Vibrant Senior Options Resource Guide: 2019 Fall, 2020 Winter

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RESOURCE GUIDE ~ Health, Housing, and Happenings Fall - Winter 2019 - 2020

Strategies to Reduce Pain, Stay Strong, Anthony Hamilton - Page 6 Ask for a Medicare Wellness Visit, Dr. David M. Escobar - Page 14 Man on the Moon! Kirk Blankenship - Page 16 How Do I Protect My Brain? Dr. Kevin Clay - Page 44

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Don’t Let Pain Keep You Off the Trail Whether you’re hiking through the wilderness or strolling through the park, don’t let joint pain slow you down. PeaceHealth Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports Medicine can help keep you moving with surgical and non-surgical care including fracture management, joint replacement and repair.

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Home Health: l 24/7 On-Call Nurse l Physical Therapy l Occupational Therapy l Speech Terapy l Medical Social Services l Home Health Aide l Specialty Programs

Home Care:

l Caring Companionship l Day-to-Day Errands l Meal Planning and Prep l Light Housekeeping l Medication Reminders l Bathing, Grooming, Dressing l Overnight Care Services

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We serve Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, Island & Snohomish Counties

Visit us at www.VisitingAngels.com Published by Vibrant Senior Options, LLC • © 2014-2020 All Rights Reserved PO Box 208; Burlington, WA 98233 • 360-856-9023 • kirk@vibrantsenioroptions.com Kirk & Christine Blankenship, Publishers Vibrant Senior Options is a FREE magazine, published semi-annually, that can be picked up at over 375 locations throughout the region. The publishers of Vibrant Senior Options magazine and website make no claims as to the warranty, safety, availability or reliability of advertiser information and websites, nor do we necessarily endorse the contributing writers' articles and event listings. In addition, all agreements, arrangements and financial transactions are the sole responsibility of advertisers and clients. Vibrant Senior Options magazine and website remain as 3rd party non-interested entities with their only responsibility being the maintainers of information supplied in this magazine and on the website. Readers and Advertisers of this publication will not hold Vibrant Senior Options liable for any injury, damage or loss incurred from the use of advertiser information or services.

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Fall-Winter, 2019-2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS The Senior Café: Articles Health & Wellness Calendar Strategies to Reduce Pain, Stay Strong...

Anthony Hamilton Eating for Energy is Easy!

Nicole Vander Meulen Grannie Gets Moving Linda Jinkens Regaining Mobility and Independence: Mary’s Story Lauren Fritzen Ask for a Medicare Wellness Visit Dr. David M. Escobar Man on the Moon! Kirk Blankenship Boys in the Boat Book Review Christine Blankenship How Do I Protect My Brain?

Dr. Kevin Clay

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Active Lifestyles Fitness

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Health & Wellness Retail Organic Food: Grocery & Café Pharmacy & Gift Shop

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Health & Wellness Providers Audiology/Hearing Cataract Surgery/Medical Eye Care Dental/Denturist Hospitals Medical/Cancer Care Prosthetics & Orthotics Senior Service Professionals Care Conference & Education Elder Law Geriatric Care Manager Insurance - Medicare, Prescription Drug, Life Insurance Real Estate - Senior RE Specialist Reverse Mortgage Loan & Planner Senior Information & Assistance Transportation (Non-Emergency)

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Glossary: Legal & Care Specialists Elderlaw, Fiduciary, Geriatric Care Manager, 15 Senior Real Estate Specialist Glossary: Medicaid/Medicare Housing Transitions Real Estate - Senior RE Specialist

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Glossary: Home Support/Housing Glossary: Home Support 26 Glossary: Housing & Care 27 Glossary: Home Safety & Accessibility 28 Home Support Agencies Home Care Home Health Home Medical Equipment & Supplies Home Modifications - Safety & Access

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Glossary - Public Housing Definition and Eligibility HUD, Section 8, Tax Credit Property

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Housing - Independent Affordable Housing Independent/Retirement Living

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Housing & Care Assisted Living Communities Adult Family Homes Memory Care Communities Skilled Nursing & Short Term Rehab Continuing Care Retirement Communities Name Directories: Housing & Care Memory Care & Support Adult Day Programs & Support Memory Care Support Groups

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Active Lifestyles/Senior Centers Senior Activity Centers & Lunch Times 47 Information & Assistance Information & Assistance Hospice & Palliative Care

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The Senior Café

The Senior Café Health & Wellness Calendar

October, 2019

Thanksgiving to Better Pricing @ All About Hearing Tuesday - Thursday October 15th - 17th With Jason Fradette of Unitron, Visit or call All About Hearing, 218 E Rio Vista Ave, Burlington ~ Phone: 360-419-5843

Aging Partnership Panel Lunch N Learn @ Camano Center Thursday, October 17 @ 12 - 1:30 pm “Ask a Professional” about how prevention and awareness can reduce your risk of chronic disease! Cost: Free; RSVP at 360-965-5004; 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island Health Screening @ Island Hospital Health Resource Center

Tuesday, October 22 @ 8 – 11 am Cost: Cholesterol & Glucose, $15* ~ Vitamin D, $40 ~ Both Screenings, $55 *Insurance may cover this cost. No appointment required. Questions: 360-299-1309

Doc Talk: Benefits of 3D Mammography @ Skagit Valley Hospital Thursday, October 22 @ 6 - 7:30 pm An informative question and answer presentation about the benefits of the new Genius 3D Mammography. Cost: Free; Located in Skagit Valley Hospital, Sahale Conference Room Hospice 101: Myths and Truths @ Stilly Valley Health Connections, Arlington Wednesday, October 23 @ 6 - 7:00 pm Clarify the benefits of hospice care and dispel the myths surrounding this Medicare benefit.

