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…
Senior Health
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…
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…
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: 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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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…
Snohomish County invests $1.4 million to address isolation, food insecurity for seniors
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced Friday that the county is investing $1.4 million of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding into programs that address equity, isolation, and…
Sponsor spotlight: Peggy Sanders joins the team at Salish Elder Law
Salish Elder Law is excited to announce that Peggy Sanders is joining our team, bringing her valuable experience and a familiar partnership to our practice. Having previously worked together, the…
Sponsor spotlight: Know the signs when visiting senior loved ones this spring holiday — or anytime
With the joy of Easter gatherings still on our minds and the close of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr celebrations, along with Passover and Orthodox Easter coming up later this month…
Want to advocate for residents living in long-term care homes? State ombudsman program seeks volunteers
The Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is an independent organization that advocates for the rights of residents living in long-term care homes. The program relies on trained volunteers who…
Sponsor spotlight: Financial freedom — a gift to your family
Here’s a sobering statistic: 72% of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to a study by Edward Jones and the consulting…
Snohomish County accepting applications for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Snohomish County is accepting applications for the 2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The program provides eligible low-income seniors with a free $80 benefit card to purchase fresh fruits…
Sponsor spotlight: Emergency preparedness for seniors — are you ready for what may come?
Natural disasters — including hurricanes, tornadoes, floords and wildfires — are often at the top of the news reports. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we don’t need to worry about…
Ache of uncertainty: Aging parents caring for disabled adult children worry what’s next
Eighty-six-year-old Olympia resident Helga Teske thinks a lot these days about all the things she still wants to teach her son. How to clean the two-bedroom house where they’ve lived…
Sponsor spotlight: Home for the holidays — elder law considerations
As the holiday season approaches, families often gather together to celebrate and spend time with each other. For many, this may be the only time of year when everyone is…
Homage Holiday Gift Catalog benefits Snohomish County seniors
Lynnwood-based Homage, a nearly 50-year-old organization that provides critical services to more than 25,000 Snohomish County seniors and adults with disabilities each year, has launched its annual Holiday Gift Catalog….
‘A pragmatic, modest step’: Making the case for Washington’s new long-term care program
In Washington and across the U.S., the number of people in need of long-term care is on the rise as the population ages. Seven out of 10 Americans will need…
Sponsor spotlight: 2024 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is over on Dec. 7 — don’t delay!
Medicare information is saturating the media, resources for the ABCs of Medicare or the pros and cons between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare are everywhere. I believe the challenge with…
Sponsor spotlight: Medicare’s three-day qualifying stay
Medicare’s open enrollment period is in full swing and can be quite confusing. Using the services of a Medicare insurance specialist can make all the difference in choosing the right…
Older adults in Snohomish County face ongoing challenges, county survey finds
A new survey has found that older adults in Snohomish County are still facing a number of challenges, including financial insecurity and housing costs. The report is based on a…