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Table of Contents The Senior Café - Articles Overcoming Myths About Active Aging

Anthony Hamilton

Over The Counter & Direct to Consumer Hearing Aids | Diane Fox, All About

Hearing

New Technology for Prosthetics and Orthotics | Cornerstone Prosthetics

Orthotics

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Paul Harvey - The Rest of the Story

Compiled by Christine Blankenship

Navigating the Memory Care Journey

Ellen Liu Keller, Age-Well LLC

Senior Cranky Moments

Humor by Linda Jinkens

Senior Service Professionals 4 7 14

Skagit Regional Health

The Latest in Radiation Therapy

PeaceHealth

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Housing - Independent Housing & Care Legal & Care Specialists Senior Real Estate Specialists

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Active Lifestyles Physical Fitness & Health Senior Centers & Lunch Schedules

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

Health & Wellness Providers Audiology/Hearing Hospice & Palliative Care Hospitals Opthalmology/Eye Surgeons Prosthetics & Orthotics

VibrantSeniorOptions.com

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Insurance - Medicare, Prescription Drug, Life Insurance

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Real Estate-Senior Real Estate Specialist Transportation (Non-Emergency)

Home Health

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Home Modifications - Safety & Accessibility

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Elder Care Consultant

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Home Care

Respite & Adult Day Program

Housing - Independent Active 62 & Better Independent/Retirement Living

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Housing & Care Adult Family Homes Assisted Living Communities - Whatcom

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Assisted Living Communities - Skagit & North Snohomish

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Memory Care Communities

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Skilled Nursing & Short Term Rehabilitation

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Continuing Care Communities

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Memory Care & Support Adult Day Programs Memory Care Education & Support

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Home Support Agencies

Name Directories: Housing & Care

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Geriatric Care Manager/Eldercare Consultant

Affordable Housing

Glossary of Terms Home Care, Home Health, Home Modifications - Safety & Accessibility

Elder Law

Reverse Mortgage Loan & Planner

Hospital Health Articles Low-Dose CT Lung Screening Available

Aging & Disability Resources

Information & Assistance

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County

Name

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Area of Service

Phone

Physical Fitness & Health Whatcom

Ageless Fitness - Powered

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Overcoming Myths About Active Aging Anthony Hamilton, Owner Ageless Fitness

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ou’re supposed to be depressed at this age, right? There’s nothing to live for after, say, 55 or 60, anyway.

Ha! That’s one of the most common myths mature people face. In fact, research shows the happiest time of life is 65 to 79.

Like many myths, ageist nonsense like this persists. Millions of active agers who are fit and determined to enjoy life prove it every day.

We’re here to help you do the same. So, come in and start busting myths with us now!

Myth: The end of cognitive development Turns out, you can “teach an old dog new

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tricks.” A 2014 NIH study, showed that pursuing new interests regardless of age can stimulate the brain and improve memory. Keeping your mind active and working on learning new skills as you age helps you to build a “cognitive reserve,” which allows the brain to become more adaptable and potentially compensate for any age-related memory challenges in the future.

Myth: Dementia or other memory disorders are inevitable with aging.

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Pursuing interests like reading, painting, playing games like Sudoku or chess, and listening to and playing music can keep the mind active.

Myth: Depression is normal and to be expected in older adults Studies show that older adults are less likely to be depressed than younger adults.

Depression can, of course, occur in senior citizens. However, seniors are also are likely to benefit from having long-lasting personal relationships and joy from happy memories acquired throughout life.

Myth: Aging adults should skip strenuous exercising to avoid injury A decrease in bone density comes with aging and thus a fear of over-exertion leading to injury. But physical activity can support both physical and mental health, helping to stave off health problems such as obesity and diabetes and boost serotonin in the brain.

Whether you take a walk in the park with your children and grandchildren or choose another activity like golfing, swimming, or biking, making exercise a part of your regular routine can improve physical health and ensure independence.

Need a push? Ageless Fitness clients work with certified Functional Aging Specialists.

We help active aging clients stay active and pain free. For more information go to: www. agelesswa.com *This info was previously published in the Boston Globe from the “Harvard Pilgrim Aging study.”

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Health & Wellness Retail

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Mount Vernon

360-336-9777

Organic Food: Grocery & Café Skagit

Skagit Valley Food Co-op

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Name

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City

Phone

Sedro-Woolley

360-503-1676

Pharmacy & Gift Shop Skagit

Hwy 20 Hometown Pharmacy

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Health & Wellness Providers

County

Name

Ad Page

City

Phone

Ad Below

Burlington

360-707-5500 1-866-711-5500

Audiology/Hearing Skagit

All About Hearing

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Over The Counter & Direct to Consumer Hearing Aids – a Summary Diane Fox, Owner All About Hearing

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here are many ways to purchase or receive hearing aids these days, from your Audiologist or Hearing Specialist, DirectTo-Consumer (DTC) and now, the newest way, Over-The-Counter from your pharmacy or grocery store. Here are the pros and cons of each.

