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February 19, 2021 — The parsnip is an overlooked root vegetable. It is like a carrotâs sweeter sister, and it can add a new dimension to your cooking. They taste great and because they are low in salt, they help protect your heart and kidneys. Helpful during COVID-19 times when you want to minimize shopping, parsnips keep a long... Read More
February 17, 2021 — Who ever thought we would all be wearing face masks? But here we are. Wearing a mask is one way to help protect ourselves and others from the tragic coronavirus that has killed 2.23 million people worldwide, including 441,000 Americans, as of Feb. 1. Locally, more than 1,200 King County residents have died from COVID.... Read More
February 15, 2021 — Hope, joy, and better ways to care for and support individuals living with dementia and their care partners Over 120,000 people age 65+ in Washington state live with Alzheimerâs disease, and 353,000 family members, friends and volunteers serve as care partners. Individuals with Alzheimerâs and other dementias do not stop living because of a diagnosis.... Read More
February 12, 2021 — Many people fail to seek the legal help they need. If you believe you have a legal issue but do not know where to start, Washington Law Help is an excellent online resource to consult before you call an attorney. Washington Law Help is a library of free âknow your rightsâ articles, videos, court forms, and do-it-yourself... Read More
February 10, 2021 — The Washington State Legislature has made major changes in the Senior Citizens Property Tax Relief program, and King County has made it easier to apply for this program. The income limit is now indexed to 65 percent of the median household income in King County. The new limit is $58,423. This allows more people to... Read More
February 8, 2021 — Itâs no secret that housing in King County has become increasingly unaffordable throughout the last two decades. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has shed light on the stark inequalities that members of our community face. Without renter protections, between 200,000â300,000 households across the state could be vulnerable to eviction right now. This year, the ADS Advisory... Read More
February 5, 2021 — Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time to reflect upon their struggles and triumphs throughout history. Learn more on the History Channelâs Black History Month website. For local history, take time to visit the Northwest African American Museumâin person and by using their online resources. Although the answers are... Read More
February 4, 2021 — Older people who test positive for COVID-19 are far more likely than younger people to become seriously ill and die. Fortunately, less than 10 percent of all COVID positive cases are among people 65 plus; however, this age group accounts for nearly 85 percent of all COVID-related deaths. The quicker older people are vaccinated, the... Read More
February 3, 2021 — On Feb. 1, King County launched two COVID-19 community vaccination sites to expand vaccine access to vulnerable older adults in south King County. The new sites will reach those who are at highest risk from COVID and face barriers to accessing the vaccine through traditional healthcare systems. These sites will also help King County scale... Read More
February 2, 2021 — Over the past year, the pandemic has hit hard across the globe and resulted in tremendous loss of life and social and economic hardship here in our local region. The COVID-19 vaccines are a light at the end of the tunnel. The challenge we now face is how to vaccinate as many eligible King County residents... Read More