Cost: Free; Registration required: 360-386-9918. 875 Wesley St. Suite 240 Arlington Health & Wellness Fair @ Warm Beach Post Acute Care & Rehab Thursday, October 24 @ 10 am - 2 pm Special Guest Speakers: Dr. Kevin Clay and Ciscoe from Gardening with Ciscoe Cost: Free; Address: 20420 Marine Drive, Stanwood; Questions? 360-965-5004 Clinical Breast Exams @ Island Hospital Health Merle Cancer Care Center Tuesday, October 29 @ 8 am – noon A screening to detect any abnormalities that may require further diagnosis.

Cost: Free; Register by calling 360-299-4204; Address: 1015 25th St, Anacortes

November

Pulmonary Function Screening @ Island Hospital Health Resource Center

Tuesday, November 5 @ 9 am – 12 pm If you easily get short of breath, this screening can help determine your lung function.

Cost: Free; Registration required at 360-299-4204; Located at 1211 24th Street, Anacortes

Strategies for Living with Arthritis @ Grabow Therapy & Wellness Center Tuesday, November 5 @ 2:30 - 5:30 pm A “Better Joints” presentation Cost: Free; Register by calling 360-788-6420; 3217 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham Fall Prevention Presentation @ Windsor Square Retirement

Tuesday, November 12 @ 1:00 – 2:00 pm Fall Prevention Workshop presented by Warm Beach Post Acute Care & Rehab, Cost: Free Located at Windsor Square Retirement: 9912 48th Dr NE, Marysville; 360-652-4591

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The Senior CafĂŠ

Stop the Bleed @ Skagit Valley Hospital, Sahale Conference Room - Mt. Vernon Monday, November 18 @ 3 - 4 pm Learn ways to control life-threatening bleeding after an individual has sustained an injury.

This is not a first aid class. Free, pre-registration is required by calling 360-814-2424 December, 2019

Stop the Bleed @ Cascade Valley Hospital, Pilchuck Conf. Room - Arlington Friday, December 6 @ 2 - 3 pm See event description above on November 18.

Holiday Hearing Event with Special Pricing @ All About Hearing Tuesday - Thursday, December 10 - 12 Visit or call All About Hearing, 218 E Rio Vista Ave, Burlington ~ Phone: 360-419-5843

January, 2020

Health Screening @ Island Hospital Health Resource Center - Anacortes Tuesday, January 14 @ 8 – 11 am Cost: Cholesterol & Glucose, $15* ~ Vitamin D, $40 ~ Both Screenings, $55 *Insurance may cover the cost of your screening. Questions: 360-299-1309

March, 2020

Spring Fling @ All About Hearing

Tuesday through Thursday, March 10th - 12th (With Tim West) Visit or call All About Hearing, 218 E Rio Vista Ave, Burlington ~ Phone: 360-419-5843

Coming in the Spring!

25th Annual Caregiver Conference with Elder Service Providers Watch for date, time, and location at the website: www.elderserviceproviders.org

Elder Service Providers Elder Service Professionals, we want you!

Join our networking group and partner with professionals in the elder service industry. Become familiar with local and regional resources.

Are you a Family Caregiver?

Are you a Professional Caregiver?

Join our 25th Annual Caregiver Conference this Spring.

Look for dates and featured speaker on our website listed below.

Questions? Email: info@elderserviceproviders.org website: www.elderserviceproviders.org VibrantSeniorOptions.com

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Active Lifestyles

Name Fitness

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Phone

Ageless Fitness Powered by Anytime Fitness

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Bellingham Barkley Bellingham Cordata

360-986-5600

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Mount Vernon Sedro-Woolley

360-873-8377

Strategies to Reduce Pain, Stay Strong, and Maintain an Active Lifestyle

By Anthony Hamilton

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The most basic key to achieve functional longevity is human movement. We were created to move and we should be moving naturally every day. Natural movements are those things we do in order to accomplish a task or to provide enjoyment.

Lifting, bending, stooping, walking, running, carrying, pushing, pulling, jumping, skipping, hopping, squatting, throwing, catching, crawling, climbing, rolling, somersaulting, etc.

These are all natural movements that we have been doing since birth.

Functional Exercise Exercise is really just a specific type of physical activity, but it is one that yields many additional benefits beyond just being physically active. Unfortunately, exercise is poorly understood by the typical adult, especially in the context of aging.

Exercises Are Not All Created Equal Not all exercises are created equal.

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than the kind of program the vast majority of people engage in. Most people follow programs that increase muscle size and strength. On the surface, this sounds good to combat aging, since the aging process tends to reduce both. However, research has made it pretty clear that, although these types of programs unequivocally improve muscle size and strength (even in 90 or 100 year olds), they do NOT necessarily improve physical function. Latham and colleagues (2004) reviewed the best training studies available. They concluded that strength gains are not equal to similar functional improvements in older adults who exercise regularly. And those who become the strongest do not necessarily become the most functional.

Physical Function The reason that strength gains and functional improvement are not equal is because physical function is much more complicated than we realize. There are many other factors which contribute to physical function other than just how big and strong the muscles are. These factors include: motor control, coordination, muscle power, proprioception, sensory integration, balance, stability, mobility, agility and more. An exercise program designed to improve physical function should challenge (Continued on Page 38) Fall-Winter, 2019-2020

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Eating for Energy is Easy!

By Nichole Vander Meulen

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here is a lot of information swirling around out there about what’s healthy, what isn’t, and how to meet your personal nutritional needs: fad diets, more fat, less sugar, no carbs, all protein, fasting, cleanses, and the list goes on. The overload of health information is confusing, and can put you off-course on your way to feeling healthy.

And the more we learn about nutrition, the more apparent it becomes that to eat (and be) healthy we need to get back to basics: what can you eat that will give you energy? What can you eat that makes you feel more alive? And what can you eat to be the best you, at any age? The answer is surprisingly simple: real, whole foods.