Direct to Consumer (DTC) These are online suppliers of hearing devices that sell to those who want to save VibrantSeniorOptions.com

money and forego in-office testing. Most suppliers have an abbreviated evaluation and the aids are sent to you ‘pre-programmed’ by their Specialist. Pros: Prices are at times lower than through Audiological offices and there are ‘on-call Specialists’. Many aids come with an app for adjustments for fine-tuning.

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programming. Fit is invariably sacrificed, as you may receive a one-size-fits-all result with no accommodations for ear size and individuality. Pricing can range from $200 $1000, or more for each hearing aid/amplifier.

Over-The-Counter (OTC) These are hearing aids that are available through your local Pharmacy. They are sold for a mild to moderate hearing loss, and are again a one-size-fits-most solution for costconscious shoppers. Pros: There are no testing requirements and for all of the people who have long felt that there should be a more cost-effective hearing solution, these might be for you. Cons: There are no testing requirements. There are no red-flag warnings.

It’s pretty much a one-size fits all device with a limited fitting range but apps are generally available to adjust your aids with.

regarding wear and care of your instruments as well as instruction with Apps and remote care and 30 to 60-day risk free trials. We also offer follow-ups for continued care.

Pros: Caring professionals are educated in the types of hearing loss, red-flag warnings and the ways that hearing care integrates to over-all health care. Individualized care plan for your needs and expectations. We fit your devices in a prescriptive method with RealEar Verifications. We also handle insurance claims. Cons: Cost may be higher initially than other methods of acquisition, but satisfaction and wear time are also increased substantially compared to self-fit methods.

In an environment of autonomy and selfreliance, there are many areas where we can take a more hands on approach to our daily lives. But whether it’s your hearing specialist, optician, dentist, electrician or plumber, sometimes it pays to go to the experts. Just saying…

Diane Fox, BC-HIS, COHC, Owner All About Hearing 360-707-5500

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Audiology & Hearing Clinics These destinations offer the most up-to-date testing and verification methods including air & bone conduction, discrimination & Speech-in-Noise testing. There is education

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Health & Wellness Providers

Name

Ad Page

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Phone

Snohomish

425-357-1790

Whatcom

360-966-8593

Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish

360-814-5550

Hospice & Palliative Care Alpha Home Health

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Hospice of the Northwest PeaceHealth Home and Community: – Hospice – Palliative Care WhidbeyHealth Hospice Care WhibeyHealth Palliative Care

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Whidbey Island

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Low-Dose CT Lung Screening Available

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ovember is Lung Cancer Awareness month, and low-dose CT lung screenings make it easy to catch symptoms of lung cancer early.

CT Scan for Early Detection

Lung cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States.

Early detection is a proven and successful strategy to reduce lung specific mortality. Lowdose computed tomography (CT) lung cancer screening is able to detect lung nodules better than a chest X-ray and maintains a relatively low radiation exposure. If there are any nodules detected, recommendations for further procedures are made.

“Most of the time, lung cancer has no symptoms at all until the disease is very advanced,” said Thoracic Surgeon Richard Leone, MD, PhD, FACS. “CT scanning is the best way to identify early, treatable lung cancers.

The newer CTs are amazingly good in finding tiny nodules.”

Low-Dose CT Screening

Low-dose CT screening, available at both Skagit Valley Hospital and Cascade Valley Hospital, is now covered by Medicare for highrisk patients ages 55 to 77.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommends that healthy adults at high risk for lung cancer talk to their primary care provider about screening with low-dose CT. Who should be screened?

• Are you a current or former smoker between the ages of 55 and 74?

• On average, did you smoke one pack per day for 30 years or two packs per day for 15 years?

• Has it been less than 15 years since you quit smoking?

• Has it been more than a year since your last CT scan?

How Does the CT Scan Study Work?

The patient lies on the CT scanner and will slide in and out of the CT scanner. The scan itself takes about 30 seconds. There is no special preparation and no contrast is needed.

“It’s so important for people to know about the CT screenings,” said Robin Schultz, who was diagnosed with a lung issue that was not cancer, but did require surgery, after having a scan. “It’s very quick and easy.”

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For more information or for a referral for a low-dose CT screening, talk to your primary care provider.

