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Senior News Briefs

Senior News Briefs

The latest Social Security updates and other senior news

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Featured Outing & Calendar

Tacoma Holiday Festival

The Tacoma Holiday Festival kicks off the season on October 24 and runs through October …

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Local

Local Seniors, Local Interest & Connections, Local Volunteers

Living a Brain-Healthy Life: A Recap of the Annual Ignite Aging Symposium

Faculty and students spoke at the Ignite Aging Symposium, sharing how everything from our heart …

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State Park Shelters Prolong the Picnic Season

Washington State Parks offers ideas for great picnic shelters for your off-season gathering

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Local Author Pens Uplifting Account of Her Mother's Experience with Alzheimer's

The Northwest's own Marilyn Raichle wrote a book about her mother's life with Alzheimer's

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Washington State Tidbits

Recent polls and analysis have revealed interesting trivia about Washington

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High Fashion at the Museum of Flight

“This year we have a few models in their 40’ and one in her 60’s …

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Washington Ranks as 2nd Healthiest State in the Country

Washington's score was 71.6 out of 100 (Hawaii was number 1 at 71.8)

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Adopting Diets Tailored to Your Body and Age

Older adults need plenty of nutrients but fewer calories, so make every bite count

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Medicare Open Enrollment

Medicare’s Open Enrollment period is October 15 to December 7

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Do You Have an Emergency Digital Access Plan?

Even people who think that they have a small digital footprint are astonished at the …

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Travels Near & Far

International, Countrywide & Northwest Travel Ideas

Alaska history and Native cultures come alive at these Anchorage museums

When it comes to learning about Alaska, its diverse landscape, colorful history and Native cultures, …

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Explore Alaska’s mining history on a tour of Gold Dredge 8…and pan for your fortune!

To learn more about the history of gold mining in Interior Alaska, take a two-hour …

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Discover art, architecture and history on a Minneapolis City & Skyway Tour

Walking has always been my go-to mode of exploration when I visit a new city. …

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Outdoor art takes centerstage at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Minneapolis is all about arts and culture (and yes, sports too!). The city takes pride …

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Featured Columns

Our Columnists, Life Perspectives, Nostalgia

It Only Takes One! Part I

It only takes one. One risk, one hello, one smile, to change a life.

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Cat Nap

“Dick, I know that the snoring is not intentional. But it has some devastating effects …

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Splitting the Bill

There's one social and cultural consequence of this financial downturn that hasn’t been reported yet

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Growing Old

Growing old is not for the faint of heart

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words don’t define

I’ve left a footprint with each step of my life, and I can smile about …

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Grandma's Charm

As I reflect upon days gone by, And the many people I’ve known

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Sharing Stories

Essays, Poetry, Writing Corner

Writing Corner

"Changing tone is shocking."

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Ode to Time

“'If I could turn back time'—Cher’s abracadabra song"

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Ode to Pizza

"When I dream, I dream about you."

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Retirement Lifestyles

Healthy Recipes, Home & Garden, Senior Living, Family & Relationships, Senior Style

Figs in the Rain

Figs are high in antioxidants, fiber and B vitamins.

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Fall Planting Provides Months of Continuous Spring Color

After planting bulbs in the fall, you’ll enjoy an array of flower colors that combine …

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Help Prevent Disease with the Power of Food

the key to disease prevention lies in what you put on your plate

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Home Buying Hagglers: Washington Homebuyer Negotiators

Data Shows the Average Washington Homebuyer Negotiated $18,429 Off the Sale Price

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Notable Northwesterners

Celebrity Seniors with a Local Connection, Noteworthy Older Adults

Pam Montgomery, Chukar Cherries & Pike Place Market

...could it be that locals and international travelers alike are attracted to free samples of …

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Tom Selleck and His Famous Life

My ears perk up whenever Tom Selleck is in the news, and he's been in …

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Jim Ellis: A Will to Serve

Jim Ellis has been described as one of Washington's most visionary and successful leaders

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The Honor of Caring for a Loved One

“Retirement isn't an exit ramp to being idle or sidelined,” said Scott Nolte. It is …

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