimizu *Randy & Mari Tamura Robert & Mae Uchida
Yaichiro Minami Masaru & Ruby Nakahara Jerry Ogawa Riteway Charity Services Elizabeth Shimoda Janice Tanabe Russell & Susan Uchiyama
Jean Mitsuhata Mr. & Mrs. K. Nakakura Cheryl Ohashi Linda Ritter Rui Shimomura Ailene Tanaka *UCLA Terasaki Center for
Hiroko Miyagishima Sachiko Nakamoto Michiko Ohye Brent & Mary Roath Jeffrey Shimoyama Art & Kristine Tanaka Japanese Studies
Amy Miyakawa Kenneth & Fumiko Nakamura Wesley Ohye Yukari Roberts Diane Shinmoto Bessie Tanaka Ms. Akemi Ueda
Akemi Miyake Makoto & Cindy Nakamura Rick & Dolly Oishi Dorothy Rosero Scott & Shelley Shinmoto Don & Karen Tanaka Joyce Ueda
Corliss & Michael Miyamoto Richard & NJ Nakamura Gregg & Sandra Okada Ronald Sahara Faith H. Shinsato Gail Tanaka Dean & Julia Ueda
*Lynn Miyamoto & Kevin Rosemary Nakamura Jay & Diane Okada Glenn & Susan Saita Mitz & Nancy Shiozaki Janice Tanaka Masaki & Sumi Ueki
Kroeker Tom & Janet Nakamura Joel & Becky Okada Bruce Saito Gary & Yukie Shirtcliff K. Ray & Carol Tanaka Hiroko Uesugi
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Miyamoto Ken & Joanne Nakano Thomas & Loreen Okada S Saito Helen Shishino Masaru & Catherine Tanaka Harvey & Kay Ujimori
Sei & Colleen Miyano Otto & Eleanor Nakano Emiko Okanishi Toshi Saito Mona Soo Hoo Michael Tanaka Fred & Mary Ushijima
Tom & Tsuru Miyasaki Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Nakano Jack Okazaki Toshiko Saito Susan Toy Stern Ronald & Janet Tanaka Yoshi & Lori Usuki
Marie Miyashiro Mark & Donna Nakashima Yasuyuki & Sachiko Okazoe Phil Saka Ellen Stewart Stacey Tanaka Patricia Usuki
Ellen Mizoguchi Penny Nakashima Mr. & Mrs. James Okimoto Mitchell & Elinor Sakado Joan Koyama Stonehouse Wayne Tanaka Elsie Uyeda
Norman Mochinaga Warren I. Nakasone Dennis & Barbara Okita Bill & Janet Sakahara Mr. & Mrs. Ben Suda Winston Tanaka Brian & Patricia Uyeda
Jean Mohr Dwight & Janet Nakata Michael Doughlas Okuda Carol Sakamoto Sadao & Yuriko Suda Betsy Tango Kelvin & Sharon Uyeda
Newly Retired:
Barbara Moncada David & Lily Nakatani Mark Okuno Dan & Setsuko Sakamoto Michiko Sueda Benjamin Tani Eleanor & Thomas Uyeda
Garry & Joy Monji Rumiko & Ray Nakatani Amy Omatsu, Frank Omatsu & Louise Sakamoto Bea Sueki Linda Tanigawa Cathy Uyemura
Kirk Moody *Debra Nakatomi Edith Nishikawa Ronney & Colleen Sakoda *Lisa Sugimoto Brian Taniguchi Peter Wakamatsu
Richard & Patricia Mori Karen Nakatsu Mei Ong Janice Sakuma Ray & Judy Sugimoto Ned & Lois Taniguchi Grace Wakamoto
Janis Parkinson
Shigeru & Yoshiko Mori Lloyd & Kyoko Nakawaki Donald & Jeanette Onishi Ichiro Sakurai *Dennis & Joani Sugino Richard & Carol Tanizawa Alvin & Marsha Wakasa
Bob Moriguchi Randy & Sueko Nakayama Roy & Frances Onishi *Sam & Haruko Yamashita Yae Sugino Kathleen Tanji Barbara Wakasa
Reiko Moriguchi Rex & Carol Namba Harry & Sadayo Ono Foundation Toshitada & Frances Sugiyama Herb & Fumiko Tasaka Glen & Rosemary Waki
James & Arlene Morikawa Larry Natsume Robert & Doreen Ono Donna Sanada Marian Sunabe *TDW+Co Raymond & Janice Waldorf
