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Which Suits Your Needs: Home Health or Home Care?BY LAURA NENCETTI, WESLEY HOMES DIRECTOR OF COMMUNIT Y HEALTH SERVICES

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When it comes to home health and home care, the terminology can be frustrating and confusing.

The best way to remember the difference between home health and home care is that “home health” is medical and usually prescribed by a physician after a hospital stay. “Home care” is non-medical and is used so quality of life can be maintained in the home. Since home health is considered medical, it is often covered by

Medicare.

To remain at home, seniors may need a combination of these two types of care.

For example, a home health professional would be equipped to change prescriptions, while a home care provider would help with reminders to take medications on a daily basis. Also, a home health professional has the authority to change therapy to a different program if the current program is not working. A home care provider would be there to help accomplish these therapies and watch for any problems that come up.

Home Health includes but is not limited to:

• IV injections

• Catheter care

• Diet/health management for diseases (e.g. diabetes)

• Ventilator care

• Medication management

• Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

• Rehabilitation

• Physical, speech and occupational therapies

Home Care offers but is not limited to:

• Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

• Cleaning

• Dressing

• Bathing

• Transferring

• Grooming

• Assistance with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)

• Grocery shopping

• Cooking

• Laundry

• Housekeeping

• Medication assistance

• Various chores/errands

• Companionship

Finding an agency that has both home health and home care is beneficial and convenient because a nurse with home health and a caregiver with home care would be able to combine their efforts to create a care plan specifically for the client’s needs.

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Since 1967, older adults in King County and those who care about them have relied on Senior Services for compassionate guidance and comprehensive services to meet the challenges of aging. For nearly 50 years, Senior Services has connected older adults with resources that fit their needs, whether they are facing a crisis or simply striving to lead more active, fulfilling lives.

The senior population is growing rapidly in our region. The 2010 Census reported there were 312,000 seniors in King County. That number will increase to 496,000 by 2025 and elders will comprise 25 percent of the population at that time. One out of five are elders of color. More than nine percent of King County residents 65 and older live in poverty and poverty disproportionately affects elders of color. Only six percent of white seniors live in poverty, while 21 percent of black seniors and 38 percent of Native American seniors do.

Malnutrition and isolation are common problems among older adults, especially those on low or fixed incomes. Senior Services’ Meals on Wheels and community dining programs provide more than good nutrition and good company; they allow many seniors to continue to live in their own homes.

Seven affiliated senior centers throughout King County offer warm and welcoming places for all to share a meal or companionship, learn something new, take a fitness class

and enrich the spirit in the company of others. Additional senior centers offer many of Senior Services’ programs in other communities.

With the Hyde Shuttle, Senior Services provides seniors and adults with disabilities with rides to medical appointments, grocery shopping, community gatherings and other activities. Volunteer Transportation provides free rides to medical appointments. These services are a lifeline to more than 6,000 people every year who have no other means of staying engaged in their communities.

Senior Services’ Minor Home Repair program offers low-cost accessibility modifications, and carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs to low-income homeowners in Seattle, Bellevue, and Shoreline to help them remain safely in their homes.

EnhanceFitness and EnhanceWellness – developed in partnership with University of Washington researchers and offered by Senior Services in more than 40 local sites – help older adults stay fit safely, learn how to respond to the physical and mental changes that come with aging, and increase their overall health.

Senior Services also tackles larger societal challenges that affect those served. By educating staff and volunteers, along with others in the community, Senior Services addresses institutional racism and other forms of inequity to remove barriers so that communities of color, LGBTQ communities, immigrants and refugees, and people with disabilities feel

respected and can seamlessly access critical services.

However, this critical work is threatened because some once-reliable sources of support for seniors have disappeared. In just the past few months, government

grants have been cut and, sadly, United Way of King County just revealed that they will no longer focus any of their investments specifically on seniors or aging issues.

“We are responding to these significant changes in a number of ways,” says CEO Paula L. Houston, Ed.D. “We know that we need to connect with more communities throughout the region, both to ensure our services reach all who need them and to generate the support required to deliver those services.”