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SkagitRegionalHealth.org/BeWell

County

Name

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City

Phone

Whatcom

PeaceHealth St Joseph Ad - Page 13

2901 Squalicum Parkway

Bellingham 360-734-5400

Skagit

Island Hospital

1211 24th Street

Anacortes

Skagit

Skagit Valley Hospital Ad Above

1415 E. Kincaid Street

Mt. Vernon 360-424-4111

Skagit

PeaceHealth at United Ad - Page 13

2000 Hospital Drive

SedroWoolley

360-856-6021

Island

WhidbeyHealth Medical Center Ad - Page 17

101 N Main Street

Coupeville

360-678-5151

San Juan

PeaceHealth Peace Island, Ad - Page 13

1117 Spring Street

Friday Harbor

360-378-2141

Snohomish

Cascade Valley Hospital Ad Above

330 S. Stillaguamish Ave

Arlington

360-435-2133

Snohomish

Swedish Edmonds

21601 76th Avenue W Edmonds

425-640-4000

Snohomish

Providence Regional Medical Center

1700 13th Street

Everett

425-261-2000

Snohomish

EvergreenHealth

14701 179th Ave S.E. Monroe

360-794-7497

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The Latest in Radiation Therapy Contributed by PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center, Bellingham

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here’s a buzz in the air at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center in Bellingham.

Three new radiation oncologists joined the staff this past spring along with new state-of-the-art radiation equipment.

New Oncologists Doctors Victor Gonzalez, Lisa Hazard and Andrea Arnett joined PeaceHealth as part of PeaceHealth’s ongoing commitment to offering comprehensive cancer care of the highest quality in one convenient location. They will serve on multidisciplinary teams of specialists and support professionals dedicated to delivering the most appropriate treatment for each cancer patient.

Bringing in Experience The new oncologists bring extensive experience treating various cancers using the latest technologies and treatments.

Victor Gonzalez, MD, offers the optimal treatment technique that best suits individual patients’ needs. His research includes investigating Victor Gonzalez, MD novel approaches for breast radiotherapy and methods for reducing toxicity from treatments.

Lisa Hazard, MD, is experienced in treating all types of cancer using state-of-the-art technologies, including intensitymodulated radiation therapy and imageLisa Hazard, MD guided radiation therapy. She believes in educating patients about the effectiveness and side effects of treatment options so that they can make informed decisions.

Andrea Arnett, MD, PhD, strives to help patients feel empowered and connected to their healthcare team.

Her practice areas Andrea Arnett, MD, PhD are gastrointestinal, gynecological and central nervous system malignancies, focusing on brain metastases. She has experience working closely with other practitioners in complementary and integrative medicine.

“We’re excited to welcome Drs. Gonzalez, Hazard and Arnett to our team,” said Christine Cha, MD, PeaceHealth System Medical Director, Cancer Service Line. “The community will certainly benefit from their innovation, expertise and compassionate care.”

The Latest in Radiation Treatment A recently installed linear accelerator (LINAC) machine will provide the latest in radiation (Continued on Page 24)

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Find peace at home.

Expert care, with all the comforts.

PeaceHealth Home and Community services Home Health Hospice Palliative Care

360-543-4423 360-543-4177 360-543-4424

Health & Wellness Providers

County

Name

Ad Page

City

Phone

Ophthalmology/Eye Surgeons Whatcom

Whatcom Eye Surgeons

Ad Below Bellingham

360-676-6233

Skagit

Northwest Eye Surgeons

Ad Below Mount Vernon

360-428-2020

Snohomish

Northwest Eye Surgeons

Ad Below

Arlington/ Smokey Point

360-658-6224

Premier Medical and Surgical Eye Care

Cataracts • Vision Correction • Glaucoma • Medical Retina • Eyelid Surgery • Strabismus Northwest Eyes Surgeons and Whatcom Eye surgeons work with your family eye care provider to determine the best treatment for your vision needs.

Improving the quality of people’s lives Visit nweyes.com for more information • info@nweyes.com Whatcom Eye Surgeons Bellingham tel. 360.676.6233

Northwest Eye Surgeons Mount Vernon tel. 360.428.2020

Northwest Eye Surgeons Smokey Point tel. 360.658.6224

New Technology for Prosthetics and Orthotics Cornerstone Prosthetics & Orthotics

“Cornerstone tailors patient care to the needs of each individual. Whether we’re working with primary care doctors, therapists, opportunities for patient support, or even fighting insurance companies for approvals, our top priority is always advocating for our patients,” explained Kelly Gies, COO and Part-Owner of Cornerstone Prosthetics and 14

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Orthotics. As technology continues to advance, we’re excited to be on the front lines bringing these changes to our patients. Cornerstone offers the latest technology from Ossur, Ottobock, Click Medical, (Continued on Page 15) Fall-Winter 2022-2023

