Category Archives: Aging Sites

A Retirement Home’s Lessons in How to Keep in Touch

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Marilyn Webb sent this NYT Op Ed piece along. “Is this us too?” Yes I think so given the way each floor and each apartment shelf is decorated in such a unique way. “A couple of years ago, my parents moved into … Continue reading →

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He’s back!

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Jim deMaine

He’s back. An example that despite back pain and aging, great things can still happen!

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75 Must-Know Statistics About Long-Term Care: 2018 Edition

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Christine Benz from Morningstar gives some data on Long-Term Care – it doesn’t discuss Life Care CCRC’s like ours, but it points out how important Medicaid is for so many elderly. 20 Aug 2018 If there’s a single unsolved problem in … Continue reading →

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Getting old is a state of mind according to Flossie Lewis

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Jim deMaine

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What’s on your “must read” list

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: Donald Hall, a former poet laureate of the United States who found a universe of meaning in the apples, ox carts and ordinary folk of his beloved rural New England, died on June 24th of this year. I’ve not yet read … Continue reading →

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Common scams – a primer

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Jim deMaine

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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AgeWise King County – advisory commitee’s activities

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Jim deMaine

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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Saying “Turn it off” after a pacemaker or implanted defibrillator is in place

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: With technology it’s often easier to say “yes” rather than “no” – or worse, saying “stop” after you said “yes.” As an ethics committee consultant, I was asked to see a dying patient on hospice who wanted his … Continue reading →

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The secrets of a 97 year old farmer

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Jim deMaine

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Good news for grandparents raising grandchildren

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From AgingKingCounty: “In case you missed this good news last week: https://www.aging.senate.gov/press-releases/collins-casey-bill-to-support-grandparents-raising-grandchildren-signed-into-law “According to n4a – “The Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act, championed by Senate Aging Committee leaders Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bob Casey (D-PA), was signed by the … Continue reading →

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NBC News and Lester Holt highlight care at home

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Jim deMaine

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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Dance for your brain health!

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Jim deMaine

“The breaking down of cerebral white matter is one of the neural changes that drives age-related declines in cognition. Researchers set out to determine if specific physical activity could result in positive neural changes in older adults. In a recent … Continue reading →

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A record number of folks age 85 and older are working, and here’s what they’re doing

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Are you still working? About 4% of us are, and there are at least a few at Skyline still going to the office or working from home. What’s your experience? Here’s an article from the Washington Post: Seventy may be … Continue reading →

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Hearing Loop now in the MBR

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Jim deMaine

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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Two classics, one car

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Gordon Gray: “How about posting this one for inspiration? Came from Margarete Biermanski, herself an inspiration!”

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Aging Expo in Puyallup Saturday May 4th

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Jim deMaine

AGING EXPO 2018 Saturday, May 5 • 8 am-4 pm Pierce College Campus Center Building Puyallup, WA 98374 Directions www.pierce.ctc.edu/maps To register visit www.aginginpuyallup.org @aginginpuyallup Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the new realities of aging and how to … Continue reading →

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Life span calculator

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Jim deMaine

from Margarete Biermanski Interesting calculator developed by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Watch your age in the upper right corner! http://media.nmfn.com/tnetwork/lifespan

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Age-Wise local activities

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Jim deMaine

AgeWise King County has very useful newsletter about activities and presentations that are going on in our community. Click on any of the list if interested. Chair’s Corner: Refreshing News About the Aging Network Public Health: Increasing the Number of … Continue reading →

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“Happiness is a choice we make”

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Is happiness a choice? This could be the subject of a long essay or a rousing debate, but John Leland has written a book about his observations of the “oldest old.” Click here for his book. Tonight he appeared on … Continue reading →

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“How going gray made me feel younger”

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From the San Diego Tribune: “I found my first gray hair when I was 16. (Cool!) By the time I was in my mid-30s, I was coloring my hair dark brown every six to eight weeks. (Not cool. By my … Continue reading →

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Technology can add to comfort and safety for seniors

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Jim deMaine

USA today has an update for us. How can a fall be detected? How can we use our voice to summon help or call a loved one? Here is an excerpt of the article: “Nancy Delano, 80, of Denver has … Continue reading →

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Note from American Society on Aging (ASA)

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Jim deMaine

“ASA cheers last night’s passage in the U.S. Senate of the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act, which aims to examine new strategies for supporting family caregivers throughout the country, where they make it possible for … Continue reading →

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