July 24, 2026 —
The Inspire Positive Aging Awards, presented annually by Sound Generations, honors older adults across western Washington who demonstrate that age is no barrier to making a meaningful difference. It honors individuals age 60 and older in categories ranging from advocacy and lifelong learning to health, wellness, and community service. Through Sound Generations’ Inspire Positive Aging... Read More
July 14, 2026 —
AARP Washington has awarded more than $125,000 in Community Challenge grants to 11 projects across the state. The quick-action grants will support local work to improve public spaces, transportation, digital access, home safety and emergency response. This year’s Washington projects include new pickleball courts in Fairfield, digital literacy classes in Seattle, transportation upgrades in Vancouver,... Read More
July 14, 2026 —
VA Puget Sound Health Care System is inviting residents across western Washington to learn about becoming caregivers in its Medical Foster Home program, a long-term care option that allows veterans to receive personalized, around-the-clock care in a private home setting. Medical foster homes are privately owned residences where trained caregivers provide daily support and around-the-clock... Read More
July 14, 2026 —
Is West Seattle light rail still going to happen? You bet. After 18 months of looking for ways to make Sound Transit’s voter-approved expansion cheaper in the face of a money shortage, Sound Transit’s Maria Buchanan and City of Seattle’s Katy Haima laid out the plan for West Seattle light rail. The expansion In 2016,... Read More
July 14, 2026 —
There’s an adage which promotes “the power of positive thinking.” Many of us have used this as a mantra to get through tough times in our lives. We have also been urged to view a challenging situation as if it were “a glass half full, not half empty” or to “make lemonade out of lemons.”... Read More
June 22, 2026 —
How can we plan ahead for our end-of-life with confidence? This was a question explored in Age Friendly Seattle and The Seattle Public Library’s May Civic Coffee event on end-of-life planning. The panel featured insights from Reed Longyear’s associate attorney Emily Tyson-Shu, Known Wishes consultant Kay Longhi, and People’s Memorial Association’s communication director, Rachel LeBlanc. Proactive is... Read More
June 22, 2026 —
For decades, medications for Alzheimer’s disease were limited to treatments that addressed symptoms rather than the underlying cause. That changed recently with the FDA approval of Eisai’s lecanemab (Leqembi) in 2023 and Eli Lilly’s donanemab (Kisunla) in 2024 for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. These are the first approved drugs that target the biology of... Read More
June 22, 2026 —
Conversations about aging are happening, and we want you at the table! Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is one of 13 Area Agencies on Aging—or AAAs—throughout Washington state, and one of more than 600 throughout the country. All AAAs are mandated through the Older Americans Act, established in 1965. One of the most important responsibilities... Read More
June 22, 2026 —
Riding a two-wheeled bike can feel more dangerous with age. Changes in bone density and muscle function, difficulty with balance, or other physical challenges can make riding a bike feel like an activity of the past. But thanks to Outdoors for All, you can keep the joy of riding alive! Thanks to a partnership with... Read More
June 22, 2026 —
Strong communities do not happen by accident. They are built, supported, and often sustained by people who see a need and decide to do something about it. In Washington, many of those people are volunteers whose work leaves a lasting mark. AARP Washington is asking people to recognize that kind of service by nominating someone... Read More
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