Health & Wellness Providers

County

Name

Ad Page

City

Phone

Prosthetics & Orthotics Whatcom

Cascade Prosthetics & Orthotics

Ad Below

Ferndale

360-384-1858

Whatcom

Cornerstone Prosthetics & Orthotics

Ad Below

Bellingham

360-734-0298

Skagit

Cascade Prosthetics & Orthotics

Ad Below

Mount Vernon

360-428-4003

Skagit

Cornerstone Prosthetics & Orthotics

Ad Below

Mount Vernon

360-416-6505

Snohomish

Cornerstone Prosthetics & Orthotics

Ad Below

Everett

425-339-2559

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VA CONTRACTED ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY IN-HOUSE FABRICATION www.cornerstonepo.com

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New Technology in the Dynamic Brace

Willowwood, and Martin Bionics, but we’re also developing it in-house. Here are some of the latest advanced technology for orthotics and prosthetics.

A Cornerstone Dynamic Brace adapts to you.

Cornerstone co-developed a custom device built with post dynamic element (PDE) dynamic spring that allows the brace to adapt to the (Continued on Page 16)

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mobility needs of the patient. The integrated Click™ Medical RevoFit2 closure system on the cuff offers infinite adjustability. The Cornerstone Dynamic Braces are leading edge custom carbon composite material which helps to absorb impact forces at heel strike, store energy throughout stance, and then release the

energy at toe-off, which helps to normalize gait.

Many patients report that the Dynamic Brace helps to substantially reduce their pain, thereby allowing them to increase their functional activities. We have found that the Dynamic Brace often aids in improving balance, increasing participation in activities, increasing functional mobility, and has even allowed some marginally functional patients to run. It can be used for people with damage to the foot/ankle complex and even some partial foot amputees. The same carbon technology utilized in the dynamic AFO is also seen in our patented Motivity partial foot prosthesis.

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offers the latest innovative technology to give amputees access to highly advanced prosthetics.

Cornerstone patients have been fitted with microprocessor knees and feet, I-Limb hands, and advanced socket designs, impacting their ability to maintain or improve their quality of life.

Symphonie Aqua System With the new and innovative Symphonie Aqua System, it is now possible to create more accurate socket casts for our amputees – by recording the full load of the residual limb while it is in the prosthetic socket. This actual, real life simulation produces a perfectly fit cast. Better casting equals a better socket and outcome. Our patients are thrilled: everything is possible again!

From weightlifting, mountain biking, snowboarding and kickboxing. The Symphonie Aqua System harnesses the power of water to create a more accurate and comfortable socket.

New Technoloty in Drop Foot Braces Recovering stroke patients have access to the drop foot braces in order to increase mobility. These lightweight carbon fiber braces improve walking by reducing, preventing, and limiting movement of the lower leg and foot by supporting weak muscles.

These are some of the new advanced technology we have available to our patients at Cornerstone Prosthetics and Orthotics. Reach out to us at 425.339.2559 to schedule your first appointment.

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COMPASSIONATE CARE THROUGHOUT LIFE’S HEALTH JOURNEY As friends, family or loved ones age, unexpected events can derail even the healthiest person. Often friends and family need to step in and support when they least expect it.

Palliative Care

Hospice Care

Palliative Care is an interdisciplinary medical approach to helping people living with any serious or debilitating illness like cancer, Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease.

Palliative Care can help you achieve a higher quality of life and support your family as you cope with serious illness.

Our Hospice Care teams provide family-centered, holistic, and compassionate end-of-life care for people with terminal illness. Hospice is MORE than just end of life care.

Our team works with each patient to develop positive goals for each circumstance.

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Patients with terminal illness who engage the Palliative Care team early, generally have an easier journey with better outcomes.”

- PC Cable, RN

Palliative Care Manager

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Often patients and families wait until the very end before introducing hospice and miss the opportunity to have the benefits, resources and support available.”

- Jerald Sanders, MD

Hospice-Certified Medical Director Learn more at: whidbeyhealth.org/services

WhidbeyHealth Hospice & Palliative Care | 201 NE Birch Street | Coupeville, WA 98239-3413

Senior Service Professionals

Name

Ad Page County Area of Service

Phone

Aging & Disability Resources Ad Below

Homage Senior Services Northwest Regional Council

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Snohomish

425-513-1900

Whatcom, San Juan Skagit, Island

360-738-2500 360-428-1301

Serving Older Adults & People with Disabilities Your Trusted Connection To Local Resources Meals on Wheels Transportation Home Repair

Mental Health Wellness And More!

CALL: 425.513.1900 EMAIL: info@homage.org

David M. Neubeck* Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation

Sara LC Hulford

Selected as a 2020 Rising Stars attorney by Super Lawyers® *The State Supreme Court of Washington does not recognize certification of specialists in the practice of law and that the certificate, award or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in the state of Washington.

