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September 5, 2023 — Grandparenting takes many forms. Some grandparents have little contact with their grandchildren, while others provide hours of care each week. Some grandparents live nearby—even with their grandchildren—while others live a long distance away. Some grandparents have custody of their grandchildren—they provide full-time kinship care, in place of parents. No matter which relationship grandparents have with... Read More
September 3, 2023 — AARP surveys consistently find that older adults want to remain in their current homes and communities for as long as possible. There are some new developments at the community level that will help provide additional housing choices for older adults, and recommendations for how to make any home safer for us and our loved ones.... Read More
September 2, 2023 — When it’s smoky out, it’s important to do all you can to keep indoor air clean. Check out these tips from our crafter’s corner and don’t forget to visit kingcounty.gov/wildfiresmoke for more tips and resources. More information about protecting your health from wildfire smoke, including how to make a DIY box fan filter: kingcounty.gov/wildfiresmoke Comic by Meredith Li-Vollmer... Read More
September 1, 2023 — September is national Hunger Action Month. An action I’ve chosen to take is a deeper dive into nutrition services funded by Aging and Disability Services (ADS). I want to help AgeWise readers understand the array of services ADS funds and where those services can be found, so you can tell friends and family. While I’m at... Read More
August 27, 2023 — If you’re enrolled in Apple Health, watch your mailbox closely. Why? Because for the first time in more than three years, Washingtonians and all Americans on Medicaid must show they still qualify for the program. Before March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic erupted, Medicaid recipients had to fill out forms every year to demonstrate they still... Read More
August 26, 2023 — While 70 percent of people will need long-term care at some point, most of us don’t have a way to pay for it. Here’s what you need to know about planning for long-term care. Long-term care can be provided in your own home Long-term care is help with activities of daily living like bathing, eating,... Read More
August 25, 2023 — On June 28, 2023, Age Friendly Seattle held their monthly Civic Coffee—fully in person at the Greenwood Senior Center after one year of hybrid events. The panelists, Dorothy Nguyen, a registered dietitian from Sound Generations’ Meals on Wheels and Community Dining programs, and Laura Matter, the Natural Yard Care program director for Tilth Alliance, discussed the topic of gardening and nutrition.... Read More
August 24, 2023 — Did you know that Age Friendly Seattle has a program that offers a range of discounts at area attractions, businesses, restaurants (and more!) to people age 60 or older, as well as adults age 18-59 with qualifying disabilities? The Age Friendly Discount Program’s Gold and FLASH Cards have been around for decades, but in the... Read More
August 23, 2023 — Age Friendly Seattle is thrilled to be launching a new series of training modules called “We Aging: Re-Imagining Aging,” available this month to all City of Seattle employees. What is ageism and why do we need training? The World Health Organization defines ageism as referring to “the stereotypes—how we think, prejudices—how we feel, and discrimination—how we... Read More
August 22, 2023 — I am a 20-year-old intern for Age Friendly Seattle. My everyday life resembles that of most people my age: going to my college classes, learning how to budget, calling my mom for cooking advice. On the surface, I may seem far removed from the issues of aging and disability. In reality, every individual has personal... Read More