Michael & Vivian Morimoto Kathy & Kyle Naughton *Yoko Ono Lennon Aaron & Carolyn Sanwo Cooke & Elaine Sunoo Mae Tenma Allison Walsh
Dennis & Mona Morinaga Eileen Nawa Lionel & Naomi Onomura Arthur A. Sasahara Liliana Suzuki Cheryl & David Teragawa Yung Sheng Wang
Yoshiharu & Hiroko Moriwaki Debra Nicklaus Mayumi Onuma Lee Donald & Wendy Sasaki Mieko Suzuki Mitsuyo Terashima Kathy Warth Recently retiring during the pandemic, Janis Parkinson spent the first
Noriyoshi Moriwaki *Nikkei Senior Gardens Yoshiki Oshima Laura Sasaki Ronald & Kyoko Suzuki Ted & Nancy Teshima Amy Wasserzieher year of her retirement committing to focusing on herself and making
Marie Morohoshi Tomoe Nimori Fred & Amy Oshiro Frank & Marian Sata Joyce Tabata *Tracey Doi Bruce & Sherry Watanabe the most out of her day.
Ken Motoda Ken & Shari Nishi Masanobu Oshiro Blanca Sato Pam Tabata Kimiko Thompson Karen Watanabe
Ayako Motoyasu Lila Nishi Takako Osumi David & Joanne Sato Ken & Mary Tabuchi Joanne Tokeshi Mark & Phyllis Watanabe
*MUFG Union Bank, N.A. Chase Nishida Gene Ota Pat Sato Momoya Tada Virginia Tokudomi Mitsuru Watanabe After over 40 years at her job, she felt that retiring at the age of 64 was
Ken & Priscilla Mui Kenneth & Kathleen Nishida Henry Y. Ota *Yozo & Tomie Satoda Derick & Yoko Tagawa Faye M. Toma Terry & Sharon Weber the perfect fit for her. “I wanted to change my habits to be a little bit
Tsukasa Mukai Lillian Nishihara John & Irene Ota *Kimiko Sasaki Schock Harry & Harriet Taguchi Ellen Tome & Winston Lew Sherry Winn healthier. Now I have more time to do healthier things.” A fun activity
George & Frances Murakami Jon & Janice Nishimori Koyu & Etsuko Ota Ikuko Schroder June Taira Richard & Shirley Tomei Christine Wong
*Hiroko Murakami Kourtney Nishimori Lawrence & Anita K. Ota Cheryl Segawa Florence Takaaze Yoshihiro Tominaga Josh & Lulu Wong that Janis regularly takes part in is regularly going to Knott’s Berry
Julia Murakami Kathy Nishimoto Richard Ota Toshiyuki & Midori Seino Kenneth & Doris Takabayashi Mariko Tomita Mae Wong Farm to spend time with her sister.
Mark Murakami Satomi Nishimoto Denise Otani Victor & Claire Seki Aileen Takamoto Mitsuo Tomita Mary Ellen Wong
Sandra Murakoshi Rodney & Marion Nishimura Ann Otoide Merle & Gail Sharp Mr. & Mrs. N.R. Takamoto Yutaka Tomoike Mel & Vicki Wong Before the pandemic, Janis did not have much interaction with Keiro.
Hiroko Muramoto Russell Nishimura DDS Darrell & Susan Otsu Eunice Shen Dianne Takao Masayoshi & Suzanne Tonokawa Nina Wong
Frank & Mary Muraoka Lillian & Sidney Nishimura Ed Oyama Keiko Shibata Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Takata Ron & Jeannie Toshima Yep Wong
Since attending a Keiro Speaker Series in October 2020, Janis has
Takako Murashige Robert & Gail Nishinaka William S. Oyama Raymond & Sharon Shibata Robert Takata Patricia Toy Harriet Woo become a regular attendee and joins virtual forums twice a week.