Todd Sliva Associate Attorney

Bellingham & Mount Vernon | 360-647-8846 | www.elderlaw-nw.com 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/Elder Care Consultant: 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.

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Senior Service Professionals

Name

Ad Page County Area of Service

Phone

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The Senior Café

Paul Harvey - The Rest of the Story Christine Blankenship as taken from Good Day! The Paul Harvey Story, by Paul J. Batura Here he also broadcasted from many dances and band remotes, with names like Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, and Frank Sinatra. KXOK’s evening voice wrapped up with a flourish, “This is your obedient servant, Paul Aurandt...good night!”

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s far back as elementary school, I would listen to KGMI-AM radio with my mother as we drove around for errands and appointments. We lived in Everson, while most of our excursions landed us in Bellingham, giving us 30 minutes travel time each way.

During these years, my favorite show began with, “Hello, America! This is Paul Harvey! [pause] Stand by for news!”

Early Beginnings in Tulsa While his friends spent evenings outside playing ball, a very young Paul Harvey Aurandt was listening to radio voices, such as Lowell Thomas, whose cadence was steady and clean, and news was an eclectic mix of stories.

Enthralled with radio, the entrepreneurial Paul also built crystal radio receivers with discarded cigar boxes, a homemade tuner conductor coil, and a piece of wire for an antenna. He made and sold sets at double his expenditure.

By the early age of 16 Paul became one of KVOO’s (Tulsa) more popular announcers.

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Paul Harvey Aurandt in St. Louis In 1940 Paul worked with KXOK in St. Louis.

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It was also at this station where Paul met fellow newscaster, Lynne “Angel” Cooper…. He proposed on their first date, and she accepted a year later. The rest, as they say, is history. https://www.mentalfloss.com Trouble in Montana In 1942, the couple moved to Missoula, Montana, to work for KGVO-AM. It was here where Paul used his unique, staccato voice to further carve out his reporting niche. It was also here where, after a short time, his boss, Mr. Mosby, told him, “You have a silly and funny sounding voice. You’d make a great salesman you can sell anything, but Paul, honestly, you’re never going to make it in the news business.

You don’t have a believable sound for news. It’s distracting. People won’t trust it. Why don’t you join our sales team? The job is yours—but I’m sorry, you’re done on the air here at KGVO.” Years later, with no bitterness towards his boss, Paul would credit Mosby with pushing him up by pushing him out.

A Name Change After WWII, Paul Harvey Aurandt changed his radio name to Paul Harvey, using his middle name rather than his last name. This was a common practice amongst famous names who wanted a more melodious-sounding name or to avoid misspellings and mispronunciations.

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treatment. The TrueBeam LINAC is a highly versatile technology that gives radiation oncologists the ability to tailor radiation therapy treatments for each patient’s condition. The machine shapes the beam to match the 3D shape of the tumor and features real-time imaging allowing clinicians to treat tumors with accuracy measured in submillimeters. It generates 3D images in 60% less time than other imaging technologies. It also has the potential for a 25% reduction in X-ray dose for the patient.

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associated with a cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.”

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center In addition to the new linear accelerator, PeaceHealth St. Joseph has invested significant resources to grow its Cancer Center. Patients will find upgraded, same-day lab results, more staff to help them navigate their diagnoses and greater capacity for infusion services. These investments, supported by a dedicated team of Cancer Center clinicians, therapists and other caregivers, ensure patients get the best possible care close to home.

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Navigating the Options Our society has a variety of options to fit individual dementias and preferences. A range of specialized memory care options and environments may include:

• Secured Memory Care Communities for those more advanced in their behaviors and dementia care needs.

Aligning Personal Considerations We are a society of individuals and personalities. Aligning personal considerations are key factors in choosing your approach to memory care. These considerations include interests, preferences, and schedule as well as culture. Always keep in mind the quality of life and individual rights as a guide to selecting the least restrictive environment that is best able to meet the level of care required.

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County

Name

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City

Phone

Affordable Housing Skagit

Highland Greens Apartments

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Mount Vernon Manor

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Salem Village Apartments

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Active 62 & Better: Life Plan community for independent folks. Features vary, but may include spacious Flats & Villas, Club House, Fitness Room, Café & Bar, Gourmet Dining, Theater, Indoor Pool & Hot Tub, Outdoor Pavilion, Walking Trails, Security, and Maintenance. Some have entry fees, which allow you to enjoy all the luxurious amenities, and when you eventually need it, you may have the option of a full Continuum of Care. (See Ad on Inside Front Cover) 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.

