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December 21, 2019 — The American Heart Association and MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute have unveiled a Hands-Only CPR training kiosk at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Air travelers can train and test their knowledge on the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR in about five minutes. The kiosk, located in the airportâs Central Terminal, includes a touch screen display with a video introduction and... Read More
December 19, 2019 — You have likely seen this wonderful story recently: Brad Ryan attempting to take his Grandma Joy, now 89, to visit all 61 national parks. Over the past four years, theyâve visited 49. Grandma Joy has lived in the same small town in Ohio her entire life. Sheâs never been to the mountains or the ocean.... Read More
December 17, 2019 — 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, this is also the time of year when fire departments respond to more fires involving heaters, candles, and holiday lights. Be mindful of your heaters, candles, and festive lights this... Read More
December 15, 2019 — Low-salt recipes are usually delicious. Thatâs because when you forgo salty flavors, you experience the other tastes that make food so enjoyable. These flavorful options will not disappoint your palette. Sweet flavors Humans are hard-wired to enjoy sweetness. You can use less salt if you try these ideas: Add a teaspoon or so of vanilla... Read More
December 13, 2019 — Building a trusting rapport with individuals residing in long-term care is an important step for a long-term care âombudsâ (the gender-neutral term many prefer to âombudsmanâ). Last summer, an ombudsman approached a female resident residing in a nursing home facility. The ombuds introduced themselves and attempted to explain their role as an advocate for residents... Read More
December 11, 2019 — As the holiday season comes upon us again, are you thinking about any New Yearâs resolutions? One popular New Yearâs resolution is volunteering. Good newsâJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers have found that the act of volunteering benefits older people through improved brain function. Their Baltimore Experience Corps study highlighted that participants particularly... Read More
December 9, 2019 — The Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) has awarded $199,550 to Chief Seattle Club to provide employment, training, and job placement services to their elders. The funded program will support the sustainable growth of a strong, successful community program, Chief Seattle Clubâs Native Works. A much-needed expansion of a community-centered employment program Of American Indian/Alaska Native older adults in... Read More
December 6, 2019 — In 1985, when Dr. Bud Doney was walking at Pike Place Market with his wife, Nancy, they saw many homeless and low-income people with pets. Those pets were not getting the vaccinations or preventative veterinary care they needed, so Dr. Doney and Nancy discussed how they could help the animalsâand the people who loved themâlive... Read More
December 5, 2019 — One of the best ways to keep bugs, viruses, contamination, and infections at bayâand reduce the spread of illnessâis regular, proper handwashing. A recent study on kitchen hygiene and best practices commissioned by the U.S. Department of Agriculture demonstrated that we do not wash our hands properly 97 percent of the time. According to the Centers... Read More
December 3, 2019 — What a year! In 2019, the Seattle-King County Advisory Council on Aging & Disability Services took part in state and federal advocacy, including the Washington State Senior Lobby Day in Olympia, focusing on continuing and expanding long-term services and supports such as case managemeÂnt, caregiver support, and expanded services available through Medicaid transformation. We presented at a joint meeting... Read More