Vibrant Senior Options Resource Guide Spring/Summer 2019

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RESOURCE GUIDE ~ Health, Housing, and Happenings Spring/Summer 2019

FREE Help Selecting Senior Housing & Care See Page 24

Adventure with “Recreation Without Borders!” Kirk Blankenship - Page 6 Benjamin Franklin’s Kite, Jerry Stewart - Page 10 Downsizing: Stories that Stay, Lisa Boon Meyer - Page 22 Project Lifesaver: A Story Changer! Jan Higman - Page 38

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Spring/Summer 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Senior Café: Articles Social & Care Calendar

Adventure with “Recreation Without Borders!” by Kirk Blankenship

4-5 6

Benjamin Franklin’s Kite,

by Jerry Stewart

10

Choosing the Perfect Eyewear

by Sheri Saldivar

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Skagit Regional Health Partners with YMCA, by Kari Ranten

15

Fiduciary Services to the Rescue!

by Christine Blankenship

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Downsizing: Stories that Stay,

by Lisa Boon Meyer, Realtor

22

Consider Housing & Care Options,

by Kirk Blankenship

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Project Lifesaver: A Story Changer!

by Jan Higman

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Total Cholesterol: Understanding...

by Jim Emkhe, Clinical Nutritionist

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Active Lifestyles Fitness & Social

Health & Wellness Retail

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Glossary: Legal and Care Specialists Elderlaw, Fiduciary, Geriatric Care Manager, Senior Real Estate Specialist

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Glossary: Medicaid & Medicare

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Housing Transition Help Advisory for Housing & Care

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Real Estate - Senior RE Specialist

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Glossary: Home Support & Housing Glossary: Home Support

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Glossary: Housing & Care

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Home Support Agencies Home Care

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Home Health

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Home Safety & Accessibility

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Glossary - Public Housing Definition and Eligibility

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HUD, Section 8, Tax Credit Property

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Housing - Independent Affordable Housing

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Organic Food: Grocery & Café

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Independent/Retirement Living

Pharmacy & Gift Shop

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Housing & Care

Health & Wellness Providers Audiology/Hearing

10

Cataract Surgery/Medical Eye Care

11

Hospitals

14

Medical/Cancer Care

14

Prosthetics & Orthotics

11

Sleep Wellness

11

Speech Therapy

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Senior Service Professionals Advisory for Housing & Care

16

Elder Law

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Fiduciary, Estate, Guardianship, Trustee

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Geriatric Care Manager

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Insurance - Medicare, Prescription Drug, Life Insurance

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Reverse Mortgage Loan & Planner

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Senior Information & Assistance

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Transportation (Non-Emergency)

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Assisted Living Communities

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Adult Family Homes

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Memory Care Communities

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Skilled Nursing & Short Term Rehab Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Memory Care & Support

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Adult Day Programs & Support Organizations

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Memory Care Support Groups

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Active Lifestyles/Senior Centers Senior Activity Centers & Lunch Schedules

Information & Assistance

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Information & Assistance

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Hospice & Palliative Care

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The Senior Café

The Senior Café Social and Care Calendar

April, 2019

Stop the Bleed @ Island Hospital Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms Tuesday, April 16 @ 10 am - Noon Cost: Free, Registration Required: 360-299-4204 or www.islandhospital.org/classes This course will teach the correct techniques for applying a tourniquet, packing a wound and how to properly apply pressure dressings.

Grand-parenting Class @ Island Hospital, Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms Thursday, April 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Cost: $25/per couple or individual Registration Required: 360-299-4204 or www.islandhospital.org/classes

Health Screening Event @ Island Hospital Health Resource Center

Tuesday, April 30 @ 8 - 11 am Cost: Cholesterol & Glucose, $15 (Insurance may cover the cost of screening), Vitamin D, $40 | No appointment needed. Please do not arrive prior to 7:30 a.m.

Questions: 360-299-1309

May, 2019

Mother’s Day Brunch & Wine in Woodinville, Recreation Without Borders Sunday, May 12 Call 360-766-7109 or see www.recreationwithoutborders.com See Ad on Page 6 Stop the Bleed @ Island Hospital Fidalgo/Burrows Rooms Friday, May 17 @ 2 – 4 pm Cost: Free | Registration Required: 360-299-4204 or www.islandhospital.org/classes This course will teach the correct techniques for applying a tourniquet, packing a wound and how to properly apply pressure dressings.

Methow River Rafting with Recreation Without Borders

Tuesday, May 21 For cost and sign-up: Call 360-766-7109 or see www.recreationwithoutborders.com See Ad on Page 6

June, 2019

Kitsap Forest Theater “Newsies” with Recreation Without Borders Sunday, June 9 See Ad on Page 6 For cost and sign-up: Call 360-766-7109 or see www.recreationwithoutborders.com Whidbey Island Garden Tour with Recreation Without Borders Saturday, June 15 For cost and sign-up: Call 360-766-7109 or see www.recreationwithoutborders.com See Ad on Page 6 Cruise 4 a Cause @ Bellingham Ferry Terminal

Monday, June 24 @ 6:15 - 8:30 pm Cost: $50 Food will be provided. Drinks can be purchased on the boat. Visit www.alzsociety.org/ events or call 360-671-3316 for more information See Ad on Page 38

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July, 2019

Argosy Historical Sunday Cruise with Recreation Without Borders

Sunday, July 7 Call 360-766-7109 or see www.recreationwithoutborders.com See Ad on Page 6

Hells Gate Jet Boat Tour with Recreation Without Borders

Friday, July 12 Call 360-766-7109 or see www.recreationwithoutborders.com See Ad on Page 6

August, 2019

Whatcom Senior Day in the Park @ Hovander Homestead Park in Ferndale

Wednesday, August 14 @ 10 am - 2 pm Cost: No cost, but there is a suggested Donation of $5 Enjoy BBQ Lunch, a Resource Fair, and Live Music! | Brought to you by Whatcom Council on Aging and Meals on Wheels and More. See Ad Below

Olympic Peninsula Wildflower Tour with Recreation Without Borders Monday, August 19 through Tuesday, August 20 Call 360-766-7109 or see www.recreationwithoutborders.com See Ad on Page 6 Skagit Senior Day in the Park @ Maiben Park, Burlington Senior Center

Wednesday, August 22 @ 10 am - 1:30 pm No Cost | Lunch, live entertainment and dance with Skagit Swings All Star Big Band, and visit a variety of vendors providing Senior Lifestyle Information. See Ad below

September, 2019

Discover Scotland Tour with Recreation Without Borders Tuesday, September 10 - Friday, September 20 See Ad on Page 6 For Cost and Sign-up call 360-766-7109 or see www.recreationwithoutborders.com Whatcom Council on Aging presents...