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Mount Vernon Manor

360-424-5810 Low Income Housing for Seniors 62+ Income Limits and Assets Apply

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Name

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City

Phone

Marysville

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Active 62 & Better North Snohomish

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County

Name

Ad Page

City

Phone

Independent/Retirement Living Whatcom

Orchard Park

37

Bellingham

360-647-3708

Whatcom

Rosewood Villa

39

Bellingham

360-676-9193

Whatcom

Sapphire at Woodway

Bellingham

360-647-1095

Whatcom

Solstice Senior Living

Bellingham

360-671-6060

Whatcom

Louisa Place Senior Living

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Ferndale

360-383-5317

Skagit

Cap Sante Court

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Anacortes

360-707-8260

Skagit

Highland Greens II

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Mount Vernon 360-540-1438

Skagit

Salem Village II

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Mount Vernon 360-540-1438

Skagit

The Bridge at Mount Vernon

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Mount Vernon 360-416-0400

Skagit

Country Meadow Village

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North Snohomish

Cascade Village at Smokey Point - a Josephine Community

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360-708-6118

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Warm Beach Homes/ Cottages

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County

Name

Ad Page

City

Phone

Adult Family Homes Skagit

Kayden’s Loving Care Adult Family Home

Mount Vernon

206-550-0965

Snohomish

Neil’s Loving Care Adult Family Home

Snohomish

425-332-2979

County

Name

Ad Page

City

Phone

Assisted Living Communities - Whatcom Whatcom

Highgate Senior Living

39

Bellingham

360-671-1459

Whatcom

Orchard Park

37

Bellingham

360-647-3708

Whatcom

Rosewood Villa

39

Bellingham

360-676-9193

Whatcom

Sapphire at Woodway

Bellingham

360-647-1095

Whatcom

Louisa Place Senior Living

Ferndale

360-383-5317

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Call 360-383-5317 to schedule your personalized tour Paul Harvey (Continued from Page 22)

Influence of News Broadcasting In a CNN interview, Larry King asked Paul Harvey, “…Do you think you’re a salesman?”

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preoccupied with nagging about what’s wrong, that our citizenry and our offspring, come to figure that this nation... must not be worth very much. And, of course, it’s still the one place in the world where people are standing in line and waiting to get in - instead of braving stormy seas in small boats, dying, to get out.”

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Glossary: Housing & Care

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) 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) 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 & Rehabilitation: A qualified facility that has the staff and equipment to provide round-the-clock skilled nursing care (RN’s and LPN’s) and rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapies. Also included are Social Work services, Medical Director oversight, and 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 & Rehabilitation.

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Name

Ad Page

City

Phone

Assisted Living Communities - Skagit & North Snohomish Skagit

The Bridge at Mount Vernon

Ad Below

Mount Vernon 360-416-0400

Skagit

Where The Heart Is Assisted Living & Memory Care

Ad Below

Burlington

Skagit

Country Meadow Village

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Sedro-Woolley 360-856-0404

North The Suites at Josephine Snohomish

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Stanwood

360-629-2126

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360-652-2616

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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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County

Name

Ad Page City

Phone

Memory Care Communities Whatcom

Highgate Senior Living

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Bellingham

360-671-1459

Whatcom

The Bellingham at Orchard

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Bellingham

360-715-1338

Whatcom

Silverado Memory Care

Ad Below

Bellingham

360-746-6675

Skagit

Where The Heart Is Assisted Living & Memory Care

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Burlington

360-755-8007

Skagit

Lighthouse Memory Care

Anacortes

360-399-7263

North Snohomish

Fieldstone Memory Care

Marysville

360-244-4180

North Snohomish

The Meadows at Josephine

Stanwood

360-629-2126

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Can Exercise Help with Brain Health?

Scientific evidence is showing that getting regular exercise not only helps keep your brain stay healthier as you age, but can possibly slow the progression of Alzheimer’s and other dementias!

Physical activity is an important part of the daily activities at Silverado, particularly in the exercise pillar of our Nexus® brain health program.

To learn more about Nexus and brain health,

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Navigating the Memory Care Journey (Continued from Page 33)

Exploring the Environment If exploring congregate settings, consider who the neighbors and caregivers will be. Are other residents and care providers generally calm and pleasant, or is the atmosphere tense, chaotic, or lonely? Is the environment warm and inviting or cold and institutional? Is there access to the outdoors and natural light? Even at advanced stages of dementia, a person can pick up on these social, emotional, and environmental cues and respond accordingly. A calm and low stimuli (yet engaging) environment makes for a welcoming home. A streamlined, structured, and predictable care setting and routine will maximize the memory care experience. As a society, we are gradually making a departure from the old fashioned, institutionalized, long term care settings, and striving for more homelike, inclusive environments, even at high

County

Name

levels of care. Caregiver support, education, care and enrichment planning, and environmental design and technology are also components of quality memory care.

