Issuu

Commentary: Can other cultures teach us something about dementia? Page 2

Where local seniors can turn for aging and disability resources Page 3

Homage volunteer opportunities Page 4

www.homage.org

VOL. 45 NO. 8 | SEPTEMBER 2018

Cutting the ribbon on Homage’s new home

RSVP volunteer opportunities Page 4

Perspectives on the Past: Old-growth timber lured settlers to Bryant Page 6

How to find a job at any age — even after 55 Page 8

Women 55 and older are redefining retirement Page 9

Travels With Kathy: Kentucky’s a goto destination for gourmands Page 10

Barber shops serve homeless veterans Page 11

Plugging in socially can boost your well-being as you age Page 12

Homage Senior Services 5026 196th St. SW Lynnwood, WA 98036

NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID SOUND PUBLISHING 98204

Learn about programs and services available to seniors by visiting www.homage.org.

From left, Lynnwood City Council vice president Shannon Sessions, Homage CEO Steve McGraw, Homage Board President Amy Drewel and Gary Hauff of the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County cut a ribbon during Homage Senior Services’ open house Aug. 23 at the agency’s new location on 196th Street W. in Lynnwood (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Homage’s Older Adult Access Program helps county seniors find support By Christine Sullivan Special to The Herald The key to aging well in today’s world may seem obvious: healthy diet, exercise, eight hours of sleep. All these important pieces to the aging puzzle have been researched, discussed and observed, helping people live healthy, successful lives down the road. Maintaining good mental health in aging adults is critical, but not always obvious. Even more specifically, does talking about it really help? The subject of mental health and how to properly address the issue, especially in older adults, is sometimes controversial. Homage Senior Services offers a wide range of health and wellness programs to clients. One of them focuses on the importance of mental health and its impact on healthy aging. The Older Adult Access Program is unique. Its purpose is to educate and assist older adults struggling with adjustments, including depression, anxiety and grief. Emotional wellness is critical to maintaining physical health but is often overlooked. Christine Vervitsiotis, mental health program

Nancy Brosemer takes a call to Homage Senior Services’ Older Adult Access Program. (Photo by Christine Sullivan) supervisor at Homage Senior Services, and Nancy Brosemer, mental health specialist, are doing their best to fill the blurry gap — one phone call at a time. “I think the nice part about the program is that Nancy (Brosemer) is really able to engage in a conversation with people about what mental health services might be best,” Vervitsiotis said. “I know a

lot of times, clients call around and are told, ‘Oh you’re not eligible for this program,’ and that’s a burden to place on a person. Nancy is able to listen and assist callers with their unique needs. “We are able to really meet people where they are and give more gentle assistance, rather than just saying, ‘oh, sorry — you’re not eligible,’ which is really nice,” Vervitsiotis said.

The Older Adult Access Program (OAA) is for Snohomish County adults 60 and older, and is primarily a phonebased program aiding seniors who suffer from depression, loss of loved ones, transitions or chemical dependency. OAA gives seniors a well-grounded emotional support system. Or simply, just someone CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

September 2018

Homage

Could different cultures teach us something about dementia? COMMENTARY By Richard Gunderman and Lily Wolf theconversation.com Picture two different families, each dealing with a diagnosis of dementia in one of its members. In one case, the patient is a retired executive, whose family tries as long as possible to keep the diagnosis secret, relying primarily on professional caregivers and eventually a nursing home. In another case, the patient is a grandmother. As soon as the diagnosis is suspected, her family pulls together, bringing her into their home and surrounding her with affection. These two approaches to dementia reflect very different attitudes toward the disease. One regards it as an irreversible neurologic condition associated with considerable stigma, a problem best left to health professionals and kept out of public view. While not denying that dementia is a medical condition, the other seizes on it as an opportunity to draw together around a loved one in need, giving family members not a secret to keep but an opportunity to care.

A disease of patients and their families Dementias touch many lives. For example, the most common dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, currently afflicts 5.7 million Americans and is expected to afflict 14 million by 2050. This increase partly mirrors population growth. But because risk increases with age, the rise also reflects our success in battling other causes of death, such as heart disease and stroke, enabling people to live longer. And the effects of the disease are not confined to patients; 16.1 million Americans now provide uncompensated care to dementia patients. If you asked a physician to

define dementia, most of us would long as we continue to enrich others’ probably describe it as a neurolives, we can remain “whole” in ways that exceed the mere absence of a degenerative disorder marked by medical diagnosis. declining cognitive abilities and A large segment of traditional memory. While this account is true Chinese culture tends to see such as far as it goes, there is a problem: matters similarly. Confucianism attacking most types of dementia as strictly biological entities has largely places a premium on family, and the decline of cognifailed to advance our ability to tive capacities of Suppose that we diagnose and those who have Americans viewed treat it. In the led long and full case of Alzheidementia in terms similar lives can be seen as the onset mer’s disease, to physical fitness. If we not of a disease but definitive diagnodo not utilize our mental, as an opportunity sis still requires a for friends and biopsy, and new physical, and social to express drugs to prevent, capacities, they will tend family how much they retard, or reverse to dwindle — use it or care. Assumit have proved disappointing. lose it. On the other hand, ing increasing for if we remain active and responsibility an aging loved A cultural challenged in each of one represents perspective these spheres, contributing an opportunity to Perhaps the where we can to enrich the show how strong the family really time has come lives of others, we can ease is. to expand our the strain of dementia in The Hindu culthinking about dementia to ture of India also our lives. encompass not prizes the opporonly cellular but tunity to care for cultural perspectives. Our society parents. What Americans tend to needs to recognize that dementia is regard as a lamentable medical connot only a brain disorder of the perdition can be seen as a part of life’s son suffering from it but also a social natural cycle and the passage into a second childhood. The emphasis is disorder that can be understood in not on the stigma of dementia, but a variety of different ways. In other rather on a withdrawal from worldly contexts, such disorders tend to be affairs to focus on other more essenviewed in light of a larger circle of social relationships and cultural tra- tial matters. When an older person begins to show such signs, it is time ditions. All generalizations must be qualified, but we have much to learn for a natural transfer of authority to younger members of the family. from other cultures. In Japan, for example, to age well is not only to avoid contracting disSeeing dementia anew eases but also to maintain a circle of family and friends right up to Viewing dementia from the standthe moment when we breathe our point of other cultures can help last. Being of sound mind and body Americans see it with fresh eyes and means continuing to exert ourre-pose fundamental questions that selves both mentally and physically, lie at its heart. What, for example, is a person, and how is personhood remaining deeply invested in our situated in the larger context of fampersonal relationships and receiving help from and helping others. So ily and community? How does such

a condition relate to what it means to be a good person and lead a good life? To what degree does dementia fracture us and what are the possibilities that it could bring us closer together? The point of such a cultural approach is not to argue that biomedical accounts of dementia are fundamentally wrong. In virtually any disease state, but especially with a condition such as dementia, the experience of patients and families involves social, moral, and even spiritual perspectives, no less than biological ones. Perhaps because of our high regard for self-sufficiency and independence, dementia in the U.S. it tends to be relatively stigmatized. Conceiving of dementia in different terms could offer new opportunities for prevention and treatment. Suppose, for example, that we Americans viewed it in terms similar to physical fitness. If we do not utilize our mental, physical, and social capacities, they will tend to dwindle — use it or lose it. On the other hand, if we remain active and challenged in each of these spheres, contributing where we can to enrich the lives of others, we can ease the strain of dementia in our lives. To be sure, healthy neurons require adequate rest, nutrition, and even medical care. But the health of a person is more than the functioning of cells. People also need opportunities to put abilities to the test, connect with others, and lead lives that make a real contribution. If we tend not only to our neurons but also our intellects, characters, and relationships, there is good reason to think that we can lighten dementia’s burden and make the most of the opportunities to care for those living with it. Richard Gunderman is Chancellor’s Professor of Medicine, Liberal Arts, and Philanthropy at Indiana University. Lily Wolf is a medical student at Indiana University School of Medicine.

