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Category Archives: Advocacy
What would Lincoln do?
By David BlankenhornSpecial to The Los Angeles Times Abraham Lincoln, who was born 210 years ago this month, was president during an era even more rancorous and polarized than our own. Yet he managed to navigate it — not in a … Continue reading
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Seattle, It’s Time to Talk About Death
There are many things we want to talk about with family and friends; death isn’t usually one of them. But from Death Salons to Death Cafes and dinners, there are plenty of signs in Seattle that this is changing BY: JEN … Continue reading
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Seattle King County Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services
February 2019 Whether you advocate for yourself, a loved one, or the entire Aging Network, we hope the information in this month’s AgeWise resonates with you. We all deserve good health, respect, and dignity. READ MORE IN … Continue reading
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Senate Democrats introduce bill to deny tax loophole for Big Pharma ads
Ed note: Thanks to Dick D for sending this along. I’ve been puzzled when watching TV that so many commercials are for very expensive drugs for conditions that aren’t all that common. The hype benefits then discuss side effects (even … Continue reading
Reach out, listen, be patient. Good arguments can stop extremism
From Aeon: “Many of my best friends think that some of my deeply held beliefs about important issues are obviously false or even nonsense. Sometimes, they tell me so to my face. How can we still be friends? Part of … Continue reading
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Operation InfeKtion: How Russia Perfected the Art of War
Ed Note: This is a superb piece of investigative journalism by the NYT: “Russia’s meddling in the United States’ elections is not a hoax. It’s the culmination of Moscow’s decades-long campaign to tear the West apart. “Operation InfeKtion” reveals the ways … Continue reading
Washington voters may get final say on safe injection sites
From Crosscut: “Not often do I praise the Seattle City Council, but here goes: When time came to take a stand on supervised heroin injection sites, the members stepped up and voiced their approval. So did the candidates for mayor, including eventual winner Jenny Durkan. True, … Continue reading
Jewish nurse who treated Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect has a powerful message in the face of evil: Love
Thanks to Marilyn W for sending along this CNN report. People greet each other in the sanctuary at Temple Sinai in Pittsburgh before Friday evening Shabbat services. (CNN)A Jewish nurse who took care of the man charged with killing 11 people at … Continue reading
AgeWise King County Newsletter
Chair’s Corner: Your Time, Talent, and Kindness Go a Long Way In December, it is very tempting to write a cheery article about celebrating the holidays with families, food, friends, and fun. I don’t want to sound all doom-and-gloom, but … Continue reading
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$upport Our $taff!
Our $O$ campaign is in high gear! Remember, we’re aiming for 100% resident participation! So far, 81% of our residents have contributed to this fund to express our thanks to our valued employees. Place your check payable to the Skyline Residents’ Association … Continue reading
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Perspectives on Memory – Conference at the Frye
Perspectives on Memory CREATIVE AGING CONFERENCE Friday, February 1, 2019 8:15am – 6:00 pm 8:15 am: Check-in & continental breakfast 9 am – 5 pm: Conference sessions 5–6 pm: Closing reception Location Frye Auditorium Perspectives on Memory is a one-day conference designed for … Continue reading
After NRA Mocks Doctors, Physicians Reply: ‘This Is Our Lane’
Thanks to Dick D for sending this NPR post. From NPR: “Doctors have been tweeting about their experiences treating victims of gun violence after the NRA mocked a position paper by the American College of Physicians. A mocking tweet from … Continue reading
The New York Times: Washington State voters will decide next week whether to impose a fee on carbon emissions. We hope they do.
From the NYT: “Will voters in Washington State breathe new life into the idea of taxing carbon emissions? Plenty of people worried about the earth’s future certainly hope so. Climate scientists and economists have long argued that the single best way to slow … Continue reading
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Dealing with plastic waste in the oceans
Sent by Dick Dion – thanks! I’ve been asked how to buy one of the bracelets made by this group. This is what I found on a Google search: https://4ocean.com/products/4ocean-bracelet
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Social Security is 83!
From AgingKingCounty: “On August 14, 1935, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, creating an essential program that made real our country’s belief that we have a responsibility to ensure that older adults in our communities should not be … Continue reading
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Common scams – a primer
From The Skyliner, December 2015 by Dr. Jerry Lewis, Skyline Resident Although the Federal Trade Commission is the focal point for collecting data on scams, most scams are never reported because of embarrassment from falling for one or lack of … Continue reading
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Alan Alda tweets about his Parkinson’s and speaks on NPR
I decided to let people know I have Parkinson’s to encourage others to take action. I was Diagnosed 3 and a half years ago, but my life is full. I act, I give talks, I do my podcast, which I … Continue reading
AgeWise King County – advisory commitee’s activities
A useful website is from AgeWise King County. I attended a meeting of their advisory committee and found it quite interesting. You can get their updates from SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE In the August Issue: Note the article on Leaving Your Legacy Chair’s … Continue reading
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Food Garden for St. James – volunteer opportunity
Hello from the First Hill Association! “I thought you or someone you know might be interested in this volunteer opportunity to support the creation of a food garden at Terry and Madison, which will provide fresh food for use at … Continue reading
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NBC News and Lester Holt highlight care at home
From Leading Age: It’s not every day that a study from the Journal of General Internal Medicine makes it on to the evening news. But the story I saw on NBC Nightly News this week must have resonated with anchor Lester Holt because he … Continue reading
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Hearing Loop now in the MBR
Hearing loop technology is now in the MBR and Cascade Room. The Madrona Room is scheduled for next year and the hearing loop is also being considered for the Glacier Lounge. Here’s a video which explains this mode of hearing … Continue reading
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Paul Farmer: health as a human right
Paul Farmer has changed the world’s thinking on how to bring health care to the poor. With both a PhD in Anthropology and an MD board certified in Infectious Diseases, this Harvard University Professor has built successful hands-on programs in multiple … Continue reading
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Medical Services at Skyline
From Skyline’s website: “THE SKYLINE MEDICAL ADVANTAGE “Skyline recognizes the vital role that physicians play in providing and overseeing care for our health-services clients. “At Skyline, we are dedicated to providing a superior medical environment for people in short-term rehab or who … Continue reading
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King County Ombudsman – presentation Wednesday 3:30 PM
King County has about 1300 adult family homes, about three times the number of Starbucks which seem so ubiquitous. How can the care be monitored and assured for care and safety. The Seattle times published a critical article about this … Continue reading
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“Living with memory loss in our own words”
The Greenwood Senior Center is having a special event this Wednesday evening when they will be screening a new short documentary by and about members of their memory loss community. The people in this film express the complexities of living with … Continue reading