September 25, 2023 —
“Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.”—Betty Friedan Over the summer, I found myself drawn to books celebrating aging and longevity, new discoveries about the arts and its positive impact on the brain, and the power of the mind-body connection and our beliefs, especially about age, shape our lives.... Read More
September 25, 2023 —
On Friday, August 18, 2023, Age Friendly Seattle hosted its monthly Civic Coffee in collaboration with the South Park Senior Center. Panelists Jon Morrison Winters, the Digital Equity Program and Broadband Manager for the City of Seattle, and Johnathan Feuerstein a Digital Equity Coordinator at Sound Generations discussed the importance of digital equity for... Read More
September 25, 2023 —
This week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended that everyone six months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the newer variants and potentially serious COVID-19 complications now ahead of possible increases in infection this fall and winter. We talked to Dr. Eric Chow, our Chief of Communicable Disease Epidemiology &... Read More
September 25, 2023 —
Ageism is one of the most widespread and socially accepted forms of prejudice. As defined by the World Health Organization, ageism is “the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards others or oneself based on age.” The American Society on Aging (ASA) is reaching out to its members... Read More
September 25, 2023 —
Most of us will need long-term care but don’t have a way to pay for it. WA Cares Fund is a first-in-the-nation program that ensures working Washingtonians can access affordable long-term care coverage. WA Cares is designed to help people stay in their own homes as long as possible with benefits like in-home care, home... Read More
September 25, 2023 —
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 average, they also work 37.5 hours per week? Do you suppose they experience any stress during this time? That’s a rhetorical question, because of course they do. Does it help... Read More
September 25, 2023 —
What is an off-year election? In the United States, that’s how we refer to a general election that does not include a presidential election of a midterm election for either the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate. What’s on the ballot? Generally, in an off-year election, you’ll find candidates for city and county offices... Read More
August 29, 2023 —
The 2023 YES FEST, an annual community celebration at Yesler Terrace Park, was held on Friday, July 28. I was able to come out and support Age Friendly Seattle, with which I’ve worked as a summer intern. I distributed information about Age Friendly Seattle and Aging and Disability Services (ADS), the Area Agency on Aging... Read More
August 25, 2023 —
When it’s smoky out, it’s important to do all you can to keep indoor air clean. Check out these tips from our crafter’s corner and don’t forget to visit kingcounty.gov/wildfiresmoke for more tips and resources. More information about protecting your health from wildfire smoke, including how to make a DIY box fan filter: kingcounty.gov/wildfiresmoke ... Read More
August 25, 2023 —
In July, Age Friendly Seattle and the South Park Senior Center hosted a Civic Coffee on end-of-life planning. Panelists were Beverly Tryk, the communications manager for People’s Memorial Association, and Maria T. Greene, estate lawyer at her law office, Maria T. Greene, PLLC. According to AARP, only four of every 10 adults in this country... Read More
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