ELDER LAW ATTORNEY

SARAH DUNCAN Assisting seniors with Probate, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives and Medicaid Planning 3128 Colby Avenue Everett, Washington 98201

425-339-8556

adamslawyers.com

Distribution: Over 12,000 papers are mailed to households and senior-friendly businesses;1,900 papers are distributed at drop-off locations including senior centers, retirement communities, libraries, etc. Published by Homage Senior Services www.homage.org 5026 Airport 196th St.Rd. SW, Lynnwood, 98036 11627 Suite B, Everett,WA WA 98204 425-513-1900 Published monthly with a readership of 100,000+, the Homage Senior Services educates and entertains readers (seniors, family caregivers, service providers and other interested persons) with news and information that reflects the diverse interests and needs of the senior community. Signed articles are the opinon of the writer and not the opinion of Homage Senior Services.

“Wow! First time in two years I could eat an apple right off the tree. And now for corn on the cob. Thanks for everything, Dr. Hughes.” -Pete

Also distributed monthly in The Daily Herald. Contact Josh O’Connor at 425.339.3007 or at joconnor@soundpublishing.com. Advertising: The existence of advertising (including political advertisements) in this publication is not meant as an endorsement of the individual, product or service by anyone except the advertiser. For more information, contact Jacqueray Smith, Multimedia Consultant, at 425.339.3023 or at jsmith@soundpublishing.com

1948397

Remove Stress from Your Aching Back

Call Today! Free Consultation and $500 toward Your New Smile!

425-337-6885

www.HughesDentalGroup.com Dr. Robert Hughes

Homage

September 2018

Where Snohomish County seniors can turn for aging and disability resources By Ramonda Sosa Social Services Director, Homage Senior Services Fran, 68, was struggling, her meager savings lost to the increasing cost of living. Her Social Security benefit, especially with its deduction for her Medicare premium, was not enough to buy food and pay the rent. She did not know where to turn. Then a friend told her about Aging and Disability Resources, a program of Homage Senior Services. Aging and Disability Resource specialists, also known as ADR specialists, can help seniors access services. ADR specialists link callers to key services in the community and may also advocate for those who are unable to do so for themselves.

EEN FR MISSIO

Even though she wasn’t sure what to say, Fran called the Aging and Disability Resource Line. The specialist who answered the phone assured her that the call would be confidential and asked Fran to tell her a little about what was going on in her life. Before long, the ADR specialist connected her to the Medicare Savings Program, food assistance program, the food bank and a mobile dental clinic. Those connections were easily made partly because the state-sponsored Community Living Connections resource database has more than 600 providers and over 1,500 services. Equally important is that the compassionate, friendly and professional specialist was eager to identify and help meet

Snohomish County Council on Aging Healthy Aging Committee Presents the Forum:

FREE

ADMIS

SION

SENIORS….GOT YOUR SAVVY ON?

THURSDAY

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM

EVERETT YACHT CLUB

CONNECT STAY ACTIVE ENJOY LIFE

THURSDAY

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 9:00 AM- 11:30 AM

404 - 14TH ST., EVERETT, WA 98201

STANWOOD SR. CENTER

7430 - 276TH ST. NW, STANWOOD, WA 98292

WORKSHOPS: Identity Theft & Fraud Exercise & Falls Prevention | Hospitalization & You Healthy Mouth, Healthier Life | Five Wishes: Health Care Decisions at the End of Life

Exhibits, Resources, Refreshments, Door Prizes and More

RSVP Message Line: (425) 583 - 1496 Email: s.novacek@snoco.org

Fran’s needs. Lucy, 62, discovered the same thing after a neighbor gave her an Aging and Disability Specialist’s name and number. “Amy’s great! I just adore her,” Lucy says. “She is so compassionate and knowledgeable. She really helps me.” These quotes are echoed from clients each day as they interact with one of our nine ADR specialists. The ADR specialist helped Lucy connect with health care services and the energy assistance program. Lucy recommends that older adults talk to Aging and Disability Resources about any concerns they have. Calls can be made anonymously. “People might not want to tell us what’s going on regarding their

finances,” ADR specialist Amy says, “but we like to give callers the opportunity to speak freely.” Several staff members work on the phone full time and we are happy to report an 85 percent live answer rate. Calls come in from seniors, family members, neighbors and others in the community such as banks, fire districts and PUD employees who are concerned about a senior or disabled individual. We also receive calls and emails from family members in other states looking for assistance for their friends and loved ones who live here. Homage’s Aging and Disability Resources helps them all. Our number is 425-513-1900 or 1-800-422-2024. Email us at adrn@ homage.org.

Affordable pricing ba sed on income .

The YMCA of Snohomish County offers a variety of programs and activities specifically for older adults. From aerobics to yoga or special trips, you are sure to find many enjoyable opportunities to connect with others. THERE’S A Y NEAR YOU: Everett 425 258 9211 Marysville 360 653 9622 Mill Creek 425 337 0123 Monroe 360 805 1879 Mukilteo 425 493 9622 Stanwood 360 629 9622 YMCA-SNOCO.ORG

ONE CARD - THREE CASINOS. ONECARDFORALL.COM

TUESDAYS

in September $125,000 GRIDIRON GLORY!

WINNIVERSARY WEEKLY CASH DRAWINGS!

$5,000 LUNCH MONEY DRAWINGS!

SUNDAYS IN SEPTEMBER

TUESDAYS IN SEPTEMBER

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS

4pm - 8pm Grab your share of $25,000 in cash every single Sunday! One winner will be drawn every hour starting at 4pm to claim their share of guaranteed cash! Earn entries for your play all month long.

4pm - 6pm - 8pm Four Players will be chosen at each drawing time to win up to $2,000! Earn entries for all your play throughout the month, and visit the kiosk Wednesday - Monday to play the anniversary scratch game.

Buy-in to Bingo with your ONE card and be automatically entered. Two winners will be drawn every session half-time and grab cash prizes up to $1,000!

$10,000 grand prize September 25!

TULALIPCASINO.COM

10200 QUIL CEDA BLVD. • TULALIP, WA 98271

QCCCASINO.COM

6410 33RD AVE NE • TULALIP, WA 98271

TULALIPBINGO.COM

2911 QUIL CEDA BLVD. • TULALIP, WA 98271

September 2018

Homage

HOMAGE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES BY MICHELLE FRYE, HOMAGE VOLUNTEER MANAGER Team up with Homage and join us in our efforts to Pledge to Vote this November. We would be happy to mail or email you a form. By voting, we can make a difference! September 25 is National Voter Registration Day. Homage can help you or your family members register to vote or update your address information. Deadline for online or mail in registration is Oct. 8. The Volunteer Engagement Program at Homage has needs in the following areas: ■ Chair yoga instructor wanted for classes at our Center for Health Living. ■ Student intern or volunteer to help with the Health Home program. Help provide administrative support to a new program that partners with clients who face challenges related to chronic and complicated health

Got Got

problems be less overwhelmed and receive more effective care. ■ Foster Grandparent Program: Older adults provide children with special and/or exceptional needs one-on-one support at community locations such as schools and daycares. Volunteers must be 55 or older. Small stipend for those who meet income guidelines. ■ Friendly Visitors: Volunteers help by providing weekly friendly visits to lonely and isolated older adults in need of interaction and assist with grocery shopping and other errands. ■ Grassroots Advocacy: Attend and promote town hall meetings; call and email legislators; email other volunteers when important funding for services are threatened; attend advocacy committee meetings; and help with outreach efforts by encouraging voter registration at health fairs and

Got Got

Get Get

Medicaid? Medicaid? Medicare? Medicare? more more benefits. benefits. Call to learn more.

Call toMackey learn more. William William Mackey Licensed Sales Agent

Licensed Sales TTY Agent (206) 719-9274, 711

(206) 719-9274, TTY 711

Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or oneareofinsured its affiliated a Medicare Advantage Plans throughcompanies, UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company organization Medicarecompanies, contract and aacontract with the State or one of with its aaffiliated Medicare Advantage Medicaid Program. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s organization with a Medicare contract and a contract with the State contract renewal withEnrollment Medicare. in This available on to anyone Medicaid Program. theplan planisdepends the plan’s who has both Medical Assistance from the State and Medicare. contract renewal with Medicare. This plan is available to anyone H5008_180524_103739_Accepted who has both Medical Assistance from theCST21026_H5008 State and Medicare.