Experts in the health community believe that eating more whole foods is the best way to improve health and lower the rate of disease, including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Real, whole foods are foods that are as close to their natural form as possible: think vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts, and legumes. Whole foods are great because they retain more nutrients than processed foods and don’t include many of the added calories, fats, sugars, and mystery ingredients you can find in processed and fast foods.

Whole foods are easy to spot, but when you’re feeling uncertain, just remember that you don’t always have to make the best choice, just make the better choice! For example, you can pick a chicken thigh instead of a chicken nugget, a loaded baked potato instead 8

of potato chips, or a smoothie full of berries instead of a fruit-flavored juice. Eating healthy still needs to be flavorful and delicious.

Another great way to eat more whole foods is simply to add more plants to your plate—no need to take out what you love. Add a fruit to your breakfast, a leafy green and some carrots to lunch, and a vegetable side to your dinner.

Next add whatever else you want to feel energized. It’s your food, and you should enjoy it!

Food co-ops and farmers markets are a great place to find whole foods. Food co-ops in particular are a great resource. They have taken the guesswork out of grocery shopping by considering every product in regard to antibiotics, artificial preservatives, and GMO status. Their careful sourcing ensures that whatever you put in your basket is a good choice—raised sustainably and ethically and doesn’t contain strange, non-food ingredients.

It’s never too early—or too late—to eat for the life you want to live. Start with your next shopping trip and head home with a few more vegetables than before. Eating for vitality is simple, and the more you do it, the easier it becomes! (And don’t forget to drink your water.)

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Health & Wellness Retail

County

Name

Ad Page

City

Phone

Mount Vernon

360-336-9777

Sedro-Woolley

360-503-1676

Organic Food: Grocery & Café Skagit

Skagit Valley Food Co-op

Ad Below

Pharmacy & Gift Shop Skagit

Hwy 20 Hometown Pharmacy Ad Below

Providing heart-healthy food since 1973 seniors receive co-op sale prices every day!

Open Monday - Saturday

640 Hwy. 20 Sedro-Woolley

OWNED BY THOUSANDS OPEN TO ALL downtown mount vernon

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Health & Wellness Providers

County

Name

Ad Page

City

Phone

Ad Below

Burlington

1-866-711-5500

Audiology/Hearing Skagit

All About Hearing

Audiology/Hearing - Support Groups, Education, Advocacy MultiCounty

Hearing Loss Association of America

Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan, N. Snohomish

360-656-6457

Hear better...

Live better Serving Skagit Valley for 25 years

Schedule a consultation today!

Free Hearing Screenings 360-419-5843 ~ 1-866-711-5500 218 E. Rio Vista Ave, Burlington, WA 98233 allabouthearingWA.com

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s a grandma in my 60s who likes sedentary activities, such as playing the piano and writing letters, I found myself realizing I needed more exercise. Climbing the stairs made me out of breath. Walking distances hurt my feet. What to do? I was not about to embarrass myself by wearing an oversized swim suit in a pool.

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of the garage. It was a single-speed man’s bike.

“Here,” he said, “let’s go to the Centennial Trail and get moving!”

“Honey,” I protested, “I haven’t been on a bike since I was 10 years old!”

“No one forgets how to ride a bike,” he said firmly. And so off we drove to the trail. My husband had a nicer bike for himself, as he used to ride a lot in his youthful days.

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Health & Wellness Providers

County

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City

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Cataract Surgery/Medical Eye Care Whatcom

Cascadia Eye

Ad Below Bellingham

360-424-2020

Skagit

Cascadia Eye

Ad Below Anacortes

360-424-2020

Skagit

Cascadia Eye

Ad Below Mount Vernon

360-424-2020

Skagit

Cascadia Eye

Ad Below Sedro-Woolley

360-424-2020

Island

Cascadia Eye

Ad Below Coupeville

360-678-2020

N. Snohomish

Cascadia Eye

Ad Below Stanwood

360-629-4180

Center L. Marysville 24 Auburn

833-900-1050

Dental/Denturist N. Snohomish

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Health & Wellness Providers

County

Name

Ad Page

City

Phone

Prosthetics & Orthotics Whatcom

Cascade Prosthetics & Orthotics

Ad Below

Ferndale

360-384-1858

Skagit

Cascade Prosthetics & Orthotics

Ad Below

Mount Vernon

360-428-4003

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Regaining Mobility and Independence: Mary’s Story

By Lauren Fritzen

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n a winter day in 2017, “Mary H.” came home complaining to her husband of a terrible headache. As her condition quickly deteriorated, she was rushed to PeaceHealth St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Bellingham. It didn’t take long to discover the cause, hemorrhagic stroke. Mary underwent emergency surgery.

Over the next few weeks, she recovered in the hospital. Although recovery went well, the stroke resulted in some paralysis on her left side and trouble speaking and swallowing.

As her condition improved, Mary was moved to a rehab facility for intensive physical and occupational therapy. A few weeks later she was home. With continued outpatient physical therapy, she reached most of the goals of increasing strength and mobility. Although she made excellent progress, her left ankle was not cooperating. The stroke had left her lower leg muscles very tight, and she lacked the range of motion for a normal gait. Her need for a wheelchair continued. Her physical therapist 12

referred her to Cascade Prosthetics & Orthotics to be evaluated for an ankle-foot brace.

Mary met with Cindy Diener, one of the University of Washington-trained practitioners at Cascade’s Ferndale clinic. They discussed her mobility issues and her therapy goals. A good working relationship was established immediately. “My initial assessment of Mary was how motivated and engaged she was in her own rehab. She was working with the physical therapists and doing all the exercises they had given her as a home therapy program. Mary was completely determined to do whatever it took to get back what she had lost after the stroke,” says Cindy.

Mary was impressed with the level of service and caring attitude of everyone she met at Cascade. “With Cindy’s expert care and the staff ’s help with insurance billing, I knew I was in good hands,” says Mary.

