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December 3, 2024 — The Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP), the annual window for beneficiaries to review and update their coverage, ends Dec. 7. Back in October, when the OEP had just begun, Age Friendly Seattle hosted its monthly Civic Coffee at the Neighborhood House-High Point in West Seattle to discuss the process and provide information to those already... Read More
December 2, 2024 — As the end of 2024 approaches, there are often tasks I want to accomplish so I can begin the new year with a fresh start. Maybe it’s taking things I don’t use anymore to the thrift store, organizing the closets, or getting my papers together to file my income taxes. I also try to remember... Read More
November 27, 2024 — I am not sure that I have a favorite season. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are lucky enough to have all four. That means just when I start getting bored with eating the same old things, the local harvest changes and I get to explore new recipes and savor old favorites. Eating seasonally helps... Read More
November 25, 2024 — Medication doesn’t work if you can’t afford it, and too many Washingtonians continue to struggle to fill prescriptions because of their cost. But that’s about to change for some. A new law goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, for people with a Medicare prescription drug plan, capping out-of-pocket drug expenses at $2,000 per year.... Read More
November 22, 2024 — For people living with a health condition like heart disease or stroke, traveling away from home can pose some special challenges. The American Heart Association says with a little pre-travel prep, you can turn travel woes from “oh no” to “let’s go!” “As we look forward to the holidays, many people will be traveling to spend treasured time... Read More
November 20, 2024 — Dozens of caregivers and professionals celebrated the start of National Family Caregivers Month at the “Legacy of Love” African American Caregivers Forum on Nov. 2 at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle. This culturally focused event is hosted each year by Aging and Disability Services (ADS), the Area Agency on Aging for Seattle and... Read More
November 18, 2024 — Chances are, if you aren’t a family caregiver, you know someone who is. Every day, more than 820,000 Washingtonians help their parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents, neighbors, and other loved ones to live independently at home — where they want to be. November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to highlight the important work these... Read More
November 14, 2024 — World Diabetes Day, the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign, is observed annually on Nov. 14. With this year’s theme of “Diabetes and Well-being,” it is taking a global view of diabetes given new, emerging immigrant and refugee populations. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.... Read More
November 11, 2024 — As we celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 11, it’s important to keep our brave service men and women at the forefront of our minds. Their unselfish military service protecting our freedoms showed — and continues to show — such courage and determination. But the fact is, even with these qualities, life is not easy and... Read More
November 8, 2024 — Veterans Day — this year on Monday, Nov. 11 — celebrates and acknowledges former U.S. military service members for their contributions during both peacetime and wartime. Across the nation, veterans are often honored with parades, holiday specials, community recognition, and “thank you for your service” from strangers. As a veteran, I can tell you that... Read More