H5008_180524_103739_Accepted

CST21026_H5008

senior fairs. ■ Home Helper: Need cleanliness-minded volunteers who would like to work with seniors living in south Snohomish County. Help seniors and persons with disabilities, often living without local help, living alone, widowed and who have physical limitations with vacuuming, dishes and laundry. ■ Meals on Wheels: Need two-three Meals on Wheels drivers to help cover north Marysville morning routes. Drivers assist with weekly deliveries of meals to homebound adults in Snohomish County. ■ Outreach and administrative support: Help with reception, clerical and data entry as needed in several of our social service programs.

■ Senior Companion Program in Snohomish County: Help seniors stay in their homes by running errands, doing light housekeeping and/or providing companionship with weekly home visits. Must be 55+ years and meet income limits. ■ Volunteer Drivers: Help drive older adults to grocery shopping, errands, and medical appointments. ■ Yard Work: Great opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of older residents in Snohomish County. If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities or want to know about corporate volunteer possibilities, please call Michelle Frye at 425-740-3787 or email at mfrye@ homage.org.

RSVP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES BY JOHN MCALPINE, RSVP PROGRAM RECRUITER read this school will be underway. Make a difference in someone’s life (including your own) by volunteering here. Help Fight Hunger — One Client at a Time: Food bank volunteers are always needed. RSVP works with food banks all over the county, so no matter where you live we can find a place to help. Jobs are varied too, working with clients, picking up food from donors, shelving and stocking items, re-packing bulk items into smaller sizes, things like this. Call me if you think eating is important. Can you operate a dishwasher? Then you are qualified to help with Volunteer Chore. We have some neighbors needing just a little help with routine tasks and chores. By assisting you allow them to stay in their homes. Vacuuming, changing bed linen and/or running the washer and dryer are typical chores. You and the client decide how often help is needed. If you have any questions about RSVP, volunteering or any of the agencies you see listed here please contact RSVP at 425-374-6374 or email me at johnm@ccsww.org.

Sponsored by Catholic Community Services, RSVP is America’s largest volunteer network for persons over 55. Volunteer opportunities exist all over Snohomish County. Looking for Motor-vated Individuals: This is also known as Volunteer Transportation. While a person can get around the county using the bus system, it’s not very efficient or convenient. We have many more people than you would think needing a ride. Most trips are for medical appointments. You choose when and how often you drive. An insured vehicle with working lights, brakes and horn, an up to date license and a willingness to help is all it takes to get going. Clients enter and exit the vehicle themselves. Help Tomorrow’s Leaders, Today: If you believe education is important, this is for you. Teachers can use your assistance in the classroom, giving students personal, individual attention. Helping out once or twice a week for an hour or two is a small investment to make for a large pay off. This is not identified as a tutor job because tutoring/teaching experience is not needed. By the time you

Senior Peer Counseling

LIFE AT OUR COMMUNITIES IS LIKE NOWHERE ELSE. 55+ ACTIVE SENIOR LIVING

WE’RE PLEASED TO OFFER YOU A FULL

SERVICE APARTMENT LIVING EXPERIENCE, OUR RESIDENTS LOVE LIVING HERE.

Limited Availability

ENJOY SUMMER WITH OUR 2 ROOFTOP PATIOS ON THE PROPERTY!

Talk With a Peer As we grow older, we all face emotional challenges unique to aging. Loss of a loved one, health problems, retirement, and many other changes can lead to sadness, loneliness, and anxiety. Sometimes it helps to talk to a peer who has been trained to listen and offer support.

For counseling services call: 425.290.1260

Become a Volunteer

1001 E. Marine View Drive , Everett, WA 98201 (425) 441-3057 | www.vintageateverettapts.com

Lynn Woods Senior Apartments Subsidized 62+ Community

We are looking for volunteers! We will train you to provide support for: • • • • •

Features & Amenities:    

Caregiver stress Loss of loved ones Coping with chronic pain or illness Managing depression, stress or anxiety Other life changes or losses

For volunteering call: 425.740.3787 Learn more at homage.org

 Lynn Woods Senior Apartments 4705 194th St. SW., Lynnwood 98036

All services are confidential and free of charge

For information and application call 425.339.1043 www.evha.org

   

Social Service Coordinator One bedroom and studio apts. Laundry facilities on site Community room with kitchen and outdoor patio for recreation and entertainment Access-controlled building and emergency alert system All units are wheelchair accessible Close to shopping and services Income restrictions apply Pets welcome

Homage

September 2018

Homage’s Older Adult Access Program CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to talk to — making all the difference. Brosemer’s work days are spent fielding calls from seniors in need. People struggling with depression and chemical dependence have a wide range of needs, and Brosemer, who holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology, helps clients determine what level of care is most appropriate. “It seems like we are always busy — there’s quite a high need for what we do. It’s very fulfilling,” she said. “I have people tell me their stories and they say, ‘I haven’t even told my family this,’ you know. I love listening to people’s stories. It’s amazing what you find out. You learn so much. And to have so many clients say, ‘I just

“Within our society, seniors often get pushed into the background. These are the individuals who need an advocate.” — Nancy Brosemer, Homage mental health specialist

needed someone to listen,’ and that’s what is really important. Part of aging is mental health. People go through medical conditions and it really affects them. Mental health can affect them the same way.” Brosemer establishes herself

as a a supportive presence for clients. She’s always following up, checking in and making certain her clients have been connected to the correct care and resources provided. “We get calls or referrals from outside agencies and it’s good to have people recognize that we are here to help and it’s great to get that information out there,” she said. “They go through transitions that are not easy and we are here to help them through that.” Homage facilitates several support groups, held in various locations throughout the county. Homage also offers internal mental health programs, like Depression Screening and Senior Peer Counseling. “Within our society, older adults often get pushed into the background. These are the

individuals who need an advocate,” Brosemer said. “Someone to say, ‘Yes you do matter and yes we (Homage) can help you.’ My work here at Homage is such that I try to make a difference in someone’s life. Asking for help can be very difficult for some. I want everyone who calls into our agency asking for help to know they are heard, they do matter and we do care. When someone says to me, ‘I’m just so glad you took the time to listen to me. I just really needed to talk to someone,’ it fills my heart and lets me know that the work I am doing here at Homage is indeed making a difference in the lives of others.” The Homage OAA program can be reached at 425-290-1260. If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis call the 24 hour Care Crisis Line: 1-800-584-3578.

“Hi there! My name is Chuck and I am a resident of Windsor Square Retirement in Marysville. To tell you the truth, I was originally apprehensive about moving to a group living situation. I worried that I would be in a cramped and sterile environment. I was pleasantly surprised when I toured and discovered Windsor’s homey feel, generously sized private apartments, friendly staff, and welcoming residents. I was warmly greeted by all whom I met, and the same ambiance has prevailed ever since I moved in last year! “I enjoy strolling around the courtyard with family and new-found friends. I like lending a hand to whomever, however I can. I am genuinely proud to call Windsor Square my home and my happy place!”

Your pathway home.

Return to the activities you love.

- Chuck W.

• Regain Life Skills and Independence • Physical, Occupational, Speech and Swallowing Therapy • Post-Surgical and Post-Hospital Care

Comprehensive care with the trusted team at the Josephine Caring Community.

360.629.2126 9901 272nd Place NW • Stanwood, WA 98292 • www.JosephineCC.com

We’re close by if you need us.

