LOCAL
...safe, reliable and easy-to-use transportation options for people of all ages are critical to making a community age-friendly and therefore essential for optimal aging
BY …BY CHRISTINA CLEM, AARP WASHINGTON | December 1, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.
Paul Allen's Gifts
The late Paul Allen left Seattle a richer place with his generous gifts to the community and to the world
Village Theatre’s “Matilda” Is Feel Good Storytelling At Its Best
Village Theatre’s “Matilda” Is Feel Good Storytelling At Its Best
Autumn
"...amid the branches with amber eyes,"
November Memories
"Cattails crowd in the ditch on the side of the road to home, like a group of purring tail-wagging kittens..."
"Tigers"
"Some tigers sleep in bottles or cages."
Asian pears add variety to Northwest dishes
Asian pears have the mellow, almost smooth, taste of a pear, but with the crunchiness of an apple. They add an extra layer of variety to a traditional salad.
Island time, Ohio style
Most people are incredulous when they hear there are islands in Ohio, even residents of the Midwest. I was born and raised in Chicago and I'm embarrassed to admit I knew nothing of their existence. I had to look at a map for proof, but it wasn't until I actually …
"Seasons"
"She moved right in, took over too."
November is National Family Caregiver Month
From managing the household, planning groceries and meals, helping with medications, bathing and toileting, these humble heroes devote countless hours by providing consistent support. We call this being a caregiver.
Age-Friendly Discussion Groups
All of us need access to food, shelter, clean air and water, and health services—age-appropriate screenings, immunizations, and information from caring and knowledgeable service providers
Bill Gates' Personal Connection to Alzheimer's
The first survivor of Alzheimer's is out there
Sugarcoated November
The last day of October, Halloween night, I turn off the house lights...
Care, Comfort and Choice… When You Need it Most
Whether it’s you, your spouse or a dear friend, the time may come in a serious illness when a cure is no longer attainable. This would be the time to turn to Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care.