21st Annual Senior Day in the Park at Beautiful Hovander Homestead Park in Ferndale

August 14, 2019 * 10 am - 2 pm BBQ Lunch

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Resource Fair

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Live Music

Skagit Senior Day in the Park August 22, 2019 10 am - 1:30 pm

• Lunch provided for seniors • Free tote bag for the first 450 seniors • Back by Popular Demand:

Skagit Swings All Star Big Band

• Up to 50 vendors providing Senior Lifestyle informa�on Maiben Park • 1011 Greenleaf Ave, Burlington • 360.755.0102

Free Event for Seniors!

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Active Lifestyles

Name Fitness & Social

Ad Page

Area of Service

Recreation Without Borders

Ad Below

Whatcom, Skagit, Island 360-766-7109 San Juan, Snohomish

Skagit Valley Family YMCA

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Phone

Skagit

360-336-9622

Specializing in guided Trips, Tours, & Adventures throughout the Northwest. We focus on social, safe, and fun experiences that get you out of your house.

• Single Day & Multi Day Trips • Outdoor Adventures

Call 360-766-7109

• Shows and Events • Custom-built Outings

Our experienced guides pick you up in Bellingham, Burlington, Mount Vernon, Smokey Point & Anacortes.

Pick up locations vary based on destination.

Check out our upcoming trips at www.recreationwithoutborders.com where you can register online

Adventure with “Recreation Without Borders!”

By Kirk Blankenship, Publisher

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ric and Justin, owners of Recreation Without Borders, know how to help seniors stay active and enjoy the Pacific Northwest! Each of these guys has over 25 years of experience in the Recreation field and received degrees in Recreation from Western Washington University. They purchased the business, Recreation Without Borders, in February 2018. Serving people of any age, Eric and Justin enjoy the Boomer generation as a big part of their clientele.

“No One to Go With” Is No Longer an Excuse Want to go do things, but have no one to go with? Have goals to be active, but don’t know how, where, or what? Recreation Without Borders provides a variety of ways to achieve these goals! Day trips typically last from 6 to 9 hours, while multi-day trips can last two or three days. These guys enjoy helping and inspiring local residents of Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and 6

Snohomish Counties to stay active and socially engaged. They plan, drive, and participate in the adventures. “No one to go with” is no longer an excuse!

Choose Your Outings Adventures with Recreation Without Borders take on a variety of venues, including local trail walks, hikes, cultural outings, tourist destinations, and much more! You can sign up for weekly area walks that drive you to a walking destination, a walk, and back within 3-4 hours. Day treks and longer getaway adventures include a Hell’s Gate Jet Boat tour and river rafting down the Methow River in Eastern Washington!

Other outings have a more tourist/town adventure feel, such as the Leavenworth May Fest, Mother’s Day Brunch & Wine in Woodinville, Whidbey Island Garden Tour, Olympic Peninsula Wildflower Tour, and a Granville Island trip in British Columbia. Try the Discover Scotland Tour for a different continent!

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Active Lifestyles

JOIN THE NEW

SKAGIT VALLEY FAMILY Y

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WHY THE Y? GROUP FITNESS CLASSES Strengthen your mental agility and improve your health through group exercise and water fitness classes designed specifically for active older adults.    

Gentle Yoga Tai Chi Zumba Gold & Aqua Zumba Arthritis Adult Swim

INSURANCE BASED FITNESS PROGRAM SilverSneakers, Silver & Fit, At Your Best & Optum Fitness Advantage (65+) Please check with your insurance provider for insurance based supplemented membership benefits.

CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION & MANAGEMENT Manage and prevent chronic disease through Y classes, programs, health assessments, and wellness coaching. 

LIVESTRONG at the Y (for cancer patients and survivors)

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Pedaling for Parkinson's

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Arthritis friendly classes

ACTIVE OLDER ADULT TRIPS Explore the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer. AOA trips bring members together to build friendships and lasting memories. Visit our website to see the latest trip schedule.

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Recreation Without Borders (Continued from Page 6)

A Sample Adventure My son and I joined Recreation Without Borders on a walk with a group of seven seniors, both men and women. After meeting at about 9 am, we all boarded the Recreation Without Borders van that carries up to 11 people. With seat belts engaged, we headed out on an adventure with Eric at the wheel. On this particular day in March, the cold didn’t slow down these active seniors who were in their 70’s and 80’s! We headed out Chuckanut Drive, parked near Larrabee State Park, and then enjoyed a moderate walk along the InterUrban Trail. Justin and Eric split up, with one taking the lead and the other trailing near the back to allow people to move at their own pace.

Perceived Risk Verses Actual Risk Some adventures include zip lining or river rafting.

“Wait a minute!” you say, “Zip lining and river rafting? Isn’t that dangerous for those of who are us no longer ‘spring chickens?’”

This is one of Justin’s favorite topics!

He enjoys seeing seniors overcome “high perceived risk.” For example, ziplining and river rafting trips are actually very low risk adventures. Driving to their destination is a “low perceived risk.” However, as Justin points out, driving is in actuality a “higher risk” event than ziplining or rafting! All that said, safety is the top priority for Justin, Eric, and their guides. They are adept at adapting trips if safety concerns arise to ensure a great experience no matter what comes up.

Social Connections These guys take seniors out on adventures year-round. Over the next six 8

months, from April to September, they have well over fifty special trips planned.