Filtering Decisions for Memory Care As a family member and responsible party, it is always helpful to filter any major decisions regarding transitions in care through the lens of friends and others who have traveled this path before. Also seek a Geriatric Care Manager/Elder Care Consultant who can act as a sounding board, share resources, and offer support throughout your memory care journey.

Ellen Liu Kellor, MSW Elder Care & Lifestyles Consultant Geriatric Care Manager & Gerontologist Age-Well LLC 360-734-3064 www.age-well.com

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City

Phone

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Continuing Care Communities North Snohomish

Josephine Caring Community Cascade Village - Smokey Pt.

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Marysville Stanwood

360-629-2126 360-708-6118

North Snohomish

Warm Beach Senior Community

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Stanwood

360-652-7585

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Memory Care & Support

County

Name

Ad Page

City

Phone

Adult Day Programs Whatcom

Echo Valley Adult Day Care and Respite

Ad Below

Maple Falls

360-319-8958

Skagit

The Gentry House

Ad Below

Anacortes

360-293-4466

Skagit

The Bradford House

Ad Below

Burlington

360-755-1235

Memory Care Support Groups Skagit

Visit online at www.Skagitadultdayprogram.org and the online calendar at www. facebook.com/skagitadultdayprogram for no-cost “Lunch and Learn” meetings and support groups.

We can help!

Any day, any time, any reason.

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County

Ad Page

Name

City or County

Phone

Memory Care Education & Support WA State

Alzheimer’s Association

Ad Below

Washington State

800-272-3900

Whatcom, Skagit

Dementia Support Northwest

Ad Below

Bellingham

360-671-3316

Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan, Snohomish

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MultiCounty

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Skagit

Skagit Adult Day Program

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Burlington

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The Senior Café

Senior Cranky Moments Humor by Linda Jinkens

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aby Boomers, the forever young generation, are turning elderly, and it is a constant shock for most of us. I’m now into my seventh decade of life, but feel like my mind is still in the Woodstock era. Remember Woodstock? Joan Baez? Jimi Hendrix?

A friend of mine, in the same age bracket, is moving to Woodstock, Alabama. I have been poking fun at her for moving to Woodstock.

Ha, ha, what a name for a town. She is taking it well, but then I realized no one young today remembers the connection to the upper New York festival of hippies and drugs. That was way back in 1969. Probably a good thing, too.

Along with some phrases you don’t hear any more like “Far out. Dig it. Keep on truckin’.”

Moments at Hobby Lobby I was in Hobby Lobby recently and couldn’t find a certain item. I asked a young sales person, “Do you have any tongue depressors?” She stared, then asked me to repeat. I said, “Tongue depressors?” A blank look. I pointed to my tongue. “Tongue . . .depressors.” An older sales person came up beside us and said, “She means craft sticks. They used to call them tongue depressors.”

“Oh, craft sticks! Sure.” With a quizzical expression, the young woman led me to the right aisle, and I followed meekly, reminding myself to update vocabulary from the 1950s.

For sure, doctors don’t check people’s mouths with those sticks, anymore.

Moments at Doctor’s Office I was in for a doctor appointment, as most Baby Boomers now frequent doctors’ offices as often as going to Walmart. One of the receptionists in the waiting room pleasantly said, “Now just sit over there, dear.”

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I did, but suddenly felt ancient, thinking I must look old. She called me dear. The other receptionist handed me some forms. “Honey, just fill these out.”

I did, but felt crankiness rising at the word “honey.” I told my husband, Ron, later, and he said, “Some people just say “honey,” you know.

I call you ‘sweetie’ all the time, don’t I?” I said, “I know, but you are my husband. She doesn’t know me from Timbuktu.” He just snorted. Of course, I have used that phrase about Timbuktu before, and young people look blank. Timbuktu? What’s that?

Testing Moments I was asked at another doctor appointment if I wanted to attempt a 5-minute treadmill test or take a chemical test, instead. The middleaged doctor said, “I recommend the chemical test because most people your age can’t do the treadmill.”

I took it as a challenge. I had to show this man a thing or two. People my age are not ready for the grave, yet! I told him politely that I rode a bicycle regularly. He did not look impressed.

“Are you sure you want to do this, ma’am?”

Fired up, I said “Of course! I can do this!”

Following him into a room, I started getting nervous. Maybe I had spoken too hastily. Maybe I would fall off sideways. Maybe I would break my head open or have a heart attack. Well, too late now.

