AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Washington Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Washingtonians who are sharing their experience, talent, and...
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Is it already the end of the year? That means it’s practically tax season … again! Tax time can be a frustrating way to ring...
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Volunteer registration is now open for the Seattle/King County Clinic, the state’s largest free health clinic, which returns to Seattle Center on February 15–18, 2024....
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The application period for 2023 Maude’s Awards is now open. Now in its fourth year, Maude’s Awards was developed to gather and share innovations that...
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The Victim Support Team (VST) was called out by patrol officers late on a Saturday night, after a domestic violence assault. An ex-boyfriend broke into...
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Tax season will be here before you know it. For many, particularly folks without the resources to hire a professional accountant, tax season can be...
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Right on the heels of Thanksgiving, many of us celebrate a season of giving. We may celebrate one or more of the winter festivals of...
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You’ve probably heard of Meals on Wheels, whether you’ve taken advantage of the service or not. It is one of two home-delivered meals programs that...
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For sisters Erlinda and Helen, service has always played an important part in their lives. For both women, home began in Manila in the Philippines....
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To help advance climate change action, start with these two approaches: Talk about the climate crisis, with everyone. Vote, at every level, with the climate...
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Northwest Neighbors Network (NNN) is one of eight communities funded by the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy to create or enhance a Senior Village. Recently,...
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The COVID pandemic continues to wreak havoc on our lives, economy, friends, and families. No one was hit harder than residents of long-term care—nearly 74,000...
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If there’s one thing we could all use right now it’s more kindness and camaraderie. The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken us all—pushing us into places...
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Let’s use Earth Day—April 22—as a motivation for climate action this entire year. The federal government is trying to set an example. On Earth Day,...
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Building a trusting rapport with individuals residing in long-term care is an important step for a long-term care “ombuds” (the gender-neutral term many prefer to...
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When I met Maria Pinto, a volunteer at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Seattle, we shook hands and exchanged names. Then, she tilted...
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It has long been a dream of mine to have grandparents in schools. As a teacher and an administrator in high school, the opportunity for...
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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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What do a protestor at Standing Rock, a fitness guru in his 90s, Washington state's first Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and a master Wii bowler all...
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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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A robust transportation network that includes community transportation options is essential to ensure that older adults have access to healthy food and that they can...
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In December, it is very tempting to write a cheery article about celebrating the holidays with families, food, friends, and fun. I don't want to...
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The "Age Wave" is a term many use to describe the growing number of older adults in our country. Between the baby boom that occurred...
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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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On June 20, 2018, Sound Generations announced the winners of their 2018 Inspire Positive Aging Awards. This annual awards program recognizes individuals who exemplify positive...
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Night Out is a national community-building event organized in cities and towns across the country by police department personnel and neighborhood volunteers. Night Out is...
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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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Members of the Seattle-King County Advisory Council on Aging & Disability Services are very engaged. All of our members are active in Aging Network advocacy,...
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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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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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When there is an emergency, often the first community request is for blood donations; however, blood donations are always needed to save lives and donation...
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It seems to happen to me more frequently, an older adult at the grocery store, or in line at the library, striking up a conversation....
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When you see an advertisement that includes an older person, what are the messages you receive? Are they messages of strength or weakness? Messages of...
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[caption id="attachment_1426" align="aligncenter" width="525"] The 2017 Washington Rhinestone Club Debutante Court.[/caption] Debutante balls are held throughout the world, including Australia, the United Kingdom, Latin America,...
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Do you enjoy seeing the people in your city do well? Do you want to help get them there? Well right now the United Way...
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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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A dynamic new non-profit provides relief for caregivers while helping those with dementia to live full, active lives at their daytime memory care locations on...
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My favorite flowers are dahlias. I love their magnificent colors, variety, and the fact that they bloom at the end of the summer just when...
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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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Climate change has changed. As we commemorate Earth Day (April 22nd) this month, it's the perfect time to consider why that matters, and what we...
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Seattle identified as impact area for intergenerational excellence movement Never before in our community's history has Seattle enjoyed a larger population of healthy, vital and...
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The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods invites all Seattle and King County residents to celebrate kindness and community on Saturday, February 11, 2017—Seattle's annual Neighbor Day....
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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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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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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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In the beginning, there was the promise of "new beginnings" for seniors and technology. There would be connectivity. There would be access. But where was...
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Her name is Bonnie Hedman, but she’s better known as the "Gardening Grandma." If you've ever visited the UpGarden, the P-Patch community garden that sits...
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Think of all that stuff in our homes we get rid of every year when we're doing our spring cleaning. That usually includes a few...
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Many of us remember Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel) from our own childhood or our children's and grandchildren's. Remember that sense of wonder? Retirement is a...
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