Lifestyles After 50 - 2014

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Learn How To Embrace Life Changes While Managing Your Health

Prestige Senior LivingAuburn Meadows

To RSVP and to �nd outabout our Move In Specials

call or visit us today!

945 22nd St NEAuburn, WA 98002

Ph: ( 253) 333-0171

Thursday, August 28th at 2 pmLearn What You Can Do To Prevent Falls!

Thursday, September 25th at 2 pmOsteoporosis; Prevention and Treatment

Thursday, October 23rd at 2 pmHearing Better is Possible!

Thursday, November 20th at 2 pmFeel Great! Learn How To Master the Art of Happiness!

Thursday December 18th at 2 pmDiabetes & Diet – Making Food Choices That Work For You

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2020 Mountain View DriveAuburn WA 98001

253-931-3028Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

www.mtviewcemeteryauburn.comMountain View Cemetery offers pre-planned cemetery arrangements that considerably ease your family’s burden when a death occurs. Pre-planning allows you to discuss all your options in a comfortable setting, when emotions and stress are absent. 1161000

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED: Since 1975, Senior Ser-vices’ Volunteer Transportation has served as a trustworthy resource for older adults throughout King County. With its

force of reliable volunteers, the program provides the miss-ing link between seniors and their necessary medical care appointments. Volunteer drivers can help more seniors get

“on the road” to improved health and peace of mind. More volunteer drivers are needed throughout King County. If you have a reliable vehicle, a clean driving record and some

weekday availability, call 206-748-7588, email Hilary at [email protected], or visit www.seniorservices.org/transportation to find out more.


Join in the fun!• Recreational Activities• Educational Classes• Outdoor Adventures• Social Opportunities• Nutritional Services

& Programs• Health and Wellness

Services• Special Events

Auburn Senior Activity Center

Serving individuals 50 and over

808 Ninth Street SE, Auburn | Mon.-Wed. 8am-9pm; Thu.-Fri. 8am-5pm253-931-3016 | www.auburnwa.gov/seniors

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2902 “I” St. NE., Auburn, WA 98002

(Phone) 253-939-1332

(Fax) 253-939-5216

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Home-like atmosphere Affordable pricing Caring and dedicated staff Medical Transportation* Wide range of activities

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Please contact the Administrative Office for details.

“Serving the Valley since 1972”

2902 “I” St. NE., Auburn, WA 98002(P) 253-939-1332 (F) 253-939-5216

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Home-like atmosphere Affordable pricing Caring and dedicated staff

Value-Driven Assisted Living CareValue-Driven Assisted Living Care

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The Auburn Senior Activity Center enhances the quality of life for senior adults in the community through social, recreational, health and wellness, edu-cational, and nutritional services and programs.

The center, at 808 Ninth St. SE, serves individuals age 50 plus with a variety of activities and social needs.

The center is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended evening hours, Monday-Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The center produces a regular activity brochure that lists upcoming classes, activities and events and also offers opportunities to get involved either as a volunteer or a participant.

Recreational opportunities include hiking and nature walks, snowshoeing, dance and exercise classes, travel options, volleyball, Wii bowl-ing, kayaking, pickle ball and drop-in play in the pool room. There is also music and dancing twice a month.

The center hosts a variety of special events and lun-cheon celebrations. There is a daily lunch program, a monthly supper club, and a monthly coffee hour with the mayor and Auburn City councilmembers.

A food pantry is offered twice a month, providing access to a wide variety of items such as cereals, grains, cheeses, spices, rai-sins, juice and soup at bulk discount prices.

Educational and learning opportunities are offered through book club, driver’s safety, Spanish classes, and art classes. A variety of health and wellness programs are offered each session, including foot care, blood pressure clinics, mas-sage and acupuncture.

Ongoing social time at the center includes games such as Mah Jongg, Scrabble, Bingo, Dominoes, Pinochle, contract bridge

puzzles, a coffee bar and movie days.

