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July 11, 2019 — The 2019 Legislative Session has come to a close in Washington State, and AARP is proud of the support its advocates and coalition partners provided to pass two first-in-the-nation pieces of health care legislation and three consumer protection bills. The Long-Term Care Trust Act (HB 1087) is a historic first for the nation. While 70... Read More
July 8, 2019 — If you have access to roses that don’t get sprayed with pesticides, they can be a fragrant and fun addition to your summer meals. If you don’t have a rose garden, try your local health food store, which may sell dried rosebuds for use in tea. Be sure to get food-grade flowers. Adding flowers to... Read More
July 4, 2019 — Hello, Summer! July is a time when many of us are making plans to take a vacation, a “staycation”, and/or enjoy some holiday breaks. If you are like me, you love to read while traveling, relaxing at the beach, and between activities. There are several recent releases that won’t disappoint, especially if you are in... Read More
July 2, 2019 — July is a month of celebrations, or at least it should be! In July, we should celebrate the anniversaries of the Older Americans Act (July 14), Americans with Disabilities Act (July 26), and Medicare/Medicaid (July 30), as well as Age Friendly Seattle (July 27), an initiative that took root just three years ago. The first... Read More
June 20, 2019 — Our public health approach to gun violence is a framework that we use to understand how and when firearms are used unsafely, raise public awareness of firearm safety practices, and develop and evaluate upstream, evidence-based prevention programs in partnership with community stakeholders. This work hinges on effective data collection and analysis so that we can... Read More
June 17, 2019 — Have you noticed yourself forgetting names of acquaintances or common items? Or, maybe keeping track of complicated instructions or directions has become more difficult. If so, you’re not alone! Many older adults find themselves wondering whether such changes are normal or not. Mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, refers to decline in one’s cognition (thinking abilities,... Read More
June 13, 2019 — Aging in place, as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is “the ability to live in one’s home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level.” Ninety percent of individuals 65 years of age and older report that they would prefer to continue living in their... Read More
June 10, 2019 — Aging with Pride: The National Health, Aging and Sexuality/Gender study is generating exciting and crucial knowledge on health, aging, and caregiving among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adults age 50 and older. This first-ever national project funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Aging has been funded for five additional... Read More
June 5, 2019 — Did you know? Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and the fifth leading cause of death of older African Americans. African Americans are generally diagnosed at later stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The risk of developing Alzheimer’s is two to three times higher for African Americans. African Americans have... Read More
June 5, 2019 — The state legislative session adjourned April 28 with several wins for the Seattle-King County Advisory Council for Aging & Disability Services (ADS) and other Area Agencies on Aging. One of those wins—passage of the Long-Term Care Trust Act—was monumental for the future of aging services in Washington state. The following bills passed and have been... Read More