MLT restaurant fundraiser focuses on hot meals for area senior citizens
Mountlake Terrace’s 44th Street Sliders said that between now and March 31, it will donate a hot meal to senior citizens for every meal purchased at the restaurant. “With your help, I want to keep my team members employed a social distance and provide 1,500 meals to seniors citizens in South Snohomish County in the…
Sponsor spotlight: You need a power of attorney
With all the excellent advice available about how to protect yourself and loved ones during the coronavirus outbreak, one necessary legal document is often overlooked. It’s a Power of Attorney. You really do need a Power of Attorney (POA.) Why is that? In the event that you become hospitalized or in a care community, the…
An adventure in online grocery shopping: Tips for first-timers
Okay, my wife and I are tech-savvy – to a point. We use a computer, iPad, iPhones. We text, have Facebook accounts; we can navigate YouTube and Messenger. But we don’t use Instagram or Snapchat, we don’t Tweet, we don’t speak ‘WhatsApp” or “weChat,” we don’t know what TikTok does, or “Viber” either. You get…
As worries about virus spread, local agencies look for creative way to support vulnerable seniors
With the continuing spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), local communities have seen closures and cutbacks in programs and services at senior centers and other organizations who target senior populations. Yet, creative measures are being deployed to maintain the most essential services — in particular, meals — to those who depend on them. Lynnwood-based Homage is a key…
New state Covid-19 rules aimed at protecting older adults in nursing homes, living facilities
New state rules were issued Tuesday to ensure that nursing homes and assisted living facilities better protect older adults – a population more likely to be hit by Covid-19 (coronavirus). The rule changes, announced by Gov. Jay Inslee, center around visitors, screening and precautionary measures. “The risk of severe illness and death from Covid-19 appears to…
Homage closes Lynnwood office to the public through March 20
Lynnwood-based Homage, which provides services to older adults and those with disabilities in Snohomish County, announced Saturday it is closing its offices on 196th Street Southwest to the public at least until March 20. All but essential staff will be teleworking “to hope prevent the spread of coronavirus,” Homage said in an announcement. “At Homage,…
Registration opens March 10 for Creative Retirement Institute spring quarter classes
The Creative Retirement Institute (CRI), an organization affiliated with Edmonds Community College, provides non-credit academic-level classes to lifelong learners. Classes are offered weekday mornings and afternoon. Each class normally runs on the same day each week from one to four weeks in a row. Brochures describing the more than 30 courses offered for spring quarter can be picked…
Delayed due to January 2017 fire, Scriber Lake Road senior housing now open
After delays due to a fire that engulfed the construction site three years ago, a senior housing complex is now open on Scriber Lake Road in Lynnwood. The Reserve at Lynnwood — located at 19815 Scriber Lake Road — is an age 55-plus community that features 295 new studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. The five-story…
Sponsor spotlight: Next free legal clinic for seniors March 4 in Edmonds
The Edmonds Waterfront (Senior) Center and Sanders Law Group offers a free monthly legal clinic for seniors, with the next one set for Wednesday, March 4 in downtown Edmonds. Here’s your chance to ask your burning legal questions, at no charge. This popular monthly clinic offers 15-minute individual appointments with an Elder Law Attorney. The…
Sponsor spotlight: Harsin Advanced Tax Strategies presenting workshops on taxes and retirement
Harsin Advanced Tax Strategies is presenting two workshops in March and May related to taxes and retirement. On Thursday, March 19, Dick Harsin, CFP, CPA, president of Harsin Advanced Tax Strategies, will conduct a workshop on the new SECURE Act and the effect it will have on your current IRA distributions — and the major…
Sponsor Spotlight: Spousal trusts — nothing says romance like a visit to your lawyer
Love is lovelier the second time around Just as wonderful with both feet on the ground It’s that second time you hear your love song sung Makes you think perhaps that love, like youth, is wasted on the young Love’s more comfortable the second time you fall Like a friendly home the second time you…
Re-Imagining Retirement: Longevity planning
Longevity planning, I feel, is the answer to the extensive debate and controversy about the need for a new perspective and language on aging. Today’s Boomer retirement is certainly not going to follow “our parents’ idea of retirement.” Like the rocking chair or couch potato images just don’t fit anymore. Should we be called senior,…
Lynnwood Senior Center to host writing workshop starting Feb. 6
