Category Archives: Advocacy

How 90 Became the New 60

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Gail Collins in the NYT Have you noticed a lot of people turning 90 lately? OK, maybe not a lot. But President Biden, 80, is saying he plans to run for re-election in 2024. His fans are going to be super-aware of … Continue reading →

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Q&A: WA AG Ferguson on Google antitrust case, local news

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Diana C. By Brier Dudley – Seattle Times Free Press editor Helping save local journalism in Washington state is a priority for Attorney General Bob Ferguson. That’s partly why he joined eight other state attorneys general and the U.S. … Continue reading →

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A Better Alternative to Guardianship

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Joan H. By Emily Largent, Andrew Peterson and Jason Karlawish in the NYT Drs. Largent and Karlawish are senior fellows at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics at the University of Pennsylvania, where they are also professors at the Perelman School … Continue reading →

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Local Aging Services: Comment Now on Priorities

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Please take the survey and consider mentioning the needed skybridge to connect our towers. Click on the link in the bottom paragraph. Every four years, ADS and more than 600 other Area Agencies on Aging throughout the United … Continue reading →

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Pioneers in Aging – Speaker Series (on-line)

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Jim deMaine

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When do the privileged feel like victims? When others seek equality

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Marilyn W. By Naomi Ishisaka Seattle Times columnist It seems whenever I write about structural power and privilege, people who benefit most from those systems respond that they are now victims of an unfairly stacked deck. A few weeks … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro blocks death penalty, calls for repeal

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania — Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday he will not allow Pennsylvania to execute any inmates while he is in office and called for the state’s lawmakers to repeal the death penalty. Shapiro, inaugurated last … Continue reading →

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Anderson Cooper Explores Grief and Loss in Deeply Personal Podcast

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Shakespeare’s 73 sonnet speaks of anticipating loss: “This thou perceivist which makes thy love more strong; To love that well which thou must leave ere long.” Grief surrounds us as we near life’s end. How do we deal … Continue reading →

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Visit the nearby Memory Hub

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Jim deMaine

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Gun violence being addressed in Washington State

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F. Legislature and gun violence from Gov’s office More than 117,000 Americans are shot each year, including 6,000 children and youth. Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for kids. Hundreds of police officers … Continue reading →

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The Josephine Way

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: This essay from the current issue of the New England Journal reminds us that we, as patients, have choices. Our providers may or may not agree, but making our wishes known in the way Josephine did engendered a … Continue reading →

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WHAT ARE TYPES OF HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES?

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: I’ve been asked on occasion how one can find an advocate when they have no one close to them who can be their power of attorney or assist with health care navigation. HealthAdvocateX is a national non-profit organization committed … Continue reading →

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Assisted living too often fails older, sicker residents, report says

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Diana C – Published in the Washington Post Assisted-living communities too often fail to meet the needs of older people and should focus more on residents’ medical and mental health concerns, according to a recent report by a diverse panel … Continue reading →

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How to talk to a widow

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

By Betty Rollin in the NYT Ms. Rollin is a former NBC News correspondent and the author of several books, including the memoirs “First, You Cry” and “Last Wish.” People are kind; some are wonderful. For a time. Then they move … Continue reading →

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TERREWODE Womens Hospital: A Tribute to Skyline Residents Friday October 28 at 3 pm Mt. Baker Room

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

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Mayor Bruce Harrell Releases Proposed 2023–2024 Human Services Department Budget

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the 2023–2024 Proposed Budget for the City of Seattle. This budget reflects Mayor Harrell’s continued commitment to bold action on the priorities of our communities—investing to address urgent needs and emphasizing the essentials as we … Continue reading →

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The new Washington Nonprofit Handbook is here

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. Communities Rise has published an updated resource that puts nonprofit law into plain language. It has been updated to be consistent with the modernized Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act (RCW 24.03A). Check out the 2022 Washington State … Continue reading →

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Car makers ignore the increased injuries in women

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P. Women have 73 percent greater odds of being seriously injured in a car crash than men. Yet the U.S. continues to use dummies based on male bodies for almost all of its crash testing – leaving … Continue reading →

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What’s easier to get – a six pack or an AK-47?

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

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Vito’s Go Fund Me

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Frank C. The fire in the Madison Apartments did not directly damage Vito’s, but 20,000 gallons of water came down into the restaurant from the upper floors. A Go fund Me project has been launched to help Vito’s … Continue reading →

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Help to “Stuff the Truck” on Sunday

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary R.

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Agenda CEG Meeting – June 17, 2022

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Jim Tanner

4:00 pm Mount Baker & ZoomRick Baugh, FacilitatorRick Baugh, Minutes Report on Past events: DATE/TIME EVENT Recording May 21, Sat – 10:30 a.m. One Seattle Day of Service– citywide volunteer event – First Hill Improvement Assoc. – Rick Baugh NO June … Continue reading →

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Lost Generation Palindrome Poem

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M.

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New York Public Library makes banned books available for free