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December 27, 2024 — Mary was a nurse for 40 years, so she understands the importance of good nutrition. But she said recent inflation “caused a great change” in her life in Vancouver, Wash. It became harder to afford nutritious quality food. After six months of eating mostly Cheerios and tuna fish, a friend helped Mary sign up for... Read More
December 23, 2024 — There is something so wonderful about sharing food with people you care about. I suspect it goes all the way back to our tribal roots. Sharing food during the winter, a time of scarcity, has even more significant connotations. If you celebrate holidays during this time, sharing food can remind us that we depend on... Read More
December 20, 2024 — Home smoke alarms provide critical notice at the early signs of a fire. Did you know that you may have less than two minutes to escape your home once the smoke alarm sounds? While most homes have smoke alarms, they were not present in one-quarter of reported home fires between 2014 and 2018. Having properly installed working... Read More
December 18, 2024 — By KIRK LARSON Social Security Administration In our ongoing commitment to serve the public more efficiently, we are expanding appointment-based services at our local Social Security offices. By scheduling appointments, we will aim to reduce wait times, streamline service delivery, and improve the overall customer experience. Nearly 400 field offices have already moved to appointment-based... Read More
December 16, 2024 — When you think about living longer and staying mentally sharp, what comes to mind first? It might be the “five healthy habits” of exercise, a good diet, healthy body weight, no smoking, and limited or no alcohol. These are definitely important. Women who practice all five by age 50 live, on average, 14 additional years,... Read More
December 13, 2024 — Every year, Maude’s Ventures invests in new solutions to improve the well-being of people with dementia and their caregivers. The organization is proud to announce that the 2024 Maude’s Ventures winner is San Francisco-based Tranquility Health. Inspired by her own family’s experience navigating health care for a loved one with dementia, Amanda Amaro, DDS, founder of Tranquility... Read More
December 11, 2024 — At Social Security, we hope your holidays are filled with joy and warmth. During this and every season, we want you to know that we are here to serve you. Did you know that our online services are available to help you do business with us in an easy, convenient, and secure way? This holiday... Read More
December 9, 2024 — In today’s digital age, we probably often ask ourselves, “What can I do to further protect myself and my family from fraud and scams?” While we know we can’t absolutely 100 percent protect ourselves from those trying to get our personal information and money, following these five recommendations will help. And you have time to... Read More
December 6, 2024 — Recently I retired. With my career behind me, I was looking forward to free time, but after a few weeks, I concluded that enjoying free time is a myth. Do you find yourself in the same pickle? Looking for a cure to free-time doldrums? The good news is I found a cure: volunteering. When you... Read More
December 3, 2024 — The Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP), the annual window for beneficiaries to review and update their coverage, ends Dec. 7. Back in October, when the OEP had just begun, Age Friendly Seattle hosted its monthly Civic Coffee at the Neighborhood House-High Point in West Seattle to discuss the process and provide information to those already... Read More