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Seattle Area 65+ Renters Up

In Seattle, the number of renters aged 65+ increased by more than 20% over the past decade. Moreover, the metro also had a 14% jump in seniors renting single-family homes in 2023 compared to 2013...

Does Medicare Cover Ambulance Rides?

Yes, Medicare does cover emergency ambulance services and, in limited cases, nonemergency ambulance services too, but only when they’re deemed medically necessary and reasonable...

Know Your Rights: The FTC’s ‘Funeral Rule’

How to Protect Yourself (and Your Budget): Planning ahead - or even just knowing your rights – can save families thousands of dollars and significant stress. ...

Social Security Adds 13 Conditions to Compassionate Allowances List

The program accelerates the disability application process for individuals with the most serious diseases and medical conditions...

Long-Term Care Mistakes

A 2025 Nationwide Retirement Institute survey reveals that 58% of Americans mistakenly believe Medicare will cover their long-term care needs...

18 Most Common Retirement Planning Mistakes

From thinking age 64 is the correct retirement age to not taking full advantage of your employer's retirement benefits to not understanding taxes in retirement or forgetting health care costs......

Alzheimer’s Foundation Revamped Website

The new look and structure of the website highlights important programs and makes it easier to find the resources that users are looking for....

Senior Discounts

According to an article by FinanceBuzz published on July 14, 2025, seniors could be missing out on thousands of dollars in savings because they’re unaware of valuable discounts, benefits, and financial tools available specifically for people over 55 or 60. Here are some highlights: Retail & Shopping Discounts Travel & Entertainment Discounts Membership Benefits The […]

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Heat Safety Tips for Older Adults

Summer heat can bring dangerously high temperatures for older adults, but taking a few simple steps can help keep you and your loved ones safe. ...

Alternative Payment Models Better for WA Medicare Patients and Providers

The report highlighted the need to reform Medicare's payment system in order to promote preventive care and reduce costs for patients...

Bill Moyers

Another of his landmark series was "On Our Own Terms" which explored with unflinchingly honesty the subject of death and dying in America. ...

Older Adults Needing Care Still Feel Capable

A recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that older adults receiving care still consider themselves to be capable individuals despite needing assistance with activities of daily living...

Providence Has Sold Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Care Centers

Late last year, Providence, a not-for-profit health system serving the Western U.S., announced plans to sell 10 skilled nursing and assisted living care facilities...

No Gym? No Problem

According to research published by the National Library of Medicine, stair-climbing can be an effective means of exercise for older adults to strengthen their legs. In fact, running up and down the stairs as quickly as you safely can has been shown to build muscle in older adults between the ages of 65 and 80. […]

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Start Planning for Medicare Coverage at 64

In 2025, a record 4.18 million Americans will reach retirement age, which equates to over 11,000 people turning 65 each day....

Senior Mental Health Survey: Anxiety and Depression in Americans Over 65

The goal of the survey was discovering how prevalent anxiety and depression were for adults in this age cohort, what factors were affecting their mental health, and to provide resources...

Gravesite Care When You Can’t Get There

There are a hodgepodge of places you can turn to for gravesite grooming, decorating and special care when you can’t get there...

Tips for Families Traveling with a Loved One with Dementia

Regardless of how far you’re traveling, taking a few simple steps in advance can go a long way to making the trip less stressful and more enjoyable for everyone....

Can Grip Strength Predict Your Chances of Living to 100?

Grip strength is increasingly being seen as one of the most reliable markers of health...

The Forever Factor: Exploring Longevity

The scientific breakthroughs powering humanity’s quest to defy death are closer than people think...

Top Job Search Resources for Older Job Seekers

There are a number of job-search websites and apps specifically tailored to older workers seeking full-time, part-time or remote positions...

Shingles Vaccines May Lower Your Risk of Dementia

Many seniors know they should get the two-part shingles vaccine but put it off because they’ve heard it can make you feel a bit sick afterwards. Those who’ve experienced the painful, blistering virus-caused rash have long urged others to get the vaccine, and usually the response is, “Oh, yeah. I should get that,” but they […]

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Grandpas United

70-something Jim Isenberg and his buddy, Frank Williams, formed a group in 2018 called Grandpas United. A recent NPR report provided an update on the group and its formation. When Isenberg first became a grandfather, he wanted to meet other men his age. But when he searched online “trying to find any kind of organization […]

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17 Towns that are Offering Perks to Attract Retirees

Recent reporting by Sarah Whittle lists 17 towns that are offering perks to attract retirees....