I gingerly got onto the treadmill, and the doctor pressed his hand against my back, I guess to keep me steady. The technician held one of my arms. They looked worried, tense. I grit my teeth and said, “Go!” (Continued on Page 49) Fall-Winter 2022-2023

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Skilled Nursing & Short Term Rehabilitation Whatcom

Avamere Bellingham Healthcare & Rehab Services

Whatcom

North Cascades Health & Rehabilitation Center

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Bellingham

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Whatcom

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The first couple of minutes was OK, but then the incline became steep. I gripped the bars so hard I probably bent them. My mouth dropped open, gasping. I stared hard out the window.

Moment to Not Give Up The technician announced the seconds.

“Seventy-five more seconds! Do you want to stop?” I shook my head, determined to die before giving up. “Ten seconds! Are you OK?” I nodded, grim. Finally, I finished, and in triumph, slowly and carefully got off. The doctor and technician had large smiles. One patted my shoulder. “Good going, ma’am!”

Cloud 9 Moment

don’t usually do it! It’s all that bike riding!”

Ron said, “Well, good for you.”

Moment of Report A few days later, the medical report on my treadmill test appeared in my online chart. It said “Minimum stage two achieved.”

My happiness deflated like a punctured flat tire. “Minimum stage two? That’s all? Good grief, how many stages are there?”

Ron put his arm around me. “Calm down.

You passed, didn’t you? You are still my sweetie, you know.”

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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 Senior Living AL Orchard Park IL/AL Solstice Senior Living IL Rosewood Villa AL Spring Creek IL/AL Summit Place AL The Willows IL Sapphire at Woodway IL/AL

Ferndale

Louisa Place IL/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 Welcome Home Oak Harbor AL San Juan County

Friday Harbor

Village at the Harbor IL/AL

North Snohomish

Arlington

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

Marysville

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

Smokey Point

Fields Senior Living IL/ AL

Stanwood

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

Memory Care Communities

Mount Vernon

Whatcom County

Bellingham

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

Lynden

Christian Health Care Lynden Manor Memory Care

Skagit County

Anacortes

Lighthouse Memory Care Rosario Assisted Living

Burlington

Creekside HomePlace Memory Care Where The Heart Is

Ashley Gardens

Sedro-Woolley Birchview MC Island County

Oak Harbor

Regency on Whidbey HomePlace Memory Care Welcome Home Oak Harbor

North Snohomish

Arlington

Cascade Valley Senior Living

Marysville

Fieldstone MC The Cottages at Marysville

Smokey Point

Fields Senior Living

Stanwood

Brookdale Stanwood The Meadows at Josephine

Skilled Nursing & Short Term Rehabilitation Whatcom County

Bellingham

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

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Stafholt Good Samaritan Care

Lynden

Christian Health Care Skagit County

Anacortes Fidalgo Care Center

Mount Vernon

Life Care Center of Mount Vernon

Sedro-Woolley

Life Care Center of Skagit Valley Island County

Coupeville

Careage of Whidbey

Marysville

Marysville Care Center Mountain View Skilled Nursing

Stanwood

Saratoga Transitional Rehab - Josephine

North Snohomish

Arlington

Arlington Health & Rehabilitation

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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

Concrete Senior Center

Concrete

45821 Railroad Ave.

360-416-1733

Mon - Fri

La Conner/Maple Center 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

Whatcom County

Skagit County

Island County

San Juan County

North Snohomish County Stilly Valley Senior Center

Arlington

18308 Smokey Pt. Blvd

360-653-4551

Mon - Fri

Marysville Parks Culture & Recreation

Marysville

6915 Armor Rd

360-363-8400

NA

Stanwood Senior Center

Stanwood

7430 276th St. NW

360-629-7403

Mon - Fri

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Skagit County

Camano Island

Whidbey Island

360-746-6480

360-419-3420

360-387-0222

360-321-1600, ext 23

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Information & Assistance

Human services with you at the center Your Connection to Community Resources—Confidential & Free of Charge · · ·

Medicare/Medicaid Long-Term Care Caregiver Support

· · ·

Advance Care Planning Housing Information In-Home Care

Aging & Disability Resources

Skagit County

(360) 428-1301

Medical/Dental Legal Options Prescription Assistance

Family Caregiver & Dementia Support (360) 676-6749

Whatcom County (360) 738-2500 County

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Name

Phone

Information & Assistance Whatcom

Northwest Regional Council (Aging & Disability) Ad Above

360-738-2500

Whatcom

Bellingham Housing Authority

360-676-6887

Whatcom

Catholic Community Services

1-877-870-1582

Whatcom

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

1-800-239-8292

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) Ad Above

360-428-1301

Skagit

Community Action of Skagit County

360-416-7585

Skagit

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

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

Snohomish

Homage Aging & Disability Resource Network Ad Below

425-513-1900

Aging and Disability Resource Network Your Connection To Local Resources Meals on Wheels Transportation

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