They also cater and customize to clients’ ideas for a group trip. Most groups work best if there are 8 to 10 people, making the cost affordable and providing lots of social opportunities to engage.

When asked about favorite memories, Eric responded, “I enjoy watching people interact with one another on our trips. We get great feedback. We see people make genuine connections, often times becoming like family. And I enjoy the warm hugs too!”

Stay Healthier and Happier Eric and Justin have a passion for outdoor recreation and for inspiring seniors to be engaged by staying active, staying fit, staying alive, and staying engaged socially. They are excited to be in business and to enhance their local communities!

Whether you’re a Boomer, born between 1946 and 1964, or from the Silent Generation, born between 1925 and 1945 or somewhere on either side, going on adventures will help you stay healthier and happier. Give Justin or Eric a call and find out what adventures they have coming up during this Spring and Summer. There are three ways to learn more: • Go to their website at www. recreationwithoutborders.com • Email Justin at Justin@ recreationwithoutborders.com, or • Skip the technology and give them an old-fashion call at (360) 766-7109.

Pick your favorite outings, choose from mountains and rivers or local and far away towns and cities. Make Recreation Without Borders a part of your plans this year!

Kirk Blankenship, Publisher Vibrant Senior Options, LLC V

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Health & Wellness Retail

County Name Organic Food: Grocery & Café Skagit

Skagit Valley Food Co-op

Ad Page

City

Phone

Ad Below

Mount Vernon

360-336-9777

Ad Below

Sedro-Woolley

360-503-1676

Pharmacy & Gift Shop Skagit

Hwy 20 Hometown Pharmacy

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

Open 7 Days a Week

640 Hwy. 20 Sedro-Woolley

OWNED BY THOUSANDS OPEN TO ALL downtown mount vernon

360•336•9777

skagitfoodcoop . com

360-503-1676

hwy20pharmacy.com

Quality Care with a Personal Feel.

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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

Reconnecting family, friends, and community through better hearing.

Free Hearing Screenings

360-419-5843 1-866-711-5500

218 E. Rio Vista Ave, Burlington, WA 98233 | allabouthearingWA.com

Benjamin Franklin’s Kite

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here are many true stories in our American history, stories of how we came to even be a nation, how we came to win our freedom. With each story I read I continue to be amazed how doing seemingly small acts can truly bring large results.

We all know the name Benjamin Franklin, one of the most influential and patriotic men in our U.S. history. He was a great writer, an author, a great speaker and communicator, a musician, an inventor, a highly successful businessman, and a kite runner.

You say, “Hold it, oh yeah, Benjamin Franklin did fly a kite once; had something to do with electricity. But what does his flying that kite have to do with our nation’s freedom?” More than you would have ever imagined – until now. Here’s the story of how Benjamin Franklin’s kite helped America win its freedom.

As I mentioned, among other things, Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor and one thing that fascinated him was electricity and, specifically, which he said was “the sameness of electrical matter with that of lightning.” So, rather than just sit around and wonder about his theory, he set out one cloudy day as the sky was charged with bolts of lightning. He proceeded to tie a kite to his special string, and he sent the kite soaring

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By Jerry Stewart high into the clouds. On the end of the string he tied a simple key and waited.

When a lightning bolt struck the kite, traveled down the string, and electrically charged that key, he felt it. He proved his theory.

Later that year he persuaded the citizens of his town, Philadelphia, to connect lightning rods to their homes to help protect their homes from the dangerous lightning bolts – and the lightning rods worked.

“So,” you say, “that’s all well and good, but how did Mr. Franklin’s kite experiment help America win its freedom?”

Well, Mr. Franklin soon became very famous for his discovery, and his fame traveled all the way to Europe. He began to get invitations to visit Europe and to share his scientific knowledge there with them.

The people of France fell in love with his wit and charm and knowledge. King Louis XV of France even threw him a great party honoring him.

“So,” you say, “how did this all help America win its freedom”?

OK, here it is. In 1776 the colonies

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Health & Wellness Providers

County

Name

Ad Page

City

Phone

Cataract Surgery/Medical Eye Care Whatcom

Cascadia Eye

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Bellingham

360-424-2020

Skagit

Cascadia Eye

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Anacortes

360-424-2020

Skagit

Cascadia Eye

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Mount Vernon

360-424-2020

Skagit

Cascadia Eye

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Sedro-Woolley

360-424-2020

Island

Cascadia Eye

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Coupeville

360-678-2020

N. Snohomish Cascadia Eye

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Stanwood

360-629-4180

Prothetics & Orthotics Whatcom

Cascade Prosthetics & Orthotics

Ad Below

Ferndale

360-384-1858

Skagit

Cascade Prosthetics & Orthotics

Ad Below

Mount Vernon

360-428-4003

Sleep Wellness Skagit

Island Hospital Sleep Wellness Center

Outside Anacortes Back Cover

360-299-8676

Speech Therapy Whatcom

Catalyst Therapies

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Benjamin Franklin’s Kite (Continued from Page 10) needed help to fight against England, so, Benjamin Franklin was sent to Europe to talk with the King of France, and to ask for his help. Because Franklin was like a superstar, in France he was able to use his charm and persuasion to win the help of France in our war for freedom.

In 1781, French forces fought alongside our Patriot forces, and helped win that battle at Yorktown – and the Revolutionary War.

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Bellingham

360-389-3468

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Had France not assisted us in that battle, that battle that ended the War would have never been won. And that is how Benjamin Franklin’s kite helped to win America’s freedom.

So, the moral to the story?

The next time someone tells you to “go fly a kite,” that doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

Jerry Stewart Author, Speaker, and Syndicated Radio Host One Moment in America V

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Health & Wellness Providers

Choosing the Perfect Eyewear

By Alexandra Brandt, Cascadia Eye

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ven if you never wore glasses previously, chances are there will come a time when you’ll need to.

If you’ve worn glasses your whole life, consider trying something new! Here are some useful tips and principles to help you find the very best glasses for you—by keeping in mind three things: comfort, style, and shape.

