June 3, 2026 —
So I agreed to write an article for AgeWise and found myself incapable, not because I have been busy trying to balance my own endeavors, although I could use that as a reason. My reason is simple: authenticity. I wanted to find what my heart felt was most compelling to express. I started thinking about... Read More
May 29, 2026 —
Editor’s Note: The Emancipation Declaration issued by President Abraham Lincoln declaring enslaved people in the United States free became official on January 1, 1863. However, it would take two and a half years for the order to reach Texas, and so people remained enslaved there until the order was read out on June 19th. This... Read More
May 11, 2026 —
Many adults joke with their kids that they’ll have to take care of them when they’re old. The joke hides an unfortunate truth in poor taste, that in America the model for caregiving is reliant on adult children or a spouse who take on everything alone. The model isn’t realistic, especially for LGBTQ+ older adults... Read More
May 11, 2026 —
Washington State makes history once more. The nation’s first publicly funded long-term care insurance program for Washington workers, the WA Cares Fund, begins distributing funds to eligible beneficiaries on July 1 to pay for long-term care services and supports. Long-term care is defined as help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, eating, moving... Read More
May 11, 2026 —
This month’s advocacy column is a look into the intersection of caregiving and advocacy. It is a little longer that usual, as I write not just from the perspective of an advocate, but also from my personal perspective as a caregiver for my family members. My hope is to share some of my experiences and... Read More
May 11, 2026 —
Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts. This was a joke that Copilot, Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant, told me when prompted to “tell me a joke.” It turns out that no engineer is able to tell me why Copilot told me this specific joke. AI models are trained to respond and have... Read More
May 11, 2026 —
I just got back from a wonderful birding trip to China. The birds we saw were amazing, but what really made me happy was all the vegetable gardens! Everywhere we went, every open plot of ground was stuffed with vegetables. Onions, leeks, potatoes, more kinds of greens than I have ever seen—spinach, bok choy, gai-lan,... Read More
May 11, 2026 —
More and more, I’m learning that friends and acquaintances are dealing with dementia—whether as caregivers or as those challenged with the disease themselves. It can be overwhelming to wade through all the information and research on living with dementia and what we can do to prevent, or at least delay, cognitive impairment. June is Alzheimer’s... Read More
April 13, 2026 —
A stroke can change daily life in unexpected ways, especially for older adults. Along with physical recovery, many people notice emotional changes such as feeling down, worried, frustrated or unsure about the future. According to the American Stroke Association, these emotional responses are common and are a normal part of adjusting after a stroke. Caregivers,... Read More
April 10, 2026 —
Getting where you need to go shouldn’t be a puzzle. Whether it’s getting to work, school, the doctor, or just meeting friends, everyone deserves a simple way to plan a trip. That’s exactly what Find a Ride was created to do. And in 2026, it’s getting even better. What is find a ride? Find a... Read More
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