September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month and falls are the number-one mechanism of injury that brings people into the hospital. The Providence Swedish Trauma Department is partnering with South County…
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Volunteers sought for AARP tax return preparation program
The AARP TaxAide program is seeking local volunteers for its annual free tax return preparation program. While most volunteers are involved in preparing free tax returns, the program also needs…
Sponsor spotlight: Probate — it’s not as scary as you think
Probate is often portrayed as a daunting, complex and even terrifying process. We frequently hear stories filled with fearmongering about the nightmare of probate. While in some states, like California,…
Homage mental health programs receive $150K from Cambia Health Foundation
During National Mental Health Awareness Month, Lynnwood-based Homage Senior Services is expanding its mental health services across Snohomish County, thanks to a $150,000 grant from the Cambia Health Foundation. Among…
Homage Senior Services names Ian Watson senior manager of transportation
Lynnwood-based Homage Senior Services has appointed Ian Watson as senior manager of transportation. In his new role, Watson will oversee transportation outreach and budget management, with the goal of maximizing…
Snohomish County invests $1.4 million to address isolation, food insecurity for seniors
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced Friday that the county is investing $1.4 million of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding into programs that address equity, isolation, and…
Sponsor spotlight: Peggy Sanders joins the team at Salish Elder Law
Salish Elder Law is excited to announce that Peggy Sanders is joining our team, bringing her valuable experience and a familiar partnership to our practice. Having previously worked together, the…
Sponsor spotlight: Know the signs when visiting senior loved ones this spring holiday — or anytime
With the joy of Easter gatherings still on our minds and the close of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr celebrations, along with Passover and Orthodox Easter coming up later this month…
Want to advocate for residents living in long-term care homes? State ombudsman program seeks volunteers
The Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is an independent organization that advocates for the rights of residents living in long-term care homes. The program relies on trained volunteers who…
Sponsor spotlight: Financial freedom — a gift to your family
Here’s a sobering statistic: 72% of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to a study by Edward Jones and the consulting…
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Snohomish County accepting applications for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Snohomish County is accepting applications for the 2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The program provides eligible low-income seniors with a free $80 benefit card to purchase fresh fruits…
‘Get Your Ducks in a Row’ discussion on senior housing transition March 7 at Edmonds Waterfront Center
“Get Your Ducks in a Row” is the topic of Thursday, March 7 panel discussion on preparing to transition into senior housing. The event will run from 1:30-3:30 p.m….
Sponsor spotlight: Emergency preparedness for seniors — are you ready for what may come?
Natural disasters — including hurricanes, tornadoes, floords and wildfires — are often at the top of the news reports. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we don’t need to worry about…
Nonprofit helping seniors age in place seeks volunteer social activities committee leader
You can help your neighbors continue to age well in their own homes through the nonprofit Northwest Neighbors Network (NNN), which is looking for a new volunteer chairperson for its…
Homage seeking $30K for home repair program by end of January
As temperatures drop outside and the cold and wet weather season gets underway, Homage — an organization that provides critical services to Snohomish County seniors and adults with disabilities —…
Fraud and identity theft workshop Dec. 15 in Lynnwood
In an effort to promote awareness of holiday season scamming, Jean Mattisen from the AARP of Washington will be hosting a free informative seminar for community members Dec. 15. The…
Ache of uncertainty: Aging parents caring for disabled adult children worry what’s next
Eighty-six-year-old Olympia resident Helga Teske thinks a lot these days about all the things she still wants to teach her son. How to clean the two-bedroom house where they’ve lived…
Sponsor spotlight: Home for the holidays — elder law considerations
As the holiday season approaches, families often gather together to celebrate and spend time with each other. For many, this may be the only time of year when everyone is…
Homage Holiday Gift Catalog benefits Snohomish County seniors
Lynnwood-based Homage, a nearly 50-year-old organization that provides critical services to more than 25,000 Snohomish County seniors and adults with disabilities each year, has launched its annual Holiday Gift Catalog….
Edmonds Waterfront Center, Mountlake Terrace Senior Center join forces
After months of working together to reboot the Mountlake Terrace Senior Center — doing business as the Lake Ballinger Center — the Edmonds Waterfront Center (EWC) and the Lake Ballinger…
‘A pragmatic, modest step’: Making the case for Washington’s new long-term care program
In Washington and across the U.S., the number of people in need of long-term care is on the rise as the population ages. Seven out of 10 Americans will need…
Sponsor spotlight: 2024 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is over on Dec. 7 — don’t delay!
Medicare information is saturating the media, resources for the ABCs of Medicare or the pros and cons between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare are everywhere. I believe the challenge with…
Sponsor spotlight: Hike in Social Security benefits announced for 2024
The Social Security Administration announced a 3.2% boost to monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for 2024, a big drop from last year’s increase of 8.7%. The…
Free vision, hearing screenings at Edmonds Waterfront Center Nov. 7
The Edmonds Waterfront Center in partnership with the Edmonds Lions Club is offering free vision and hearing screenings from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Nov. 7. The screening is free for…
Sponsor spotlight: Medicare’s three-day qualifying stay
Medicare’s open enrollment period is in full swing and can be quite confusing. Using the services of a Medicare insurance specialist can make all the difference in choosing the right…