Comfort Lightweight frames are your goto for comfort. And great news for progressive lens wearers—advances in lens design mean you don’t have to have huge frames in order to accommodate multiple powers in your lenses. This means you can choose smaller, lighter styles to maximize comfort. You can also go for semirimless styles, which remove a lot of frame weight. Another choice is the most light and airy option of all—drillmount frames, where there’s nothing on your face but lenses and the most minimalist of hardware.

Style Of course, the great joy of eyewear comes from styling options—glasses are the ultimate accessory, after all.

You want something that suits you, but also that is fun to wear and makes you happy. Our biggest piece of advice: don’t be afraid of color. This goes for both men and women! Eyewear that adds a flattering color to your face can provide a lifting and brightening quality you have to see to believe.

The key is to try on the frame—our opticians can’t tell you how many people almost missed their perfect frame because they didn’t think the color would look good on them. It often looks completely different on the frame board than it looks on you.

Shape In tandem with style is the shape of your frames, which comes in almost endless possibilities—from classic looks to truly wild geometry! Take your face shape into account. If you have a round face, usually a round frame isn’t the most flattering. However, if you just love round anyway, try a style with a round lens inside a more angular frame. Although large frames are popular right now, be careful. If your frame is too wide, it takes over your face. Also, if you have a prescription, careful measurements must be done to make sure your power is placed correctly in the huge lenses. Optically speaking, smaller is better, especially (Continued on next page)

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Health & Wellness Providers

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www.CascadiaEye.com | (360) 424-2020 With our Comprehensive Medical Eye Exam, you get the most thorough eye care and are most likely to be covered through your medical insurance. We take Medicare, Med-Advantage, and most other medical insurance plans.

In addition, we make every effort toward the most affordable high-quality care, including dropless cataract surgery (a technique that saves you from high eyedrop prices) + post-surgery progressive lenses at no additional cost!

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Choosing the Perfect Eyewear (Continued from Page 12)

if you wear progressives. Make sure the frame places your eye in the upper third of your lenses when worn normally. This leaves room at the bottom for the reading power.

Paying attention to these three principles will help you find the perfect frame, especially with an expert optician to help you. Together, you and your eyewear professional can choose a style you love—that fits perfectly and comfortably, and maximizes your vision.

Sheri Saldivar, CMPE, LDO Alexandra Brandt, Co-Author Cascadia Eye

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County

Name

Web Address

Phone

Medical/Cancer Care Skagit & North Snohomish

Skagit Regional Health Cancer Care Center Ad Below

Mount Vernon 360-814-2146

www.morecarelessworry. com

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

County

Name

Address

City

Phone

Whatcom

PeaceHealth St Joseph’s

2901 Squalicum Pkwy Bellingham

360-734-5400

Skagit

Island Hospital Ad - Outside Back

1211 24th Street

Anacortes

360-299-1300

Skagit

Skagit Valley Hospital 1415 E. Kincaid St. Ad Above

Mt. Vernon

360-424-4111

Skagit

PeaceHealth at United

2000 Hospital Drive

Sedro-Woolley 360 856-6021

Island

WhidbeyHealth Medical

101 N Main Street

Coupeville

360-678-5151

San Juan

PeaceHealth Peace Island 1117 Spring Street

Friday Harbor

360-378-2141

Arlington

360-435-2133

Hospitals

N Snohomish Cascade Valley Hospital

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330 S. Stillaguamish Avenue

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Skagit Regional Health Partners with YMCA

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kagit Regional Health will offer sports medicine and orthopedic physical therapy in the new Skagit Valley Family YMCA, when the facility opens in Spring 2019.

The new 57,000 square foot YMCA is located at 1901 Hoag Road in Mount Vernon. The new YMCA features an aquatic center, gym, community room, learning kitchen, “Kids Zone,” changing rooms and a wellness center with running track and exercise equipment.

Skagit Regional Health occupies approximately 1,600 square feet on the first floor for physical therapy services.

A Natural Connection “This setting really suits the needs of our patients as it offers a convenient space where our physical therapists can work with patients, who can then also access the equipment and facilities of the YMCA in the same building,” said Candace Wittenberg, Director of Rehabilitation Services for Skagit Regional Health. “There is a natural connection between our two programs that benefits the patients we serve.”

More than 60 percent of patients seen

for physical therapy do so for sports or orthopedic injuries, Wittenberg said.

In the future, Skagit Regional Health is looking to expand services at the site by starting an aquatics program using the YMCA pool facilities, Wittenberg said.

Future Potential YMCA officials say they are delighted with the partnership and future potential opportunities to work together.

“What a privilege it is to serve our Skagit communities together in partnership with Skagit Regional Health.

The Skagit Valley Family YMCA is grateful for the many partnerships that have made this new building possible,” said Dean Snider, the YMCA’s Chief Executive Officer. “Teaming together in this new fabulous building will facilitate a seamless transition from injury rehabilitation through to healthy lifestyle fitness routines and effective injury or re-injury prevention. There may be other ways that, in working together, we can benefit residents of Skagit Valley.

We look forward to exploring those possibilities.”

Skagit Regional Health also offers physical therapy services at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon and Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington.

Kari Ranten Director of Marketing & Communications Skagit Regional Health V

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Name

Ad Page Area of Service

Phone

Advisory/Referral Services for Housing & Care Vibrant Senior Options

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Whatcom, Skagit, N. Snohomish

360-856-9023

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Skagit County and Beyond Located in Sedro-Woolley

360-336-6505

Ad Below

Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan, Snohomish

360-647-8846

Elder Law Adaptive Law Firm PS Hollie Del Vecchio Elder Law OďŹƒces of Meyers, Neubeck & Hulford, P.S.

Fiduciary, Estate, Guardianship, and Trustee Services Senior Support Services, Inc.

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Whatcom, Skagit, Island, Snohomish

360-650-9033

Geriatric Care Manager Elder Care Professionals, PLLC, Ad Below Whatcom, Skagit, Island Bonnie Bowman, RN

360-200-5888

Kaaran Anderson, RN Law OďŹƒces of Barry M. Meyers

360-647-8846

Whatcom & Skagit

Proudly continuing a twenty-five year tradition of excellence in Elder Law and Estate Planning for all ages.

