Home smoke alarms provide critical notice at the early signs of a fire. Did you know that you may have less than two minutes to...
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In today’s digital age, we probably often ask ourselves, “What can I do to further protect myself and my family from fraud and scams?” While...
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Wildfire smoke and heat can harm everyone’s health. Older adults are more sensitive to heat and wildfire smoke, especially anyone who has ongoing health conditions,...
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Hurray for sunny days! Living in the Pacific Northwest brings beautiful water, mountains, trees, and fun events; however, we cannot forget about ultraviolet (UV) radiation...
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After a cool spring in King County, warmer weather is finally on the way. As we look forward to temperatures in the mid-80s and low...
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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas that can cause severe illness or death. What makes it so difficult to detect is that it is odorless...
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When older adults hear “poison center,” their reaction is often “I don’t have kids anymore, so I don’t need them.” Many will go a step...
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As the saying goes, “Age is just a number!” and there is no specific (upper) age limit on driving. In fact, some older adults continue...
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In 2021, the Seattle Fire Department responded to 703 residential fires in both single-family and multi-residential homes. While that may seem like a small number, every fire has the potential...
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Take a peek under your kitchen sink, at the shelves in your garage, and in your medicine cabinet. You likely have substances that obviously could...
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Holidays are going to be different this year, no question about it. But we all need to have some festivity, especially in the midst of...
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The need for physical distancing (six feet or more) during the COVID pandemic has limited summertime community celebrations in a big way. Parades and street...
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People regularly talk with me about their fears of contracting COVID-19. Those who live alone ask me questions like: Who will take care of me...
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For several years, the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) and Seattle Fire Department collaborated to design a service to respond efficiently and effectively to 911...
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When emergencies strike, one of the directions that officials may give to the public is to “shelter-in-place.” Sheltering-in-place is an appropriate action to take when...
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During the winter months, heaters get turned up and lights and candles get lit to warm and brighten up our homes for the holidays. Unfortunately,...
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Our public health approach to gun violence is a framework that we use to understand how and when firearms are used unsafely, raise public awareness...
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While many organizations try to be welcoming and inclusive, too often they lack the institutional knowledge needed to plan events and meetings that are accessible...
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News about immunizations and vaccinations comes out daily, what with the recent measles outbreaks. It leaves a lot of older adults wondering whether or not...
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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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The snow events that took place throughout King and neighboring counties last month were unusual, to say the least. February 2019 was the snowiest month...
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[caption id="attachment_1970" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Telecoils deliver the audio signal from an assistive listening system simultaneously to every person with a telecoil-enabled hearing device.[/caption] Many people...
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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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We live in a world full of risks and hazards. There have always been weather-related and other natural disaster events, but these days it seems...
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Safely store the medicines you use and dispose of what you no longer need. Did you know that more than 50 percent of older adults...
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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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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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Recently I received a call from a friend who wanted information about high lead levels in the blood. I'm a nurse. I've worked for the...
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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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Summer is finally here! Especially in sunny weather, the days are long and many of us enjoy more time outdoors with family, friends, and neighbors....
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"Joe" is a lonely, friendly, and trusting 78-year-old man with a soft spot for those with hard-luck stories. He was befriended by "Sally," a much...
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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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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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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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Over the weekend of September 22–24, 2017, more than 100 people came together to create tools that could help Seattle become a more age-friendly community...
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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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If you have listened to the news or opened a local paper recently, chances are that you are aware of the potential for a destructive...
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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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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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Immunizations are vital to your health as well as the health of those around you. However, there is a lot of conflicting information swirling around...
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Our world is more connected globally than ever before. We have the capability to fly across the globe to see and experience other countries and...
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You get a call from someone who says they're from the IRS, and you owe back taxes. But do you? A pop-up on your computer...
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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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The City of Seattle's Human Services Department (HSD) is piloting an Innovation Fund of $225,000 to test new ideas that focus on results and racial...
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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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Seattle continues to grow, and with that growth comes a greater demand on our transportation system and a need for more options for everyone. To...
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While homelessness has not traditionally been thought of as a "senior issue," older adults are not immune to the impacts of the homelessness crisis. In...
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The House leadership's decision to withdraw the American Health Care Act from consideration in late March proves that the voices of Americans are very powerful....
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On March 22, 2017, Mayor Ed Murray launched Age-Friendly Seattle—a new initiative for the City of Seattle to address environmental, economic, and social factors influencing...
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Safely disposing of unwanted medicines protects public health by reducing the amount of medicines available for misuse and keeping waste medicines out of the environment....
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Nothing can be more discouraging than returning home from a hospital stay, only to be readmitted due to something you didn't anticipate, such as a...
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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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Have you noticed the new food safety rating window signs in local restaurants? Starting in mid-January, inspectors from Public Health—Seattle & King County began issuing...
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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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Marthalee Galeota, access and disability program manager for the Starbucks Coffee Company, is the featured speaker at a special event hosted by the Northwest Universal...
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The Northwest Universal Design Council (NWUDC) invites you to attend a special presentation by Marthalee Galeota, access and disability program manager for the Starbucks Coffee...
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During the winter months, heaters and candles contribute to an increased fire risk. Fortunately, there are simple steps to take to reduce the risk of...
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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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What makes a home or commercial building "visitable?" A level entry is one thing but how do you get there in the first place? How...
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The next time you find yourself having to entertain out of town guests, how about taking them to a hub that includes over 450 units...
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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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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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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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As an Aging Life Care™ professional, I've seen it first-hand: adult children would rather talk about finances and end-of-life issues with their parents than ask...
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Have you ever walked down a street and run into overgrowth; construction closure; no sidewalk, path, or ramp; no place to rest; so much traffic...
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