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SENIOR PROVIDER COFFEE TIME
Always 9:30 to 11:30 am |
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PIERCE COUNTY
1st Friday
morning of each month, in the cafe of Borders
bookstore at 3829 S. Meridian in Puyallup
Next Pierce
County:
May 2
EASTSIDE:
2nd Friday morning of each month @ Starbucks
Lodge next to PF Chang's. Outside of Bellevue
Square, upper seating area
Next Eastside:
May 9
NORTHEND:
3rd Friday morning of each month @ Top Foods
Market Cafe on Aurora Ave N. & 175th in Shoreline
Next Northend:
May 16
SOUTHEND:
4th Friday morning of each month @
Starbucks next to Old Navy on Southcenter Parkway in
Tukwila
Next Southend:
May 23
We welcome you to join Penny for networking,
updating,
and sharing resources over a tasty cup of coffee. No
RSVP necessary. Bring your business cards!
First 3 providers to arrive receive a $5 coffee gift
card.
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SENIOR HOME SALE QUESTIONS FOR SASH
PROVIDER'S QUESTION
How far will SASH buy houses? Can you go to other
states?
THE SASH TEAM'S ANSWER:
The best service that we can provide is local. Here we
have our familiar resources and senior services
network. However, we will consider any home
purchase depending on the circumstances of the sale
and the senior homeowner's unique situation.
SASH has plans to expand our service to other
states in the near future, and our vision is to provide
our stress-free home sales for seniors in every corner
of the country!
SASH provides seniors with a
private, custom-designed, and stress-free sale of their
home.
1-888-400-SASH (7274)
| Did You Know? |
Nearly a third of Americans reaching the retirement
age have no savings. This does not bode well for
long-term care costs with today's life expectancy.
Consider the difference that planning makes in
provision for old age:
In the lowest fifth
income
bracket of the population age 65 and over, an average
of 83% of their annual income is from Social Security,
8% is from public assistance, 4% from pensions, 2%
from asset income, 1% from earnings, and 2% from
other sources.
Compare that with the highest
fifth
income bracket's percentage breakdown: Only 19%
from Social Security, 18% from asset income, 21%
from pensions, 40% from earnings, 0.1% from public
assistance, and 2% from other.
With the tenuous
future of Social Security, it is wise to plan for various
other sources of income during retirement
years.
Source: US Census Bureau, Current
Population
Survey, Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
2004
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May 2, 2008
Local Events to Check Out!
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Senior Services Spring Luncheon
Thursday, May 8 ~ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Seattle Westin Hotel
1900 Fifth Avenue
Show your support and appreciation for our incredible Senior Services! The INSPIRE Positive Aging Award will be presented, as well as a memorable celebration of Senior Services' work in the community.
For info, call Patricia Hart at 206-727-6205
Cost: $150 donation
Click here to view Luncheon information online |
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Thursday, May 15 ~ 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Auburn Regional Medical Center
202 N. Division St.
An event with exhibits, trivia prizes, demonstrations, tips & information, and confidential dementia & depression screenings. Open to the senior community, family members, and health care professionals.
Free! Call Ada at 253-333-2521 for info.
E-mail Ada at Auburn Regional |
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COPS (Coordinators of Patient Services)
Thursday, May 15 ~ 11:30 am
Sheraton Bellevue
100 112th Ave NE
A terrific networking lunch for providers. This month's speaker is Katherine Hanson, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor: "How to Deal with Difficult People"
Cost: $25 for Members, $38 for Non-Members
RSVP by Monday, May 12 to 866-864-7397
COPS meets every other month on the 3rd Thurs.
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Healthy Aging Fair
Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens
Thursday, May 15 ~ 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Central Building ~ 810 Third Ave in Seattle
Come enjoy the vendor booths, helpful information, and local resources on wellness, fitness, and disease prevention. Don't miss this great event!
For more info call 206-684-0500
E-mail Mayor's Office with questions |
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Aegis of Kirkland's Annual Garage Sale
Friday, May 16 ~ 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
13000 Totem Lake Blvd
Stop by and have a look at all the treasures being offered for sale! All proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Association. Quality donations glady accepted the week of May 12th!
For more info, contact 425-823-7272
E-mail Aegis of Kirkland with questions |
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Caregiving Gems presented by Teepa Snow
Friday, May 16 ~ 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Christ the King Center
4173 Meridian St. in Bellingham
Back by popular demand, Teepa Snow will teach on the cognitive loss at each level of dementia, and help to clarify the role of the caregiver.
Advance RSVP required by May 15. No walk-in registration. Attendee cost: $45 - $85. Open to all family and professional caregivers, administrators, and family and friends of those with dementia.
Call Lynn Cowan at 360-671-3316 for details.
Send an e-mail with your questions |
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Golden Years Seminar "Skin Care for Seniors"
Tuesday, May 20 ~ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
El Dorado West Retirement
1010 SW 134th in Burien
In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the seminar will be taught by Robert K.P. Chow MD PS Inc. and Andrea English PA-C with Aesthetic & General Dermatology of Seattle, with information from The American Cancer Society.
Open to the public: call 206-248-1975 for info
E-mail questions to Laurie Wagner |
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Ballard Manor After Hours Networking Event
Thursday, May 22 ~ 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Ballard Manor Retirement & Assisted Living
1710 NW 57th St.
Enjoy great food and wine with Ballard Senior Center and Greenwood Senior Center, local senior groups and churches, and Ballard Chamber members.
Call Richard Perry at 206-789-1900 for info
Click here for the Ballard Manor website |
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Healthy Aging Summit
"Lifting the Clouds: Addressing Depression in Older Adults"
Friday, May 30 ~ All day event
Cedarbrook Conference Center in Seatac
Understand current trends in aging and depression, increase knowledge, and learn successful approaches among service providers.
Call Karen Lewis at 206-824-2907 ext. 1905 for info
Contact Karen by e-mail |
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15th Annual Caregiver's Conference
Monday, June 2 ~ All day event
Tukwila Community Center ~ 12424 42nd Ave So
A stimulating, informative, and well-organized conference for caregivers, with great workshops, speakers, vendors, and resources. Approx. 350-400 attendees.
Contact John Mikel of Pierce County Aging and Long Term Care for information: 253-798-2823
E-mail John with questions |
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Alzheimer's Association 4th Annual
"Tasteful Evening"
Thursday, June 2
Bell Harbor Conference Center on Pier 66
Fifteen of Seattle's hottest chefs come together to present delicious five course dinners paired with regional wines. A sell-out event!
Cost: $150 per person, or $300 for patron level ticket. During Tasteful Evening, a remembrance raffle, mini-auction, and committee wine cellar will also be available for bidding and purchase.
Contact Elise Ricci at 206-363-5500 for info
E-mail Elise with your questions! |
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