ANNIVERSARY YEARS & STRONG

If you’re an older adult living at home, consider a change to Brookdale. We’re located near by, and we’d love you to see all the life-enhancing amenities available to you. · Independent Living | Assisted Living | Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care | Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing · Fabulous, home-cooked meals compliments of our dining team · Private apartments with the comforts of home · Personalized services from a dedicated, nurturing staff · Life-enriching opportunities to engage your interests, passions and purpose

CALL TODAY! Call (855) 568-1524 today to see how easily neighbors can become family at Brookdale. 168151 SeniorFocus Allenmore SR

Bringing New Life to Senior Living®

brookdale.com

September 2018

Homage

Towering old-growth timber lured settlers to Bryant PERSPECTIVES ON THE PAST By Karen Prasse perspectivepast@gmail.com Most crossroads have a hidden history if you look hard enough. The locality along the Snohomish County Centennial Trail known as Bryant was established around what is now the intersection of Highway 9, the Stanwood Bryant Road and Grandview Road in north Snohomish County. The trail uses the old railroad bed of a section of the Northern Pacific Railway that ran between Snohomish and Sumas. In 1891 Bryant was listed as a railroad station along the Seattle Lake Shore and Eastern railroad (SLS&E) which was acquired by the Northern Pacific Railway. John H. Bryant, SLS&E Vice President, was the namesake for the station. There is now a great rest stop along the quieter northern stretch of the Snohomish County Centennial Trail at this intersection where there were vast Douglas fir and Western red cedar timber stands. Beginning in the late 1880s, intrepid homesteaders and loggers

Logs that were 145 feet long were shipped from the Verd and Sanders logging camp at Bryant in 1892 for the Washington State building at the Chicago World’s Fair (officially known as the World Columbia Exhibition) in 1893. Photograph courtesy of Larry Starr. cleared their own trails and farms up the Stillaguamish River valley. One of those was Samuel Erdahl, who established his homestead

about 1885, leading his family with their bedding, belongings and a cow to his homestead. When there, he built lean-tos out of shakes made

Your Hometown Health and Rehab Center

Join Us at the

Everett Mall Walk Breakfast

People caring about people. Highly skilled professionals providing physical, occupational, Highly skilled professionals providing physical, occupational, and speech therapies. and speech therapies. 24 hour compassionate nursing care.

24 hour compassionate nursing care.

Dedicated to our community.

Family owned and operated since 1986.

Dedicated to our community.

311 N.E. 3rd St., Coupeville • 360.678.2273 • 360-321-6660 Family owned and operated • www.careageofwhidbey.com frontoffice@careageofwhidbey.com

since 1986.

311 NE 3rd St • Coupeville • 360-678-2273 360-321-6660 frontoffice@careageofwhidbey.com • www.careageofwhidbey.com

from a big cedar to live in until the farmhouse was completed and the land was cleared of the tall trees. Unlike many homesteaders, he did

the 4th Thursday of every month 8:30am-9:30am

“No More Worries About Mom” Assisted Living Rates starting at $2,400/mo Long Term Care starting at $7,300/mo

5 Star

Rating By CMS

Offering a Continuum of Care... Independent Living, Assisted Living, Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care Including Palliative Care and Hospice Services

Seeing is Believing... Call or Visit Today

Sunrise View RETIREMENT VILLA & CONVALESCENT CENTER

425-353-4040

2520 Madison • Near I-5 in South Everett A Washington State Top-Rated Nursing Home. www.medicare.gov

Thank You A warm-hearted thank you to everyone who attended Homage’s Open House Celebration! Homage Senior Service’s Grand Opening Celebration in August was a huge success with more than 500 attendees coming by to celebrate Homage’s new location. All of us here at Homage, appreciate everyone who participated in the Open House. Words cannot express our gratitude for being part of such an amazing community, and we are thrilled to call Lynnwood our home.

Learn about Homage’s mission and programs today at www.homage.org

e-mail: dlopes@sunriseview.org www.sunriseview.org Family owned and operated for more then 40 years

Homage not establish his farm on the river. Much of his farm is now part of the Bryant community. Bryant was not located near a river, either. Its attraction, according to Will H. Verd in his memoir, “The Story of a Great Forest,” was the “wonderful stand of old growth fir and cedar …500 to 1,000 years old, soft, yellow and close-grained…from three to eleven feet in diameter and up to 275 feet high.” Will Verd’s father, Charles Verd, started a logging camp at that location in March 1892. Three months later, in June 1892, Verd and his partner, Sanders, shipped two logs 24 inches at the top and 145 feet long to Chicago for the Washington State building at the 1893 World’s Fair. Charles Verd also established the Bryant Lumber and Shingle Co. in late 1893 and employed about 35 people. The BLSC had a five-mile logging railroad and built a new railway to Marysville to send its lumber directly from the woods. According to Will Verd, “it is safe to say that for a period of 20 years, from 1894 to 1914, from 60 to 70 cars of shingles were delivered from this railroad six days a week to transcontinental railroads for eastern destinations. I would like to estimate that not less than 400,000 cars were shipped to eastern markets during that 20-year period.” There were other logging railroad lines that wound through the trees to the east and south hauling in the timber and shingles to be shipped to markets all over the United States. In 1906 the Stimson Lumber Company acquired the BLSC. By then the community of 1906 consisted of a mercantile, a pool room, railway depot, post office, saloon and farmhouses. Passenger services through Bryant and other towns on the line on the Northern Pacific Railway from Seattle to Sumas dwindled as ownerships and connecting depots were changed. The depot had closed by 1930. Charles H. Smith bought the depot property about 1929 and built a new combination residence and store to replace the old mercantile. A garage was built next to the store in 1930 with its original wood drop-siding, tall windows and sliding back door. It had a hydraulic lift long enough for a fire truck and two sets of three-fold paneled and windowed doors covering its broad bay. Charles operated the store through World War II until his son, Charles Norman “Norm” Smith took it over. Norm was born in Bryant, was well-liked in the community and was affectionately known as the “Mayor of Bryant”. In 1953 he donated

September 2018

The Bryant Store in 2012 along Highway 9 and the Snohomish County Centennial Trail. Photograph Courtesy Stanwood Area Historical Society The railroad depot building at Bryant with the store building behind it, circa 1910. Courtesy Stanwood Area Historical Society land just north of the store for the building of a new fire station. He also dedicated a large field north of the new station to the community’s use for playing softball. The store had an old potbelly stove for sharing fish stories, fixing old cars, and talking politics and sports. He served as fire chief and ran successful scrap iron drives for the support of the department. Many in the community are also grateful for his policy of extending credit and trusting his neighbors. Though still carrying freight only, the Northern Pacific Railway

merged with other rail lines over the years, and four decades later, in 1970, the historic line from Woodinville to Sumas was totally abandoned. The rails were pulled up and the northern section of the right of way became a hiking and biking public park trail through Snohomish County operated by Snohomish County Parks. In 2010 the trail was completed from Arlington to Bryant and in 2012 completed to the Skagit County line. Currently the Bryant community has a fire station, church, grange hall, Bryant Blueberry

Farms and the Bryant Store. After 70 years in the Smith family, a family friend, Terrie Welsh, became the new owner. She operated it until about 2014. It was then purchased by Hartjeet Birk of the Stanwood Food Mart Company. Though new gas pumps are planned to the north of the garage, he is saving the old gas pumps and other old store artifacts as part of the store’s history. He would be happy to receive any other items to add to his collection. The store is a pleasant historical rest stop along the trail along one of Snohomish

Morgan Cottage

County’s nicest country drives and the Snohomish County Centennial Trail. The Bryant Store was the first place officially added to the Snohomish County Local Historical Register in 2004. My sincere thanks to Allen Miller, Bob Heirman, David Cameron and Louise Lindgren for their assistance. Sources used: Verd, Will H. The Story of a Great Forest, 1888-1951: Arlington, Wash.?: s.n, 2008. Chapter 5, Woodinville, Bothell, Bryant, and Arlington, Washington. pp. 114—155 Fulfs, Shirley, “Bryant started as a logging community”. Undated newsclipping probably

from the Arlington Times, about 1964 Erickson, Eric. Lumber & Shingle Business Index 1853-2008 Snohomish County Washington, c. 2008 Northern Pacific Railway Depot, 1910 Washington State Railroad Historical Society http://www.wsrhs. org/pict/bryant.jpg The Bryant General Store, Highway 9 © by Louise Lindgren First published in The Third Age, December, 2003. Prasse, Karen History of Bryant Snohomish County Washington Stanwood Area Echoes Issue No. 42, Nov. 2012 p. 2. https://drive. google.com/file/d/0BzZ8fELtB8UabGFkYVZydnZ2bXM/ view-

Adult Family Home

Specializing in Dementia /Mental Health/DD • • • • •

Affordable Rates 7010 58th Dr. N.E., Marysville, WA Private Rooms visit www.morgancottage.net Private TV and Cable Special Diets Accommodated Close to parks, shopping and medical offices

Call Monica for a visit 360-659-0003 FEATURED PROVIDERS, NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! Compassionate. Affordable. Accessible We accept Washington AppleHealth, Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Uninsured.