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Health & Wellness Providers

County

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Web Address

Phone

Medical/Cancer Care Skagit & North Snohomish

Skagit Regional Health Cancer Care Center Ad Below

www.morecarelessworry. com

Mount Vernon 360-814-2146 Arlington 360-657-8660

MORE CARE

LESS WORRY MICHELLE’S STORY OF CANCER & CARE

I’m definitely thankful for the doctors and the nurses.

I felt like more than just a number, more than just a patient.

Read Michelle’s Story at MoreCareLessWorry.com

SkagitRegionalHealth.org Arlington and Mount Vernon

Regaining Mobility (Continued from Page 12) (manufactured by sister-company Cascade Dafo). “With her lack of ability to control the movement of her left foot and ankle, I knew the brace would help her with walking. The brace would also make her safer and less fearful of falling. The brace improved her foot and ankle position and helped her gait by providing stability and symmetry while she walked,” says Cindy.

Within weeks of receiving her brace, Mary transitioned from the wheelchair to a walker.

She increased her strength with continued VibrantSeniorOptions.com

physical therapy and daily neighborhood walks.

As her gait improved, she began the transition to a cane.

A year later, Mary’s mobility is still improving, and she is back doing the activities she loves— gardening, swimming, walking, and traveling.

“Of course, I’m grateful to be alive,” she says.

“But beyond that, I’m determined to regain as much independence as I can. Cindy and the team at Cascade have been true partners in my journey, and I’m so thankful for them.”

Lauren Fritzen Business Development & Education Cascade Prosthetics & Orthotics

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Ask for a Medicare Wellness Visit

By David M. Escobar, DO, FAAFP

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he doctor-patient relationship is a timehonored and unique human experience.

Part of that experience, and in furtherance of good health, is the idea of prevention in health care. How many of us watch or listen to commercials and other advertisements to “see your doctor for a physical?” How many of us call up the doctor’s office to make an appointment for a “physical” on a regular, annual basis? A 2007 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests almost 45 million Americans get “physicals” every year. While health insurance plans cover these preventive examinations (and usually appropriate lab testing), there is one unique patient population for whom “physicals” are not covered by insurance: Medicare patients.

You read that correctly; if you are 65 years old or older, and have a Medicare health insurance plan, you technically cannot receive a “physical” and have it covered by the insurance plan.

Routine lab testing for preventive care needs are also not usually covered by Medicare. There is a reason for this; studies are demonstrating that a routine “physical” is in fact, not helpful for promoting health. What is helpful however, is a targeted doctor’s visit that looks at specific aspects of your health for preventive needs; and this is what is termed a “Medicare Wellness Visit.”

Medicare Wellness Visits are absolutely covered by Medicare, but do not necessarily include laboratory testing or a physical examination. The structure of the visit revolves around reviewing medical history, chronic medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.), medication review, and preventive 14

health care needs (e.g., colon cancer screening, breast cancer screening). We also take the opportunity to discuss advanced care planning, such as living wills and what a patient’s desires are for end of life planning (should the need arise). These are all critical aspects of one’s health, but depart from what one is used to earlier in life with the good old-fashioned “physical” at the doctor’s office.

So, when you are thinking of calling your doctor’s office for a “physical,” and you are a Medicare-covered patient, ask instead for a “Medicare Wellness Exam.” Your doctor will sit down with you (and any loved ones you want present) to offer you a comprehensive review of your overall health, and a conversation on planning for any health needs in the future. Be mindful of increased costs to you if you decide you would like any labs drawn. These will likely go against your deductible with your particular Medicare insurance plan.

Medicare Wellness Visits might sound a bit onerous and non-traditional. But they really are a means of cementing and leveraging the therapeutic relationship you have with your doctor to achieve your health care goals. Talking with your doctor at a Medicare Wellness Visit helps to ensure your needs are being met. I encourage you to call your doctor today for an annual Medicare Wellness Visit.

Dr David M. Escobar, DO, FAAFP Skagit Regional Clinics

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Mehrotra, A, Zaslavsky, AM, Ayanian, JZ. (2007). Preventive health examinations and preventive gynecological examinations

in the United States. Arch Intern Med, 1876-1883.

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Health & Wellness Providers

County

Name

Address

City

Phone

Whatcom

PeaceHealth St Joseph, Ad - Inside Front Cover

2901 Squalicum Parkway

Bellingham

360-734-5400

Skagit

Island Hospital Ad - Outside Back

1211 24th Street

Anacortes

360-299-1300

Skagit

Skagit Valley Hospital Ad - Page 13

1415 E. Kincaid Street

Mt. Vernon

360-424-4111

Skagit

PeaceHealth at United Ad - Inside Front Cover

2000 Hospital Drive

SedroWoolley

360 856-6021

Island

WhidbeyHealth Medical

101 N Main Street

Coupeville

360-678-5151

San Juan

PeaceHealth Peace Island Ad - Inside Front Cover

1117 Spring Street

Friday Harbor

360-378-2141

Hospitals

North Cascade Valley Hospital Snohomish Ad - Page 13

330 S. Arlington Stillaguamish Ave

360-435-2133

Senior Service Professionals Care Conference & Education Elder Service Providers

Ad - Page 5

www.elderserviceproviders.org

Care Professionals - Networking Elder Service Providers

Ad - Page 5

www.elderserviceproviders.org

Glossary - Legal and Care Specialists

Elder Law: a specialized area of legal practice, covering estate planning, wills, trusts, arrangements for care, social security and retirement benefits, protection against elder abuse (physical, emotional and financial), and other issues that involve older people. (www.uslegal.com) Geriatric Care Manager: This professional is usually a licensed nurse or social worker who specializes in geriatrics. They are sort of “professional relative” who can help you and your family to identify needs and find ways to meet your needs. They will work with you to form a long-term care plan and find the services you need. (National Institute on Aging, www.nia.nih.gov) Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES): A REALTOR® who is uniquely qualified to assist seniors in housing sales and purchases. The SRES® designation is awarded only to REALTORS® who have successfully completed a series of educational courses on how to help seniors and their families with later-in-life real estate transactions. They also draw upon the expertise of a network of senior specialists, such as estate planners, CPAs, and eldercare lawyers, and are familiar with local community resources and services. Their mission is to help seniors and their families navigate the maze of financial, legal, and emotional issues that accompany the sale of the home. (www.sres.org) VibrantSeniorOptions.com

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The Senior Café

Man on the Moon!

