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...
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Every four years, Aging and Disability Services—along with the other 600+ Area Agencies on Aging across the United States—develops an Area Plan that focuses on...
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158. It's just a number, much like any other three-digit number. But it's one that's going to make a huge difference over the next few...
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As a Summer Youth Employment Program intern, one of my projects was to research available housing options for older people in and around Seattle. One...
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Aging and Disability Services—the Area Agency on Aging for King County—is partnering with Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County (Habitat SKC) to bring an innovative program...
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The pandemic has provided many lessons, including the importance of our communities and the value of the place we call home. Our communities and our...
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In 2019, I became the first Older Adults Program Manager at The Seattle Public Library (SPL). SPL wanted to more intentionally develop programs and services...
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Words of wisdom from a member of the Redmond Fire Department’s Mobile Integrated Health Team Let’s get real! Aging is a natural part of life....
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The design of housing and other buildings is important for successful aging in place. Design features can make a house more inclusive and “visit-able” by...
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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,...
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We are an aging nation. Since 2011, baby boomers have been turning 65 at an average rate of 10,000 per day, a trend that will...
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May is Older Americans Month. The national theme is Connect, Create, Contribute. I encourage you to reach out to an older person—a friend, family member,...
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Sidewalks are at the heart of walkable urban centers, offering a mode of travel that supports nearly all other travel options and community activities. Unfortunately,...
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Everyone deserves the opportunity to find a home that meets their needs. That seems like a common-sense statement but, to people affected by many types...
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Seattle/King County's rapidly expanding growth rate is intensifying housing affordability and service accessibility. Although Seattle/King County has one of the largest LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
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"When we bought our dream house in the Central District in 1956, the property tax was included in the mortgage payments. Thirty years later, we...
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Chances are, when you welcomed the new year, you set some new goals and aspirations. And you may have looked back and wondered, "What happened?!"...
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After 21 years living on the street and with a multitude of health issues, Larry Stuvland was referred to Aging and Disability Services for assistance...
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An age-friendly home is an important goal for many older Seattle and King County residents. Unfortunately, with our steep terrain, historic building practices, and current...
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They didn't know what they would do. Their fixed income was barely covering shelter and food. The escalating rent to live in the modest apartment...
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Many middle-income households will face the same challenges that my siblings and I do in providing care for an aging parent. What we learned along...
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The month of November is both National Family Caregiver Month and National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. These designations happen to coincide in a very meaningful way....
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Most of us know or have known someone who experienced a crisis. Unfortunately, financial and health crises are a common occurrence. And that adage, "accidents...
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The May 2018 issue of AgeWise King County introduced you to the new Age Friendly Seattle team. On July 27, we submitted the Age Friendly...
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Respite, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is "an interval of rest or relief." Respite is an essential necessity that is often overlooked by family caregivers. It...
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Aging Options knows that efforts to provide quality of life and asset protection for 41.4 million Americans age 65 or older are plagued with difficulties....
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Aging and Disability Services (ADS)—the Area Agency on Aging for Seattle & King County—is planning for an upcoming funding process for our network of information,...
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I know I date myself when I share a quote from "The A-Team," an action-adventure television series in the 1980s. As Colonel Hannibal Smith, a...
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As the summer months bring warmer weather, many residents look forward to adding a stop to their morning routine. They get a fresh taste of...
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As part of the regional Age-Friendly Discussion Groups initiated this spring by AARP Washington, King County Library System, and Aging and Disability Services, Age Friendly...
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I grew up in a small Midwest town in the 60s and enjoyed daily interaction with older adults—relatives, neighbors, church members, shopkeepers. My paternal grandparents...
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The causes of and solutions to King County's housing crisis continue to be researched, discussed, and debated. As only one example, a new report produced...
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The Healthy Aging Partnership—an informal coalition of representatives from nonprofit and government agencies that serve older adults in the Puget Sound region—invites you to participate...
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Help us welcome the Age Friendly Seattle team, now on board at the Seattle Human Services Department's Aging and Disability Services division. As you may...
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The number of older adults in King County is growing every year. By the year 2040, nearly a quarter of King County's population will be...
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The Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is on a mission to connect people with resources and solutions during times of need so we can all...
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Spring is in the air, and we’ve got some refreshing news about the aging network to share! Age-friendly communities I hope you’ve noticed the exciting...
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It's been quite a year for Age Friendly Seattle! We launched last March, with passage of a joint resolution from the Mayor and Seattle City...
