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July 2, 2022 — It was glorious to the see so many people soaking up the sun last weekend at our local parks and lakes. But some people may have already started to feel uncomfortable with temperatures in the low 90s: headaches, feeling a little weaker, maybe even having a muscle cramp or dizziness. The mild Pacific Northwest climate... Read More
June 30, 2022 — Since 1983, Juneâs designation as National Alzheimerâs and Brain Health Awareness Month has provided an annual opportunity to raise awareness about dementia. June was also Pride Month, and this year contained the new federally recognized holiday, Juneteenth. Reflecting upon the different historical and present-day experiences of communities, Age Friendly Seattle recently convened a fascinating group... Read More
June 24, 2022 — Have you recently been notified by your childâs school or your employer that youâve possibly been exposed to COVID? Or have your heard from friends or family that theyâve had a positive test? If so, you arenât alone. COVID cases are rising again. If you are eligible for a booster shot but havenât gotten it... Read More
June 22, 2022 — One of the best recommendations for healthy eating is adding more vegetables and fruits to your diet. Most people should eat between five to 10 half-cup servings a day. If adding another fruit or vegetable to your diet sounds difficult, consider slipping in veggies at breakfast. Veggies for breakfast? Yes! Visualize a poached egg on... Read More
June 20, 2022 — For years, Pacific Northwest residents have known that summer usually doesnât start until July 5. Sometimes it seemed like a cold and rainy Independence Day was almost inevitable. But 2021 was different. From June 26â29, 2021, we experienced what meteorologists say was a 1,000-year weather event. Daytime temperatures rose to all-time highsâwell over 100 degrees... Read More
June 16, 2022 — Itâs unlikely the name Sonora Smart Dodd rings any bells, but she is credited with the founding of Fatherâs Day. As a result of her work, the first Fatherâs Day was held on June 19, 1910, in Spokane, Washington. On Fatherâs Day, we can celebrate all dadsâbiological dads, stepdads, granddads, uncles, brothers, adopted dads, mentors, coaches, or... Read More
June 13, 2022 — Loretta, a 79-year-old widowed woman, was surprised and delighted when she received a Facebook message from a man who commented on her post. He told Loretta he shared her opinions and said he had not come across anyone before who expressed her beliefs so intelligently and passionately. He didnât mean to bother her, but would... Read More
June 11, 2022 — Kate Kleinert is active in her community. Now in her 60âs, she is a regional minister and cares for hospice dogs in her home, helping ease their path âover the rainbow bridge.â She spent many years in the workforce before leaving to provide full-time care to her husband Bernie, who died in 2009. One day... Read More
June 9, 2022 — Older adults are both consumers and workers. On the west coast, people age 65+ spend an average of $56,284 each year. Nationally, 18 percent of people over age 65 are active in the workforce, bringing decades of experience, skill, and judgement to their jobs. Yet many businesses have not considered how their environments and practices... Read More
June 7, 2022 — It is impossible to address a problem if you donât know you have one. When it comes to changes in memory and thinking, particularly those that impact a personâs ability to complete the tasks of daily life, such changes are sometimes thought to be a normal part of getting older. While it is true that... Read More