For one, beginning in January, 2016, the organization will change its name to Sound Generations. “While our current name has served us well since Senior Services was founded in 1967, attitudes have changed,” explains Dr. Houston. “We want to underscore our commitment to aging as an affirmative process that spans a lifetime, engages all generations, and that should be celebrated every day.”

“We arealso developing new partnerships and new sources of revenue, finding connections that will provide new support for important services like Information & Assistance,”says Dr. Houston.

If you, or an older adult in your life, need support with resources – those described above and more – contact Senior Services at 206.448.3110 or visit seniorservices.org.

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As we age, our bodies change drastically. It is important to focus on the 4 basic components of good health; Strength, balance, endurance & flexibility. We all want to look and feel great in our “Golden Years”, so we can travel and enjoy the experience to the fullest, spend fun playtime with our grandchildren, friends or pets. Studies have found the higher the muscle mass we have as we age, the more likely it is we will live longer, according to an article in the Huffington Post by Jill S. Brown, Fitness Expert.

So, think about a new goal, and make it easier for yourself to become more active and work fitness into your lifestyle, Brown wrote. Yes, you can do this!

The biggest obstacle is staying motivated, and the ease and availability of a doable program, and equipment

that is easily accessible. Brown suggests a daily plan: First, find your purpose. If it’s a better life that you are after, physical movement is needed in your daily routine. Get moving! Then, make a calendar for your daily physical activities, just like you would schedule your appointments. This is your appointment for better health. Finally, let’s be accountable to ourselves, and to others. According to Brown, if we set goals we share with friends and family, we are more likely to maintain our schedule. Being in great shape is easier when you get your friends and family in on the fun!

We all want to be smart about working out, we want to reach our fitness goals for optimum health benefits, and we want to feel better. So, remember to drink at least eight glasses of water each day, take time out to relax and enjoy some quiet time for yourself, try to eat healthy foods daily, and do not neglect your sleep. You should start feeling stronger within a few short weeks, and begin to look forward to your daily fitness activity.

Fun things to do to add to your fitness calendar include swimming, stretching, walking, bicycling, dancing, jumping rope, playing outside with grandkids, a friend or a pet, jogging, meditation, yoga, weight training, and anything else that gets you up and moving. Have fun, and good luck!

Focus on Fitness after FiftyBY CINDY SWIFT, COMMUNITY DIRECTOR AFFINITY AT COVINGTON

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On May 9, 2015 I was honored to be a participant in an Honor Flight for World War II veterans. Lilia Anderson was appointed as my guardian for the trip and made my journey perfect from beginning to end. At our departure, dozens of people, including USO veterans with placards cheered 56 Washington veterans and their 50 guardians. Only two of us were women, both of us named Louise!

At our Baltimore destination our group filled two buses with an escort from eight Vietnam Veterans on Harley Davidsons. A hug from one of them, a big burly bearded vet, made my arrival very special. The next morning our buses were filled with red-shirted veterans and blue-shirted guardians on our way to Washington D.C. We visited the WWII, Lincoln, Korean, Vietnam, Iwo Jima, FDR, Navy and American Veterans Disabled for Life memorials. Along the way, we had a picnic lunch and ended the momentous day with a banquet in the evening.

We visited the Women in Military Service of

America Memorial, where I discovered that I was a charter member. We also visited Arlington Cemetery and passed the Air Force monument.

On the plane ride home we were surprised to get mail call, and I received a mail bag with 99 letters from friends, relatives and students. On our arrival home, we were amazed at our reception from Marines and Navy personnel standing at attention. Each of us received a handmade quilt which I will treasure always. On our return over 300 people greeted us and we enjoyed a wonderful program of entertainment.

In February of 1943, the Marine Corps advertised to encourage women to join the corps. With the approval of my parents, I enlisted on March 2, 1943. The next week 24 of us departed by train for boot camp at Hunter College in New York. Fourteen of the Seattle women were assigned to Marine Corps Headquarters in Arlington, VA and I became the secretary to the Quartermaster Corps. I worked for five Marine Corps men in the office for the remainder of the war and was discharged in November, 1945.

