Monthly Archives: June 2023

In the days before cellphone location

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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Aging Well Resource Fair – Saturday, June 24, 2023

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Jim deMaine

North Bellevue Community Center (NBCC) 4063 148th Avenue NortheastBellevue, WA 98007-3118Register Now

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Giving Red America a Reason to Love Electric Vehicles

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Binyamin Appelbaum in the NYT June 10th Photographs by Reva Keller Mr. Appelbaum is a member of the editorial board. Ms. Keller is a photographer based in Seattle. Electric vehicles are rare in Moses Lake, Wash., a small city in the … Continue reading →

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Digital Ageism

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Lisa Napoli in Next Avenue – thanks to Mary M.  My cell phone started ringing just as I turned the key in my front door. George, my dear friend and neighbor in downtown Los Angeles, was calling. We had just … Continue reading →

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Love that pie?

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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Supreme Court rules for nursing home patient’s family, declines to limit civil rights lawsuits

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Jim deMaine

BY JESSICA GRESKO, ASSOCIATED PRESS – 06/08/23 3:08 PM ET from The Hill Thanks to Sylvia P. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for the family of a nursing home resident with dementia that had sued over … Continue reading →

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The prescience of Tom Lehrer

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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My grandson’s phone in NYC today!

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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Unexpected result from an operation

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Isn’t that punny?

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann The Roman emperor’s wife hates playing hide and seek because wherever she goes, Julius Caesar. I like what mechanics wear, overall. If you are being chased by a pack of taxidermists, do not play dead. I tried … Continue reading →

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That self-checkout line

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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Life Kit – upcoming workshop on June 14th

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Jim deMaine

TOOLS TO HELP YOU GET IT TOGETHER If you are attending the lecture series arranged by our Chaplain Helen McPeak about Living Well with Loss, I’d suggest you visit this NPR web site to get a head start for the … Continue reading →

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Horsey on drug addiction

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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Let’s Smash the College Admissions Process

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By David Brooks in the NYT Ed note: This essay by David Brooks raises all kinds of questions that also apply to us as “elite seniors.” He argues that college admissions should help right historical elitism by having economic class based … Continue reading →

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Transforming Age currently has around 2 million square feet of development underway across the organization, with a footprint in 22 states.

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Jim deMaine

From Senior Housing News by Tim Regan With the creation of a new affordable housing arm and a handful of other notable developments in 2022, it has been a big year for Transforming Age. But the senior living nonprofit is … Continue reading →

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5 Things to Know about Amazon’s Recent One Medical Acquisition

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: One Medical Clinics have popped up all around Seattle, some catering to seniors. In July 2022, it was announced that Amazon, Inc. agreed to acquire One Medical for about $3.9 billion in an all-cash deal. Prior to the announcement, pharmacy … Continue reading →

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Inside the Complicated Reality of Being America’s Oldest President

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Inside the Complicated Reality of Being America’s Oldest President By Peter Baker, Michael D. Shear, Katie Rogers and Zolan Kanno-Youngs in the NYT There was the time last winter when President Biden was awakened at 3 a.m. while on a trip to Asia and told … Continue reading →

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How the Arts Can Benefit Your Mental Health (No Talent Required)

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Drawing, music and writing can elevate your mood. Here are some easy ways to welcome them into your life. by Christina Caron in the NYT. Thanks to Marilyn W. When Dr. Frank Clark was in medical school studying to be a … Continue reading →

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