04/18/2026 | Gary Powell | Founder and Executive Director of The Caregiver Foundation

Gary shares how he started a caregiver foundation after seeing a big need for support in Hawaii. His journey began at a young age when he helped care for his grandfather. For the past 19 years, the caregiver foundation has grown into a trusted resource for kupuna. He explains how having a trustworthy caregiver and a third-party support system can help families manage care and finances with less stress while aging with dignity. Gary also shares simple tips on planning ahead and avoiding scams, and talks about the challenges of caregiving in today’s generation.