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November 30, 2018 — In December, it is very tempting to write a cheery article about celebrating the holidays with families, food, friends, and fun. I don’t want to sound all doom-and-gloom, but the truth is that many people don’t have the opportunities to celebrate in that way during the winter holidays or any other time of year. AARP... Read More
November 16, 2018 — They didn’t know what they would do. Their fixed income was barely covering shelter and food. The escalating rent to live in the modest apartment they thought would be their last was becoming prohibitive. Unresolved maintenance issues were mounting and repeated requests for repairs were either dismissed or completely ignored. A small group of residence... Read More
November 14, 2018 — On the corner of 24th & Union, east of downtown Seattle, once stood Liberty Bank, the first Black-owned bank in the Pacific Northwest. The bank was founded as a community outcry to the redlining and disinvestment in Central Seattle in the 1960s. Last year developers broke ground on an impressive new multi-use structure that both... Read More
November 12, 2018 — “Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.”—Emily Kimbrough As many family caregivers can attest, helping to care for a loved one who has a chronic or progressive health condition can be physically, emotionally, and mentally challenging. And isolating. You give it your all—day in... Read More
November 9, 2018 — The month of November is both National Family Caregiver Month and National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. These designations happen to coincide in a very meaningful way. I have worked in Aging and Disability Services’ Family Caregiver Support Program for many years. The majority of caregivers I’ve worked with have cared for someone who has been diagnosed... Read More
November 7, 2018 — “Recessional,” a Rudyard Kipling poem, is a common hymn at war remembrances services. One phrase—lest we forget—is used frequently in film, literature, and music to remind us of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. As we honor our military veterans on Veterans Day (November 11), we pause and remember the courage... Read More
November 5, 2018 — Many middle-income households will face the same challenges that my siblings and I do in providing care for an aging parent. What we learned along the way is the need to think several steps ahead—anticipating the need for caregivers, remodeling, and supportive services. My mother lives alone in New York City. Like three out of four... Read More
November 2, 2018 — An age-friendly home is an important goal for many older Seattle and King County residents. Unfortunately, with our steep terrain, historic building practices, and current vertical living trends, many homes lack the age-friendly features that are important for aging in place. Level entries, wider hallways, and a main-floor bathroom that can accommodate a wheelchair are... Read More
November 2, 2018 — Some of the things that I enjoy most about AgeWise King County is the ability to provide food for thought, resources for healthy aging and living, and information for effective advocacy. This issue is no exception. You will read about Alzheimer’s, caregiving, and housing. On every page, you will see local resource information. I encourage... Read More