50 Years Past, 50 Years Forward

by Kirk Blankenship “That’s one small step for “a” man, one giant leap for mankind.” These were the first words spoken by Neil Armstrong when he made that first historic step onto our moon’s surface on July 20, 1969, already a half century ago!

Walter Cronkite, “Man on the Moon!”

Since I was only two years of age, I don’t recall the event directly. But I do remember hearing stories from my dad and grandpa about this historic exploration. And I remember seeing TV footage with Walter Cronkite anchoring the Apollo 11 expedition and moon walk. Over 650 million viewers around earth’s globe watched the live footage with awe. As Apollo 11 with both Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made their lunar touchdown, Cronkite said emotionally, “Man on the moon! Oh… boy!” A little later, Cronkite continued, “There he is. There’s a foot coming down the step.

Armstrong is on the moon. Neil Armstrong, 38 year old American standing on the surface of the moon on this July 20th nineteen hundred

and sixty nine.” Then radio sound waves reached earth from Neil Armstrong, “That’s one small step for “a” man, one giant leap for mankind.” Cronkite continued, “Well for thousands of years now, it’s been man’s dream to walk on the moon. Right now, after seeing it happen, knowing that it happened, it still seems like a dream.”

Where Were You? Famous events have a way of making a lasting impression on our mind. Many of you who are from the Greatest Generation, Silent Generation, or Baby Boom Generation may remember watching the live footage of the lunar landing and witnessing that first “small step” and “giant leap.” You likely remember exactly where you were on that historic day. How did this event make you feel at the time?

America has born thousands of inventors, men and women, who have changed history.

Explorers have changed the world by setting out on adventures across land, and sea, and even into space. Through these explorations and through the internet, the world has become a smaller and more tangible place.

Questions to Ask and Discuss How did the lunar landing change history?

How did the invention and development of space travel improve life on planet earth? How did it change our perspective of earth amidst our vast solar system, Milky Way galaxy, and endless galaxies that make up the universe?

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The Senior Café

Grannie Gets Moving (Continued from Page 10) “I Can’t...No Way!” Once parked in the lot he put one foot on his bike pedal and then threw his other leg expertly over the frame. He looked at me expectantly.

I said, “Honey, I can’t throw my leg over this man’s bike! I will break my hip! Do you want me to break my hip right here in the parking lot?”

“You won’t break your hip,” he said. “Try it.”

“I can’t!” I protested loudly. “No way!” Finally, after looking around to see if anyone was watching, I laid my bike down on the ground and cautiously stretched one leg over a tire. Then I pulled up the bike under me. A truly nerdy thing to do, but necessary.

“You can figure out gears,” he said reassuringly.

Worried, I listened carefully to his instructions: how to climb a hill and how to stop. Could I remember?

The gears were wonderful. I slowly extended my riding to eight miles—and then to 14. I began to love the fresh air and the challenges of the trail. Other cyclists were starting to nod their heads at me, almost as if I were a real cyclist!

Two Years Later Two years later, a surprising thought entered my mind. A small town lay on the trail, but it was 26 miles away--52 miles total. It seemed impossible, like riding to the moon! Could I do it?

My husband smiled. “OK, we’re off,” he said.

He was right. I hadn’t forgotten how to ride a bike. But I was horrified to see I could only ride one mile! “OK, dear,” I said, huffing and puffing up a tiny hill, “I’m going to have to stop. Time to go home. Thanks for the wonderful bike ride.”

“Now?” he said. “We were just getting started!” But we packed up and went home.

After a few times, I rode the trail by myself. “I can do this!” I thought. “It’s not fun, but I can do this!” Resigned, I hung in there three times a week.

Gradually, I lengthened my rides to six miles.

I Don’t Do Gears!

One day, my husband took me to a bike shop.

I felt intimidated by the lean young cyclists in the store, but I left with a nice new jacket, helmet, and bike gloves.

But that wasn’t all. My husband had ordered a nine-speed custom-built bike with the gears on one handle. “I don’t do gears!” I said to him in a panic. “I can’t figure out gears! This is too difficult!”

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I decided to attempt it one day while my husband was gone. I carried water and put healthy snacks and my phone into a lightweight backpack. I was off!

My enthusiasm carried me the 26 miles in three hours to the small town. I had stopped along the way to rest a few times and admire the scenery.

Dropping onto grass, I tiredly munched lunch.

Then suddenly it hit me—I had to go back! I was not done! My car was far away!

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Glossary: Housing & Care

Housing - Independent Active 55 Plus: These communities offer features geared towards the 55+ crowd. Features vary, but may include a clubhouse, swimming pools, exercise facilities, walking trails, golfing, security, and maintenance. Housing types differ and may include luxury apartments for rent, or homeownership types such as condos or homes in gated communities.

Affordable Housing: A subsidized apartment rental program for people who are disabled or elderly, including Section 8, HUD, public housing, and tax credit buildings.

Independent/Retirement: Private apartments rented to seniors. Some offer three meals per day.

Activity programs and housekeeping may be provided, but residents are capable of independent living. Private pay only. Retirement Communities are maintenance free to seniors.

Housing with Care Assistance Adult Family Home (Adult Care Home): A residence owned or rented by a licensed provider.

