Alu Like , Inc. is a nonprofit organization for Native Hawaiians. We have assisted Native Hawaiians in their efforts to achieve social and economic self-sufficiency for over 30 years.

Incorporated in 1975 as a private, non-profit service organization, "Alu Like", Inc. remains committed to the vision and mission of our founders.

For a link, click here:  http://www.alulike.org/

The first lady is off on her first solo trip visiting with military families in Fort Bragg. She spent today reading "the Cat in the Hat" to a classroom of young children.

But while the "Mom in Chief" is away, Michelle's mother or "Grandmom in Chief" is in charge of the first daughters. It's a slice of Hawaii life that the Obamas have taken with them to the White House.

Just by looking at Rose Nakamura, you might not guess she's part of an elite club.

But her passion has put her on the national map of those who help make the world a better place.

Eight months ago, Mario Keliinoe decided to quit his job and take care of his mother. He joins us in studio this morning as our December Caregiver of the Month.

Ruby Ike decided as a little girl growing up in McCully to see what was beyond the horizon. She went around the world, then came back to take care of her younger sister. Today the 82-year old still takes care of her 77-year-old sister. This is why she's our Caregiver of the Month.

Linda Young quit work five years ago cares for her parents. Her 92-year old father is bedridden and both mom and dad have dementia. Linda talks about what it takes to care for her aging parents.

Betty Shimabukuro, cares for her husband, Herbert, who has Parkinson's disease, a progressive form of dementia, high blood pressure and other ailments.

Every Monday, Kim Gennaula sits down with Dr. Bill Thomas in our Genius of Aging series. Today she finds out what drives the doctor to have such a passion for caring for our elderly.

 Aging is a critical social issue across the nation and here in Hawaii. We take great pride in taking care of our families, especially our kupuna. This week in our Genius of Aging segment, Kim Gennaula and Dr. Bill Thomas talk about our growing elderly population.

'Becoming Your Mother's Mother'