High quality, affordable primary health care for your family.

Medical

Chronic Disease Management Diabetes Family Practice Immunization Internal Medicine

Medical Walk-In Nutrition Obstetrics Pedatrics Prenatal Care Well-Child Checkups

David Gordon, MD Everett-College Clinic

Dental

Lindsey Mills, PA-C Everett-College Clinic

Consultation Crowns Extractions Fillings Oral Exam and X-rays Oral Health Education

Riz Lott, PA-C

Everett-College Clinic

Root Canal Treatments Routine Cleanings Sealants

Pharmacy With a discount pharmacy onsite, CHC provides its patients with the convenience to fill your prescription right after your appointment.

Behavioral Health

Our Behavioral Health Specialists are trained in counseling and other behavioral therapies to work closely with your PCP and provide you with the care you need.

Amy Stevenson, ARNP Everett-Central Clinic

Reduce your PUD bill by 20% to 60%, depending on income level. Questions? Visit snopud.com/discounts or call Customer Service: 425-783-1000 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM

smart rewards smart rebates More ways to save: instant rebates for installing insulation, insulated windows and heat pumps; smart rewards for buying efficient appliances; rebates for heat pump water heaters, and special low prices on efficient lighting and showerheads at local participating retailers. Some restrictions apply.

Visit snopud.com (click on “Conservation”) or call 425-783-1700 Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

Everett-Central Clinic

Locations

• Arlington • Edmonds • Everett-Central • Everett-College • Everett-North • Everett-South • Lynnwood

Call for an appointment today! 425-789-3789 | www.CHCsno.org

PUD Discounts for Low-Income Seniors

Steven Hammond, MD

September 2018

Homage

How to find a job at any age — even after 55 By Wina Sturgeon Adventure Sports Weekly It’s a common story for folks who have spent most of their adult life working in lower-paying jobs and are now middle age or seniors; people who don’t have a pension and didn’t established a consistent savings program for retirement. When they age to the point where Social Security becomes available, they leave their job in order to live on their SS Benefits. That’s when they learn that their Social Security doesn’t offer the income they were expecting. They need more money. Some of these people try to get back into the workforce but find it difficult to obtain employment. Age discrimination may be against the law, but that doesn’t stop it. Just ask any 55-plus job applicant who is vying with folks in their 20s for the

Whether an older worker is doing it for the money or just to make new friends and have a more active social life, America is becoming a lot more friendly to older workers. (Dreamstime) same opening. This is despite the fact that older employees are well known for their honesty, loyalty and work ethic. Most have spent a lifetime training to possess those qualities. An older hire is also a lot less likely to jump from job to job. At the same time,

Retired Public Employees Council

“RPEC fights for retirees” financial security, including: pension preservation, affordable health care, and other retiree issues. DRS pensioners join us in our efforts to preserve your retirement benefits. Help save your earned pension

those who spent many years on the job at a small business find that they are actually not marketable as an employee because their skills have not been updated in a decade or more. They are behind in knowledge about electronics and computer operations. Where can they go to get the necessary training?

Though it doesn’t get much publicity, there has developed a wide community specifically for the older worker. This is where the nonprofits come in. One of the best known is Easter Seals. This wellknown nonprofit offers job coaching and training for those who want to get back into the workforce, and also has a strong program of job

HAVE THE TIME FOR YOUR LIFE!

Alzheimer’s/ Dementia Care Personal Care Medication Assistance Housekeeping Meal Preparation Transportation Respite Care Hourly/Live-in Care

Garden Court Retirement has a new Diabetic Care Managment Program! CALL TODAY to come in and explore a lifestyle that could change your health. Call us today for lunch and a tour.

425-438-9080

520 112th St. SW Everett • www.gardencourtretirement.com

Life is BETTER

Serving the Greater Puget Sound Area for Over 45 Years

with offices throughout the country. Their site can be viewed at, www.nationalable.org/ jobseekers/’ National Able Network says it serves 76,000 job seekers annually, and many clients obtained a job with a 19 percent increase over the wages they had once been getting. New career training and assistance is free at both agencies. Even the Federal Government has developed programs that exist to help older workers find new employment. Whether an older worker is doing it for the money or just to make new friends and have a more active social life, America is becoming a lot more friendly to older workers. Wina Sturgeon is an active 55+ based in Salt Lake City, who offers news on the science of anti-aging and staying youthful at: adventuresportsweekly.com. She skates, bikes and lifts weights to stay in shape.

We help people age where they’re most comfortable. At home.

Cooking, cleaning, and yard work taking the life out of you?

Join RPEC For information contact Mark Somers @425-335-1442 or visit www.rpecwa.org

placement on its Senior Community Service Employment Program. On its website, Easter Seals notes, “Since getting its first grant in 2003, Easter Seals has provided training in Chicago and at affiliates nationwide, for about 38,000 participants. Their educational levels varied widely: Some lacked high school diplomas, others had doctoral degrees.” The site adds that since the 2003 inception of the program, “Easter Seals has served nearly 40,000 older job seekers, with over 4,500 people transitioning out to employment.” Check out their site at, http://www.easterseals. com/our-programs/ employment-training/ senior-community-service-employment-program-scsep.html Another national nonprofit also offers training and career support to bring the participant’s skills up to par, as well as job placement. This is the National Able Network,

Seattle and Snohomish County 206.545.1092 Bellevue/Eastside 425.455.2004 Tacoma/Pierce County 253.761.8019

when everyone feels connected, engaged, and appreciated. Brian D. Lueth, MD

Thomas W. Jones, Jr., MD

Dementia Care & 24 hour specialist

Thomas W. Jones III, MD

We take Medicare, Med-Advantage plans, Soundpath Health, Humana Gold Choice, United Healthcare, Regence, Premera and most other insurance plans. We perform Cataract, Lasik and Eyelid surgery in our Medicare approved surgery center. We provide Comprehensive, Routine, and Medical Eye Health Exams for Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration and Diabetes.

Imagine... • Free in-home consultation • Live person on-call 24/7 • Specialized training for caregivers • Bathing/Dressing • Transportation

3930 Hoyt Ave., Everett | 425.259.2020 | www.lasikdrs.com

• Housekeeping

Start home care today! hwcg.com/western-wa

425.778.1288

Quality Senior Living Community

• Restaurant on-site – open to the public • Must be 62 or older; income limits apply

latest technology.