Adult community members are invited to attend an eight-session writing workshop that starts this Thursday, Feb. 6. — aimed at helping you learn to use your life experiences to write stories about your past. The first workshop will take place from 1:15-2:45 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Lynnwood Senior Center. Planting Seeds – Growing Stories/A…
Edmonds Center for Arts to offer dementia-friendly training for local artists Feb 24
The Edmonds Center for the Arts invites professional musical theatre artists, vocalists and students to attend a free training from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 aimed athletes helping professionals tailor their performance approach to engage individuals living with memory loss. Sing For Your Seniors was inspired by founder Jackie Vanderbeck’s love and admiration for her…
Sponsor spotlight: Free legal clinic for seniors Feb. 5
Here’s your chance to ask your burning legal questions, at no charge. The Edmonds Waterfront (Senior) Center and Sanders Law Group provide a free legal clinic for seniors every month, with the next one set for Wednesday, Feb. 5. The location is the office of Sanders Law Group at 152 3rd Ave. S., Suite 101, Edmonds. This…
Sponsor spotlight: Choosing the right professional to help you age in place and stay in your home
Irons Brothers Construction will be presenting at the Northwest Remodeling Expo, set for Jan. 24-26 at the Washington State Convention Center. Among the topics are Aging in Place. It’s Never Too Early to Plan, from noon-1 p.m. Jan. 25. You can learn more about the other Irons Brothers presentation — When Do You Need Design Help & Permits?…
Sponsor spotlight: Common questions about probate
Here at Sanders Law Group, we get many questions about probate in Washington state. Here are answers to some of the most common ones: Before we start, did you know we live in one of best states in the Union for retirement? Not only do we not have an income tax, our probate process is…
Re-Imagining Retirement: Love, Play, Listen
Years ago, I was drawn to the marvelous work of Bernie Siegal with his book Love Medicine and Miracles and his others. In recent times, Elizabeth Gilbert wrote of her quest in book. Today I propose a new title of Love Play Listen! I want a simple easy recipe for isolation and Love Play Listen…
Free legal clinic for seniors Dec. 4 in Edmonds
The Edmonds Senior Center and Sanders Law Group offer a free Legal Clinic for seniors every month. The next clinic will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the office of Sanders Law Group, 152 3rd Ave. S., Suite 101, Edmonds. Here’s your chance to bring your burning legal questions to an Elder Law Attorney,…
Re-imagining Retirement: New Trends
I have spent the major part of seven months this year driving for Lyft to cover the investment I made to inspire possibilities and purpose in retirees through my podcasts. I love unique moments and asking good questions; I’ve experienced both many times over with my Lyft riders. How richly rewarding it’s been! Now, according…
Help for Seniors forums in Lynnwood, Shoreline this week
A reminder of two free Help for Seniors forums this week — one in Lynnwood and one in Shoreline. The first is set for 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. The second is Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Shoreline Library, 345 N.E. 175th St., with registration starting at…
Help for Seniors forum at Lynnwood Library Oct. 24
A free Help for Seniors forum is set for 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. This seminar is aimed at helping seniors and their adult family members address aging-related legal, health care and housing questions. Those presenting include: – an elder law attorney who will discuss ways to…
Monday: Next information meeting on services to help seniors ‘age in place’
The Northwest Neighbors Network (NNN) is hosting informal discussions about how NNN can help people who want to stay active and age in their own homes as long as possible. One of 11 Age-in-Place non-profit organizations in Washington, Northwest Neighbors Network (NNN) serves members living in North King and South Snohomish counties. NNN offers one-stop access to services that…
Free legal clinic for seniors Oct. 2
The Edmonds Senior Center and Sanders Law Group offer a free Legal Clinic for seniors every month. The next clinic will be held on Oct. 2 at 1 p.m. The location is the office of Sanders Law Group at 152 3rd Ave. S, Suite 101, Edmonds. Here’s your chance to bring your burning legal questions…
Reminder: Learn about fall prevention at South County Fire senior stroll, breakfast Sept. 26
In observance of Falls Prevention Week, South County Fire invites older adults and their families to a free Senior Stroll and Pancake Breakfast with firefighters on Thursday, Sept. 26, at Lynnwood Civic Center Fire Station 15, 18800 44th Ave. W. Breakfast will be served from 10 a.m. to noon. Guests will have the option to…