More Than Enough
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From the issue: January 2012 Quarterly
More Than Enoughby Donna Vande KieftProvidence Hospice of Snohomish County Comedian and author, Al Franken, says, “I’m good enough…I’m smart enough…and doggone it, people like me!” I have reached an age and stage in my life and career as a hospice chaplain, where I want to believe this is true f... Read the entire article »
A Dignified Diagnosis of Dementia
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From the issue: January 2012 Quarterly
A DIGNIFIED DIAGNOSIS OF DEMENTIAby Joanne Maher, MSW Principles for a Dignified Diagnosis offers insights from people living with Alzheimer’s disease, on how to improve that experience when interacting with the medical community. “The face of Alzheimer’s has changed in recent years and the Principles for a D... Read the entire article »
Is it Time for a Mental Health Tune-up?
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From the issue: January 2012 Quarterly
Is it Time for a Mental Health Tune-up?by Andrew Schorr One of the most under-recognized health conditions is depression in seniors and the elderly. We spend so much time worrying about heart problems, stroke, and cancer that we overlook mental health. There’s a lot more to think about than memory loss, Alzhe... Read the entire article »
"Back to the Waltons" Intergenerational Trends in Senior Living
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From the issue: January 2012 Quarterly
“Back to the Waltons”Intergenerational Trends in Senior Livingby Kellie Moeller Growing up, my sisters and I would tease each other at night and annoy our parents who were eagerly anticipating a quiet evening, by calling out from our bedrooms “goodnight John Boy”, “goodnight Mary Ellen,” “g... Read the entire article »
Adventures with Installation of Magnetic Loop Assistance for the Hearing Impaired
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From the issue: January 2012 Quarterly
Adventures with Installation ofMagnetic Loop Assistance for the Hearing Impairedby Jack Richardson In 2010, the Anacortes Senior Activities Center (ASAC) Foundation board authorized funding to install a magnetic loop transmitter system. These systems are designed to improve the quality of receptio... Read the entire article »
The Life Legacy Project
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From the issue: January 2012 Quarterly
The Life Legacy Projectby Steve Motenko If we are to prepare for the future, we should listen to the voices of The Greatest Generation. Their stories should be preserved and cherished as reminders of all that we owe them and all that we can learn from them.~Tom Brokaw, The Greatest Generation What will you be... Read the entire article »
Fun? You Should Ask! A few tips for choosing the right retirement community
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From the issue: January 2012 Quarterly
Fun? You Should Ask!A few tips for choosing the right retirement community.by Barbara Koshar When visiting his favorite restaurant, my dad can't help but tell the waitress a goofy joke or two. At the grocery store, he sometimes stops to coo at a baby just for the joy of watching a little one giggle.&nbs... Read the entire article »
Think Before You Spek
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From the issue: January 2012 Quarterly
Think Before You Speakby Jennifer Blair Every Wednesday I have a standing lunch date…. with my Grandmother. During my visits I take the opportunity to unwind while we munch on egg salad sandwiches, or a hearty soup she lovingly created. My Grandmother excitedly relives the past week since we last ... Read the entire article »
When s it Time?
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From the issue: January 2012 Quarterly
When is it Time?by Jane Meyers-Bowen Seniors many times ask each other-when is it time? When is it time to move from your home to a community? There are many signs, although they can be very subtle when indicating that the time has come. Before we explore the above, however, - let’s understand... Read the entire article »
The Medicine in Mushrooms: Bioremediation for People and the Planet
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From the issue: January 2012 Quarterly
The Medicine in Mushrooms: Bioremediation for People and the Planetby Jodie Buller The definition of pharmacology is: a book containing a compilation of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and methods of preparation. That being said, we are living in a pharmacopoeial age. Researchers have developed a m... Read the entire article »
Timing Your Trip: Travel Throughout the Year
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From the issue: January 2012 Quarterly
Timing Your Trip: Travel Throughout the Year By Rick StevesIn travel-industry jargon, the year is divided into three seasons: peak season (roughly mid-June through August), shoulder season (April through mid-June and September through October), and off-season (November through March).... Read the entire article »
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