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Disability is something many people don't expect to face. In reality, a 20-year-old worker currently has a one in four chance of experiencing a disability...
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As highlighted in an article in the November edition of AgeWise King County, AARP recently conducted a survey of adults over the age of 45...
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Age Friendly Seattle, the City’s initiative to make Seattle a great place to grow up AND grow old, hosted 200 people—mostly women, all ages—at "Engaging...
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It's been my honor and humble privilege to chair the Seattle-King County Advisory Council on Aging & Disability Services in 2017. We've had a fantastic...
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In the summer of 2016, my wife and I took a trip to the Oregon coast and rented a house for the week. The house...
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At a recent conference (Elder Friendly Futures 2017—The Essential Work of Caregiving Across Communities), one of the speakers asked, "Who is a caregiver in this...
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In July 2016, the City of Seattle furthered their commitment to being a city for all ages by joining the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities....
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Many of us help out family members and friends who are older, sick, or have a disability but don't think of ourselves as caregivers—when in...
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On the heels of a Lancet Public Health study that found an 18 year difference in life expectancy for men, and 14 year difference for...
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What do you know about women and aging? Are there differences between how older men and older women live? Age Friendly Seattle—a new City of...
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In the early '80s, a revolution in Washington state began with a simple notion—people who need long-term support want to stay at home for as...
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Developmentally delayed and suffering from diabetes, dementia and several mental health diagnoses, Hazel began to fall repeatedly while in the care of her aging sister....
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"There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers,...
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As the aging population grows across the United States, Swedish is developing services that make it easier for older adults to stay in charge of...
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There's an exciting do-it-yourself movement across the country driven by older people creating supportive communities, called villages. They provide choices for people to stay independent,...
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I think it was actress Bette Davis who said, "Old age ain't no place for sissies." We laugh but we also know that's a pejorative...
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Home is where our heart is. For most of us, it's the place where memories are made, love and laughter are shared, and the good...
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When the World Health Organization (WHO) established its Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities in 2010, it recognized eight domains of livability—community features that...
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Did you know that more than 900,000 vehicles travel Seattle's streets every day? These bus, freight, and car drivers share the road with the many...
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Family caregivers and in-home care providers are invited to attend "Giving Care, Taking Care," a day-long conference on Monday, June 5, 2017 in Tukwila, Washington....
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When the World Health Organization established its Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities in 2010, it recognized eight domains of livability—community features that impact...
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Ask anyone for advice about living a long, healthy life and you'll probably hear tips about the importance of eating well, stopping smoking, exercising, and...
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Our state and region thrive when people of all ages actively participate in their communities, have equitable access to opportunities, and everyone is treated with...
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According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, a family caregiver is "someone who is responsible for attending to the daily needs of another person. Family...
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Which features support the well-being of community members as they move through the stages of life? Are our cities and towns good places in which...
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If you are a regular Agewise King County reader, you may recall the article on affordable housing from May 2016. That same month, a new...
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Is your home cold and uncomfortable in the winter time? Are your heating bills too high? Do you need critical home repairs, but don't know...
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Aging and Disability Services director Maureen Linehan and AARP Washington state director Doug Shadel talk with New Day Northwest host Margaret Larson Two Puget Sound...
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A growing body of research continues to demonstrate that older adults who maintain social networks and participate in social activities are generally at lower risk...
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Funny how life sneaks up on us. One day, we're starting a new job, spending a little extra money, and thoroughly enjoying life … ah,...
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I often reflect on the relationships I've developed in my twenty-plus years working in the aging field. The most honest and real are those I've...
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For seniors and persons with disabilities struggling to stay in their homes, real help to pay property taxes is available. As I traveled around King...
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Aging and Disability Services, the Area Agency on Aging of Seattle-King County, is excited to announce a partnership with the Northwest Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center....
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Updated July 2021 Synergy occurs when increased effectiveness results from two or more people or organizations working together. In 2015, Aging and Disability Services (the...
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This may be news to a few people, but not to our older readers: Aging does not start at age 50 (or 60, or 65,...
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When we think about our sidewalks and street crossings getting us where we want or need to be, presumably we would all like those routes...
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More than 18,000 Seattle utility customers are enrolled in a Utility Discount Program that cuts their Seattle City Light and Public Utilities payments in half...
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Myriam Marquez doesn't let anything get her down, not even being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Her journey with Alzheimer's began like many others. "When I...
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