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As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
NOV 21, 2025
Medicare can be confusing—whether you're approaching retirement, supporting a loved one, or navigating Open Enrollment.
NOV 12, 2025
WA State is seeking your input as it considers new programs and policies that could better support older adults and people living with dementia across the state.
NOV 1, 2025
Washingtonians are preparing for the holidays — and so are criminals.
Janet Lam-Rogers of Seattle believes in keeping busy. As a volunteer for the American Red Cross, the Northwest Harvest food bank, a house-builder for Habitat for Humanity and a tax preparer for the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program, the 60 year old spends most of her week helping others.
Medicare: Keeping Us Healthy for 50 Years
The Washington State legislature recently passed a Senate Bill 5186 that increased the qualifying income from $35,000 annual gross income to $40,000 for the senior/disability property tax exemption starting in October, 2015. The income change is not retroactive, and will be applied to the 2016 property taxes and subsequent years.
Written By Anita Creamer
John Knudson of Seattle just wanted to get in shape. He never dreamed how far his new passion for distance running would take him.
Tom Frei spent 26 years as a rocket scientist, working as a mechanical engineer on projects for the space program and defense industries. But today, he raises lavender at Woodinville Lavender farm.
Trudy James of Seattle never imagined herself as a filmmaker. She spent her career as a hospital chaplain and worked with AIDS patients for 20 years.
Shady Signals – New Survey Shows Washington Wireless Users Unaware and Unprepared for Online Attacks
With the latest in smart phones, tablets and wireless web access, staying connected has never been easier. The power of wireless computing and communications puts information and resources just a click away at home or at our favorite coffee shop.
Written by Anita Creamer
Gov. Jay Inslee Signs Innovative Retirement Savings Legislation Into Law
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