Room and board, trained caregivers 24 hours a day, and assisted care services for 2 to 6 adults are provided in a home environment.* Licensed Nurses on staff are not required, but may be available. (Non-secured memory care may be available) Assisted Living: Community apartments for seniors with physical and/or cognitive impairments who may need assistance from trained caregivers.* Meals, housecleaning, and activities to help seniors stay physically active and socially engaged are provided. Trained caregivers 24 hrs/day and Licensed Nursing up to 24 hrs/day. (Non-secured memory care may be available) Memory Care Community: This is special care in a secured community for people who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Some are stand-alone Memory Care communities, while others are located within Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing facilities. Trained Caregivers 24 hrs/day and Licensed Nursing up to 24 hrs/day.* Skilled Nursing & Rehab (also known as Nursing Home): A qualified facility that has the staff and equipment to provide round-the-clock skilled nursing care (RN’s and LPNs) and rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapies. Also included are Social Work services and Medical Director oversight, as well as care giving staff to assist with personal care needs.

Continuing Care Communities: These offer three or more types of senior housing in one community location, reducing the need for a senior to move as they age. Senior housing options may include: Retirement, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing & Rehab. *Trained caregivers assist up to 24 hours per day with daily living needs such as meal preparation, medication assistance, dressing, bathing, transferring, and continence care.

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In our small, intimate environment, purposeful activities empower residents to create a community that speaks to them. Focus is placed on inclusion, resident ideas, choices, and independence. Our goal is to focus on what is possible.

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Memory Care Communities Whatcom

Cordata Court Senior Living

Whatcom

Silverado Memory Care

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Strategies to Reduce Pain, Stay Strong...

(Continued from Page 6) most or all of these factors. The typical exercise program, which includes basic strength and cardio machines, does not address functional longevity.

Six Domains of Functional Aging: 1. Neuro-Muscular: Focuses on coordination, moving faster and improving reaction time.

Pickle Ball is a great activity to stimulate the Neuro-Muscular system.

2. Cognitive-Emotional: Focuses on memory and problem solving. Keep an active social environment. Play card games and interact with friends and family as much as possible.

3. Mobility: Move in ALL planes of motion!

Do chair squats, wood chops with a light

weight, shuffle side to side. These are the movements that maintain full range of motion in the joints and allow us to move on command without restriction.

4. Balance: Focuses on postural control and breathing. Challenge your balance daily to maintain stability and stimulate the nervous system.

5. Cardio Respiratory: Heart health. Walking is great but may be too easy for most. Try adding hills or stairs to improve cardio health.

6. Strength: If you don’t use it, you lose it!

Stimulate muscles with strength training that includes speed and power. For instance, focus on standing up FASTER! By integrating these six domains into your lifestyle, you can stay active longer and slow down the aging process. If you need help, contact your local Functional Aging Specialist at Ageless Fitness.

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Name

Ad Page

City

Phone

Adult Day Programs & Support Skagit

The Gentry House

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Anacortes

360-293-4466

Skagit

The Bradford House

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Burlington

360-755-1235

Island

Adult Day Program

Camano Center

360-387-6201

Island

Time Together

Langley

360-321-1600

Memory Care Education & Support Organizations Whatcom

Dementia Support Northwest

Bellingham

360-671-3316

WA. State

Alzheimer’s Association

Lynnwood

1-800-272-3900

Memory Care Support Groups Skagit County

For days and times of no-cost “Lunch and Learn” meetings for Caregiver Support Groups in Skagit County, see the Skagit Adult Day Program’s online calendar at www.facebook.com/skagitadultdayprogram

Man on the Moon!

50 Years Past, 50 Years Forward Continued from Page 16 Earthrise In 1968 Lovell was one of the three astronauts to see “earthrise,” when he looked back at earth from the moon, some 250,000 miles away. “The lunar flights give you a correct perception of our existence. You look back at Earth from the moon, and you can put your thumb up to the window and hide the Earth behind your thumb. Everything you’ve ever

known is behind your thumb, and that blueand-white ball is orbiting a rather normal star, tucked away on the outer edge of a galaxy.” Jim Lovell, Apollo 8 Now that 50 years (half a century) has blasted by, where will the next 50 years from 2020 to 2070 take us? Maybe not too far away, the human race will witness man’s first step on mars, some 3 million miles away (12 times further away than the moon’s trip). Still, this space travel is but a drop of sand in the grand ocean of God’s universe.

To our readers and future adventurers, keep on learning, dreaming, praying, and exploring!

Onward and forward each day…God speed!

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Phone

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Alderwood Park Health & Rehabilitation

Whatcom

Highland Health & Rehabilitation

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See Pages 42-43 for Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Skagit and N. Snohomish Counties.

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Prestige Care

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Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) North Snohomish

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How do I protect my BRAIN?

By Dr. Kevin Clay

W

e as a nation are facing increased rates of Alzheimer’s and strokes, and both of these medical conditions drastically affect the brain and alter one’s life and the families as well. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most rapidly increasing modern medical illnesses, with Diabetes disease coming in second. The startling fact is that those with Diabetes have a two-fold increase in risk of Alzheimer’s Dementia and an increased risk for strokes as well. Strokes are a “Brain Attack,” similar to a heart attack, while Alzheimer’s disease is a “Mind Attack.’’ Strokes are usually caused by the blockage of a small blood vessel in the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the gradual blockage of nerve tracks caused by inflammation, and creates “Amyloid Plaques.”

This disease was first described about 100 years ago by a German housewife.

Most Health is Controlled by Choices Medical Science is now recognizing that only 10% of our health is controlled by medical providers and hospitals. Genes have 20-30% impact, leavings lifestyle choices as having 6070% impact on our health. Several recent books have been published that show the significant impact of positive lifestyle choice and the effects on the brain. These lifestyle changes may be more powerful than prescription medications.

Let’s look at some of the recent books in the last decade to answer our question, beginning 44

with the “Blue Zones”.

