Summer in the Puget Sound is one of the best times to lace up and head outside for a walk. Regular physical activity has numerous...
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Happy Older Americans Month! I can’t remember when I started to think of myself as an “older adult.” Often, it’s not a date on a...
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“Dance is the hidden language of the soul.”—Martha Graham Has a New Year’s resolution to add more physical activity into your daily routine come and...
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When you were a kid, did you find joy in spending time outdoors? For me, as a kid, embracing activities in nature was as natural...
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Parks are at the center of so many experiences and memories. Our local parks often serve as our first experiences with nature, our introduction to...
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I’ve been with the Washington State Senior Games (WSSG) for nearly 20 years. In that time, I’ve done nearly every task you can do to...
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Since 1979, the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) has served older Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) residents with a variety of services...
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A new year is upon us! With it come resolutions to eat better, get more exercise, and start down the path to better health. These...
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How many ways can you get to Alki Beach? We can think of at least six that older adults can consider using in order to...
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Did you know that one in four Americans age 65+ falls every year? Did you know that falls are the leading cause of fatal and...
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People need public places to gather—indoors and out. Age Friendly Seattle supports parks and other green spaces, safe streets, sidewalks, outdoor seating, and accessible buildings...
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Seattle hosted the Special Olympics USA Games the first of July. The mission of the USA Games is to "showcase the abilities of athletes with...
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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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Aging and Disability Services' largest community partner, Sound Generations, has named Jim Wigfall as its new Chief Executive Officer. A long-standing Boeing executive leader, Wigfall...
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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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Regular exercise is a part of my life. I'm 65 years old. A petite frame at 5'3", I barely tip the scale at 122 pounds....
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At the center of our circulatory system is an organ responsible for pumping blood to all the cells in our body—the heart. The blood vessels,...
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It's a fitness center with no monthly dues, open 24/7 and welcome to all. The recently unveiled fitness zone at Georgetown Playfield in Seattle is...
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Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a group of diseases that involve problems with insulin, the hormone that impacts glucose regulation. If left untreated,...
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The 10th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day will be observed on September 22, 2017—the first day of fall. In honor of this notable milestone, this...
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So here I am celebrating 10 years of falls prevention and what have I learned? I have my area rug stuck to the floor, I've...
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Who among us has never wished there was a wonder drug—or miracle drug—for something that ails us? It turns out there is one! If you...
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The 10th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day will be observed on September 22, 2017—the first day of fall. In honor of this notable milestone, this...
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Who among us hasn't known someone who, as they grew older, became increasingly withdrawn? She or he may have said they liked living alone. He...
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Seattle is a fitness-obsessed city, right? Surely we put all those other cities to shame when it comes to exercise! Think again, said a recent...
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Imagine a warm, crisp, sun-drenched morning, a slight breeze rippling over a spectacular river, the day just getting underway for business commuters and cackling cockatoos...
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Persons with chronic illnesses often feel overwhelmed. At times, there seems to be no end in sight to pain or discomfort, only a constant need...
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As someone who has worked in the field of aging for over 20 years, I've had the good fortune to work with many older adults....
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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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According to the American Heart Association (AHA), "cardiovascular disease—including heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure—is responsible for one out of every three deaths. It...
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Lake City is a vibrant and growing multi-cultural neighborhood in northeast Seattle. Historically underserved, Lake City's population and diversity of the neighborhood has increased in...
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Did you know that many geriatricians name physical activity as the top way to promote health and independence in our later years? Exercise lets us...
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The 9th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day will be observed on September 22, 2016—the first day of fall. Washington Governor Jay Inslee has declared September...
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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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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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As a nephrologist I'm a bit biased, but the kidneys are pretty amazing organs! Each day normal kidneys filter 180 liters (50 gallons) of blood...
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Falls are a preventable public health concern impacting quality of life, health care costs, and premature institutionalization. The prevalence of falls among older adults is...
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Happy New Year! As you enter tasks on your 2016 calendar, one of the best things you can do is to schedule an annual visit...
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