For those age 21 and older Experience Music Projects Fashionably Undead Prom promishes a night of goulish delights on Saturday, October 22 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the museum. The cost is $25 or $19 for members. The invitation reads: Dive into EMP Museum for a night of ghastly amusement and hair-raising fun […]
By Joe Elia The effect of exercise on reducing mortality compares favorably with that of drug therapies for several common disorders, a BMJ study suggests. Researchers examined some 300 trials to assess the mortality benefits of drugs versus exercise interventions in the secondary prevention of coronary disease, stroke rehabilitation, heart failure treatment, and diabetes prevention. […]
By Michele Turner As we start to age, balance and coordination can affect our overall health. Few people realize, until after the fact, that a risk fall can set a person back for months and can even lead to death. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries to older people in the […]
Current statistics on diabetes are very problematic as they continue to spiral out of control. As many as 5,225 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed each day according to the American Diabetes Association. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that as many as 79 million adults in the United States are pre-diabetic, […]
The City of Seattle promotes and supports healthy living and the well-being of everyone, offering information, assistance, counseling, recreation and medical services to support the community. Seattle-King County Walking Events for People Age 50+ Seattle-King County Public Health Services Public Health Info and Links – Seattle.Gov Lifelong Recreation – Seattle Parks and Recreation Pools – […]
The purpose of the Sound Steps Walking Program is: To increase physical activity and social connection by working with people age 50 and older in a member-directed community walking program that is accessible and welcoming to all. Sound Steps is a volunteer supported walking program with Seattle Parks and Recreation, Lifelong Recreation. This program is […]
By George Thomas A recent AARP article informs us that our brains—if we take care of them—might hold out until we enter our mid-eighties. After that, decline is inevitable. House and car keys run off and lose themselves, people go for walks without their pants on, and one’s children might as well be cabbage heads […]
Portland, Ore. – The Bonneville Power Administration explores technologies that can help Northwest homeowners, farmers, businesses and industries cut their energy use and save money on their electric bills. BPA’s recent work with image-processing occupancy sensors has been recognized by R&D Magazine as one of the most significant technology innovations for 2013. With funding from […]
This group is not for the couch potato! Whether you’re new to Seattle or a lifelong resident you can socialize with new people, get some exercise and explore new activities every month. Leave your agendas, laptops and work phone at home and get ready to Get Out and Go! Van rides are available for groups […]
Portland, OR–Willa Asbjornsen told her daughter she didn’t need to be in an assisted-living community. The 88-year-old wanted to move back home. But Allison Asbjornsen was concerned about her aging mother’s ability to care for herself. The two women agreed to a compromise: Willa could move back home – if she worked out with a […]