Paul & Arlene Murata Joyce Nishioka Joe & Aiko Ozaki Reiko Shibata Judy Takayama Cynthia Toyoshima Harumi Yamada
Willie & Betty Ann Nagami *Akio Nitta Isamu & Lois Ozasa Steven & Shirley Shibuyama Nobuko Takayama Nancy Toyota Jean Yamada When asked about what comes next, she shared, “It’s coming up
Gail Nagaoka Karl & Sandra Nobuyuki Ruby Ozima Diane Shigekawa Geraldine Takayoshi Stacy Toyota J & S Yamagata on a year, so I have to get serious about different goals I have set up
Herbert Nagasawa Nancy Anne Nuno Anthony & Barbara Perez Arikuni & Mieko Shima Bryan & Jerilynn Takeda *Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Judy Kita Yamaguchi
Sheri Nagata Christopher Obi Dean & Karen Petersen Glenn & Jo Ann Shimabukuro Mr. & Mrs. Makoto B. Takeda *Stuart & Frances Tsujimoto Paul & Marianne Yamaguchi for myself.” Janis looks forward to enjoying time to herself but also
Mark & Nancy Nagayama OCBC Dana Program Audrey Pettyjohn Haruko Shimabukuro Elaine Taketa Cynthia Tsukamoto Nobue Yamaki setting new goals to further enjoy the new lifestyle she began.
Susan Naito OCBC Project Kokoro Diane Plaskow David & Eleanor Shimahara Grace Takeuchi A. Albert Tsukimoto Carole Yamakoshi
Frank & Margie Naka Tad T. Ochi Noel Poole Helene Shimane Masaru & Cheryl Takeuchi Jean Tsutsui Ms. Kazuko Yamamoto
Karen & Dennis Nakaba Josie T. Oda Dudley & Patti Poon Franklin & Florence Shimizu Takao & Maureen Takeuchi Takashi Tsutsui Ken & June Yamamoto
Ray & Nancy Nakagama Takashi & Suzuko Oda Atsuko Ragano Hitoshi Shimizu Emiko Takusagawa Judy Tyler Ramon & Akiko Yamamoto For the full article, visit keiro.org/news.
Irene & Shinji Nakagawa Warren Oda Susan Ratliff Jean Shimizu Bob Takushi Roger & Betty Uchida Richard & Janet Yamamoto
Robert Nakagawa Michael Odanaka Lorraine Remigio Raymond Shimizu Frank & Cheryl Tamada *Florence Uchida Sheryl Yamamoto
KEIRO GRANTS
SENIOR
PROGRAM
ALZHEIMER’S SAFETY
Keiro’s Grants Program continued to
CONFERENCE support new and ongoing programs With the rise in hate
that focus on reducing social isolation crimes impacting Asian
Keiro and Alzheimer’s Los Angeles co-presented and loneliness among older adults and American older adults,
their first Alzheimer’s Conference together caregivers. As one of the grants recipients, Keiro hosted multiple
in May. This bilingual conference assembled pictured are members of San Fernando senior safety classes
a panel of expert speakers to educate our Valley Japanese Community Center who and created flyers and
community on Alzheimer’s disease including took a day trip to the Ronald Reagan Library resources with safety
current research, treatment options, and more. for the first time since the pandemic. tips for older adults.