2828 Northwest Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225

825 Cleveland Avenue Mount Vernon, WA 98273

1511 26th Street Everett, WA 98201

(360) 647-8846 | www.elderlaw-nw.com

Providing Peace of Mind for You through Personalized Holistic Care Management and Health Advocacy

Call for a free consultation!

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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) Fiduciary relationship: where one person places complete confidence in another in regard to a particular transaction or one’s general affairs or business. The relationship is not necessarily formally or legally established as in a declaration of trust, but can be one of moral or personal responsibility, due to the superior knowledge and training of the fiduciary as compared to the one whose affairs the fiduciary is handling. (www.law.com) A fiduciary may manage contracts, wills, trusts, guardianship, and power of attorney paperwork.

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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Rachel Wallace is Your Local Agent With a great passion for helping people, we are dedicated to providing a and

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eady for a new part time job in paperwork? For most of us the resounding answer is “No!” Yet, a job is what it seems we’ve taken on when dealing with transitions of our own estate, finances, will, and/or trust or those items of a relative in need of help. Imagine the accumulation of stacks of paperwork on the kitchen or coffee table. Which paper was I supposed to sign for the Banker?

The Lawyer? The Financial Planner? The Doctor? Speaking of the doctor, what about the daunting task of navigating the everchanging health care system? And where did I put that file anyway?

Instead of hours of research and shuffling papers, let Fiduciary Advocate 18

services come to the rescue! With superior knowledge and training, a Fiduciary Advocate can manage contracts, wills, trusts, guardianship, power of attorney paperwork, and more. This person will know the next step in situations that come up and can advocate as Power of Attorney or Guardian for you or a loved one if needed.

See the ad above for Fiduciary services information regarding a variety of case management and representation services.

Enjoy a cleaner table and a clearer sense of direction for you and your loved ones!

Christine Blankenship, Publisher Vibrant Senior Options, LLC

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360-734-1161 1-800-562-6900

Questions about Medicare?

The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) can help!

We’re a FREE, UNBIASED service of the WA State Office of the Insurance Commissioner

We’re located in your community!

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1-800-562-6900 or www.insurance.wa.gov Glossary - Medicaid/COPES and Medicare Medicaid/COPES: A state program that provides comprehensive care management and helps pay for personal care, home delivered meals, home health care, adult day services, respite, transportation and other services for older adults in their homes. COPES may also help pay for care in senior housing and care options such as assisted living, memory care, adult family homes, and skilled nursing homes. However, not all care homes are licensed for Medicaid/COPES. The ones that do accept Medicaid/COPES usually require a minimum of two years private pay before allowing Medicaid/COPES funding. (Family Caregiver Alliance, www.caregiver.org) Medicare: A federal program that provides health insurance coverage for seniors in the U.S. who have paid into the benefit for a certain number of periods. There are different parts of Medicare that individuals can purchase and individuals must choose which plan type they would like. Typically, individuals become eligible at the age of 65, but individuals under the age of 65 with certain disabilities may be eligible. www.care.com VibrantSeniorOptions.com

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Senior Service Professionals

Name

Ad Page

Area of Service

Phone

Reverse Mortgage Loan & Reverse Mortgage Planner Neighborhood Mortgage Brandi Braley Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. - Team DebStrong

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Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island, San Juan

360-594-4033

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360-787-9965

Real Estate - Senior Real Estate Specialist The Boon Team, Inc. Re/Max Territory, NW

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Skagit, N. Snohomish

360-708-9645

Whatcom, San Juan Skagit, Island

360-738-2500 360-428-1301

Senior Information & Assistance Northwest Regional Council

Ad Below

Questions about Reverse Mortgages?

This is a quality of life decision and one to be taken with the greatest care.

Let’s weigh the options. Call now for more information!

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Office: (360) 594-4033 | Cell: (360) 389-6361 email: brandi@neighborhoodmortage.net

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Your Connection to Community Resources Information and Assistance Confidential and Free of Charge Caregiver Support ● In-Home Care ● Medical/Dental ● Prescription Assistance Legal Options ● Long-Term Care ● Medicare/Medicaid ● Housing

Supporting the independence, dignity, Aging & Disability Resources and health of community members of Skagit County (360) 428-1301 northwestern Washington Whatcom County (360) 738-2500 20

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Senior Service Professionals

Name

Ad Page

Area of Service

Phone

Western Washington

360-755-3239

Skagit County

360-757-4433

Western Washington

360-661-6004

Transportation (Non-Emergency) CARE-E-ME

Ad Below Inside Back Cover

Skagit Transit Western Van Service

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Need Transportation? CARE-E-ME can help!

Professional ~ Reliable ~ Caring * Medical Appointments * Hospital Discharges * Home Visits

* Social Events * Airport Transfers * Long Distance Transfers

Quality Equipment For Your Safety Clean Vehicles For Your Comfort

Monday - Friday 6 am - 6 pm Saturday 10 am - 4 pm Prescheduled 24/7 service

www.careeme.com Kari Anderson, Owner

360-755-3239

VibrantSeniorOptions.com

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Housing Transition Help

Downsizing: Stories That Stay

By Lisa Boon Meyer, Realtor

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any seniors have a picture in their mind of staying in their home as they age. Being comfortable with the familiarity of their home seems like the perfect way to grow old. All the treasured belongings and their stories stay within reach. This is an ideal for many, but would work for a select few. It is a good idea to ask yourself…what happens when the “what if” becomes the “what now?”

Where Would Your Belongings Go?

You look around and the thought of going through (and parting with) your things is daunting. Almost everything in your home has a story.

If something happened to you, where would your belongings go? What if the time came where it was necessary for you to be moved to a retirement community, an apartment, or a loved one’s home? These places are not meant to accommodate your entire home’s belongings and furniture. You may think that your loved ones will be happy to receive all your things, but most of your kids, grandkids, siblings, and loved ones are living in homes or apartments that are already at full capacity. Most of the time, they simply don’t have the room for your hutch full of china, your teacups, or that trophy you won years ago. Even if they did appreciate the value or memories of that item, they don’t have anywhere to put it. How do you tell the story behind those special items? How do you part with them?