The Marine Corps was an important part of my life and the Honor Flight spotlighted our service including recognition by the Seahawks. It has been overwhelming to receive such gratitude for our service.

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Life Insurance TipSTATEPOINT MEDIAwww.statepoint.net

For many, life insurance is a one-time purchase. But your policy should keep pace with your life circumstances.

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RETIREMENT-READYThe kids are grown, the house is paid off, and

you’re embarking on retirement. Do you still need life insurance? If no one is depending on you financially, it may be safe to scale down and maintain a smaller policy and focus on long-term care insurance instead.

But, you might also have good reasons to maintain status quo. For example, how big a hardship would it be for your spouse to lose your pension and Social Security benefits? Life insurance can help offset those losses and is useful in helping inheritors pay taxes on a large estate. Or if you have a cash value policy, perhaps you have plans to leverage it as a source of supplemental retirement income.

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Seeing the World around you through healthy eyes and clear vision is often considered to be one of the pillars of great quality of life. Unfortunately, in some cases, either because of age, genetics, injury or a combination of these factors, a person may suffer from any number of eye and vision-threatening illnesses that can drastically reduce his/her ability to experience life with clear, healthy vision. The best way to prevent these conditions from doing serious harm to your vision, and reducing your overall quality of life, is to learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of some of the most common eye conditions and familiarize yourself with possible detection and treatment options.

CATARACTSCataracts are often considered a common part of

aging. The lens, which is made of mostly water and protein, grows excess layers on its surface as the years go by. When these layers harden, protein in the lens may form clumps and become cloudy, forming a cataract. Although cataracts are usually considered an eye condition of old age, previous eye disease or eye surgery, chronic disease, diabetes, and eye injuries can bring on cataracts much earlier. Treatment varies from eyeglasses to cataract surgery and is common for patients over 40.

MACULAR DEGENERATIONMacular degeneration is a deterioration of the

macula, a small part of the retina that is responsible for central and detail vision. Macular degeneration is usually associated with old age, but can be

developed at any age; especially with the increased use of computers and electronic devices. Macular degeneration is easy to miss until significant sight has been lost because of its tendency to develop slowly and painlessly. There are two different types of macular degeneration:

• Dry macular degeneration is the more common form of this condition. Symptoms include blurry distance and/or reading vision, less vivid color vision, difficulty seeing in dim light, trouble recognizing the faces of loved ones and a blank or blurry spot in your central vision.

• Wet macular degeneration is more rare and generally understood to be more dangerous due to it’s tendency to deteriorate very quickly. Some symptoms of wet macular degeneration are similar to those of the dry form, such as seeing less vivid colors and loss of central vision in general. You may also see straight lines as though they are bent, crooked or irregular.

No macular degeneration treatment exists which has the full approval of the federal government as yet, but expert studies show that certain health supplements, such as Vitamins C and E may reduce one’s risk of developing macular degeneration.

GLAUCOMAThis illness is marked by damage to your optic

nerve, which is responsible for sending visual information from your eyes to your brain. If often is a result of age or from rising inner eye fluid pressure.

Glaucoma comes on very slowly and shows little or no symptoms until significant vision damage has already been done. Annual comprehensive eye exams by an optometrist are the best way to catch glaucoma early.

Although rare, noticeable symptoms include halos around lights, vision loss, nausea or vomiting, eye pain and tunnel vision. Glaucoma rarely causes total

blindness, and if caught early can be prevented from doing any significant damage.

DIABETIC RETINOPATHYDiabetes is a serious condition in which a person

experiences high levels of blood sugar over an extended period of time. This can happen for one of two reasons: Either the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, a hormone that regulates the level of sugar in the blood or the pancreas does produce enough insulin, but the cells of the body fail to respond properly to the insulin. Among the most serious of these conditions is an eye condition called diabetic retinopathy. This condition occurs when blood vessels change in the retina, in some cases causing blood vessels to swell or leak fluid. Blood vessels may also close off completely, or a process called neovascularization may take place, in which new and abnormal blood vessels grow on the surface of the retina, causing it to wrinkle, seriously damaging your vision.

