According to the organizers the turn out was exceptional at The Good Life Expo.
By Miguel Gonzalez
Editor
(Honolulu) Thousands of people attended the “The Good Life Expo”, this past weekend, which was held at the Blaisdell Arena expo hall.
Attendants enjoyed a variety of booths that offered services from health services, insurance, travel, senior care, craft and delicious food.
Baby boomers represent the new wave of the population reaching their golden years and the topic of finances and ways to subsidize senior care was one that was widely touched during this three-day expo.
“This fair keeps us in touch with people from all over the island,” said Pohai Nani Marketing Director, Carolyn Morrison told Hawaiiahe.com. “Today’s senior generation faces many challenges and our mission is to help them when the are looking at care that is effective and affordable.”
Seniors expressed that planning for retirement seemed the best way to ensure quality care as they reach their golden years. “Many people assume that social security is going to take care of the bills that come during the later years of their life and that is not true anymore. That’s why people like me now have to plan and save for retirement, so I can have all the services that I need without being a burden to my family,” said Winston Johnson, 58, who said he is due to retire in two years.
Pohai Nani director Patricia Camero said baby boomers have changed the industry and the way it operates. “We went from an industry where most planned their retirement to a generation of baby boomers who did not plan accordingly, but nevertheless, we are happy to help with our services.”
Camero added that Pohai Nani’s goals are to work with seniors to stretch their money as much as possible. “Making wise choices and planning on how you are going to spend your money is key to ensure a good retirement, our staff is passionate about giving quality service and I think that is why we differentiate ourselves for other providers.”
Overall the fair was a complete success with many vendors and attendees saying they were able to gain knowledge about the state of senior care and senior services. Organizers said they intend to bring the fair next year and even offer more services to better serve adults in their golden years.