To learn more about pro-

grams at the center or those offered through Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation,

please call 253-931-3016, or visit www.auburnwa.gov/seniors.VERSATILE SENIOR CENTER

SERVES AUBURN COMMUNITY

The Auburn Senior Activity Center provides a wide range of services, programs and activities for the senior community throughout the year. Puzzle building is among the favorite activities. COURTESY PHOTO


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Despite the increas-ing prevalence of chronic diseases, a majority of older Americans finds ways to manage life’s challenges and keep its indepen-dence, according to a study re-cently published in the American Journal of Public Health.

Unlike most previous studies of this kind, this one tried to take a more nuanced approach to issues of age-related disability and dependence on assistance.

Age-related disability is commonly defined as a reduced capability of performing everyday

activities like maintaining basic hygiene, getting oneself dressed, mov-ing around without help, or other routines like

shopping and cooking.According to the study,

which looked at 38 mil-lion older adults enrolled in Medicare, including residents of nursing homes,

about 12 million (31 percent) were fully able to manage on their own with-out any assistance; 9 mil-lion (25 percent) learned to cope with limitations by using devices like electric wheelchairs, walkers, canes, hearing aides, and by mak-ing adjustments to their homes; about 2 million (6 percent) were unaware of, or failed to acknowledge, their diminishing inde-pendence; 7 million (18 percent) found it hard to keep functioning without support but tried anyway; and nearly 8 million (20 percent) relied on caregiv-

ers, with about 1 million living in nursing homes.

Those who took pre-cautionary measures like downscaling their house-holds and simplifying their living environment were considered “success-ful adapters,” while others who either struggled to get through the day or depended at least part-time on outside help were found at the greatest risk of losing their independence.

Most seniors fear the loss

of independence and hav-ing to move into a nursing home more than they fear death, according to several studies on the subject. A vast majority (89 percent) hopes to die in their own home, and more than half are concerned about not being able to do so.

Most also don’t expect or desire to receive sup-port from their children or other relatives. Only 1 percent reported want-ing, or actually receiving,

financial aid.On the other hand,

especially now, retiring baby boomers are very keen on using technologi-cal advances like computers and other devices and ap-pliances in their homes to maintain an independent lifestyle.

But despite such un-precedented opportunities, health concerns do weigh heavily on today’s seniors.

Most seniors adapt well to reduced mobility, other ailments, survey finds

All together now: To address health concerns, seniors are encouraged to keep moving. Regular exercise and a good diet are lifestyle choices that help the elderly in the long run. COURTESY PHOTO

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Center glanceAuburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. 253-931-3016 or www.auburnwa.gov. Senior activities include:

• Senior Coffee Hours with the Mayor and Councilmembers: 10-11 a.m., second Thursday of the month.

• Lunch: Monday-Friday, Salad bar begins at 11:30, Main meal is served at noon. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and over, $6 for those younger than 60.

• Movie Screenings: Wednesdays,

1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 50-cents sug-gested donation for refreshments.

• Monday Supper Club: 4:45-6 p.m. One Monday a month. Call 253-931-3016 for date and menu. Cost: $6 for all ages.

• Meals on Wheels: Senior services’ program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more informa-tion, call the center at 253-931-3016.

PROGRAMS

Volunteer opportunities: The center’s meals-on-wheels and respite programs need help to provide services

to seniors. Please call 253-288-7441 or 253-931-3016, if interested.

Auburn Respite: Nonprofit adult day care program serving the community needs volunteers to help its senior participants. The group meets at the center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. The program also serves clients on the second and fourth Tuesdays, from 10 to 3. The program allows caregivers to enjoy a worry-free day off while the participant enjoys socialization, companionship and lunch. For more information, contact program director Sheila Pankratz at 253-875-9163.

The Auburn Senior Wellness Team hosts its

Health & Wellness Fair each year at the Auburn Senior

Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE, and the adjacent Gymna-

sium at Les Gove Park. The free health fair offers

health screenings, informa-tional booths, demonstra-

tions, breakout sessions and flu shots. The fair is among

the many programs and events the center

schedules throughout the year.

