Northwest Neighbors Network (NNN), a nonprofit dedicated to fostering the work of neighbors helping neighbors age well in their own homes, is seeking an executive director. The executive director will…
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Sponsor spotlight: Navigating Elder Law and Caring for Aging Loved Ones topic of Jan. 15 panel
Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, from 6-7 p.m. at the Edmonds Waterfront Center, Community Room A, for a panel hosted by Salish Elder Law and Soundview Financial Group….
Beat the winter blues this holiday season: Tips from Homage Senior Services
This holiday season and throughout the winter months, as the days grow shorter and the temperatures dip, many seniors grapple with feelings of sadness, irritabilityand a lack of energy, commonly…
Appointments available for Senior or Disabled Property Tax Exemption workshop Dec. 18, 19
Need help applying for the property tax reduction that moderate-income seniors are eligible for? There are still appointments available on Dec. 18 or 19 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. Call…
Learn how to ’embrace your mental well-being’ during upcoming Edmonds Waterfront Center workshops
The Edmonds Waterfront Center is collaborating with the National Council on Aging to present a free “Get Empowered: Embrace Your Mental Well-Being” workshop focused on destigmatizing mental health in December…
Welcome to new advertising sponsor Seniors Helping Seniors
We are happy to introduce our new advertising sponsor Seniors Helping Seniors. They specialize in offering non-medical in-home care for seniors in the community. What makes their agency unique is…
Seniors enjoy Thanksgiving lunch at Edmonds Waterfront Center
The Edmonds Waterfront Center hosted a Senior Thanksgiving lunch Monday, with an army of volunteers serving 172 meals, EWC President and CEO Daniel Johnson said. Live music was provided by…
Homage to deliver Thanksgiving dinners to homebound seniors, those with disabilities — and you can help
Lynnwood-based Homage Senior Services, which serves more than 25,000 Snohomish County seniors and adults with disabilities each year, said it will be delivering 660 Thanksgiving dinners (including packaged leftovers to…
Dual care plans could provide some Washingtonians with more health coverage
Millions of Americans could qualify for more health coverage. People who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid can enroll in a Dual Special Needs Plan. However, many might not…
Sponsor spotlight: Achieving fairness in estate planning and administration
Estate planning can be a complex and sensitive process, especially when clients have diverse assets to distribute, blended families, taxable estates, children with special or specific needs — the list…
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Northwest Neighbors Network seeks board members
Northwest Neighbors Network (NNN), which works to assist seniors and adults with disabilities to age in place, is looking for volunteer board members. The nonprofit organization serves Edmonds, Woodway, Lynnwood,…
Sponsor spotlight: Supporting people with dementia when the clocks change
Thank you, Benjamin Franklin. He’s the one who’s ultimately responsible for the extra hour of sleep most Americans will get when we “fall back” at 2 a.m. Nov. 3 this…
Sponsor spotlight: The other ‘talk’ — five steps to break the ice about estate planning
Life is full of tricky conversations. Cultural customs and taboos add an extra layer of sensitivity to discussions around health, death, medical decisions and money. But as time passes, these…
Oct. 19: Free Day-to-Day with Dementia event in Edmonds
All are invited to a free community education event, Day-to-Day With Dementia, from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 19 at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. Led by a…
Sponsor spotlight: Property status agreements — Prenups/postnups/cohabitation
Marriage and relationships trigger concerns, including how to live with a romantic partner (or partners), how to share expenses and income, how to share or separate assets, and how to…
Homage Senior Services honored for work to provide transportation in county
A Homage Senior Services employee was recently recognized with an award of excellence for her advocacy to maintain and expand transportation services throughout Snohomish County. During Sound Transit’s Lynnwood City…
Learn about property tax exemption program for seniors or disabled homeowners at Sept. 24 seminar
A group of local volunteers is helping homeowners apply for a reduction in their property taxes. Attend a seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center, 220 Railroad…
Free virtual Safe Aging Symposium scheduled for Sept. 25
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…
Edmonds Senior Center Thrift Store fall fashion show raises $15K for senior meals
The Edmonds Waterfront Center drew a sell-out crowd of 250 Sunday for the Edmonds Senior Center Thrift Store’s fourth annual All Fashion Show. Through ticket sales, sponsorship and clothing sales,…
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…
Scene in Edmonds: LASH Quartet from EWHS plays at Edmonds Landing
Edmonds-Woodway High School’s LASH Quartet delighted residents of Edmonds Landing with a performance on June 22. Candles were set up around the orchestra and tables, giving the feel of a…
During Edmonds meeting, Larsen describes congressional activity aimed at helping seniors
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen met with an estimated 25 seniors at the Edmonds Waterfront Center Monday afternoon to provide a run-down of recent federal legislation that benefits older adults. Larsen…
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…