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November 5, 2024 — During Falls Prevention Week, Age Friendly Seattle hosted its monthly Civic Coffee on Sept. 26 in partnership with Kin ON in South Seattle. The panel discussion on Falls Prevention and Home Safety Modifications included Mae Amorin of Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County and Dale Miller and Paige Denison of Sound Generations. Why were we talking about preventing falls? One out... Read More
November 1, 2024 — November 5 is General Election Day. Ballots were mailed out on Oct. 18 and online registration was available until Oct. 28. If you didn’t get your ballot or aren’t yet registered, you can still vote — right up until 8 p.m. on Election Day — but you need to register and/or seek a provisional ballot... Read More
October 31, 2024 — November is a busy month, with Thanksgiving and other holidays approaching that many of us look forward to celebrating with our loved ones. It is also National Family Caregivers Month, an important time to reflect on the increasing number of people who need help for basic needs and are getting that help from unpaid family... Read More
October 28, 2024 — There’s some good news regarding property taxes. Washington state has a program to help older people remain in the homes they love by lowering their property taxes. Even better, the Legislature updated that program by raising the income limit to keep up with inflation, which will provide tax savings for tens of thousands more King... Read More
October 25, 2024 — Converge Media debuted a special episode of The Day With Trae on Thursday night featuring an intergenerational panel discussing the WA Cares Fund, a first-in-the-nation public long-term care insurance program designed to provide working families affordable long-term care coverage. The panel included Aging and Disability Services Director Mary Mitchell, King County Regional Long Term Care... Read More
October 23, 2024 — November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time when we show special appreciation and support for the caregivers who provide unpaid care for older adults and people with disabilities in their families. Aging and Disability Services (ADS), the Area Agency on Aging for Seattle and King County, is proud to join its City and community... Read More
October 22, 2024 — Fall has arrived! There’s a nip in the air, auburn leaves are beginning to appear, and pumpkin patches are preparing for the masses. Fall also marks the start of respiratory virus season, when flu, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) create a triple threat. The good news is that there are vaccines for all of... Read More
October 18, 2024 — Are you thinking of retiring but not sure you want to quit working altogether? While some people dream of retirement solely as a time for relaxation, others have a hybrid lifestyle in mind, which includes some work and some play. If you’re considering a hybrid or phased retirement solution, you’re not alone. Many people are... Read More
October 15, 2024 — On Aug. 12, Age Friendly Seattle hosted its monthly Civic Coffee in partnership with the Lake City Senior Center, focusing on social connectivity. Teresa Tam, Social Connection Project Coordinator for Phinney Neighborhood Association, delivered an insightful presentation on the Greenwood Senior Center Social Connection Project. The session then transitioned into an open discussion about the challenges... Read More
October 9, 2024 — Approaching the entrance to the IDIC Filipino Senior & Family Services, we were struck by the vibrant music escaping the building. The energy inside matched the loud, exciting music. Older adults were dancing and connecting with one another, enjoying the lively atmosphere while they waited for the lunch hour to start. We (Age Friendly Seattle... Read More