AARP Washington

For Immediate Release: May 20, 2014

The State of Washington is looking to help current and future family caregivers! As Rosalynn Carter once said, “There are only four kinds of people in the world: 1. those who have been caregivers, 2. those who currently are caregivers, 3. those who will be caregivers, and 4. those who will need caregivers.” We are working hard to improve information and supports for family caregivers across the state.

Dental, vision and medical healthcare providers are asked to volunteer their services for Seattle/King County Clinic with Remote Area Medical®: a free 4-day clinic to be held at Seattle Center on October 23 – 26, 2014.

By AARP Advocacy Director Ingrid McDonald

SORRY - BUT THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON OUR WEBSITE FOR FUTURE AARP EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES.

By Sarah Villain, Communications Manager, Multi-Service Center

AARP members are invited to an exclusive morning screening of the new IMAX® film, D-Day 3D: Normandy 1944 on June 7 at 8:30am at Pacific Science Center.

Looking for a good discount? Then check out the “Gold Card for Healthy Aging” from the Seattle Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens. The Gold Card provides people 60 years of age and older with discounts such as free admission to the Seattle Aquarium, reduced admission to the Woodland Park Zoo, a 50-percent discount on dog and cat licenses and “Golden Pets for Your Golden Years” adoptions at Seattle Animal Shelters - as well as many other services and discounts offered by businesses and organizations in the Seattle/King County area.

Woulda’, Coulda’, Shoulda’? It’s time for WILL, CAN, DID!

Many people with vision loss experience “phantom images” that are often pleasant images such as butterflies, flowers, or even friendly faces. These visual hallucinations, while lovely, can be unsettling for the person experiencing them. The source of these phantom images is known as Charles Bonnet Syndrome that mysteriously appears with vision loss.