“Blue Zones” Most all the world is living longer, and the “Blue Zones” (areas where people live 8-10 years longer with good health) can teach us some valuable lessons. There are five Blue Zone areas in the world: Ikaria, Greece; Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California. In each of these communities we find a theme of healthy whole food diets with a strong plant slant. Meat is enjoyed for holidays and special occasions, but not daily. Active lifestyles and strong social connections are also common.

“How Not to Die” Dr. Greggor, in “How not to Die,” recommends several diet and lifestyle suggestions that can reduce your risk of stroke. What are his recommendations? Eat a high fiber diet that has vegetables and fruits (especially citrus), beans, whole grains and nuts, and simple whole foods.

The ideal diet limits or avoids meat and dairy, as well as excess sugar. The highly processed foods that have a long label are not the best choice.

One needs to limit their salt intake to less than 2-3 grams of salt daily (about a teaspoon). Make exercise a regular routine for a minimum of 5 days a week and 30 minutes per day for a weekly total of 150 minutes.

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How do I Protect My BRAIN? (Continued from Page 44) “Reversing Alzheimer’s Disease” Dr. Bredesen, in “Reversing Alzheimer’s Disease,” has done a lot of research at his Buck’s Institute in the San Francisco area.

He says that the one food which causes the most inflammation is sugar. He recommends we avoid processed sugar. He also proposes that the cause of Alzheimer’s disease is from nutritional deficiencies and poor diet that lead to inflammation in the brain. He developed the “ReCode” program that includes nutritional supplements to augment his low fat, grain free, mild meat, and fish consumption diet. His book presents several cases of people who have followed the program, reversing Alzheimer’s disease. He also recommends regular exercise and brain exercises. The worst thing we can do is to sit at home and watch TV.

• E=Exercise: at least 30 minutes daily to improve blood flow to your brain • U=Unstressed: Learn how to manage stress.

Too much stress is very destructive on the brain. Under stress we tend to make poor decisions, which impact our ability to make good lifestyle choices.

• R=Restore or Rest: We need to have about 7-8 hours of sleep each night. During sleep the brain reformats the day and recharges! And finally…

• O=Optimize your brain: Keep using your brain by studying and learning new things. Be socially engaged in your community, family, and group settings, such as church or social functions.

In summary, the three authors and research from “Blue Zones” are all recommending similar diet and lifestyle solutions to protect our brains from strokes or Alzheimer’s disease.

“The Alzheimer’s Solution”

Optimal Diet Recommendations:

Dr. Sherazai who wrote “The Alzheimer’s Solution,” has done a significant amount of research around Alzheimer’s disease. He has an Alzheimer’s clinic at Loma Linda University.

In his book, he supports the findings of Dr. Bredeson that Alzheimer’s is an inflammatory disease, which is often the result of poor diet and lifestyle choices. In 1900, the average American had less than 10 pounds of sugar in their diet. By 2010, the FDA reported the average American’s sugar intake as 190 pounds! Soda pop in 1900 equaled Zero, an by 2010 equaled 56 gallons annually! He has a simple mnemonic to follow to protect your brain: NEURO • N=Nutrition: Whole foods, plant slant diet with mainly vegetables and fruits, whole grains and nuts, legumes (beans). Avoid sugar and processed foods. He recommends limited fish or small amounts of meat, or no meat at all.

The optimal diet recommended is whole foods with a strong plant slant, lots of vegetables and fruits, nuts, whole grains, and legumes. And AVOID refined sugar. Meat intake: Little or none, moderate amounts of wild fish. Daily physical activity is recommended. And finally, the authors encourage us to never stop learning and enjoying life to the fullest!

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So, the choice is yours. To best protect your brain, consider seriously these recommendations and study for yourself. More and more research confirms that “Lifestyle” is very powerful in combating Alzheimer’s and strokes. Final Question: Are your lifestyle choices optimally supporting your good brain health?

Kevin Clay, MD

Chief of Ambulatory Medicine Providence Regional Medical Center

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Directories - Housing & Care Independent/Retirement (IL) and/or Assisted Living (AL) Whatcom County

Bellingham

Brookdale Fairhaven IL/AL Cordata Court Sr. Living AL Highgate Sr. Living AL Orchard Park AL Solstice Senior Living IL Rosewood Villa AL Spring Creek IL/AL Summit Place AL The Willows IL Woodway Sr. Living IL/ AL

Ferndale

Louisa Place AL

Lynden

Lynden Manor IL/AL

Meadow Greens IL/AL Skagit County

Anacortes

Highland Greens IL Logan Creek IL Mountain Glen IL/AL Salem Village IL

Cap Sante Court IL Chandler’s Square IL/ AL Rosario AL San Juan Assisted Living AL

Sedro-Woolley

Creekside IL/AL Where The Heart Is AL

Maple Ridge IL/AL

Burlington

La Conner

La Conner Retirement IL/AL

Mount Vernon

The Bridge IL/AL Heather Village IL

Country Meadow Village IL/AL

North Snohomish County

Arlington

Cascade Valley Senior Living AL Olympic Place by Bonaventure IL/AL

Marysville Island County

Freeland Oak Harbor

Harbor Tower Village IL/AL Regency on Whidbey IL/AL Summer Hill AL Welcome Home Oak Harbor

The Gardens at Marysville IL/AL Grandview Village IL/ AL

Stanwood

Brookdale Stanwood IL/AL The Suites at Josephine AL Warm Beach Senior Community IL/AL

Memory Care Communities Whatcom County

Bellingham

Bellingham at Orchard Cordata Court Senior Living Highgate Sr. Living Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Spring Creek