90 and Counting

Last year, 97-year-old Alberto Chab of Buenos Aires worked with his granddaughter to post a video asking other older adults to talk about their lives....

How Medicare Recipients Can Compare Doctors

Medicare.gov has a quick and easy way to find and compare doctors and other providers in your area. Here's how:...

Environmental Triggers on Dementia

A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health focuses on the powerful role our surroundings play in shaping dementia risk. ...

Seniors are Traveling More Than Ever, According to New AARP Survey

Travel in 20AARP released 2025 Travel Trends research revealing a significant rise in the percentage of adults age 50 and older who plan to travel—surpassing pre-pandemic levels....

SOCIAL SECURITY SCAMS

Social Security imposter scams continue to be widespread across the United States. Scammers use tactics to deceive you into providing sensitive information or money. If you receive a suspicious letter, text, email, or call, do not respond....

The Good Death: A New Way to Talk to Each Other During Our Dying Days

Dr. Figuero Gray's article examines the way language is used around loss and death and how modern medicine tends to approach death and dying as a failure...

Foundation Tax-Aide Sites Open Nationwide, Providing Free Tax Prep to Millions of Older Adults

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free preparation now through April 15. Started in 1968, Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program and has served over 80 million people. For the 2024 tax season, nearly 28,000 volunteers helped almost 1.7 million taxpayers, 965,000 of whom were adults over 50 with low […]

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The TOP 10 webpages recommended by the Social Security Administration:

Here are the TOP 10 webpages recommended by the Social Security Administration: ...

Social Security Update: Changes to the Representative Payee Program Makes Life Easier for Caregivers

The representative payee program allows caregivers and third parties to manage the benefit payments of a beneficiary who is incapable of managing their own benefits. ...

What You’ll Pay for Medicare in 2025

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced their cost adjustments for 2025 and the increases for premiums and out-of-pocket costs for most beneficiaries will be moderate. But if you’re a high earner, you’ll pay significantly more. Here’s what you can expect to pay in 2025....

Social Security Update:

In an ongoing commitment to serve the public more efficiently, the Social Security Administration is expanding appointment-based services at local Social Security offices....

A message from the Social Security Administration…

In honor of Veterans Day (Monday, November 11, 2024), the Social Security Administration takes a moment to honor all veterans who served our country and risked their lives to protect us. ...

Navigating your health care choices: When to visit your primary care provider, urgent care, or the emergency room

Knowing where to turn for medical care can be confusing. Each option – your primary care provider, urgent care, and the emergency room – may be appropriate under different circumstances.1 Here’s a guide to help you make the best decision based on your situation....

SSI Changes Reduce Customer Burden

Social Security Administration has expanded access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The agency no longer includes food in 'In-Kind Support and Maintenance' (ISM) calculations. It has also expanded its rental subsidy policy exception, and has expanded the definition of a public assistance household....

Social Security Adds New Kiosks to Make Check-In Easier

At Social Security we strive to make our services more accessible while maintaining your privacy. We installed new kiosks in most of our local offices to make it easier for you to check in and conduct business with us. ...

Washington State and Elder Abuse

According to a new analysis of statistics from the National Adult Maltreatment Reporting System and the US Census shows, Washington state leads in the nation in the number of elder abuse cases. Financial exploitation was the most common form of elder abuse in the state. ...

Social Security Announces 2.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2025

Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security Administration recently announced. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $50 per month starting in January....

Washington State: Cancer Named the Biggest Killer

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was analyzed to determine the top five causes of death in Washington. This data was gathered in 2022....

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

“The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America applauds the federal government for continuing to prioritize the fight against Alzheimer’s disease with the enactment of the NAPA Reauthorization Act and the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act, both of which received Congressional approval and were recently signed into law by the President....

Social Security Wants You to Know About Senior Nutrition Programs

Are you eligible for Social Security retirement benefits or already receiving them? Did you know that you can also receive healthy meals and other nutrition services through the national Senior Nutrition Program? Local meal programs in communities across the country are waiting to serve you....

Social Security Administration Digitizes or Removes Signature Requirements for Many Forms

This month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced progress this year to reduce customer burden by transitioning physical signature requirements to digital signatures for over 30 forms as well as removing the signature requirements altogether for 13 forms. ...

Encore Jobs

As retirees step into their golden years, many might picture themselves tending to gardens, embarking on long-awaited travels, or savoring precious moments with family. However, a new trend is transforming the traditional notion of retirement: the rise of the 'side hustle.' ...

