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September 29, 2026 — Please join us in celebrating and honoring the vital role of African American family caregivers in our communities! The African American Caregivers Forum “Legacy of Love,” a free annual event during National Family Caregivers Month, will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 AM to 3:30 PM at the Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal... Read More
July 9, 2026 — Conversations about aging are happening, and we want you at the table. Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is one of 13 Area Agencies on Aging—or AAAs—throughout Washington state. One of its most important responsibilities is creating a four-year Area Plan, the roadmap to further our vision of a community where people thrive at every stage... Read More
April 13, 2026 — We all need access to fresh, nutritious food to thrive. Aging and Disability Services, a division of the Seattle Human Services Department that serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Seattle and King County, is proud to support the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. It helps low-income older adults in King County purchase fresh... Read More
July 22, 2025 — This survey is now CLOSED. We will use your input to help shape future communications, marketing, outreach, and engagement efforts to better inform you about programs and services. We want to hear from: Older adults (ages 60 and up) People with physical disabilities (ages 18 and up, and challenged by two or more “activities of... Read More
December 27, 2024 — Mary was a nurse for 40 years, so she understands the importance of good nutrition. But she said recent inflation “caused a great change” in her life in Vancouver, Wash. It became harder to afford nutritious quality food. After six months of eating mostly Cheerios and tuna fish, a friend helped Mary sign up for... Read More
December 23, 2024 — There is something so wonderful about sharing food with people you care about. I suspect it goes all the way back to our tribal roots. Sharing food during the winter, a time of scarcity, has even more significant connotations. If you celebrate holidays during this time, sharing food can remind us that we depend on... Read More
December 20, 2024 — Home smoke alarms provide critical notice at the early signs of a fire. Did you know that you may have less than two minutes to escape your home once the smoke alarm sounds? While most homes have smoke alarms, they were not present in one-quarter of reported home fires between 2014 and 2018. Having properly installed working... Read More
December 18, 2024 — By KIRK LARSON Social Security Administration In our ongoing commitment to serve the public more efficiently, we are expanding appointment-based services at our local Social Security offices. By scheduling appointments, we will aim to reduce wait times, streamline service delivery, and improve the overall customer experience. Nearly 400 field offices have already moved to appointment-based... Read More
December 16, 2024 — When you think about living longer and staying mentally sharp, what comes to mind first? It might be the “five healthy habits” of exercise, a good diet, healthy body weight, no smoking, and limited or no alcohol. These are definitely important. Women who practice all five by age 50 live, on average, 14 additional years,... Read More
December 13, 2024 — Every year, Maude’s Ventures invests in new solutions to improve the well-being of people with dementia and their caregivers. The organization is proud to announce that the 2024 Maude’s Ventures winner is San Francisco-based Tranquility Health. Inspired by her own family’s experience navigating health care for a loved one with dementia, Amanda Amaro, DDS, founder of Tranquility... Read More