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Special Items Mean Special Stories

Start today, look around your home and pick an item that’s special to you.

Why is it special? Take a picture of it with your phone or digital camera, then write the story behind that special item on a recipe card. Go around your home or through that box and take photos of those beautiful teacups you received from your mother, that trophy you won for breaking the school record, and that dusty vase in your hutch that you bought in Paris. Print out the photos and put them in an album with the photos on one page and their story on the adjacent page.

Stories That Stay

No matter how much space you may have in the future, this is a great way to go down memory lane! Plus, you won’t have to take all those things with you to your next home. Your loved ones will enjoy going through the book and reading about those items MUCH more than having to go through boxes and closets. If it doesn’t have a story and you haven’t used it in a few years, consider donating it to a great cause.

The important stories stay within reach!

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Advisory/Referral Services for Housing & Care Vibrant Senior Options, LLC

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Housing Transition Help

Consider Housing and Care Options: Call an Advisor

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e all hope to avoid a move from the home we love! Resources in our communities offer the easiest ways to do this.

You can hire someone to tend to the lawn, house, laundry, groceries, and even walk the dog. Professional Home Care Agencies assist with bathing and dressing, making meals, and managing medications. These are great options for seeking at-home assistance.

Multiple services, however, can get quite complicated to coordinate. Note that the collective expenses may get higher than your monthly repairs and property taxes! Although there would be people coming and going all week, you may still be alone most of the time.

Simplify your finances and improve your social life by considering housing and care options. But, you ask, what are my options?

Where do I go? Which care is too much or too little? These good questions require research, time, and emotional energy. Consider contacting a Senior Housing and Care Advisor.

These professionals can minimize your research and maximize your time. Here are a review of services we provide: Listen to Your Situation and Ask Questions: A listening Advisor is the key to getting good help, because everyone has a unique situation. We then research and ask questions to get appropriate answers for you.

Research for Your Geographical Preference: We at Vibrant Senior Options know the local options in the communities of Whatcom, Skagit, and N. Snohomish Counties.

Our knowledge helps minimize your research.

Assess Your Situation: We consider your current living situation, care needs, desired social environment, and geographical preference. While considering finances, we guide you in reaching out to appropriate resources, such as Veterans Aid and Attendance benefit specialists and your Long Term Care Insurance Policy (if you have one).

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Send You a Disclosure of Services and Information Release Form as required by State law. Once you have read and signed this form, we may begin working with you as your Housing & Care Advisor.

Get Specific Answers: After meeting with you to learn of your circumstances, we navigate the maze of information and find appropriate, up-to-date answers for you. This maximizes your time for helping your loved ones. Because we partner with local housing and care providers, our advisory services are at no cost to you.

Give You a Provider Options Summary: We maintain current information on the housing and care options we point you to. This summary includes services and amenities, monthly rental fees, care fees, and other important information. We recommend three or more options, narrowing down your research significantly! Now you have direction and a plan of action.

Senior Housing Tours: When you are ready, we can arrange tours of selected senior living communities. If you prefer, we can attend tours with you. It is important to know the right questions to ask to get the answers you need.

Coordinate and Connect: We help with your transitions in housing and care. As professionals, we are interested in connecting you with all that your local community has to offer, specific to your needs and style.

The final selection of housing and/or care services is still up to you. And it is free. Call us for help when you are considering housing and care options such as retirement, assisted living, adult care homes, memory care, or in-home care. Minimize your research and maximize your time!

Kirk Blankenship, Housing & Care Advisor Vibrant Senior Options, LLC V 360-856-9023 Spring/Summer 2019

Are your housing or care needs changing?

Helping Seniors find Quality Housing & Care Retirement & Assisted Living ~ Memory Care Adult Family Homes ~ Home Care

Listen • Research • Support Our Services: » Listen to your needs and preferences » Research and refer options for a good match » Facilitate and attend housing and care tours » Support during housing or care transitions

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Call Kirk at 360-856-9023

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Glossary - Home Support

Glossary: Home Care & Home Health Home Care: Supportive care provided in the home by a professional agency and/or by family support. Trained caregivers are available from 2 to 24 hours per day as needed to clients with physical and/or memory impairments.* See Home Care Directory on Page 28

Home Health: In-home services provided include Skilled Nursing Care and various therapies prescribed by a physician. This includes physical, occupational, respiratory and speech therapies, often used for seniors who are recovering after a hospital and/or nursing home stay.

See Home Health Directory on Page 28

“Life Changing Service�

Having trouble leaving your home?

Ask your physician today about skilled home health.

We offer Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Medical Social Work in your home to help keep you independent longer.

For questions or to arrange care call 425-357-1790 Home Safety and Accessibility: Regular attention to Home Safety and Accessibility is known to decrease fall risks and increase the chances of aging in your own home.

Home Analysis for potential improvements should be done by a Home Contractor who is a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS Certified). This person will look at many factors, including: rugs, electrical cords, placement of furniture, and functional supports around the home. Functional supports may include Bathroom Safety: grab bars, barrier free showers, right height toilets. Home Access Safety supports may include hand railings, ramps, and doorway modifications. See Directory on Page 28 26

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Glossary: Housing & Care Advisory & Referral Services, Housing with Care: Services for seniors and families who seek help in selecting senior housing and care. An advisor knows the local providers and can recommend solutions, saving clients time and confusion in their search.

Advisors may also set up appointments and provide tour assistance if desired. Partnering housing and care providers enable these services to be free to seniors and their families.

See article and ad on Pages 24 - 25

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.

See Directories and Ads on Pages 30 - 37 and 40 - 44 VibrantSeniorOptions.com

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Home Support

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Cascade Connections

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360-594-4216

Circle of Life Caregiver Cooperative

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360-647-1537

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360-982-2743

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360-755-3800

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360-543-5777

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We’re by your side so you can stay at home.

