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We've previously posted a roundup of Hawai‘i-based community resources, which can show you where to turn if you are concerned about the well-being of any older person, or if you need to report elder abuse. In the spirit...

Last week, we started talking about how important it is for people—especially young people—to avoid the pitfalls of sports concussions. We continue the conversation this week with a special guest: Ross Oshiro, Coordinator for the Sports Medicine Program...

In this episode, Team Galiher joins up with Nathan Murata, PhD., who is the current chair of the University of Hawai‘i Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science Department, to discuss the cognitive as well as the physical aspects of sports...

Be on the lookout for these signs and symptoms: Mood and/or personality change, unexplained withdrawal from normal activities, a sudden change in alertness, and unusual depression may be indicators of emotional abuse. Mysterious injuries ranging in severity, including...

What is asbestos? What impact has it had on human life? Who does it put at risk of mesothelioma? Episode two of The Gary Galiher Law Hour will give you a grasp of the inseparable subjects of asbestos...

10,000-24,000 Cases of Elder Abuse in Hawaiʻi Each Year Hawai‘i’s Adult Protective and Community Services Branch (“APCSB”), which protects vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect, reported 801 cases of elder abuse in 2014. However, elder abuse is a...

If someone is in immediate danger, do not hesitate—call 911 or the local police for immediate help. If danger is not imminent, report it to the appropriate authorities as soon as possible at the appropriate Adult Protective Services...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Gary Galiher Law Hour! This podcast is for kama 'aina who are looking for smart, helpful talk about the most important issues in Hawai‘i. Gary and his firm have represented...