Category Archives: Health

Seattle Guide to Healthcare for Seniors

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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Swingin’ on Friday night

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Hope we have more gatherings like this at Skyline. Great to see so many there — both staff and residents and guests!

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Update on COVID-19 Vaccine for the fall

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M.   The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) met yesterday, June 15th, to discuss and make recommendations on the selection of strain(s) to be included in the periodic updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2023-2024 vaccination … Continue reading →

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Meditation and resilience – The Hidden Brain

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Hidden Brain Media is an independent production company that aims to help curious people understand the world, and themselves. Our host and Executive Editor Shankar Vedantam has been reporting on human behavior and social science research for more than 25 … 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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Today’s sign on 8th floor of the Terraces

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Please be aware that COVID is still with us and take appropriate precautions.

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The outlines of the next Covid-19 booster are taking shape

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Wall S Journal. May 26 – Thanks to Ed M. Health authorities and vaccine makers are moving toward targeting the next shot on one of the newest forms of the virus now dominant in the U.S., according to people familiar with … Continue reading →

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Do Mosquitoes like your soap?

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C.

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What Is Causing So Much Pink Eye?

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Emily Sohn on May 12, 2023 in The Scientific American. Thanks to Ed M. A new variant of the virus that causes COVID is drawing international attention, not just for its rapid spread but for its tendency to cause one unexpected symptom: … Continue reading →

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Seattle’s first affordable housing high-rise tower in 50 years welcomes its first residents (and it’s on First Hill)

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F. This week, people who used to live outside began moving into a new building on First Hill. It’s the first new affordable housing high-rise tower Seattle has seen in 50 years. It represents a different … Continue reading →

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A Guide to Aging Well

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Looking to grow old gracefully? We can help. (from the NYT) Joint pain, stiffness and swelling aren’t always inevitable results of aging, experts say. Here’s what you can do to reduce your risk for arthritis. Getting older is inevitable (and certainly … Continue reading →

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WA lawmakers vote to ban single-use plastic in hotels, but fail to reform recycling

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Diana C. By Vonnai Phair and Isabella Breda Legislation intended to reduce the use of plastics and boost recycling is seeing mixed results as this year’s legislative session enters its final week. Democratic lawmakers failed to pass ambitious recycling proposals, but … Continue reading →

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Tracking King County seniors (and their brains) for clues to dementia and Alzheimer’s

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Jim deMaine

You may have seen the article in the Seattle Times’ Pacific NW on Sunday, but if you missed it you can read it by clicking here! The ACT study reminds us to exercise, control diabetes and hypertension and to keep … Continue reading →

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Tracking King County seniors (and their brains) for clues to dementia and Alzheimer’s

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Jim deMaine

 By Sandi Doughton Seattle Times staff reporter AT THE AGE of 92, Betty Roberson’s vision might be blurred, but her mind is sharp. When she’s not flipping through audio versions of The New Yorker, Foreign Affairs and other magazines, she’s been … Continue reading →

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Test twice! The COVID pandemic is far from over despite the House Republicans passing the Pandemic is Over Act

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. The first part of this video is certainly worth watching.

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Biden Plan to Cut Billions in Medicare Fraud Ignites Lobbying Frenzy

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: The privatized Medicare Advantage programs are making a lot of money. It turns out that a number of the Insurers are “upcoding” the severity of illness in their enrollees in order to be able to charge more. The … Continue reading →

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Recyclable? Try Refillable. The Quest For a Greener Cleaner

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Susan Shain in the NYT — Thanks to Mike C. Every week, Angela Espinoza Pierson looked at her recycling bin — filled with detergent jugs, shampoo bottles and clamshell containers that once held strawberries — with mixed feelings. Sure, it … Continue reading →

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Aggressive Medical Care Remains Common at Life’s End

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: This article reminds us to check and see if our POLST Packet is up to date (the POLST, medical information and durable power of attorney for health care – DPOA-HC). If you’re looking for an excellent book, consider … Continue reading →

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Here’s Why the Science Is Clear That Masks Work

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: It’s disheartening that there is still controversy about wearing masks. One camp feels that “it’s time to live with COVID and get on with life without masks.” Another group feels that “it’s no big deal to wear a … Continue reading →

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Pioneers in Aging Series from the King County Library System

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Here’s a link that will get you to the PIONEERS IN AGING series. The presentations are on Zoom but you will need to register separately for each talk, on Mondays at noon. April 24, Maria Kliavkoff, “Creating Compassionate Grief Communities” … Continue reading →

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What’s the secret to a better night’s sleep? Thursday 11:30 AM in the Mount Baker Room

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: We’re fortunate to have Dr. Peters-Mathews return to Skyline once again. This time he’ll be talking about the common problem of insomnia. He’s one of the few sleep specialists who has an active interest in this subject. He’ll … Continue reading →

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Empathy horse

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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The egg shortage won’t end anytime soon. Here’s why

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Jim deMaine

by Sophia Sun in Crosscut Washington ecologists and farmers are scrambling to slow the avian flu — and get cartons back on grocery shelves. While people search for fresh chicken eggs for their frittatas and avocado toast, Washington farmers and egg … Continue reading →

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Need a home visit for urgent care?

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Here’s a note from a resident who utilized the services of dispatchhealth: https://www.dispatchhealth.com/. This is not an endorsement but there now have been three positive comments on the urgent health care they can offer in your home 8 AM to … Continue reading →

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