12 KEIRO WINTER 2022 | A N N UA L P U B L I C AT I O N 13Flora Yamanaka Yuriko Yasuda Clara Yoshimura MAY Y. ENDO KIYOKO NATORI HILLER RICK H. KAZAMA LILY MIYATA HITOSHI OHARA KIKUE SUZUKI SAIJIRO & FUMIKO TANI
Russell & Barbara Yamanaka Jose S. Yasuhara Dan & Eileen Yoshimura Bernard & June Oshima Simon Hiller Barbara Kazama Michael & Donna O’Kane Gary & Linda Yamauchi Toshie Park Jimmy & Penny Sakoda
Dick & Judy Yamane Ernest & Miyoko Yasukochi Dean & Holly Yoshimura
Louie & Irene Yamanishi Yoshimi Yasumi James & Haruko Yoshitake JEFF FOLICK SAMUEL & KIMIE HIRAMOTO DOROTHY K. KINOSHITA SADAO MOCHIDOME, PHARM. D SHINICHI OHASHI HELEN M. TAKAHASHI MITZIE TANIZAWA
Monica Yamanoha Audrey Yee Bryan Yoshiyama Makoto & Lily Nakayama EDWARD HIRAMOTO Kenji Kinoshita Richard & Matricia Mori Dale Ohashi Glen & Ellen Takahashi Hayami Helen Fukino
Betty Yamasaki Claire Yeh Edmond & Susan Young SUMIKO HIRAMOTO
FRIENDS FUMIKO KITAGAWA HIDEKO MOCHIZUKI MILES ONO MAS TAKAHASHI GENE TAWA
Tsuyako Yamashige Kenji & Lorraine Yogi Thelma Young STEVEN SASAHARA
Margaret Yamashita Amy Kato Paul & Diane Conlon Russell & Diana Ono Hisaye Takahashi *Steven & Sharon Nakase
Alan & Carolyn Yamashiro Michael Yokota Akiye Yuasa Perry Hiramoto
Roger Yamashiro Carol Yokoyama Joseph & Amy Yukawa MARGARET & ANSON FUJIOKA NAMIO KITAOKA JUN & MAY MORI DOROTHY ORIDA MARCHIE TAKESUYE THE KUDOWS
TOSHIKO HIRASHIMA
Akio & Kimie Yamashita Elaine Yokoyama George & Ileen Yumibe WILLIAM & MICHIKO Werner & Aileen Willoughby Jean Yamada *Carrie Orida & Kasey Li Mike Takesuye Arlene Nakamura & Traci
Maxine Sakakihara
Andy Yamashita Masaru Yokoyama Betty S. Yumori YAMAGUCHI Toyofuku
LAWRENCE & THELMA KOGA MARION MOTODA TOSHIKO OTA MITSURU (MITS) TAMURA
Isamu & Katsuko Yamashita Olga Yokoyama Lisa Yumori Karen Nelson YURIKO LILY HIRASHIMA
*Claire Koga & Stephen Beck Ken Motoda Anonymous Stella Tamura FAYE TODA
Ted Yamashita Atsuko Yomogida Mike Kaku & La Donna Yumori- Margaret Yuki
KIYOSHI FUJISAKI Charlotte Nakamura
Robert Yamato Kaku MASAO & SHIZUYE KONDO MR. & MRS. TORAICHI SHIMIZU HEISHIRO & CHISATO OTANI KAZUO GEO TANAKA
Kiyoko Yoneda Michael & Corinne Araki- ALICE HIRATA Mary M. Tamura
Gary & Linda Yamauchi Pat Yuzawa-Rubin Reiko Kondo Chineko Shimizu Keiko Otani Wayne Tanaka
Noboru & Joyce Yonemoto Kawaguchi Nahan Gluck
Roland & Nancy Siu Chris & Lynne Yoon Kate Zankowicz EDWIN KUBOTA MR. & MRS. TAKEKICHI MUKAI KAZUO OTANI
Jack & Elaine Yanabu Ann Zumwinkle HENRY FUKUMOTO TERRY HIROTO
Nan & Ko Yoshida Janet Kubota Anonymous Robert Baensch
Mitsie Yanari Dan Zumwinkle Mr. & Mrs. Edward Mayeda Paul J. Fukushima
Suzanne Yoshida Chineko Shimizu
KUEI-CHUN KUCHIDA REIKO OTANI
Deena Yanari Joanne Yoshii YOSHIKO HANABUSA BEN HOSHINO
Hiro Kuchida BENNY & MARIAN MUKOGAWA Keiko Otani
Carolyn Yano *Thomas Yoshikawa, M.D. John & Akiko Hanabusa Seiko Hoshino
Katsuko Yashiro Sandy Yoshima
DONATIONS IN EIX Employee Giving *David Mukogawa
WATARU OYE
MEMORY OF YUKI & TAKEYOSHI HANDA SANDRA ICHIKAWA Community