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Because of rising rates of chronic illnesses such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and others, older Americans are actually less healthy than the generations that came before them. This may have potentially devastating con-sequences for how well they

age, and so far the signs are not encouraging.

Other leading health concerns for the elderly are arthritis, osteoporosis, respiratory problems, and of course, cognitive decline like memory loss and Al-zheimer’s.

The good news is that at least some of these trends can be turned around through better diet and lifestyle choices, and for im-

plementing those changes, it is never too soon or too late. It would be surprising if Americans who have the most to lose could not find ways to protect what’s dear-est to them.

Timi Gustafson R.D. is a registered dietitian, newspaper columnist, blogger and author of the book “The Healthy Diner – How to Eat Right and Still Have Fun”®, which is available on her blog and at amazon.com. For more articles on nutrition, health and lifestyle, visit her blog, “Food and Health with Timi Gustafson R.D.” You can follow Timi on Twitter, on Facebook, Google+ and on Pinterest.

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Better health, increased energy and improved overall well being make up the silver lining of the new SilverSneakers Fitness Pro-gram at the Auburn Senior Activity Center.

Aimed at keeping seniors healthy and active, the program has evolved to become one of the leading senior exercise programs in the country.

The program is a unique exercise and socially-oriented program designed to encourage older adults to increase their levels of physical activity and mo-tivate them to continue to exercise.

It is documented that increasing physical activity levels in the older adult population can reduce the risk of disability and disease.

Class offerings at the center include SilverSneak-ers Cardio, an aerobics class that’s safe, heart healthy and gentle on the joints; SilverSneakers Classic, de-signed to increase muscular strength, range of move-ment and activities for daily living; and SilverSneakers Yoga, which features whole body movement through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses.

And what if you could participate in this program for free?

For adults age 65 and up with Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement carrier plans and group retiree plans, the Silver-Sneakers Fitness Program is offered at no additional, out-of-pocket cost for most members. More than 65 major health plans offer the program as part of their coverage.

Silver Sneakers classes are still available to indi-viduals over the age of 50 at the center for a fee if the program is not covered by a participants insurance.

Enrollment in the pro-gram has been proven to reduce members’ high-risk, sedentary behaviors.

Sixty-nine percent of members report that their overall health has improved since joining SilverSneak-ers, 48 percent say their diet is healthier, and 39 percent say they participate in so-cial activities more often.

Nearly 41 percent of SilverSneakers survey par-ticipants report that they attend class to socialize, and almost 60 percent of mem-bers participate in classes with a friend.

The center offers a host of opportunities to keep seniors healthy and active.

SilverSneakers program offers eligible seniors fitness at no cost


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Expressions at Enumclaw

2454 Cole StreetEnumclaw, WA 98022(360) 825-4565

Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows

945 22nd Street NEAuburn, WA 98002(253) 333-0171

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory-related illnesses can be very overwhelming. We’re here to help.

Living, Loving, & ThrivingThrivingExpressions at Enumclaw

We are offering FREE informative seminars at two convenient locations to provide support and education.

Space is limited for this FREE educational series. For more information or to reserve your seat please call Expressions at Enumclaw at (360) 825-4565 or Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows at (253) 333-0171.

Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows

All seminars are free and open to the public. Refreshments provided.

Whether you are a family member,

professional provider or want to further your

education, you are invited to learn how to help

support and care for those with Alzheimer’s disease

and dementia.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2:00 PM

Alzheimer’s Disease: �e Truth Behind the MythsWe will be separating fact from fiction on the most common myths surrounding Alzheimer’s and Dementia. What can you expect as the disease progresses? What should you watch for in the weeks and months to come? What can you do to make the best of the situation for both your loved one and yourself?

