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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
The world seems designed against the elderly
Aside from being old, Don Norman is a leading authority on the design of emotional pleasing and useable technology. He is the author of Design of Everyday ThingsandEmotional Design, a former vice president at Apple, and professor and director of the … Continue reading
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The disappearing taxes – so much for transparency
WPeter Kuper illustrates “Spy vs. Spy” for Mad every month and is co-editor of the political zine World War 3 Illustrated. More of his work can be seen at peterkuper.com. Thanks to Pam P for sending this along.
How Jung’s collective unconscious inspired Alcoholics Anonymous
By Charles Fox who is a professor of psychology at Worcester State University in Massachusetts. “From Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international mutual-aid fellowship with more than 2 million members worldwide. It strives to help members ‘stay sober and other … Continue reading
First Hill May Newsletter – May meeting of FHIA at Skyline
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Reframing dememtia – community dialogue
Note : This presentation will be at Skyline instead of Harborview – in the MBR.
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Should we get the MMR vaccine?
Most people will not require MMR vaccination, they include the following: People born before 1957 are considered to have natural immunity. They almost certainly had measles, mumps and rubella as children. No need for vaccination or titers. 2) People born … Continue reading
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The Moment of Life – new book by Melinda Gates
The world’s largest non-profit organization is right here in Seattle. The values of Melinda Gates have been formative in the mission of this philanthropy. This PBS interview highlights her efforts and candor in advocating for equality between men and women, … Continue reading
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Dying Is No Reason to Stop Fighting
This article is an opinion op-ed from the NYT. Thanks to Pam P for sending it in. “Ady Barkan rolled into Washington this week in a motorized wheelchair, unable to talk or to chew food or to lift his arm to scratch … Continue reading
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Training caregivers for people with dementia
The article below is from Kaiser Permanente Research Institute which discusses an innovative research program designed to support caregivers – a badly needed initiative especially for caregivers of those afflicted with dementia. An older man teared up as he told … Continue reading
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Having fun at COSTCO
Thanks to Al MacR for this one
Apparently these trees on 8th Ave aren’t protected!
Thanks for the photo from Mike C
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Sources for Seniors in the community
AARP in Seattle: Everything from sharing practical resources like job, health, and financial workshops to holding fun activities and events. Age-Friendly Seattle: The City of Seattle is committed to making our communities a great place to grow up and grow old. … Continue reading
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Shoulder Taps
Thanks to Margarete B who found this one. The spontaneous “shoulder taps” that happen can be wonderful, but sometimes silence is best. I remember seeing a very obese lady in my office one time. Her problem was totally unrelated to … Continue reading
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Seinfeld – Kramer’s deliberation on when to “pull the plug”
Ed note: One day in my office a Microsoft programmer told me, “Hey, if anything happens just pull the plug.” Then he smiled and went on, “But quickly plug me back in, because I’m likely to reboot.” I hope you … Continue reading
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Ageism: A ‘Prevalent and Insidious’ Health Threat
Ed note: This article probably deserves some discussion. Have you experienced ageism? Are we too sensitive about our age? Are the concerns about ageism at times over the top, being too politically correct? Does our tendency to joke about our … Continue reading
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Take one and call your broker in the morning
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The viaduct removal from a friend’s condo
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The secret to San Francisco’s famous sourdough: bug poop
Thanks to Pam P for sending this in By Charlotte Druckman and Kevin Gray in Popular Science It’s easy to get a rise out of a local TV news crew. Especially in a slo-mo state capital like California’s. So it was on September 6, 2007, … Continue reading
Population growth through time
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