Whether you are looking for someone to help you or a loved one a few hours a week, or need more comprehensive assistance, Home Instead can help.

Home Instead CAREGivers can provide a variety of services.

Some include:

Call for a free, no-obligation appointment

360.982.2461

• Companionship Care • Personal Care • Meals & Nutrition • Transportation • Household Duties • Respite Care • Hospice Care Support Services

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360-848-8422

Your Home, Our Responsibility Convenient Mt Vernon Locations!

www.salemvillage.org

Highland Greens II Village Ct @ 3200 N 30th St 360-540-1438 Salem Village II 2601-2617 N LaVenture Rd 360-540-1438

Glossary - Public Housing and Eligibility Public Housing: Public Housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high-rise apartments for elderly families. (www.hud.gov) Who is Eligible? Public housing is limited to low-income families and individuals. A local housing agency (HA) determines your eligibility based on: 1) annual gross income; 2) whether you qualify as elderly, a person with a disability, or as a family; and 3) U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status. If you are eligible, the HA will check your references to make sure you and your family will be good tenants. HA’s will deny admission to any applicant whose habits and practices may be expected to have a detrimental effect on other tenants or on the project’s environment. (www.hud.gov) 30

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Glossary - Public Housing Terms HUD: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers Federal aid to local housing agencies (HA’s) that manage housing for low-income residents at rents they can afford. HUD furnishes technical and professional assistance in planning, developing, and managing these developments. (www.hud.gov) Section 8 Voucher Program: This is the federal government’s major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments. (www.hud.gov) Tax Credit Property: An apartment complex owned by a landlord who participates in the federal low-income housing tax credit program. These landlords get to claim tax credits for eligible buildings in return for renting some or all of the apartments to low-income tenants at a restricted rent. (www.thespruce.com) For additional help, refer to “Information and Assistance” on Page 48.

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360-715-8822

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Whatcom

Woodway Assisted Living

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360-647-1095

Skagit

Cap Sante Court

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Anacortes

360-293-8088

Skagit

Highland Greens II

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360-540-1438

Skagit

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Mount Vernon

360-428-0222

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360-540-1438

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360-416-0400

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Spacious Apartments

Plenty of space to personalize your home

Restaurant Style Dining

3 chef - prepared meals each day

Housekeeping

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Utilities

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Bellingham

360-647-1095

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360-399-7681

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360-293-4466

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Ad Below Burlington

360-755-1235

Island

Adult Day Program

Camano Center

360-387-6201

Island

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Langley

360-321-1600

Memory Care Education & Support Organizations Whatcom & Skagit

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By Jan Higman

t’s 4 am. Sue has woken up to find that her husband, Frank, is missing from the home. This isn’t the first time this has happened. Frank has dementia.

Dementia is a devastating disease that can impact a person in many different ways. One of these impacts is cognitive disorientation that causes one to wander.

This can happen at any time, day or night.

Often, people who wander are at a stage where the ability to communicate can be an issue. In this fictional but realistic story, as Frank seeks an exit he will become disoriented and lost. He won’t be able to 38

figure out the way back to the house. This can happen in his yard or several blocks away, or even a mile or more away from home. As family and friends are looking for him, Frank most likely won’t be able to respond to hearing his name called.

Dementia has hampered his ability to communicate.

Disorientation can also lead to mobility issues, and often times a person like Frank is a fall risk. It is easy for people with dementia to stumble on uneven terrain.

In our story, if Frank cannot stand up (Continued on next page) Spring/Summer 2019

Memory Care & Support

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For information on Care Partner and Staying Connected Support Groups throughout Whatcom County, visit the Dementia Support Northwest schedule at www.alzsociety.org/events

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

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Project Lifesaver (Continued from Page 38) again, it will be more difficult to find him.

A normal search and rescue for a missing person with dementia can take, on average, about 18 hours.

This is where Project Lifesaver shines!

If Frank were part of the Project Lifesaver Program, the search time for him can be reduced to an average of 30 minutes. As part of the program, Frank’s family will complete an application that will give searchers some pertinent background information and pictures of him. This program would also fit Frank with a locating bracelet, either on his wrist or ankle. Many people prefer the wrist version, which looks and feels like the size of a watch band. The bracelet has a radio transmitter, which has its own unique frequency.

Now the story changes! When Frank “exit seeks” and goes missing, a 911 call is made.

Pictures and background Information about Frank are given to a search and rescue team. This team uses the Project Lifesaver VibrantSeniorOptions.com

equipment to detect the frequencies from Frank’s locater bracelet. In this way, Frank can be found in a timely manner. This time factor can make a huge difference in reducing potential injuries and reducing stress! Search and rescue teams are welltrained in how to calm and put a missing person like Frank at ease and return him home safely. Being in the Project Lifesaver Program and knowing how it is used to help loved ones be located quicker is a huge stress relief for caregivers, family and friends.

Project Lifesaver makes a difference! This program is available in: • Whatcom County: Dementia Support Northwest, (360) 671-3316 or online at www.alzsociety.org • Skagit County: Skagit County Sheriff’s office, (360) 416-1911 • Snohomish County: Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, (425) 388-3825 Jan Higman, Director Dementia Support Northwest

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Phone

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Total Cholesterol: Understanding and Testing

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By Jim Emkhe, Clinical Nutritionist

n the health field perhaps no word has become more of a "buzz word" than "cholesterol." I think most would agree that cholesterol has actually become a dirty word, something bad, even deadly. How has this single substance, which is essential to life, become so maligned? The body actually makes abundant amounts of cholesterol for a wide range of essential metabolic needs. So what is cholesterol, what is LDL cholesterol, and how has it become so controversial?

What is Cholesterol?

Simply stated, cholesterol is a 'sterol' found in most body tissues and is a vitally important constituent in all aspects of life chemistry. One of the many functions of cholesterol is connected to cellular health.

It is also the raw material from which all steroid hormones are made and is the substance that makes Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, thus the technical name for Vitamin D – cholecalciferol. Some of the better known hormones made from cholesterol are estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, cortisone & cortisol, HGH, DHEA, aldosterone and androstenedione. Steroid hormones are power brokers in the body and their importance can't be overstated. Without cholesterol there would be no animal life.

