Sponsor spotlight: Emergency preparedness for seniors – are you ready for what may come?
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…
‘Create the Retirement of Your Dreams’ presentation at Edmonds Waterfront Center June 20
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…
Homage hosting Cinco de Mayo luncheon, resource fair May 5
Lynnwood-based Homage, which provides services for older adults and people with disabilities in Snohomish County, and Homage’s Hispanic/Latino group members are hosting a Cinco de Mayo luncheon and resource fair open to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 5. Enjoy a taco and chip bar luncheon donated by Brookdale Senior…
Chinese seniors named Homage table tennis tournament champions
After four weeks of matchups, eight Snohomish County Chinese seniors are taking home titles and trophies earned at the Chinese Seniors Group Table Tennis Tournament recently held at Lynnwood-based Homage, the largest provider of services for older adults and people with disabilities in Snohomish County. Each Tuesday from March 21 through April 11, a group of…
Sponsor spotlight: There’s a reason to celebrate every day of the year
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…
Sponsor spotlight: Five signs it’s time to look for senior housing
Do you know a senior living alone or with a senior partner who may be isolated, lonely or in need of help with basic activities of daily living.? In a study sponsored by AARP, researchers from the University of Michigan surveyed a group of about 2,000 Americans ages 50 to 80. More than a third…
Sponsor spotlight: Murders in Texas nursing homes and binding arbitration.
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…
Sponsor spotlight: Washington State a leader in protecting seniors — and how we can help
“There ought to be a law!” Well, there is. The Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act, RCW 18.330, outlines the regulation for Senior Housing Referral Professionals in Washington State. Why is this important? Early thoughts on aging and care date back to 44 BC when Cicero wrote a text about aging, “On Old Age.”…
Edmonds Waterfront Center sponsoring all-ages Trivia Night Jan. 24
The Edmonds Waterfront Center is hosting an all-ages Trivia Night Tuesday, Jan. 24 Join your friends or be placed on a team and make new friends. The top team will win the coveted Red Twig mug. There is also a chance to win individual prizes during lightning rounds. Check-in starts at 6:30 p.m. and the event starts…
In the Legislature: Groups gather in Olympia to discuss Washington ‘Age Wave’
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…
Sponsor spotlight: Tips for transitioning to a retirement community
Today I’m sharing an article written by Joan Rettmann, Regional Director of Sales for Koelsch Communities, on moving to a retirement community. Joan has many years’ experience working in the senior housing field and her insights align perfectly with the services we provide at Forever Care Services. Our personalized guidance helps families find the best…
Sponsor spotlight: When you need a senior care advisor, contact Forever Care Services
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…
Re-Imagining Retirement: Potential
Something moved in my gut! I’d just put on a uniquely beautiful set of rings and whoa, they’d made a physical impact on me. What?! I repeated the process to verify what happened. Confirmed. I walked away bewildered; what happened? Walking on the college campus to pick up (?) grades perhaps, and coming toward me…
Help a senior in need this holiday season by donating to Homage Senior Services
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…
Edmonds Waterfront Center health and wellness programs in November, December
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…
Get Your Ducks in a Row panel discussion at Edmonds Waterfront Center Nov. 10
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…
Reminder: Edmonds Waterfront Center to host Welcoming Figure Awakening Ceremony Oct. 28
The Edmonds Waterfront Center is hosting a Welcoming Figure Awakening Ceremony Friday, Oct. 28 for a new indigenous artwork being installed on the building’s exterior. Native American artist Ty Juvinel, who also produced the “Marsh Life” cedar carving on display outside the Edmonds Historical Museum, has created the 15-foot-tall welcoming figure made out of a…
Edmonds Waterfront Center, Rotary Club partnering to establish Community Table program
The Edmonds Waterfront Center and the Edmonds Rotary Club are establishing a Community Table program starting Wednesday, Nov. 2. There will be a designated, clearly marked table in the Waterfront Center’s main dining room, staffed by a Rotary volunteer every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the table will be ice breaker cards…
Edmonds trick-or-treat event bridges generations
It wasn’t your usual trick-or-treat on Tuesday morning as a contingent of residents from the Cogir Assisted Living and Memory Care center descended – in costume – on an enthusiastic group of kindergarten through second-graders at Edmonds’ Bloom Early Education Center. “We have 67 students turning out today for this wonderful activity,” said Miriam Dressler,…
Hiring older adults topic of Economic Alliance coffee chat Oct. 11
Age-friendly business practices and hiring older adults is the topic of Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s virtual coffee chat set for Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The U.S. workforce is aging at a rapid rate. It is estimated that 25% of workers in the U.S. and U.K. will be over the age of 55 by…
Edmonds Center for Arts announces return of arts programming for people with memory loss
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…
High fashion on display at Edmonds Senior Center Thrift Store show
Edmonds residents have always known that some of the best thrift shopping around is at the Edmonds Senior Center Thrift Store. What better way to showcase the store’s offerings than at a Saturday fashion show, with proceeds benefiting the Edmonds Waterfront Center’s senior lunch program for those who struggle with food insecurity. The show featured 12 models…
Medical oxygen fire safety tips for older adults
According the United States Fire Administration, older adults have a 2.6 times greater risk of dying in a fire than the U.S. population as a whole. In the U.S. and Canada, adults age 65 and older comprise about 12% of the population, making it essential to take the necessary steps to stay safe. Last year…
Edmonds Landing marches to fight Alzheimer’s
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…
Northwest Neighbors Network looking for board members
Are you passionate about helping seniors age well in their own homes? Are you looking for volunteer opportunities with a committed, enthusiastic nonprofit board of directors? The Northwest Neighbors Network (NNN) is looking for board members willling to serve for six to eight hours per month and one- to two-year terms. Opportunities include community outreach, social events,…