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Transportation Options for Older People Who Don’t Drive

October 13, 2022 — Last month, I wrote an article about Older Adults and Driving: Challenging Stereotypes (AgeWise King County, September 2022) and provided safety-focused resources for older people who are currently driving. This month, rather than focus on driving, I want you to know about the wealth of reduced-cost transportation services available for people who have stopped driving due to... Read More

You Might Be Eligible for a Property Tax Reduction!

October 11, 2022 — Thousands of homeowners in Seattle and King County face tremendous challenges in terms of staying in their homes. Inflation, rising property taxes due to the passage of voter-approved levies, and our red-hot housing market are adding to this pressure just as pandemic-related programs regarding evictions and postponed mortgage payments are ending. King County administers a... Read More

Civic Coffee Recap: Financial Awareness

October 7, 2022 — Economic security is fundamental to ensuring all people can thrive in their later years. Adequate financial resources help old adults continue living in the homes and communities they love, access the health services they need, and stay connected to family and friends. Yet, many people lack the knowledge and resources necessary to plan financially for... Read More

Why We Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day

October 6, 2022 — The second Monday in October is Indigenous Peoples Day. As of last year (Oct. 2021), it is a national holiday. I encourage you to read A Proclamation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 2021. I hope the words “resilience,” “respect,” and “dignity” jump out for you as they do for me. If you’re anywhere near my age, you... Read More

Things You May Not Know About Disability Employment

October 5, 2022 — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Its purpose is to increase awareness about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of workers with disabilities. All play an important part in fostering a more equitable and inclusive workforce, one where all people are recognized for their abilities. Learn more at www.dol.gov/NDEAM. If you... Read More

Surprises of Seattle’s Early LGBTQIA+ History

October 3, 2022 — October is LGBTQ History Month, and while we all remember the Stonewall Riots of 1969 in New York City, Seattle has seen its share of LGBTQ activism, caring, and culture long before the “Gay Liberation Movement” burst onto the scene in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Do you know where Seattle’s first secretive... Read More