AGING IN STYLE | Intergenerational models are a win-win

Thursday, October 26, 2017 11:47 AM

In addition to the “feel goods” for parents, there’s evidence that seniors benefit by being surrounded by young people. By spending time with people of differing ages and abilities, children are beneficiaries as well.

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WWII veteran receives Legion of Honor

World War II veteran and Queen Anne resident Duane Hyde was the guest of honor last month at the French Consulate in San Francisco, where Consul General Emmanuel Lebrun-Damiens presented the 95-year-old veteran with the Legion of Honor Medal, the highest order of merit in France for outstanding achievements in military or civilian life.
Queen Anne Manor opens to community

While the historic Queen Anne Manor has been completely modernized, a grand reopening offered vintage flair for those who dropped in to tour the retirement community.
Coffee and Conversation with Age Friendly Seattle

The City of Seattle’s Age Friendly Seattle team is putting its 2018-21 action plan that helps people grow up and grow old in Seattle in motion.
The value of prescription drug benefits for Medicare enrollees

It’s important to know that Original Medicare provides very little prescription drug coverage.
Senior Resource Fair set for Sept. 19 at St. Paul's

Event is designed to bring as many service providers together under one roof for an afternoon for local seniors
'Medicare Made Clear' at library branches in September

Jean Cormier of Cormier Insurance Company will give an overview of the different parts of Medicare
HISTORY IN PERSPECTIVE | Our sweet Queen Anne cottages

In the end, calling these miraculously preserved buildings cheap may not be an insult.
Magnolia Historical Society hosts annual meeting April 19

Archivist Midori Okazaki will be the guest speaker at the Magnolia Lutheran Church (2414 31st Ave. W.)
Changing times, changing looks

The stores at Sixth Avenue West & West Howe Street
Gentle yoga classes in February at local library branches

Sessions start at 3 p.m. on Feb. 7, 12, 14, 21, 26, and 28.
Obesity care often team effort between primary care, community resources

Obesity in the United States is a common and costly problem, and for many of my primary care patients it decreases quality of life.
Singing from the heart

Aegis on Galer resident honors late wife through song
Aging with strength and weightlifting

There may not be a fountain of youth feeding Lake Washington, but you can add years to your life with muscles.
AGING IN STYLE | Should I stay or should I go?

Seniors and their families often grapple with the question about whether seniors should stay in their current homes
AGING IN STYLE | Sorting out our stuff

Do I love it? Do I need it? Do I use it?
AGING IN STYLE | Design bridging the generational gap

There is much discussion about the contrast in life and work styles of different generations of Americans.
AGING IN STYLE | Adapting to limitations

As we age, we make adaptations, both consciously and unconsciously, for new and developing limitations;
TIMI GUSTAFSON | When should you start taking care of your health

In this day and age, we can reasonably assume that most people are familiar with diet- and lifestyle-related recommendations
AGING WITH CARE | Caring from long distances

I had lunch with a friend recently. Bill shared his concerns about his 86-year-old mother who lives in Maryland. Bill lives here in Seattle.
Caring for an aging family member at home

Providing full time care for a parent or aging loved-one within your home is an option. If you are considering this undertaking or are currently providing elder care in your home, it’s not my intention to discourage you. I want you to be mindful.

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