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...
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In my AgeWise articles in February and March, I shared information about ways to save money. As the infomercials say, “But wait! There’s more!” [caption...
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Last month, in my inaugural AgeWise article, I introduced a topic that’s near and dear to my heart: affordability. This month and next, I want...
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A pressing and over-arching issue facing older people in Seattle, King County, and throughout the country is affordability. No one can afford to live here...
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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...
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The Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) recently announced that open enrollment for the popular Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) opens Monday, April 10. The...
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Over the past year, the Age Friendly Seattle team has worked to let more people know about the Age Friendly Discount Program. Our goal is...
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At Seattle Human Services, we know that some people struggle to keep the lights on and the water flowing. Light, heat, and water are essential...
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On Monday, April 11, Aging and Disability Services begins accepting applications for its 2022 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). This popular program allows older...
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AARP and Age Friendly Seattle are teaming up to host the first-ever Age Friendly Day at the Sounders on Sunday, Sept. 15. Doors open at...
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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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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...
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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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The popular Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) will open on Monday, April 8. This seasonal program allows older low-income residents to apply for $40...
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Where you live in Seattle can determine how easy or hard it can be to access healthy food. That's one of the key findings from...
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The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) is hosting the Seattle Home Fair in south Seattle on Saturday, February 23, that will be jam-packed...
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In December, I was honored to be appointed director of the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD). I thank Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan for her continued...
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Have you heard of the Free Tax Help service? Starting January 15, 2019, any household making under $66,000 can have their taxes prepared at absolutely...
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When Tilth Alliance was awarded a Seattle Human Services Department 2017 Innovation Fund award for its Community Good Food Project, it had two primary tasks:...
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Have you heard of this free service? Through April 19, any household making $66,000 or less can have their taxes prepared for FREE by United...
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With more benefits, better choices and lower costs now available, the Social Security Administration is encouraging people with Medicare and their families to start reviewing...
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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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Whenever I travel, I check out the local fruit and veggie stands and farmers markets. It's a great way to try local produce in season...
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It's noon on a drizzly spring Sunday when Diane arrives at the farmers market. Diane has been using SNAP (formerly known as "food stamps") and...
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For older adults in the Seattle area, new changes are on the horizon. The City of Seattle is changing the eligibility requirements for the Utility...
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The 2017 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which allows older low-income resident to apply for $40 "checks" that can be exchanged for fresh produce at...
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Have you heard of United Way's free tax prep service? Now through April 20, any household making $64,000 or less can have their taxes prepared...
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Are you thinking about ways you can make a direct impact in your community, but don't know where to start? United Way of King County...
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Make the holidays fun again by making your own gifts and decorations! But you need to start early. How about now, or soon? If you...
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is called "Basic Food" in Washington state. The program helps low-income people make ends meet...
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AARP member benefits: Everybody likes to joke about the day their AARP card arrived in the mail, but have you looked at their member discounts...
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Seniors on Medicaid in Washington state know how difficult it is to find a dentist to care for them. In April, the Seattle Times shined...
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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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Have you heard of this free service? Any household making $62,000 or less can have their taxes prepared for FREE from United Way of King...
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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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