SUMIKO MURAKAMI Theodore & Ming-Chu Oye
MICHIHIKO HANDA Karen Muramoto
Keiro gratefully acknowledges YUKIO & ALICE KUDOW David & Charlotte Murakami
MINEKO HANDA HARUYE SAITO
the following donors who CHIHARU IKEDA Dianne Odagawa & Cindy
ROBERT HANDA FRANK MURAOKA Keiko Shibata
contributed from January – Yoko Kato Nakamura
Yuki Moore Laurenti Russel & Joyce Nomura
CONSIDER MAKING December 2021. MR. & MRS. KATSUMI IKEDA SHARON ASAKO KUMAGAI
KIYOMI SAITO
FUMIO HANGAI DOROTHY NAGAO Anonymous
A RECURRING GIFT Bolded names indicate Mineko Kimura
Hiromi Uyeda Mae Kumagai
Patty Yoshioka
TOM & SETSUKO SAITO
individuals who are being HIDEKO & MITSUHIRO IWAMAYE Y. JACK KUNITOMI
TO KEIRO honored with gifts to Keiro. CHIZ HARA
Steve & Junko Hara
Judy Sai Ed & Kerry Cababa
RHONDA NAKABAYASHI
Frances Wolf
Margaret Saito
PEGGIE SAKA
TOMIKO AKAHORI LLOYD INUI KOFUKU MAKISHI
HENRY & LILY HARADA THOMAS HISASHI NAKADA Phil Saka
Ted T. Akahori Atsuko Yomogida Kazumi Chinen
Harold & Ellen Kameya
Myron Quan & Gay Harada
SHIZUYE ISHIBASHI EIKO & LUIS MANABE
MISAKO SASAKI TRIBUTE GIFTS
MITSURU & TOMIKO AMABE MARY MICHIKO HARADA NATSU NAKAMINE Anonymous
Monthly giving helps continue our mission Amy Niwa Jodi Halperin
Michi Lee Akahoshi Family Ko & Mary Yamaguchi
to enhance the quality of senior life in ROBERT K. SASAKI
MASAKO ANDO MATSUE & KOTABURO ISHINO MAREO & MITS MASUNAKA
Our Community through programs and KOSOME HARAKO ARCHIE NAKAMOTO Alice Sasaki
Kenji & Frances Ando Isabel Ishino Bruce & Carrie Hymanson A gift to Keiro is a thoughtful way to
Robert & Sanaye Kumagai Sachiko Nakamoto
resources to meet their changing needs. GEORGE & MARY SATO
ELBERT & GRACE ARAKAWA YAEKO ISHIOKA SADAKO MATSUOKA honor someone, by remembering and
MARJORIE HASEGAWA MASAMITSU MARK NAKAMURA Ken Sato
Glen Arakawa Albert & Peggy Saiki Tadao & Helen Kuroda celebrating a key milestone in a loved
A monthly gift forms a predictable source David Nagai Joanne Nakamura
ROB SCHOCK
ALMA ARAO & MITSIE KIKUTA SHIZUKO IWAMOTO SHOJI MAYEDA one’s life.
of income, providing assurance that FUMIO HATAKEYAMA CHIYE NAKASHIMA *Kimiko Sasaki Schock
Daniel & Gayle Kikuta Diane Iwamoto Noel Kinoshita
Mary Suzuki Donna Matoi
reliable resources and support remain TOSHIRO & YETSUKO SETO Your gift not only supports Keiro’s work
RAYMOND CHIKAHISA YOSHIO IWAMOTO TOSHIKO MAYEDA
available, while also enabling us to TOSHIKO “TISH” HATTORI HELEN I. NIKAIDO Scott & Catherine Seto
Tracey Doi Sumiko Iwamoto Karen Mayeda to improve the quality of life for older
Anonymous Ray Nikaido
continue to innovate our programs and Toyota Motor Sales USA TAKEO SHIMIZU adults but also pays special tribute to
DAHLIA KAKIUCHI TOMOKO MILLS
services in order to meet the changing MATSUE HAYAKAWA JEAN NISHIMOTO *Lily Shimizu & Family
NOBUYE DOIZAKI Mitchell & Deena Lew Anonymous your loved ones. Consider making a
George & Betty Hayakawa Marcella T. Yano
needs of Our Community. To learn more James & Fumie Doizaki FUSANO SHIMONO
MAE & SHOGO KANAMORI KOMA MINAMIDE tribute gift today.
