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April 18, 2019 — Imagine you’re a 55-year-old single mom. You work in administrative support, making around $30,000 a year. Living paycheck to paycheck is the norm for you, and there’s no “planning ahead” for an unexpected expense because there’s no money set aside. So what happens if you get a flat tire? If the utility bill is $50... Read More
April 16, 2019 — As spring evolves and summer approaches, the Pacific Northwest begins to come alive. After the long winter, people of all ages are itching to get outside and move. But if your mobility needs are changing–what had previously been a time of excitement and adventure can become a challenge. Perhaps during the snowstorms, you realized that... Read More
April 14, 2019 — News about immunizations and vaccinations comes out daily, what with the recent measles outbreaks. It leaves a lot of older adults wondering whether or not they are immune or should be vaccinated. Following is information provided to AgeWise King County by our friends at Public Health—Seattle & King County, courtesy of the Centers for Disease... Read More
April 12, 2019 — Where you live in Seattle can determine how easy or hard it can be to access healthy food. That’s one of the key findings from a new study by researchers at the University of Washington and Public Health—Seattle & King County. The researchers surveyed 134 stores (approximately 25 percent of all food stores in Seattle),... Read More
April 10, 2019 — The popular Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) will open on Monday, April 8. This seasonal program allows older low-income residents to apply for $40 “checks” that can be exchanged for fresh produce at farmers markets throughout King County. Qualified applicants are age 60 or older (age 55 or older if American Indian/Alaska Native) by... Read More
April 8, 2019 — Only a few years ago, people would jokingly ask, “Is there an app for that?” These days, you can bet there is not only one app but multiple apps for just about anything you can imagine. “App” is simply an abbreviation for “application.” The term may refer to a web-based program or to software that... Read More
March 28, 2019 — On Monday, June 3, 2019 a day-long conference for caregivers called “Giving Care, Taking Care” will take place in Tukwila. The event is hosted by the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration, Full Life Care, and Pierce County Human Services, with the support of numerous community organizations. Wendy Lustbader, nationally known speaker, author, and storyteller, will... Read More
March 26, 2019 — A new evidence-based intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults living with memory loss, including those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and their informal caregivers was recently awarded a five-year $3.66 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Aging. Aging with Pride: IDEA (Innovations in... Read More
March 24, 2019 — Over 110,000 persons live with Alzheimer’s or other dementias in Washington state. Nationally, another person is diagnosed every 65 seconds. For many, and for too long, the dementia story has been one of fear, shame, and isolation. But across the world, and here in King County, efforts to raise dementia awareness, promote respect and challenge... Read More
March 22, 2019 — Caregivers are often the hidden heroes when providing care to their spouse or other family member. Veterans and/or veteran spouses are often placed in a position where they must provide care with little knowledge how the role can affect their mental health. The new caregiver role stems from new challenges. These can be life-changing for... Read More