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Category Archives: Advocacy
Falls, laughter and more as we age
On Thursday, September 24 – TOMORROW – as part of the National Falls Prevention Awareness Week, join us to learn about Senior Safety Score with Senior Fall Prevention Initiative’s Dr. Milton Curtis, MD! We’ll also hear from Dori Gillam of … Continue reading
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An important reminder
Thanks to Mary Jane F. Here is a list of the upcoming General Election Debates sponsored by the League of Women Voters …. all related to the November 3 election. NOTE: As you look at this website, please note that … Continue reading
Why Gathering At The Dinner Table May Be The Most Transgressive – And Important – Thing To Do
Michael Hebb is often regarded as the originator of the modern underground dinner. Currently, Hebb is a part of the Summit series culinary team, crafting the upcoming program in Los Angeles where foodie-beloved folks such as Chez Panisse’s Alice Waters, BS Taqueria’s … Continue reading
AgeWise King County
Al MacR. sent along this bulletin. Please note the section about the always active Barb W. – Skyliner on the go!
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Life’s challenges are greater for some
Thanks Sibyl-Ann
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With virtual reality, caregivers can become patients
Ed note: This use of virtual reality may be an answer to help caregivers from doctors to aids “actually” experience what their patients are experiencing. I’d love to see it tried out! By KERRY HANNONThe New York Times When Carrie Shaw … Continue reading
We must protect the U.S. Postal Service
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Focus group opportunity
Virtual Focus Group Opportunity for Persons with Memory Loss or Caregivers of a Person with Memory Loss Three Master’s Students who are part of the UW Human Centered Design & Engineering program and the Global Innovation Exchange are looking for … Continue reading
Let’s show our appreciation
The staff is doing so many “extras” for residents. One way to let them know is to fill out a “Caught in the Act of Performing Excellence.” The award board and forms are in the hallway outside of the Mt. … Continue reading
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David Domke upcoming lectures
Note: These lectures require registration & payment A. “UNCHARTED WATERS: How the 2020 Presidential Election is Unique.” This is a single lecture July 13. Here’s the details: The 2020 US presidential election is unlike any other presidential election in American history, … Continue reading
Let’s Finish the American Revolution
by Tim Egan from the NYT (thanks to Mary Jane F. for sending this) As baffling as it is to find statues of traitors, slaveholders and killers of Union soldiers ensconced in many a prominent square, consider the historical discordance … Continue reading
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Seattle is no progressive paradise
From the NYT by By Margaret O’Mara SEATTLE — Seattle’s police-free “autonomous zone” is coming to an end. After two largely peaceful weeks, shootings over the last several days near the Capitol Hill Organized Protest area, CHOP for short, left a 19-year-old … Continue reading
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This tells it all
Thanks to Mary Jane F!
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Tom Moore, U.K.’s 100-Year-Old Hero, Is Awarded Knighthood For Fundraising Walks
Thanks to Sand J. for letting us know about this hero who has inspired all of Britain. Capt. Tom Moore, the British World War II veteran who raised more than $39 million to support health workers by walking 100 laps … Continue reading
Is the end of meat here?
From the NYT by Jonathan Safran Foer – Thanks to Diana C. for send this. Is any panic more primitive than the one prompted by the thought of empty grocery store shelves? Is any relief more primitive than the one … Continue reading
DECLARING OUR WORLD BROKEN, CITIZENS OF 35 COUNTRIES FORM GLOBAL MOVEMENT TO SAVE HUMANITY AMID PANDEMIC
New York, NY – Declaring the COVID-19 pandemic the ultimate failure of our world’s leaders to address our greatest collective threats — including deadly pandemics, climate change, ecosystem destruction, and proliferating weapons of mass destruction — citizens of 35 countries … Continue reading
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About the COVID-19 Response Fund
If interested, please consider donating to the Seattle Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund – click here Hosted by Seattle Foundation, the COVID-19 Response Fund will provide flexible resources to organizations in our region working with communities who are disproportionately impacted by … Continue reading
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Help Reduce Pollution From Plastic Bags
Thanks Diana C. Single-use thin plastic grocery carryout bags clog recycling equipment and pollute our waterways with trash and smaller bits as they break down. ESSB 5323 will prohibit such bags across the state. Grocery companies, recyclers, and trade organizations support this … Continue reading
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First Hill Public Meeting this Thursday
The First Hill Public Meeting has been rescheduled for this Thursday, January 30th 6pm – 7:30pm at Murano Senior Living. First Hill January Public Meeting Thursday, January 30th 6pm-7:30pm Murano Senior Living (620 Terry Avenue) Learn about what’s going on … Continue reading
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New Seattle Aquarium will inspire next generation of conservationists
Thanks to Barb W. for send this along By Melissa Mager and Martha KongsgaardSpecial to The Seattle Times Water is life. The ocean produces nearly every other breath we take. A warmer ocean has less oxygen. A more acidic ocean produces less food. … Continue reading
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“When My Time Comes” — Diane Rehm at Town Hall
Ed Note: Diane Rehm’s previous book and presentation at Town Hall discussed her husband’s death from voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED). She continues to explore end-of-life choices. Skyline author Tom Preston was a pioneer in patient choice in the … Continue reading
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Hearing for the cost of prescription drugs
You may have heard that Senator Keiser (D-33) introduced 5 bills this session to address the high costs of prescription drugs. The first hearing is set for tomorrow (1/17) at 8:00 am in the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee. … Continue reading
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Welcome to a new contributor
Put Barber has come up with the marvelous innovation of a weekly page on this blog which will help our thriving community to be even better informed and sharing neighbors. Please take him up and submit your post for the … Continue reading
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New Zealand Ban on Most Semiautomatic Weapons Takes Effect
The law, passed after the Christchurch massacre in March, outlaws military-style semiautomatic weapons and assault rifles. It will be enforced as a gun buyback and amnesty program ends amid debate. A sweeping nationwide ban on most semiautomatic weapons took effect … Continue reading
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