DRY EYESA person with this condition suffer from incessant

dryness, redness, stinging and/or burning in the eyes as a result of either the eyes inability to produce enough tears or to produce tears that possess the right qualities to keep eyes healthy and comfortable, causing a consistent lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye.

Dry eyes are non-curable. However, an optometrist will be able to prescribe artificial tears to help relieve symptoms. These specialty lubricating eye drops are formulated to help with dry, scratchy feeling eyes.

Many types of artificial tears exist to help relieve symptoms depending on the underlying cause of dry eyes. An eye doctor should be able to help you find which artificial tears will help you most.

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(BPT) -Known for their wisdom and patience, grandparents pass down skills, knowledge and stories to both their children and grandchildren. Conversely, grandparents can also learn from their grandkids, especially when it comes to technology. Traditional skills and new trades and tools alike, both grandparents and grandchildren have a talent to bring to the table.

Whether they live in the same city or must rely on technology to communicate, grandparents, grandchildren and even parents can come together to learn from each

other. In honor of Grandparents Day and celebrating family all year round, Intel offers some suggestions on activities for a grandparent-grandchild skill swap:

Savvy skills from grandchildren:Capturing memories. Grandparents

are all about capturing memorable moments in photo form. While they most likely know how to use a point and shoot camera, the may not have mastered the art of a tablet or smartphone camera. Grandkids are experts when it comes to technology and will love spending time teaching grandma and grandpa how to take pictures, edit and create digital albums with them.

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grandparents love playing cards and board games. Some even join clubs where they get together with friends to play games like Bingo and Bridge. Grandparents may also enjoy the digital games that their grandchildren are always playing. Then, even when families are miles apart, they can still enjoy a little friendly competition through group or one-on-one digital games.

Reading redefined. Grandparents grew up in a world of hard copy newspapers, magazines and books and aren’t always familiar with today’s e-books and digital reading platforms. Grandkids can help Grandma and Grandpa set up a digital library on their tablet, All-in-One PC, 2 in 1 or smartphone and download a few of their favorite books, magazines or newspapers.

Passed down pastimes from grandparents:

Real home cooking. Make sure your secret family recipes are kept within the family. Grandkids can create a digital archive of grandma and grandpa’s recipes on their tablet, PC, 2 in 1 or smartphone while grandparents teach them how to create the delicious feast from scratch.

Spotlight storytelling. Grandparents can spread their family history and make their life story last for generations when they share it with their grandchildren, interview style. As they talk about their childhood, school, career and more, the kids can take notes on their device or record the story, pairing anecdotes with photos to eventually create a digital memory book. The whole family will be able to look back and enjoy these memories for years to come.

Learning lost arts. There are certain skills learned in the grandparents’ generation that some would consider “lost arts” today. Boy Scouts, etiquette class and home economics are not as common as they used to be. Grandparents can spend time teaching their grandkids these valuable skills, such as tying their favorite knots learned in scouts, sewing a button or a patch on a pair of pants, table manners and the art of writing a well-crafted thank you card. Grandkids can take notes as they learn to help them remember in the future.

Family time is precious. Take advantage of these ideas to broaden your horizons as both a grandparent and a grandchild.


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Located right next to the Kent Senior Activity Center

Assisted Living for Active Adults

Our friendly and professional staff is available round-the-clock to provide compassionate care whenever you need it. We are a smaller, intimate community where you will enjoy daily activities, transportation, house-keeping, and anytime dining restaurant style.

Good friends, great staff, and a fun lifestyle.

The only thing missing is you!

Stafford Suites of Kent(253) 850-0333 • staffordcare.com112 Kennebeck Ave. N., Kent, WA 98030 Where the Living is Easy.

All the freedom, comfort and security you want.

Call us for a personal tour.

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What makes Affi nity different? For starters, it’s amazingly af-fordable, with no need to “buy” in or sign a lengthy contract – you can simply rent. Add to that about 30,000 square feet of additional living space with a fun social vibe and cool amenities like an in-door heated saltwater pool and spa and an on-site resident pub, to name just a few- and these communities feel like resort living for active, fun and vibrant adults.

