Jason Erskine

More than 800,000 Washingtonians care for older parents, spouses or loved ones, helping them to live independently in their own homes. These family caregivers have a huge responsibility, and on June 9, a new law took effect that will make life a little bit easier for them.

By Jeff Hambleton, MD

Volunteers and staff from Washington State headed to the other Washington (D.C.) on June 8 to advocate on behalf of AARP members and all older Americans on the crucial issues of Family Caregiving and Social Security. While meeting with members of Congress, these volunteers and staff made crucial asks:

The Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU) invites you to attend an upcoming free workshop by the Social Security Administration. “Social Security 101” will be held on Monday, July 18 at the Tukwila Community Center. Attendees will learn about the following:

Come see some of the newest and best artistic and culturally significant films from around the world, May 19 – June 12, 2016 in Seattle. Discover new cultures and hear the film directors’ on-location experiences.

Join experts from AARP, FINRA and financial regulatory agencies for a free investor education seminar.

Join the King County Library System for a special live telephone town hall meeting with specialists from the Social Security Administration and Washington Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors. Talk about how to make the most of your Social Security benefits, health insurance and Medicare coverage.

By Debby Abe, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries

Washington State has become the 22nd state in the nation to pass the Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act.

The Seattle Repertory Theatre is proud to announce an innovative new assistive listening system for patrons with hearing loss. The hearing loop system uses wireless technology to transmit the speech or music on stage directly to theatergoers’ cochlear implants and hearing aids with T-coils. Patrons will hear sound picked up by the theatre’s PA system rather than from the microphone in an implant or hearing aid, resulting in a clearer sound with less background noise.