AARP has released the first in a “commonsense solutions” series of new videos on the 48th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson signing Medicare into law on July 30, 1965. Washington has more than 829,000 residents who rely on Medicare for their health care coverage, on average spending 10% of their income on out-of pocket income […]
1200 5th Ave, Suite 600 Seattle WA 98101 www.kcba.org (206) 267-7070 Regular referrals to regular fee attorneys. Free for personal injury cases. $30 consultation fee for other cases. Must be income eligible. No age requirement.
Senior Services’ Volunteer Transportation program offers the perfect solution for King County seniors who are unable to get to their medical appointments: caring, friendly, helpful volunteers who pick them up at their homes, drive them to their doctors, and take them back afterward. However, many older adults with limited transportation options are unable to get […]
Seattle Office of Housing PO Box 94725 Seattle WA 98124-4725 [email protected] www.seattle.gov/housing/homewise (206) 684-0244 No-interest loans to qualified low- and moderate-income homeowners in the city of Seattle for needed home repairs. Income restrictions.
Vancouver, WA − Starting Oct. 1, a local network of “in-person assisters” will help residents who lack health insurance compare plans and enroll in health insurance for coverage beginning January 1. Part of the Washington Health Benefit Exchange’s Customer Support Program, the in-person assisters will answer questions about new types of health coverage options and […]
With clear demographic metrics quantifying the potential of people 50 and older (50+) to stimulate economic growth through entrepreneurship, a national conference based on the theme “Over 50, Start anew!” and bringing together thought leaders from business, government, education, and non-profits will convene November 7-8, 2013, at The Westin Washington, DC, City Center Hotel. Participants […]
Dear EarthTalk: What are “ghost factories?” — Philip Walker, Hartford, CT In April 2012, USA TODAY published a series entitled “Ghost Factories,” a report on an investigation into lead contaminated soil in hundreds of neighborhoods around the U.S. where lead factories once operated. The investigation addressed the lack of action taken by the U.S. Environmental […]
(Portland, Oregon) Seniors 62 years and older will be treated to a discounted admission at the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum during Senior Day on Wednesday, October 23 from 9am to 2pm. Admission is only $3 per person. The event is open to individuals and groups, but groups of 10 or more are encouraged to […]
(formerly Bellevue Community College) www.bellevuecollege.com (425)564-2216 Community Colleges All Washington State community colleges offer courses for adults age 60+ for only $5 (on a space available basis). In addition, many continuing education courses are designed for older adults. Call your local college for more information.
Merry Maids 486, West Seattle 6417 Fauntleroy Way SW #E Seattle WA 98136 [email protected] (206) 937-7083 10% off first visit. Please present Gold 0r Flash Card.