Ask for your

FREE

• NO “DOUBLE BOOKING”

• Close to shopping • On Metro bus route

A dental ofﬁce with Imagine... good ol’ fashioned — and Aservice dental office withthe good ol’ latest technology. fashioned service — and the •Patient Exam & •Full Mouth X-Ray

• Studio and one bedroom apartments • Affordable rent includes utilities

www.familyresourcehomecare.com

• WE DON’T RUSH YOUR APPOINTMENT • YOU SEE THE ACTUAL DENTIST

Call today for information and application

206-364-2440 747 N 135th St. • Seattle, WA

• NEW CROWNS IN ONLY 2.5 HOURS • FREE “LAUGHING GAS”

www.19thAveDental.com 10217 19th Ave. SE, Suite 203 Everett • 425.385.8130

Dr. Shuichi Yamaguchi, DDS, PS

Specializing in Implants, Restoration, General Dentistry & BIG Challenges

Homage

55-plus women are redefining retirement By Gracie Bonds Staples The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sometime in 2009, Rhoda Margolis was sitting at her desk, working on a retirement program when up popped an invitation to a webinar on the same subject. She logged on. By then Margolis, who celebrated her 73rd birthday recently, had been contemplating what her own life might look like after retirement. Without a job, what would give it meaning? How would she make new social connections? What would she do all day? She hadn’t been plugged into the webinar long when she discovered she wasn’t alone. There were other women with similar concerns and who had come together to support one another in making the transitions from marriage to being single again, from taking care of children to empty nesters, and in Margolis’ case moving from work to retirement. In fact, they did this through a national nonprofit called the Transition Network, professional women who gather to form new friendships, do meaningful volunteer work, share thoughts about aging and have fun. Margolis called the network’s New York office to inquire about an Atlanta-area chapter she might join. There was none, but they had a list of women who’d made a similar inquiry and left their contact information. Within weeks, Margolis invited 15 women to her home in Decatur for coffee. “Everyone was enthusiastic,” she recalled. Five of them signed on to help create an Atlanta chapter. They struggled at first to get the word out, but friends of friends of friends invited other women, and before long, the chapter had some 50 members, women in their early 50s to late 60s desperate for a life beyond work. Some were married; some were single or divorced. Some were white; some African-American and Asian. They were marketing directors of multinational companies. They held executive positions at nonprofits. They were trailblazers. Gail Collier-Glover, 62, of Tucker found the chapter five years ago while on the internet. She retired in 2014 after spending more than 20 years in IT, mostly for the state of Georgia. Like many women professionals, work and family had become her life. Without those, she had no social outlet. The network, she said, gave her hope. “I was feeling like a fish out of water,” Collier-Glover said. “When I joined the group, I got a lot of

support, and seeing women as much as 10 years older than me and still active was inspiring. I thought, OK, when I’m 70, I can do a lot.” Of course, she can. Unlike work, there is no training or orientation for retirement, but women all over the country are using the same talents that vaulted them to success to find ways to manage their lives after work has ended. “We’re not our mothers,” Margolis said. “We’re the first generation of women who had careers in the workforce. It used to be when you retired, you got your gold watch and two or three years to sit in a rocking chair and then you died.” That’s certainly changed. Not only are women _ and men for that matter _ working longer, they are more active and much more healthy, unwilling to go quietly into the night. The way Collier-Glover and Margolis see it, they have at least 30 or more productive years ahead of them, and they don’t intend to spend that time holed up in rocking chairs, twiddling their thumbs. They want to spend those years as productive members of society. “We want to savor our 50s, 60s and 70s in ways our mothers couldn’t,” Collier-Glover said. “We are not the ‘old’ elderly. We are charting new territory.” The older we get, the harder it can be to maintain social relationships, but the older we get, such relationships become even more important. Studies show, for instance, that people who are lonely frequently suffer from high blood pressure and depression. No chance of that happening within this network of women. By no means do they buy into aging stereotypes. They gather often in so-called “peer groups” to discuss issues important to them. Estate planning. Social Security. Medicare. You name it, they talk about it. They volunteer, sorting food for the Atlanta Community Food Bank, collecting toys and cooking meals for nonprofits like the Ronald McDonald House. They stay busy, touring points of interest like the Carter Center, walking the Beltline, or dining poolside at a member’s home. “Our tagline is ‘Embracing Change After 50,’ ” Collier-Glover said. “We believe in enjoying life and never giving up.” It’s hard to believe that these women ever defined themselves by their jobs and families. At the same time, it’s hardly surprising they’re moving with lightning speed away from defining themselves to redefining their retirement years. That’s what trailblazers do. Isn’t it?

Introducing ReSound LiNX Quattro

™

ReSound LiNX Quattro offers richer sound quality, unrivaled direct streaming, support and personalization with ReSound Assist, and the world’s most advanced rechargeable solution with up to 30 hours of battery life on a 3-hour charge. Call today to schedule a FREE demonstration of ReSound LiNX Quattro!

888-792-8060

22725 44th Avenue W, #202 Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 www.westfamilyhearing.com

FREE HEARING EXAMS with our

FIBER OPTIC OTOSCOPE Exam Technology Learn why you may have hearing problems. WAX? FLUID? DAMAGE? Limited appointments – CALL TODAY!

888-792-8060

SPECIAL OFFER

800 OFF

the purchase of a pair of Premium ReSound Hearing Aids Expires 10/31/2018

September 2018

ECA 2018/19 SUNDAY FILMS HAROLD AND MAUDE (1971)

Sunday, November 18, 2018 | 3:00 pm $10 Regular / $5 TeenTix / $2 Arts for Everyone This cult classic follows a suicidal young man (Bud Cort) and his relationship with a vivacious older woman (Ruth Gordon). The film’s popular soundtrack was composed and performed by Cat Stevens. Directed by Hal Ashby.

BEACHES (1988)

Sunday, February 10, 2019 | 3:00 pm $10 Regular / $5 TeenTix / $2 Arts for Everyone Join ECA for a special “Galentine’s Day” Celebration! This cult film follows the childhood friendship of a privileged debutante (Barbara Hershey) and struggling entertainer (Bette Midler). Directed by Garry Marshall.

THE BLUES BROTHERS (1980)

Sunday, March 24, 2019 | 3:00 pm $10 Regular / $5 TeenTix / $2 Arts for Everyone Set in and around Chicago, Illinois, this American musical comedy stars John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as “Joliet” Jake and Elwood Blues, characters developed from “The Blues Brothers” musical sketch on Saturday Night Live. Directed by John Landis.

THE GRADUATE (1967)

Sunday, May 19, 2019 | 3:00 pm $10 Regular / $5 TeenTix / $2 Arts for Everyone This award-winning classic follows Ben Braddock (Dustin Hoffman), fresh out of college and disillusioned with life, finding himself stuck between his older lover, Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft), and her daughter (Katharine Ross). Directed by Mike Nichols.

ECA 2018/19 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS AN EVENING OF BODYVOX FILMS Thursday, October 4, 2018 | 7:30 pm | FREE

Led by Emmy Award-winning choreographers Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland, BodyVox is known for its visual virtuosity, distinctive wit, and unique ability to combine dance, theatre, and film into breathtaking productions. BodyVox’s short films, created with director Mitchell Rose, have won numerous awards in national and international festivals. “Modern Daydreams” won the prestigious American Choreography Award for Outstanding Achievement in Short Film in 2002. View the films and hear the back story on their creation from BodyVox’s artistic directors. The program will conclude with a Q&A.

POWERFUL MEDICINE: SIMPLY MAGIC

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | 7:30 pm | FREE This event combines a screening of award-winning short documentary Powerful Medicine: Simply Magic (2014) and an artist talk by the film’s director and star, Kevin Spencer. A journey of self-discovery and resilience, the film is told through the voices, faces, and hands of incredible individuals who struggle with some of life’s difficult challenges. Spencer is an artist, educator, researcher, consultant, and film producer, as well as faculty in the Special Education program at Carlow University (PA). He is a world-renowned Illusionist with accolades that include 2015 International Magician of the Year. He believes strongly in the power of the arts to impact the quality of people’s lives.

ECA 2018/19 DEMENTIA-INCLUSIVE SERIES DEMENTIA-INCLUSIVE WORKSHOP:

KUPUNA UKULELE TIME Mondays, October 8–29, 2018 10:30 am–12:00 pm $5 Regular / $2 Arts for Everyone (All 4 classes for $15/person)

Individuals with memory loss and care partners are invited to strum Hawaiian tunes, sing-along, and share stories in a new program with local artist Kalanikumupa’a Kaha’iali’i in partnership with Elderwise! Don’t miss this multi-cultural celebration of song, storytelling, and kupuna [elders]. Instruments will be provided, and no experience is necessary.