about our Monthly Recurring Program, KAZUMA HAYASHI YURIKO NOJIMA Debrah F. Knight
RONALD DOIZAKI Anonymous Marci Minamide
Satsuki One Eilen Nojima-Lazar
please contact Development at James & Fumie Doizaki RUBY SUMIDA Contact support@keiro.org or visit
MRS. KARIYA MARIKO MIURA
Kazuko Doizaki NAOZO & TOSHIKO HAYASHI DICK & UMEKO NOZAWA Ronney & Colleen Sakoda
support@keiro.org or 213.873.5793. Vikki Luke Yohko Takehara keiro.org/support.
Sharon Hayashi Diane Handley
FUMIKO EEJIMA MASAYE SUNADA
Mr. & Mrs. N.R. Takamoto DENNIS H. KATO FRANK & KIKUYE MIYAMURA
Bob & Kay Hirose ROBERT & MICHIKO OBI John & Mary Sunada
Scott & Iris Aiboshi Joyce Hernandez
Christopher Obi & Michelle Obi
TEACH ME
60TH
KEIRO NO HI FESTIVAL SERIES
ANNIVERSARY
Keiro and Japanese American Cultural & We started a new video
Community Center presented the fourth Keiro celebrated its 60 th project called Teach Me
annual Keiro no Hi Festival virtually in anniversary with a virtual Series. In these videos,
September. This event brought our community celebration highlighting we asked older adults to
together through an online video premiere, the organization’s history be our teachers, sharing
fine arts showcase, and bento and gift package and vision for the future their stories related to an
pickup at community hubs. in October. activity they enjoy doing.
14 KEIRO WINTER 2022 | A N N UA L P U B L I C AT I O N 15KEICHI & OKIYO NAKAFUJI YOSHIKO YOSHIZUMI NAKAGAWA & HIDA FAMILIES
Two Cents from
FAYE TODA Kenneth Ohtomo Lisa Hida
Dennis & Sharon Nakafuji
YUKIKO YUGE TSURUYE NISHIKAWA
MR. & MRS. KIYOSHI TOKIYAMA Keith Yuge Penny Nakashima
Ken & Yoshie Tokiyama
IYOKO NISHITANI
DIANNE TOMOOKA DONATIONS IN Kazuko S. Takahashi
Three Centenarians
Randy, Sandy, Brooke, & Derek HONOR OF ANGELES S. REVITA
MR. & MRS. TOM TSUBONE Keiro gratefully acknowledges Loreta Revita Marks
Yoshiko Ikoma the following donors who SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
DENNIS TSUJIMOTO contributed from January – GARDENERS
Shoko Tsujimoto December 2021. Jody M. Hoshino
YASUMICHI & CHIYE UMEZUKA
Cecily Umezuka
Bolded names indicate
individuals who are being
DR. JUNE USHIJIMA
Dolores Kaneshina Advice to those who are turning 65
honored with gifts to Keiro.
TSURU UNE CATHERINE YOSHIKAWA
George & Mabel Kanno 442ND “GO FOR BROKE” *Thomas Yoshikawa, M.D.
MR. FRED ISAMU WADA REGIMENTAL UNIT
Shigeru & Kaoru Mase Jody M. Hoshino SPECIAL OCCASION
DONATIONS
KIWA WADA
Toshiko Takashio
YAEKO AIHARA
Nahan Gluck Keiro gratefully acknowledges
LEAVE A LEGACY “Don’t take your health for granted. Each day
HARRY & FLO WAKI
Russell & Jana Waki
BRAD FUJIKUNI
Russell & Miyoko Ukita
the following donors who
contributed from January –
WITH KEIRO is a blessing and continue to share your gifts.”