Scott Scelfo, Affi nity’s Asset Manager says “Why Affi nity? Why Now? We saw a huge hole in the apartment living market –a need for quality, reasonably priced living options for active people who are 55+. Until now, living options for people 55+ were limited to high priced senior living communities that catered to older indi-viduals looking for assistance with daily living activities. We want-ed to develop something for value conscious people who were looking to simplify their lifestyle so they had the fl exibility (i.e., time and money) to pursue their interests and hobbies without having to deal with the hassle and expense of home ownership. Affi nity provides its residents an awesome place to live at a very affordable price.”

Check out Affi nity on any game day, and you’ll fi nd the resi-dents tail-gating in their own community spaces with big-screen

televisions and even a pub where they have BYOB events. In the summer, you’ll fi nd the green thumbs out in the gardens growing fl owers, herbs and vegetables, and the foodies enjoying barbe-cues that take place at the outdoor cooking and kitchen area.

A huge difference between Affi nity and other age-restricted lifestyle communities is the price tag. Affi nity at Covington offers affordable rents, starting at $1290, that include all utilities and lots of amenities like an on-site theater, a workshop for bigger proj-ects, an arts and crafts studio and a lot more. Use what you save at Affi nity to pad your retirement- or to enhance your lifestyle.

“Our communities give people a way to live affordably without sacrifi cing on lifestyle. They’re a great solution for people who want to sell their home, downsize and simplify their life-or people who are considering living closer to their kids and don’t want to spend a lot on a new home in the process. The reception has been huge,” says Scelfo. Snowbirds and travelers who like to hit the road for months at a time LOVE the simplicity and freedom of living at Affi nity. One easy monthly check is all they have to worry about. Affi nity at Covington is scheduled to open in July 2016 and is located at 27431 172nd Ave SE, in Covington. Close to popular shopping and dining establishments.

A� nity, a whole new 55+ living concept, is coming to CovingtonPssst! It’s not a “retirement community.” You just have to be 55+ to enjoy all it has to o� er.

WHAT:Apartment homes for active adults 55+WHERE:Affi nity at Covington27432 172nd Ave SECovington, WA. 98042

WHEN:Opening July 2016AT A GLANCE:A 55+ lifestyle apartment where rent includes all utilities, including electricity, A/C, TV and WiFi.WHAT YOU’LL LOVE:You will be surrounded with opportuni-ties for fi tness and socializing, including happy hour in your own pub, with friends and neighbors.

FEATURES INCLUDE:• Studio, 1, & 2 Bedroom Apartments• All utilities, WIFI & TV paid• Non Smoking Community• Indoor Heated Saltwater Pool/Spa• Internet Café• Fitness Center• Community Garden, BBQ & Firepit• Theater & Library• Woodworking Shop & Craft Room• Dilly Dally’s Pub• Pets Welcome*

For Leasing Information:17265 SE Wax Road, Suite #102

Covington, WA. 98042Monday - Friday

9:00 am to 6:00 pm.(855) 813-4947

www.Affi nityatCovington.com* Restrictions Apply

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The Sound Choice for Senior Living

Judson Park in Des Moines, Washington, is managed by ABHOW, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation. ABHOW is a nonsectarian corporation, serving seniors through quality retirement housing since 1949. License #BH-681, DHS #797.

23600 Marine View Drive SouthDes Moines, WA 981981-866-909-8850ExperienceJudson.com

Start by calling 1-866-909-8850 or visiting ExperienceJudson.com.

Look at life from a Judson Park point of view.

Life just looks better from here.You’ll find few places offering you possibilities for creativity, action and involvement all at one community. Fewer still that offer all levels of living – also at one community. When found together, that’s Judson Park, the sound choice for senior living. Who we are is as much a part of our fabric as what we are:

• Residential living for independent-minded people seeking a strong sense of community

• Short-stay rehabilitation and respite programs – open to the general public through direct admission

• On-site assisted living, memory support and long-term nursing care

• A robust, opportunity-rich lifestyle for those who aspire toward successful aging

• Accredited by CARF-CCAC for meeting strict national standards for quality services – less than one in five communities can say this


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