DEMENTIA-INCLUSIVE WORKSHOP:

RE-IGNITE THE MIND WITH IMPROVISATION & PLAY Mondays, March 4–25, 2019 10:30 am–12:00 pm $5 Regular / $2 Arts for Everyone (All 4 classes for $15/person)

Through improvisation and theatre games, Taproot Theatre leads classes that tap into the creative abilities of individuals experiencing early stage memory loss (ESML) and care partners. No memory requirement, just the delight of participating in an experience that releases the imagination while giving a sense of accomplishment, self-confidence, and social enrichment.

CAREGIVING & THE ARTS: A SILVER KITE WORKSHOP

Tuesday, February 5, 2019 | 10:00 am–2:30 pm FREE! Lunch provided. This interactive workshop is designed to support family and professional caregivers — exploring both how to use the arts as a tool for respite from caregiving, and how to incorporate arts engagement into caregiving practice. This training opportunity also invites those who are being cared for to attend, with a special focus on engaging those with memory loss.

GOLDEN ERA SING-ALONG Saturday, May 4, 2019 | 11:00 am | FREE!

This guided tour of musical memories, hosted by Northwest Film Forum’s Liz Shepherd, invites the audience to sing along with legendary film, television, and concert performers.

ec4arts.org | 425.275.9595 410FOURTHAVENUENORTH EDMONDSWA98020

September 2018

Homage

TRAVELS WITH KATHY BY KATHY WITT Nearly 20 years before Kentucky achieved statehood in 1792, one of its earliest explorers, Captain James Harrod, and his expedition party may have rustled up the earliest recipe for one of the state’s most beloved dishes: burgoo. At the fort they had just built in what is now Harrodsburg (the oldest permanent settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains and Kentucky’s first settlement), these pioneers of the emerging frontier and foodie landscape might have tossed a portion of the day’s kill into the stewpot: buffalo, turkey, rabbit, squirrel. A few staples brought from back East — potatoes, corn, carrots — would have added a rib-sticking flourish. That was 1774 and Kentucky has

Custom made dentures are done ON-SITE or in our lab

been adding to its storehouse of gastronomical go-to’s ever since. Burgoo, a Kentucky Derby headliner. The German-inspired ground beef/pork/steel-cut oat culinary wunderkind zipped up with onion and spices called goetta. The cherished and cheesed-up Hot Brown. Barbecue made of mutton, cooked low and slow. Fried chicken — Kentucky’s epicurean endowment to the world, thanks to the legendary Col. Sanders and his secret stash of 11 herbs and spices. The Bluegrass State loves its unique food heritage, so much so that Kentucky Tourism declared 2018 “The Year of Kentucky Food” and launched a State Parks Culinary Trail, giving visitors a chance to sample signature dishes representative of the state’s nine tourism regions while experiencing some of Kentucky’s most beautiful assets – its state parks. “The best way to get a sense of a place is through its food,” said Kentucky Department of Tourism Commissioner Kristen Branscum. “A

Custom Dentures starting at

Warranty on ALL Dentures

698ea.

SAME DAY Repairs & Relines

Senior DISCOUNTS Ask us about affordable dentures over implants

Call for a Free Consultation

The Hot Brown, sliced turkey on toast points in a delicate Mornay sauce topped with bacon and tomato, was created in the 1920s at Louisvilleís Brown Hotel. (Kentucky State Parks) lot of states have one genre of food that’s associated with them or one iconic dish; in Kentucky, we literally have those iconic dishes and culinary stories across the entire commonwealth.” Tomato pie and transparent pie in the north. Fried fish and pinto beans with spider cornbread, local cheeses and ice cream in the south. In the western reaches? Peach cobbler and white beans with ham hock. From appetizers to entrees to hearty sides and right on through to dessert and beverage (this being Kentucky, three of the drinks are bourbon-based cocktails and a fourth is moonshine), each of the participating nine state parks are plating the state’s rich cultural and culinary heritage. “There is a story of why we eat a particular food in a particular part of the state,” says Branscum. “Through the

regional dishes put together for our ‘Year of Kentucky Food,’ you can have a truly unique visitor experience in each region through that meal.” Tuck into salmon patties and soup beans with cornbread, chow-chow and pickled beets in the east. Cheese zealots head to central Kentucky to indulge in the dish born of a delicious collision of two palate pleasers — beer and cheese — and another pure-Kentucky comestible: Bibb salad with Benedictine dressing. Mmm. The State Parks Culinary Trail at www.betterinthebluegrass. com/trail takes foodies and their palate on a joy ride through Kentucky’s time-honored and trademarked dishes. And to make it even more fun, gourmands can pick up a Culinary Passport at the front desk of any Kentucky State Park and collect stamps as they sample each signature meal.

for patients who have poor retention or sore gums.

See what a difference Exceptional Care can make!

1111 Pacific Ave., Suite A Everett, WA 98201 For more information visit:

everett.eurodenture.com

Insurance and Payment plans accepted Accepting Medicaid

425-374-8470

 Over 20 years experience in the health care industry  24 hour awake, fully certified staff  Full-time experienced activities director and restorative aide services.  Fresh, healthy home-cooked meals

Holistic

6610 77th Pl N.E. Marysville WA 98270 6602 77th Pl NE Marysville, WA 98270 7406 29th Pl. N.E. Marysville, WA 98270

Adult FAmily Homes

Call 425-239-8818 or visit www.aholisticafh.com

YOU CALL IT “checking in on my sister.”

WE CALL IT caregiving.

Volunteers Needed! Would you like to make a difference for a child? Do you have time to share? Here is how you can serve!

The Foster Grandparent Program The Foster Grandparent Program is a mentoring program designed to pair seniors with children in our communities who need extra attention and encouragement. Grant stipend reimbursements for qualifying volunteer applicants to cover mileage and volunteer hours are available.

Become a volunteer! 425.740.3803 aarbogast@homage.org

www.homage.org 5026 196th St. SW | Lynnwood, WA 98036

1-855-567-0252 www.waclc.org

Call your local office at 425-513-1900.

— Your Medicare Maven —

On Medicare? Open enrollment starts soon! Enroll Oct 15-Dec 7 for 2019!

• Are you eligible for Prescription help? • Have Medicare and Medicaid? Call today to schedule your no obligation consultation for your 2019 benefits!

Kathleen 425-434-8844 Licensed to offer Medadvantage, Prescription and Supplement Plans

BenefitOptions4U “Providing Options You Can Live With”

Homage

September 2018

Homeless veterans get their own free barber shop By Brittany Britto The Baltimore Sun For years, a typical haircut at the Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training was delivered simply and with no frills. The barber, a resident veteran skilled with a pair of clippers, often improvised, using a chair in the middle of a hallway. But on a recent Monday at Jonestown’s 24-hour residential housing and training facility for homeless veterans, haircuts had a home. Thanks to Rob’s Barbershop Community Foundation, the center opened its first single-chair residential barber shop and beauty salon, which will provide no-charge grooming services to homeless veterans, an important part of their recovery, skill-building and job readiness, said Cereta Spencer, director of development and community engagement. “It’s important because (homeless veterans) do not have access to the equipment. Sometimes, they

Bobby Canaday is barber for the singlechair barber shop at the Maryland Center for Homeless Veterans Education and Training. (Jay Reed / Baltimore Sun) do not have the skills to groom themselves, or they do not have the money to groom themselves, and a lot of the time, they don’t have the transportation to go to a shop,” said Robert Cradle, the founder of Rob’s Barbershop Community Foundation, an organization known for managing projects throughout the region that provide free haircuts and styling. The center’s barber shop — stocked with clippers, a mirror, a hair dryer, a shampoo bowl

DEBBIES’ HAIR DESIGN

and an array of barbering tools and hair products — opened on June 25 after months of construction. Veteran and aspiring barber Bobby Canady, 57, and fellow veteran Sidney Pierre, 65, were the first to take advantage of the new space. “It’s something else. It’s cool … rather than sitting out there,” said Pierre of the space, pointing out to the hallway. Canady, one of the center’s go-to barbers, flicked a black cape decorated with an

Barry M. Meyers David M. Neubeck

NEW CLIENT

SPECIAL

Sara LC Hulford, Associate Attorney

$5.00 off a Permanent

$30,000 grant, which would transform a portion of its small laundry area and hallway into a fully equipped barbershop. The center’s only requirement was to supply water, but “part of the grant said we’re not responsible for bad haircuts or hairstyles,” Spencer said. Today, the shop, which has undergone re-framing and electrical and plumbing work, has at least two resident barbers, including Canady, and is serving as a source of motivation and hands-on experience for veterans, especially those who want to become master barbers, Spencer said. Her overall hope, however, is that it helps build community and contributes to the healing process for veterans, she said. “It makes veterans smile,” she said. “If you look good, you feel good, and you perform better.”

www.elderlaw-nw.com

(360) 647-8846

First time Customers

Haircut & Blowdry ................... $25 Shampoo & Set ........................ $15 Permanent (includes everything) ....... $55 CALL FOR APPT.