Parks welcomes new Action Trackchair to Lake Sammamish

State Parks, together with the Outdoors for All Foundation, and with funding from the Bronco Wild Fund and the Washington State Parks Foundation, just launched a pilot program to offer an Action Trackchair at Lake Sammamish State Park. ...

Social Security in Plain Language

The terms and acronyms people use when they talk about Social Security can be a little confusing. Knowing where to find easy-to-understand definitions can be very helpful. We’re here to provide resources to help you understand much of what you need to know about Social Security and our terminology. ...

Study Finds Humans Age at Two Key Points in Life

A study that was published in through Stanford University and published in the journal Nature Aging shows that, at the molecular level, "human aging does not happen in a gradual, linear way." Instead, aging takes place in two accelerated bursts -- first at age 44, and then again at age 60. ...

Washington Health Care Costs Survey Results ‘Alarming’

Survey results on the affordability of health care finds that Washingtonians are worried about the rising costs of health care -- in some cases even avoiding treatment because of the price tag....

Enjoy a Door County Tradition When You Experience a Fish Boil

Fish boils are an essential part of Door County culture and have been one of the prime attractions in this picturesque area of Wisconsin for many decades. For geographical reference, Door County is a peninsula in the eastern section of the state. It sits between the waters of Green Bay on one side and Lake […]

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September 8, 2025

Senior Centers are More Relevant than Ever

Tai Chi. Spanish conversation. Tie-dye workshop. Forest therapy guided walks. Community dining. Line dancing. Haircuts. Social media class. Needle arts. Memory loss program. Zumba. Scrabble. Song Circle. Jewelry making. Caregivers support group. Computer lab. Watercolor painting. Pinochle. Foot care. Yoga. Men’s Group. Medicare counseling. Mah Jongg. Dental hygiene clinic. Improv. Ukelele song group. Book club. […]

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September 5, 2025

The Rules of Etiquette

Please enjoy this essay and verse from the genteel and elegant 90-year-old Pat D'Amico of Kirkland...

September 4, 2025

How Dean Thurman and His Service Puppies Are Supporting the Seattle Campus Community

Dean Dave Thurman often shares the spotlight with his dogs. Step into his office and you may be greeted by Viola, a black Labrador who curls under his desk yet somehow knows when a student or staff member needs her comfort. ...

September 1, 2025

Veggie Mania!

Here is a diet that is guaranteed for weight loss, heart and kidney health, blood pressure control, diabetes control and cancer prevention....

September 1, 2025

Ignite Aging 2025: Creative Arts & Healthy Aging

“Join us for this creative and engaging program,” invited Basia Belza, director of the deTornyay Center for Healthy Aging “By embracing the arts, we all can experience a more vibrant and fulfilling life at any age.”...

September 1, 2025

ELVIS!

I was ten years old when I saw Elvis on a September Sunday night Ed Sullivan TV show, giving a performance that earned him the title, “Elvis the Pelvis” for his swiveling hips...

September 1, 2025

Medical Minutes for September 2025

This month's Medical Minutes explores updates on flossing and overall health, and how melanoma testing in one step cloer to being done at home with a skin patch ...

September 1, 2025

Time and Changes: I had a car

What’s on my mind is the big lump of gloom I’m feeling on this, the first day of my adult life without a car - can you believe it, without a car?!?! ...

September 1, 2025

Enjoy a Door County Tradition When You Experience a Fish Boil

September 8, 2025

Fish boils are an essential part of Door County culture and have been one of the prime attractions in this picturesque area of Wisconsin for...

September 5, 2025

Tai Chi. Spanish conversation. Tie-dye workshop. Forest therapy guided walks. Community dining. Line dancing. Haircuts. Social media class. Needle arts. Memory loss program. Zumba. Scrabble....

September 4, 2025

Please enjoy this essay and verse from the genteel and elegant 90-year-old Pat D'Amico of Kirkland...

September 1, 2025

Dean Dave Thurman often shares the spotlight with his dogs. Step into his office and you may be greeted by Viola, a black Labrador who...

September 1, 2025

Here is a diet that is guaranteed for weight loss, heart and kidney health, blood pressure control, diabetes control and cancer prevention....

September 1, 2025

“Join us for this creative and engaging program,” invited Basia Belza, director of the deTornyay Center for Healthy Aging “By embracing the arts, we all...

September 1, 2025

I was ten years old when I saw Elvis on a September Sunday night Ed Sullivan TV show, giving a performance that earned him the...

September 1, 2025

This month's Medical Minutes explores updates on flossing and overall health, and how melanoma testing in one step cloer to being done at home with...