Lynden

Christian Health Care Lynden Manor

Skagit County

Anacortes

Lighthouse Memory Support Rosario Assisted Living

Burlington

Creekside HomePlace Memory Care Where The Heart Is

Mount Vernon

Ashley Gardens

Sedro-Woolley

Birchview Memory Care Island County

Oak Harbor

Regency on Whidbey HomePlace Memory Care Welcome Home Oak Harbor

North Snohomish County

Arlington

Cascade Valley Senior Living

Marysville

The Cottages at Marysville

Stanwood

Brookdale Stanwood The Meadows at Josephine

Skilled Nursing and Short Term Rehabilitation--Skagit, Island, & N. Snohomish Counties Whatcom County

Bellingham

Alderwood Health & Rehabilitation Bellingham Health Care & Rehabilitation Highland Health & Rehabilitation Mt. Baker Care Center North Cascades Health & Rehabilitation Shuksan Health Care St. Frances of Bellingham

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Blaine

Mount Vernon

Arlington

Lynden

Mira Vista Care Center

Marysville

Stafholt Good Samaritan Care Christian Health Care Skagit County

Life Care of Mt. Vernon

Sedro-Woolley Life Care of Skagit

Anacortes

Island County

Fidalgo Care Center

Coupeville

Burlington

Prestige Care & Rehabilitation

Careage of Whidbey North Snohomish

Arlington Health & Rehabilitation Marysville Care Center Mountain View Skilled Nursing

Stanwood

Saratoga Transitional Rehab - Josephine Warm Beach PostAcute Care & Rehabilitation

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Active Lifestyles

Senior Activity Centers & Lunch Times Name

City

Address

Phone

Lunch

Bellingham Senior Act. Cntr. Bellingham

315 Halleck Street

360-733-4030

Mon-Fri

Blaine Senior Center

Blaine

763 G Street

360-332-8040

Mon-Fri

Welcome Senior Center

Deming

5103 Mosquito Lake Rd

360-592-5403

Thursday

Everson Senior Center

Everson

111 W. Main Street

360-966-3144

Mon & Fri

Ferndale Senior Center

Ferndale

1999 Cherry Street

360-384-6244

Mon - Fri

Lynden Senior Center

Lynden

410 Grover Street

360-354-4501

Mon - Fri

Point Roberts Senior Center Point Roberts

1487 Gulf Road

360-945-5424

Wed & Fri

Sumas Community Center

Sumas

461 2nd Street

360-988-2714

Mon & Fri

Anacortes Senior Act. Cntr.

Anacortes

1701 22nd Street

360-293-7473

Mon - Fri

Burlington Senior Center

Burlington

1011 Greenleaf Ave.

360-755-0102

Mon - Fri

Clear Lake Senior Center

Clear Lake

12605 Highway 9

360-856-1023

Wednesday

Concrete Senior Center

Concrete

45821 Railroad Ave.

360-853-8400

Tues - Fri

La Conner Senior Center

La Conner

104 Commercial St.

360-855-5440

Tuesday

Mt. Vernon Senior Center

Mount Vernon

1401 Cleveland

360-416-1585

Mon - Fri

Sedro-Woolley Senior Ctr.

Sedro-Woolley 715 Pacific Street

360-855-1531

Mon - Fri

Camano Center

Camano Island

606 Arrowhead Road

360-387-0222

Mon/Wed/Fri

Island Senior Resources

Langley

14594 SR 525

360-321-1600

M/Tues/W/F

Oak Harbor Senior Center

Oak Harbor

51 SE Jerome Street

360-279-4580

Mon/Wed/Fri

Orcas Island Senior Center

Eastsound

62 Henry Road

360-376-2677

Tues & Fri

Mullis Senior Center

Friday Harbor

589 Nash Street

360-378-2677

Mon & Thur

Lopez Island Senior Center

Lopez

4102 Fisherman Bay Rd 360-468-2421

Wed & Fri

Stillaguamish Senior Center Arlington

18308 Smokey Pt. Blvd

360-653-4551

Mon - Fri

Ken Baxter Community Cntr. Marysville

514 Delta Avenue

360-363-8450

Mon. Coffee

Stanwood Senior Center

7430 276th St. NW

360-629-7403

Mon - Fri

Whatcom County

Skagit County

Island County

San Juan County

North Snohomish County

Stanwood

Nutrition Program: Meals on Wheels Whatcom & San Juan

Skagit County

Camano Island

Whidbey Island

360-746-6480

360-419-3420

360-387-0222

360-321-1600, ext 23

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County

Name

Phone

Information & Assistance Whatcom

Northwest Regional Council (Aging & Disability Resources)

360-738-2500

Whatcom

Bellingham Housing Authority

360-676-6887

Whatcom

Catholic Community Services

1-877-870-1582

Whatcom

DSHS/Home & Community Services (Medicaid to help pay for care)

1-800-239-8292

Whatcom

Love INC -- Budget counseling, voucher assistance

360-671-4055

Whatcom

Opportunity Council

360-734-5121

Whatcom

Veterans Assistance Office

1-800-827-1000

Whatcom

Whatcom County Council on Aging

360-733-4030

Skagit

Northwest Regional Council (Aging & Disability Resources)

360-428-1301

Skagit

Community Action of Skagit County

360-416-7585

Skagit

DSHS/Home & Community Services (For seniors needing Medicaid to help pay for care)

360-429-2961 or 1-866-608-0836

Skagit

Housing Authority of Skagit County

360-428-1959

Island

Aging & Disability Resources - Camano

360-387-6201

Island

Aging & Disability Resources - North Whidbey

360-675-0311

Island

Aging & Disability Resources - South Whidbey

360-321-1600

N. Snohomish

Homage Senior Services (Aging & Disability Resources)

425-355-1112

Name

Area

Phone

Whatcom Hospice Ad Below

Whatcom County

360-733-5877

Hospice of the Northwest

Skagit, Snohomish, Island, & San Juan

360-814-5550

Helping Hearts & Hands (Palliative)

Whatcom, Skagit, & Island Counties

360-982-9256

Hospice & Palliative Care

Providing Comfort, Ensuring Dignity.

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