Cradle said. The former barber shop owner launched his community foundation in 2000 after seeing that many people from a nearby homeless shelter could not afford to come to his shop. Cradle began fundraising to pay barbers to contract at local shelters, and eventually expanded so that agencies and public schools could apply for grants to install their own barber shops or provide hair grooming services. So far, Cradle has installed about 10 barber shops around Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties, and has provided transportation and grooming services for people in need. Cradle began assisting the Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training after Spencer inquired about the program. The transitional housing facility qualified for a

• Companionship & Homemaking • Physical Assistance & Hygiene • Wellness & Peace of Mind

Certified Elder Law Attorneys by the National Elder Law Foundation since 2003 Named a Super Lawyer annually since 2007*

OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE

assortment of white mustaches into the air, floating it down gently around Pierre’s neck. Grabbing the clippers, he began to shave down Pierre’s gray hair into a “No. 1” — a short, neat cut. “I’m going to make him look like a teenager again,” said Canady, who needed around 140 hours as of late June to complete his barber apprenticeship program. The center’s barber shop will rely mostly on residents and its “in-house barbers,” with help from volunteers and contractors as needed, according to Cradle. “All they need is access,” Cradle said. “If you give them the equipment and the space to do it in, they will take care of the rest.” Hygiene is also paramount for job-readiness and interviews. A haircut can be the difference between employment and unemployment,

425.347.8766

8920 Evergreen Way  Everett

MEDICAID ISSUES • WILLS POWERS OF ATTORNEY • TRUSTS • GUARDIANSHIPS PROBATES • SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS *The State Supreme Court of Washington does not recognize certification of specialists in the practice of law and that the certificate, award or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in the state of Washington.

425.290.1714

IHS.FS.60142704

909 SE Everett Mall Way C319 Everett, WA 98202 www.rightathome.net/Snohomish-county

BRAND NEW • LUXURY 55+

APARTMENT HOMES

APARTMENTS STARTING AT $999 Mill Creek Senior Center now OPEN on site!

call for details.

1 & 2 Bedroom Homes • Beauty Salon • Community Room • Social Activities

• Elevator Access • Fitness Center • Movie Theater • Pets Welcome* (Restrictions Apply)

Income Restrictions Apply

4111 133rd St. SE • Mill Creek, WA 98012

425-374-1768

www.vintageatmillcreek.com

Village East Senior Apartments Subsidized 62+ Community

Features & Amenities:    



Village East Senior Apartments 864 Village Way, Monroe 98272

For information,

call 425.339.1049

   

Social Service Coordinator One bedroom Laundry facilities on site Community room with kitchen and outdoor patio for recreation and entertainment Access-controlled building and emergency alert system All units are wheelchair accessible Close to shopping and services Income restrictions apply Pets welcome

A refreshingly new option for the 55+ crowd. In-Home Features

UP TO A

MONTH • All Utilities Paid FREE!! • Fully-Equipped Kitchen *on select units • Spacious Bathrooms • Central Heating & Air Conditioning • TV & WiFi Included • Private Balcony/Patio • In-Home Washer/Dryer • Wood-Style Flooring

RSVP

to Affinity at Bellingham Events www.affinityatbellingham.com/apartments/wa/bellingham/events

www.affinityatbellingham.com 1795085

September 2018

Homage

Plugging in socially can boost your well-being By Treva Lind The Spokesman-Review Ron Schoenberger has plugged into a network each week for 50 years. Since joining Rotary in 1968, the 83-year-old Spokane resident never missed a weekly group meeting. Club members recently honored his milestone. Based on research, Schoenberger’s regular social connections likely boosted his physical and psychological well-being, buffering against stress and loneliness. “You walk into room, and you have 50 people who know you,” he said. Schoenberger is a member of the Greater Spokane Valley Rotary Club after a merger with his initial group, Spokane East Rotary. He’s retired from the insurance industry. “I feel very young,” he said. “I still own a couple of companies. I work every day. I still play golf. I sleep good. I’m just a happy person. Staying connected, sure, I think that does help.” Rotary is an international service club of business and professional people. When Schoengberger traveled in the past, he looked up club meeting locations. In unknown places, he found quick welcomes from fellow Rotarians around the U.S., Europe and Australia. During recovery from two separate back surgeries, his Spokane group met with him in his home or hospital room. Schoenberger also meets for coffee each morning with friends at a Spokane IHOP.

Ron Schoenberger (right) socializes with his friend John Anderson, as the pair look over Schoenberger’s recently purchased 2015 Jaguar F-Type sports car in Spokane. (Dan Pelle / The Spokesman-Review) Studies have found improved health and coping skills among people of any age who are socially engaged _ whether it’s close relationships or casual interactions. Social connections can be found through different channels, including family, work, church, hobbies or community centers. The internet opens up more ways of staying connected, through social media and websites like Meetup. Overall, it’s the quality of those social interactions that matter, said Sarah Arpin, a Gonzaga University assistant professor of psychology. Her research focuses on social relationships, loneliness and health. Loneliness is a health risk factor, Arpin said. It is related to the onset of dementia and

C A S I N O

cognitive decline, cardiovascular issues, and even outranks obesity and smoking in leading to early death, she added. But while there’s some positive outcome from simply being around other people and face-to-face conversations, the real benefit occurs when interactions are supportive, Arpin added. “If you have quality relationships where you engage in meaningful interactions with other people, this really provides opportunity for them to provide support to you in times of need, and celebrate positive events,” Arpin said. “Having other people to share those times with and to cope with adversity is important.” Conversely, toxic interactions can raise stress levels

R E S O R T

or lead to poor health. “If you’re having really crummy interactions, that’s going to negatively impact your health, so just having social ties is not necessarily a positive thing; they need to be positive social ties.” Also, being social sometimes can seem like song lyrics _ feeling lonely in a crowded room _ without meaningful interactions, Arpin added. “Loneliness does not mean you’re objectively isolated. It’s more of a subjective evaluation, so you can have lots of social connections and not feel like you’re connected.” She suggests finding supportive networks among people who share similar interests and values as one way to gain positive interactions, along with building

friendships. Volunteering can be another boost. “Volunteering can reduce feelings of loneliness because you’re interacting with other volunteers but also you might be finding meaning in offering support and helping others,” Arpin said. With Rotary, Schoenberger has built relationships often while doing community service. He described feeling connected because of volunteering toward the organization’s causes, from a safety training fire house for families to a global effort to eradicate polio. For years, he’s organized the club’s corn booth at the Spokane County Interstate Fair. The funds raised go to different causes, including the Spokane Guilds School. But there’s also a sense of community inside the booth, he said. “One word, camaraderie,” Schoenberger said. “We’ve raised kids in that corn booth.” Rotary friends also were a lifeline a few years ago after his wife, Shirley, died. They’d been married nearly 57 years. “When my wife died, there were about 350 people at the funeral; she was a keeper,” he said. “I have two good kids, six grandkids.” Although many service clubs and fraternal organizations have dwindling membership, Schoenberger is thankful for five decades of weekly Rotary meetings and connections. And he’ll keep going. “I’m not going to quit until the good Lord tells me I can’t go anymore,” he said.