Senior News Briefs
Senior News Briefs
Did you know that you can also receive healthy meals and other nutrition services through …
READ MORE...Featured Outing & Calendar
Tacoma Holiday Festival
The Tacoma Holiday Festival kicks off the season on October 24 and runs through October …
READ MORE...Local
Local Seniors, Local Interest & Connections, Local Volunteers
High Fashion at the Museum of Flight
“This year we have a few models in their 40’ and one in her 60’s …
READ MORE...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)
READ MORE...New Law Caps Out-of-Pocket Costs for Some Medicare Enrollees
An estimated 42,000 Washington seniors will see these new savings, an average of $1,500 in …
READ MORE...The Bubbleator at Seattle Center Carries its Final Passengers on October 1, 1980
The Bubbleator carried millions of visitors during and after the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair
READ MORE...Grant Supports Transportation Planning Tool in Washington State
An individual who uses a mobility device or a person who identifies as low vision …
READ MORE...Can You Help Ned?
A local 80-year-old man is set to lose his job at the Evergreen Goodwill store …
READ MORE...New Weight Medications are Game-Changers but no Magic Bullet
Rapidly losing large amounts of weight may not be safe for some older adults
READ MORE...How to Assess What You Need in a Walker
Here are some tips that can help you choose the appropriate walker to fit your …
READ MORE...Pumpkins Pack Plenty of Health Benefits
Among dietitians, pumpkin is known as a “superfood”
READ MORE...If You’re 65 or Older, It’s Time to Get Your Pneumonia Shot
Each year, pneumonia causes a whopping 1.5 million people to visit medical emergency departments in …
READ MORE...Travels Near & Far
International, Countrywide & Northwest Travel Ideas
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 …
READ MORE...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. …
READ MORE...Outdoor art takes centerstage at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Minneapolis is all about arts and culture (and yes, sports too!). The city takes pride …
READ MORE...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.
READ MORE...Cat Nap
“Dick, I know that the snoring is not intentional. But it has some devastating effects …
READ MORE...Splitting the Bill
There's one social and cultural consequence of this financial downturn that hasn’t been reported yet
READ MORE...words don’t define
I’ve left a footprint with each step of my life, and I can smile about …
READ MORE...Are You Trying to Shake Down a National Treasure?
Can you imagine someone asking if you are trying to shake down Carol Burnett?
READ MORE...Sharing Stories
Essays, Poetry, Writing Corner
Retirement Lifestyles
Healthy Recipes, Home & Garden, Senior Living, Family & Relationships, Senior Style
Fall Planting Provides Months of Continuous Spring Color
After planting bulbs in the fall, you’ll enjoy an array of flower colors that combine …
READ MORE...Help Prevent Disease with the Power of Food
the key to disease prevention lies in what you put on your plate
READ MORE...Home Buying Hagglers: Washington Homebuyer Negotiators
Data Shows the Average Washington Homebuyer Negotiated $18,429 Off the Sale Price
READ MORE...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 …
READ MORE...Tom Selleck and His Famous Life
My ears perk up whenever Tom Selleck is in the news, and he's been in …
READ MORE...Jim Ellis: A Will to Serve
Jim Ellis has been described as one of Washington's most visionary and successful leaders
READ MORE...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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