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2:00 PM

Dementia Drugs; Facts and Myths Exposed Learn the difference between the facts vs. myths about dementia drugs. Do these drugs cure dementia? When do you want to start these drugs…and when do you want to stop them? Are they good for the behaviors associated with dementia? What are the side effects? Our Pharmaceutical representative will provide information regarding most common medications used for dementia care and non-drug alternatives.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2:00 PM

Holiday Tips for Families & Caregivers The holidays are a time when family and friends often come together. But for families living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, the holidays can be challenging. Take a deep breath. With some planning and adjusted expectations, your celebrations can still be happy, memorable occasions. Learn strategies for reducing stress and ways to help your loved one enjoy the holidays.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2:00 PM

Alzheimer’s Disease: �e Truth Behind the MythsWe will be separating fact from fiction on the most common myths surrounding Alzheimer’s and Dementia. What can you expect as the disease progresses? What should you watch for in the weeks and months to come? What can you do to make the best of the situation for both your loved one and yourself?

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BY VALERIE RAWLINSON, RD, CD

Wesley Homes Health Center Dietician

Organic, natural, free trade, local, humane – there is a long list of terms ap-plied to foods and drinks today that makes them sound more natural or earth friendly.

But how to choose? To help clarify, let’s go

over some major categories of foods or beverages. Hint: it’s not all about buying organic products or going totally vegetarian.

• Meat and dairy: Buying products that are certified USDA organic can reduce environmental impact because no pesticides, fertil-izers or antibiotics were used in the animals’ care. However, certified organic meat and dairy can be very expensive or difficult to find. Locally-sourced meat and dairy reduces the energy in

transporting it to you. You can also reduce your

impact and save money by choosing to use these products less often. Instead of dairy, try focusing on high calcium plant foods (broccoli, kale) or fortified orange juice or soy milk. Choose beans and legumes for protein instead of meat, eat meat only once daily or have a meatless day once a week.

• Poultry and eggs: Certi-fied organic or humanely raised are good options if available and not cost pro-hibitive. Just use these items less often to reduce your impact and save money. Instead of chicken, turkey or eggs a few times a week, go for nuts or beans for your protein in a meal or snack. Try a peanut butter sandwich instead of turkey, or have chickpeas on a salad instead of chicken.

• Veggies and fruits: The health benefits of eating more non-organic produce far outweigh the marginal risk of increased pollutant exposure. If organic isn’t available, don’t let that stop you from loading your plate! Keep in mind that almost all of the research that shows the tremendous health benefits of a high produce intake studied conventional (non-organic) produce. You can also buy locally sourced produce to reduce the energy used to transport it. Wash it, peel it and eat up.

• Water: Most experts con-cur that tap water is safe and preferable to bottled water. Actually, 25 percent of bottled water is tap water. Tap water saves packaging, saves money and isn’t transported long distances. Water bottles fill landfills and demand more than 1.5 million barrels of oil

annually. Another option is to buy a

simple filtration system like

Pur or Brita that fits on your faucet or uses a refillable pitcher. For water on the go,

treat yourself to an easy-to-wash bottle. You can refill it and use it for years.Consider earth friendly eating

HYDE SHUTTLES COMES TO AUBURN: Senior Ser-vices operates a van service in Auburn for seniors 55 years of age and older and people of all ages with disabilities.

Hyde Shuttles offers free, door-to-door service anywhere within city limits, transporting riders to the Auburn Senior Center, grocery shopping, the library, the bank, to visit a friend, medical appointments any local errands.

Riders register for service by phone. There is no applica-tion to fill out or in-person eligibility screening. Riders may

request service up to 30 days in advance. The shuttles are lift-equipped for people who have difficulty using stairs or who use a mobility aid. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shuttles are free, although donations are accepted.

The shuttles are named after Lillian May Hyde, a Seattle resident, who bequeathed her estate to King County Metro in 2002 with the directive that it establish a van program in her community.

To request a ride, or for more information, call 206-727-6262 or visit www.seniorservices.org.


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