Natural disasters, including hurricanes and wildfires, have been at the top of the news reports for the past few months. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we don’t need to worry about hurricanes but we have our own unique disaster possibilities with wildfires, the usually dormant volcanoes in our backyard in the Cascade Mountains, and the…
TV and radio host Rajiv Nagaich will be at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Tuesday, June 20 to discuss how to “Create the Retirement of Your Dreams.” The seminar runs from 6:30-8 p.m. at 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. During the event, he will walk attendees through the gaps and pitfalls of current retirement planning and…
Many people get together with their families for the holidays. Easter, Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas may all make that list. Seeing family and staying in touch is important for all of us, especially for the seniors in our lives. My mother used to say, “Mother’s Day is not just…
This article is for information purposes only and is in no way meant to offer legal advice. For advice on your particular case, we strongly suggest that you contact your attorney. There is a horrific story in the December 2022/January 2023 edition of The AARP Magazine. The article, “Unnatural Causes, The Texas Elder Murders,” by…
With the state legislative session underway, a coalition advocating for older Washingtonians gathered Thursday to discuss priorities for 2023. The “Age Wave Coalition” breakfast in Olympia focused on the issues families and the state face with a rapidly aging population. Rep. Steve Tharinger is a longtime member of the Joint Legislative-Executive Committee on Aging and…
When you need a house, you contact a realtor. When you need a job, you contact a recruiter. When your senior family member can no longer live safely in their home, who are you going to call? And what do you Google for help? And who can you trust? And what does it cost? Four…
Social isolation, despair and unfit living conditions affect many seniors living in the City of Lynnwood. Homage, the largest provider of services for older adults and people with disabilities in Snohomish County, has created a gift guide to spread hope this holiday season for area seniors in need. “The majority of people receiving our services live on…
Movement for Life – Dance for Any Body Thursdays 1-2:15 p.m. $5-$12 per class; Drop-in OK This class welcomes adults with balance or movement challenges or who are looking for a relaxed approach to exercise. Based on the Dance for PD(r) program, participants embrace movement in chairs, at the barre and standing — whichever is…
Senior housing and care expert Mary Cordova will lead a panel discussion at the Edmonds Waterfront Center at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 on preparing to transition into senior housing. This discussion is relevant for seniors who want to plan ahead or adult children seeking more information on how to best support their aging parents. Speakers…
Edmonds Center for the Arts has announced the in-person return of its Dementia-Inclusive Series – a line-up of creative and social enrichment programs designed to engage people living with memory loss and their loved ones. Launched in 2015, the series developed collaboratively with the feedback and support of senior services organizations, memory care professionals, and…
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You couldn’t miss the purple-clad marchers, many carrying streamers, pinwheels and other festive accompaniments, on Wednesday afternoon as they wound their way along the sidewalks lining 2nd Avenue, Dayton Street and Sunset Ave in dowtown Edmonds. No, it wasn’t the return of the infamous Purple Gang of Prohibition days, although some of the marchers were…
Lynnwood-based Homage Senior Services, which provides services for older adults and people with disabilities in Snohomish County, is gearing up to launch its first Engage: Mind and Body challenge. The challenge will work to raise money for Homage and the various programs it runs. When considering ways to engage with the community, Mollie Meyer, Homage’s…
The Edmonds Waterfront Center will be hosting free vision and hearing screening on Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. The screening is provided by the Edmonds Lions Club. Glasses and hearing aids are available at no cost for qualifying low-income children and adults. No appointment is necessary. The screening will be held upstairs in…
Loss is a natural part of every life. Whether it’s a loved one, a pet, your stock portfolio, or your health, loss can be depressing, lonely, and painful. The Edmonds Waterfront Center is sponsoring a virtual “Processing Loss” workshop Wednesday July 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. The workshop, held via Zoom, was created by Ariele M. Huff,…
The Edmonds Waterfront Center is offering the following programs and workshops for seniors this summer: Social and Recreational Programs Trips and hikes have returned. For more details view the July/August issue of the center’s newsletter and follow this link to sign up. American Movie History – A different film each week. Films have sound (there…
The Edmonds Waterfront Center (EWC)) is excited to celebrate a year of feeding the community and addressing food insecurity among local seniors. In March 2021, the Potlatch Bistro Community Café opened at the waterfront center. The goal of the community café model is that the whole community comes together to share a meal in a…
The Edmonds Waterfront Center is offering the following free health and wellness programs in June: Skin Health + Nutrition Thursday, June 2; 1:30-2:30 p.m. Led by Violet Lederman, dietic intern from Seattle Pacific University Having healthy and hydrated skin doesn’t have to break the bank! Learn the science of why skin changes over time and…
Peggy Sanders and her husband Ralph have been fixtures in the Edmonds business and social community for years. The couple lives downtown, and they love attending local events and concerts or just walking the downtown streets. You may have met Peggy at the free law clinics held at the old Edmonds Senior Center, or perhaps…
Providence ElderPlace, which combines health care and social services in one place for older adults, will open its first Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Snohomish County on April 1. According to a news release, the program offers medical care, social services and transportation to older adults who wish to continue to…
“Social Isolation: Recognition, Impact, Solutions” is the topic of a free workshop — being held both online and in person — at the Edmonds Waterfront Center from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17. Join a conversation about community and belonging. Participants will discuss how to recognize signs of social isolation, its impact on health, and ideas…
The Edmonds Waterfront Center (EWC) has scheduled the following health and wellness programs in February 2022: Mindful Breath & Movement Mondays starting Feb. 7 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the EWC Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members Click here to register or call 425-774-5555 Bloodworks NW Pop Up Blood Drive at EWC Feb.10, 11, 14 and…
Elder Law Attorney Peggy Sanders reports that many of her clients are scared. Something unforeseen, something alarming has happened to them or a member of their family. What’s going to happen now? What are the options? There is good news in that there are many, many options for senior living in our area. We are…
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, also called the annual election period, is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. During this time, people enrolled in Medicare can: Switch from original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan and vice versa. Join, drop or switch a Part D prescription drug plan, if you’re on original Medicare. Switch to a different…
From foot care to mammograms to blood drives, the Edmonds Waterfront Center has become a community hub for needed health and wellness services, CEO Daniel Johnson notes. On Tuesday, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance parked their Mammo Van in front of the Waterfront Center and filled all 19 appointments for mammograms. On Wednesday, the Waterfront Center’s popular…
It was a Friday-afternoon sea of purple punctuated with pinwheels at Second and Dayton as an estimated 40 residents, staff and friends of Edmonds Landing turned out for the annual Walk Around the Block to support Alzheimer’s research, part of the nationwide Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Marchers ranged in age from 98 to 30. An…