December 2021.
JUNE WAKIMOTO ALICE HIRATA
Nelson Wakimoto Nahan Gluck Bolded names indicate
Ronald Wakimoto individuals who are being
RALPH ICHIKAWA Anyone can leave a legacy with Keiro.
MASAYO WATAMURA Anonymous
honored with gifts to Keiro. MADAME FUJIMA KANSUMA (103) is a legendary Classical Japanese dance
Consider leaving a lasting impact on
Lynn & Pat Kaneshiro TERRY IDENO 60TH ANNIVERSARY
instructor. She has over 50 natoris (someone who has received a degree in Japanese
improving the quality of life for Japanese
HELEN T. WATANABE Craig Ideno Brandon Leong dance and given a professional stage name) who received the Fujima name and degree.
American older adults. Legacy giving
Ronald & Joan Watanabe CHIEKO INOUYE ANNIVERSARY OF JOE She finds being able to teach and share dance with her beloved students for over 80 years
is the transfer of assets to Keiro during
HAROLD WONG David C. Hoshiyama SHOKICHI & KIMIKA HOSHINO an unbelievable gift.
Ruby Wong Jody M. Hoshino one’s lifetime or as part of an estate plan.
YOSHIMORI & KIMIKO INOUYE
It is a win-win approach to philanthropic
KIKUI YAMASHINA Robert & Ina Inouye BIRTHDAY OF BRANDON LEONG
Toyoko Yamashina Michelle Obi donations that supports Keiro and
THE ISSEI & NISEI GENERATION
can benefit you now or in the future.
SUEME YAMASHITA Jody M. Hoshino JACK MASAO’S FIRST BIRTHDAY
Consider including Keiro as part of your
Carrie T. Horton TEIJI KAWANA & FAMILY
Anonymous
Atsuko Yomogida
estate plan. “Take it easy and don’t worry too much.
GRACE YAMAUCHI
Camryn Sugita-Lee KUNIKO LIU IN-KIND DONATIONS
If you have already made a planned gift You need to relax!”
SHIGEO YASUI Dawn Copell Keiro gratefully acknowledges
to Keiro, would like to speak to someone
Claire Akune HARRY M. MIURA the following donors who
contributed from January – about a planned gift, or would like
GOSAKU & UME YOKOTA Shelley Miura-Hatakeyama
Mieko Hiroshima December 2021. additional information about Keiro’s
LYNN MIYAMOTO
Legacy Circle, please contact Michelle TED YASUNAGA (100) is a Nikkei Senior Gardens resident who was part of
YURIKO YOKOYAMA Laura Matsunaga AARP the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during WWII. Even after his milestone
Stanley & Ann Nakamoto Bourbon Foods USA Hirano, director of development, at
TATSURO MOHRI 100th birthday, he continues to be independent, managing his own finances, and
Huntington Library, Art 213.873.5705 or mhirano@keiro.org.
RAY YOSHIYAMA Anonymous
Anonymous Museum, and Botanical Gardens staying up-to-date on the latest news, especially about sports.
Nanka Seimen Co.
“Patience is very important.
THANK And being grateful.”
IYASHI CARE YOU
SAKAYE ARATANI (102) is the wife of the late George Aratani. Her family, including
We continued to strengthen our
Iyashi Care program, providing
FOR A her great-grandchildren, is a large part of what keeps her going. Her curiosity to explore
peace of mind to hundreds of
older adults living with serious MEMORABLE also keeps her busy, including earring creations, which she began during the pandemic.
illnesses while also supporting
their family members navigating 2021!
the complex health care system.
For the full article, visit keiro.org/news.
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Tuesday, March 8
Navigating Challenging
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Wednesday, March 16
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Saturday, March 26
Speaker Series:
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May 2022
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June 2022
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September 2022
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