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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Punialava‘a, one of Samoa’s most iconic family bands, has added a new chapter to its remarkable legacy.
Known for more than 50 years of Samoan music that blends gospel, love songs, and cultural pride, using eloquent oratorical lyrics rich in cultural and spiritual...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition (ASCCC) is conducting a research study on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) in the territory to assist and protect the memories of the elders.
This comes at a time when the governor has just established the ‘...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The highlight of the month-long campaign for Alzheimer’s Disease awareness led by the Agency for Better Living Endeavors (ABLE) took place last Wednesday, November 24th at the Suigaula o le Atuvasa park. It was a fun-filled family Memory Walk/ Turkey Run and COVID...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — “Memories Matter — Fight to End Alzheimer’s” is the message of the participants at Monday’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month of November “Wave” at Utulei organized by non-profit organization, Agency for Better Living Endeavors (A.B.L.E.).
The organization said in a Facebook...
A few times now, my father says he is waiting for his ride to go home, but he is at home. When he sees me, there is a glimmer of recognition before he starts to talk about his ride to take him home. My father Afoa — an avid fisherman and golfer — loves to spend time with his children, grandchildren...

![Two local fans of Punialava'a (center) pose proudly with the group after the press conference held at the DDW Restaurant last week Monday. [courtesy photo] Punialava'a with local fans](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/punialavaa2.jpg?itok=PH30vTXP)

![These youngsters and a senior citizen pose for a photo last Wednesday at Suigaula o le Atuvasa Park in Utulei for a fun-filled family Memory Walk/ Turkey Run and COVID Booster Bingo event,which highlighted the month-long campaign for Alzheimer’s Disease awareness. The Better Living Endeavors (ABLE) event was in collaboration with the University Centers for Excellence in Development Disabilities (UCEDD), in partnership with the ASG Department of Health, ASG Department of Agriculture and ASCC Land Grant. [photo: ABLE] SENIOR CITIZEN AND CHILDREN](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/able_001.jpg?itok=uhIU3K_I)
![Some of the local residents, all dressed in purple during Monday’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month of November “Wave” at Utulei organized by non-profit organization, Agency for Better Living Endeavors (A.B.L.E). [photo: A.B.L.E Facebook] Some of the local residents, all dressed in purple at Alzheimer's month wave](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/p1729_n.jpg?itok=m_wr0TQC)