Approaching the entrance to the IDIC Filipino Senior & Family Services, we were struck by the vibrant music escaping the building. The energy inside matched...
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October is Filipino American History Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments and legacy of Filipinos in the United States. As it happens, the newest...
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Have you ever heard karaoke performed in Vietnamese? Or tasted Khmer Chili Chicken served as high cuisine? Have you ever played Loteria, the Latin American...
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Do you care about the current and future state of older Black adults in our communities? If your answer is yes, what about using your...
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Answering that question in two words: Not enough! I wrote an article called “Continuing Efforts Toward Full Equality” (AgeWise King County, August 2022) that focused...
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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time to reflect upon their struggles and triumphs throughout history. Learn...
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Did you know that African American caregivers—who are, on average, 47.7 years old—provide care for an average of 5.2 years? Did you know that, on...
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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...
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Pioneer Square, a place where the buildings are frozen in time. The morning air feels and smells of the salty Puget Sound, where you can...
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Words and video by Kibibi Monié I was born at Providence Hospital at 8:09 p.m. on October 8, 1948. The Yesler Terrace housing projects is...
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Navigating memory loss or caring for someone with memory loss can feel like navigating a maze. Some days may feel heavy, and the path may...
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At age 81, Margaret Boddie is still a mover and shaker when it comes to case management for older adults in Seattle and King County....
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In 2008, two grand openings led me to this story. First, the forty-year-old Wing Luke Asian Museum, affiliated with the Smithsonian and the only Pan-Asian...
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My earliest memories are of living in an old brick and wood building on the northeast corner of 5th Ave. S and S. Washington streets, between...
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[caption id="attachment_4288" align="alignright" width="250"] Princess’ Father[/caption] My parents migrated to Seattle from Texas in 1948 along with many other African American families after WWII. My...
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November is National Family Caregivers Month. The national theme, #CaregivingHappens, is true. Sometimes you can see it coming. Sometimes you become a caregiver almost overnight....
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The second Monday in October is Indigenous Peoples Day. As of last year (Oct. 2021), it is a national holiday. I encourage you to read...
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Did you know that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, age-adjusted data shows hospitalizations were three times higher among Blacks (all ages) compared to whites in King...
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According to the King County Community Health Needs Assessment for 2018–2019, immigrants and refugees have made up almost half of the population growth in King...
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The past year was like none most of us have ever experienced. The COVID pandemic affected every person in our country to various degrees. At...
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King County’s Marshallese community has every reason to be skeptical of health advice from the federal government. After all, the United States once used their...
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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time to reflect upon their struggles and triumphs throughout history. Learn...
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The Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) has awarded $199,550 to Chief Seattle Club to provide employment, training, and job placement services to their...
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Did you know? Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and the fifth leading cause of death of older...
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Aging with Pride: The National Health, Aging and Sexuality/Gender study is generating exciting and crucial knowledge on health, aging, and caregiving among lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
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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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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time to reflect upon their struggles and triumphs throughout history. Learn...
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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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The Human Services Department is pleased to announce the results of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Community Living Connections, a program that links older...
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"Give an experience instead of stuff" for the holidays! Catchy, isn't it? That's been a popular concept for years. Usually that has meant giving someone...
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On the corner of 24th & Union, east of downtown Seattle, once stood Liberty Bank, the first Black-owned bank in the Pacific Northwest. The bank...
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Sound Generations, Hunger Intervention Program, Seattle Parks and Recreation, and Horn of Africa Services have teamed up to bring healthy meals, fitness programs, recreational activities,...
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Love is the quintessential driving force in African American families. Love has provided a strong foundation for us in the face of 400 years and...
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So many times, I have looked up to the sky and wondered, "When will I be able to have a break from this stressful situation?"...
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These days, everybody is thinking about legacy. From politicians to tech programmers designing programs for capturing our digital lives, the legacy concept looms large. And...
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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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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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For some 10 years, I've shared a celebratory meal with a small group of Russian-speaking World War II veterans and their families on Victory Day,...
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Alzheimer's disease is a devastating degenerative disease that causes memory loss, challenging behavior problems, and severe functional limitations. Across the nation, 13.8 percent of older...
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[caption id="attachment_1555" align="alignright" width="300"] George and Ayame Tsutakawa are shown above at George’s 1950 commencement ceremony. He was awarded a MFA degree from the University...
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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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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 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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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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On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, resulting in the forced removal and incarceration of 120,000 Japanese and Japanese Americans....
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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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The Phinney Neighborhood Association started an ambitious project that grew out of their Difficult Conversations Series on Race in 2016. A small steering committee was...
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With green holidays, it's time to take the gloves off—the winter gloves. And the Santa wrapping paper too! "Green holidays" programs and campaigns are all...
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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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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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Access to housing and services for older adults and those with different capacities are critical to the success of our communities. We have new tools...
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The City of Seattle's Human Services Department (HSD) has announced recipients of its initial set of Innovation Fund awards. The Innovation Fund was established in...
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Most of us don't like to think about aging. Speaking broadly for my Generation X, Millennials, and those coming up behind us, we are aware...
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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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Recently I visited the Lake City Seniors as Seattle Mayor Ed Murray met with older adults. He was there to receive input on ways to...
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Regardless if we are young or old, we all need connections to live purposeful and healthy lives—connections to family and friends, services, and resources. Who...
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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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Last month, I had the pleasure and the privilege of being part of a panel addressing the role that racial equity and social justice play...
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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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If you only use the library to put books on hold, you're missing out! While habits serve us by making life easier and allowing us...
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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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The holidays are here and with them come family gatherings. It's a perfect time to consider holiday activities that are intergenerational, as these offer some...
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The Seattle Mayor's Council on African American Elders (MCAAE) is currently seeking candidates to fill eight open positions, beginning in January 2017. The MCAAE promotes...
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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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A health forum scheduled next month is dedicated to the exchange of innovative ideas, best practices, and advancement of la vida buena y sana—a good...
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Governor Inslee shares the importance of the plan to address the overwhelming impact of Alzheimer's in Washington state. My family has a long history of...
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Understanding local and national population and health trends is essential to Aging and Disability Services' role in planning and developing services for older adults, caregivers,...
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