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June 30, 2017 — Regardless if we are young or old, we all need connections to live purposeful and healthy livesâconnections to family and friends, services, and resources. Who are you connected with? What do you need to connect to? Where are these connections that can assist you to live meaningfully and increase longevity? Well, youâre in luck! Many... Read More
June 5, 2017 — Itâs noon on a drizzly spring Sunday when Diane arrives at the farmers market. Diane has been using SNAP (formerly known as âfood stampsâ) and Fresh Bucks to shop at the farmers market ever since moving to Seattle a year ago. âItâs pretty convenient and easy, now that itâs part of what I do,â says... Read More
June 5, 2017 — So you say you received your Seattle Democracy Vouchers in the mail, but theyâre sitting unused in a pile of mail, or hanging from your fridge? Here are four reasons to find, dust off, and use your Democracy Vouchers: Democracy Vouchers is a chance for virtually all Seattle residents to participate in the local elections... Read More
June 5, 2017 — For older adults in the Seattle area, new changes are on the horizon. The City of Seattle is changing the eligibility requirements for the Utility Discount Program (UDP). The UDP program provides income-qualified residential households with discounts on their Seattle City Light electricity bill and Seattle Public Utilities water, sewer, and solid waste bills. Currently,... Read More
June 5, 2017 — The City of Seattleâs Human Services Department (HSD) is piloting an Innovation Fund of $225,000 to test new ideas that focus on results and racial equity in the following areas: Preparing Youth for Success Addressing Homelessness Supporting Affordability and Livability Responding to Gender-Based Violence Promoting Public Health Promoting Healthy Aging. HSD recognizes that the traditional... Read More
June 5, 2017 — Imagine a warm, crisp, sun-drenched morning, a slight breeze rippling over a spectacular river, the day just getting underway for business commuters and cackling cockatoos alike. Layer in the hustle and bustle of runners, walkers and cyclist, of all ages, starting their day out right; taking in life by the lung-full. One of those walkers... Read More
June 5, 2017 — The historic Supreme Court decision in June 2015 legalizing marriage equality in all 50 states enables LGBTQ life partners and those in long-term relationships to access the benefits of being legally married. However, Houston Mayor Annise Parkerâwho is an out lesbianâwrote in the Houston Chronicle that, for many LGBT seniors, the U.S. Supreme Courtâs ruling... Read More
June 5, 2017 — June is Alzheimerâs and Brain Awareness Month âGenetics is not your destiny when it comes to later-onset Alzheimerâs, as genetics accounts for a small percentage of the risk. But you can influence and reduce risk by making good lifestyle choices,â according to Dr. Gary Small, director of the UCLA Longevity Center at the Semel Institute... Read More
June 5, 2017 — The Chairâs Corner We all need someone on our side, whether itâs to advocate and protect us or to encourage and cheer us on. June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Regular readers may recall Jullie Grayâs article on The 7 Biggest Myths of Elder Abuse in our April 2016 issue, which is worth... Read More