There are 3 basic types of cholesterol: HDL (high density), LDL (low density) and VLDL (very low density). If added together these three types of cholesterol always equal the total cholesterol count (HDL+LDL+VLDL = Total Cholesterol). The key distinction 44

between HDL, LDL & VLDL is their "particle size.� In general the larger the particle size the healthier the lipid. HDL is large particle, LDL is a small particle and VLDL is a very small particle. VLDL is calculated by dividing triglycerides by 5. The ratio between total cholesterol & HDL is called the risk ratio. If the ratio is 4 or less, then the risk factors are low. Risk increases when the ratio is 5 or greater. Example: One patient has a total cholesterol of 300 and an HDL of 100 for a 3:1 ratio. The second patient has a cholesterol of 180 with an HDL of 30 for a 6:1 ratio. Who's at greater risk? Definitely the second individual, even though the total cholesterol is lower at 180.

LDL (low density lipoprotein) is actually the "worker bee" of the cholesterol family.

It's LDL that makes steroid hormones, generates Vitamin D from sunlight and is essential for cell membrane integrity. A healthy cell should have at least 50% LDL cholesterol in its cell membrane/wall. To simply refer to LDL as the "bad" cholesterol is an over-generalization that fails to acknowledge the importance of LDL. So why is LDL routinely referred to as "bad" cholesterol? To understand why, let's look at the original medical model used to describe how LDL contributes to plaque formation.

How Oxidized LDL Leads to Plaque First, before LDL is capable of contributing to plaque formation it must be 'oxidized,' which is what occurs when a fat goes rancid. In the body, oxidized LDL (OxLDL) Spring/Summer 2019

The Senior Café is a free radical capable of damaging other cells which can result in a chain reaction of cell destruction. In response to this, the immune system produces macrophages, a type of white blood cell, to engulf OxLDL and remove it from circulation. Then, through a complex biochemical process, the oxidized OxLDL and macrophages are deposited as plaque. The important lesson here is that only OxLDL is capable of contributing to plaque formation, whereas normal healthy unoxidized LDL is not. Antioxidants are important to prevent excess oxidation.

Once oxidation occurs, the immune system responds as described, which unfortunately results in plaque formation.

Testing for OxLDL In my practice as a clinical nutritionist, OxLDL is the most important blood test regarding cholesterol risk factors. An OxLDL test is readily available by your request and willingness to pay out-of-pocket. Why OxLDL is not performed routinely makes no sense at all. There's no question that the risk of plaque formation parallels the level of OxLDL. Other Important Tests I should also mention two additional blood tests that are directly associated with OxLDL and help to further define one's risk factors.

• MPO (myeloperoxidase) is an enzyme released by macrophages that measures the body's response to arterial damage.

Individuals with elevated MPO levels are more than twice as likely to experience cardiovascular mortality, even with normal total cholesterol and LDL levels.

As is the case with OxLDL, MPO testing is readily available via your request and willingness to pay out-of-pocket.

• F-2 Isoprostanes (F2) is produced when oxidized LDL free radicals react with adjacent molecules causing a cascade of arterial cell damage. This is a chain reaction. The F2 level is very sensitive to early stage plaque formation and research has shown that individuals with elevated F2 VibrantSeniorOptions.com

are 30 times more likely to develop heart disease. Wow!!

This is the science associated with LDL cholesterol. LDL is not necessarily the "bad" cholesterol it's made out to be. However, it can be bad if oxidized, but without measuring OxLDL there's no way to know. The common assumption that everyone with elevated LDL is “at risk” is not accurate. This is supported by the fact that nearly half of heart attack deaths occur in individuals with normal LDL. The fear generated around cholesterol levels, particularly LDL, is more of a marketing ploy for selling drugs to lower LDL. Stop the Damage from Oxidized LDL • Avoid hydrogenated trans fats and margarine, and avoid fried foods • Avoid cooking with polyunsaturated vegetable oils, which are unstable and readily oxidized. Coconut oil & ghee (clarified butter) are better choices • Stop smoking • Avoid industrial chemical exposure • Shop organic and avoid agricultural chemicals and preservatives.

• Take a quality antioxidant supplement that contains vitamins E, C and A (as palmitate). Vitamin E should contain both Alpha & Gamma E (check label).

• Eat a diet rich in colored vegetables and whole fruits which are naturally high in anti-oxidants.

Remember, the next time you are scheduled for a blood test, talk to your practitioner about performing tests that are truly accurate relative to determining your risk of a heart attack. Ideally, OxLDL, MPO, and F2 should be measured together in what is often called an Advanced OxLDL Panel. It is simply not accurate to assume that a regular LDL Cholesterol test is relative to risk. It isn't.

Jim Emkhe, Clinical Nutritionist Complete Health Services, Inc. 360-734-9777

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Bellingham

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

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

Burlington

Creekside IL/AL Where The Heart Is AL

La Conner

La Conner Retirement IL/AL

Mount Vernon

The Bridge IL/AL Heather Village IL Highland Greens IL Logan Creek IL

Mountain Glen IL/AL Salem Village IL

Sedro-Woolley

Country Meadow Village IL/AL Island County

Freeland Maple Ridge IL/AL

Oak Harbor

Harbor Tower Village IL/AL Regency on Whidbey IL/AL Summer Hill AL

North Snohomish County

Arlington

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

Marysville

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 MC Island County

Oak Harbor

Regency on Whidbey HomePlace Memory Care

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

Blaine

Stafholt Good Samaritan Care

Lynden

Christian Health Care

Mount Vernon

Arlington

Mira Vista Care

Marysville

Life Care of Mt. Vernon

Sedro-Woolley

Life Care of Skagit Skagit County

Anacortes Fidalgo Care Center

Burlington

Prestige Care & Rehabilitation

Valley Island County

Coupeville

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

County

Bellingham

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Senior Activity Centers & Lunch Schedules 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.

360-466-3941

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

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Camano Island

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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 OďŹƒce

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

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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

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