Silver Age Senior Living Advisors

09/17/2025

At the Northshore Senior Center in Bothell, seniors aren’t just sitting around…

They’re ballroom dancing, belly dancing, hitting the pickleball courts, paddling kayaks, cycling with the Golden Gears club, creating art, and challenging each other at games like chess and bridge.

Recently, our own Mary Watkins donated cozy fleeces and reading glasses to help patrons stay warm and comfortable this season.

Her generosity is a beautiful reminder of what truly drives us—real people, real care, and making a difference in our community.

Learn more about the amazing programs at Northshore Senior Center: https://www.northshoreseniorcenter.org/

08/20/2025

How to help your loved ones age well, stay independent, and choose the right senior living community

In this video, Susan, a former occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience, shares her personal journey and professional advice on helping seniors thrive:

How her own family navigated senior living choices

Tips for evaluating adult family homes and senior living communities

What to look for in caregivers, activities, and specialized care (Parkinson’s, stroke, mobility challenges)

Simple exercises to maintain strength, balance, and hand function

How gardening and purposeful activities can enhance wellbeing and independence

Whether you’re planning ahead for yourself or a loved one, these insights can help you make informed, compassionate decisions and keep seniors active and engaged.

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📌 Comment below with your questions — Susan would love to help!

08/01/2025

If you are looking for a Skilled Nursing Facility for a rehab stay, check out this blog post.

Choosing a Skilled Nursing Facility can be difficult easy, but you don't have to do it alone.

From insurance concerns to gut feelings, there’s a lot to consider when helping a loved one transition to a skilled nursing facility. In our latest blog, Aging Life Care Professional and ALCA Board President Steve Barlam shares expert guidance to help families navigate this stressful decision, and how partnering with an Aging Life Care Professional can make all the difference.

Read the full blog here: https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/how-to-choose-a-skilled-nursing-facility/

07/10/2025

Can you spot the Silver Age team member in this photo? If so, comment below.

Thank you, SASH Senior Home Sale Services, for another memorable Coffee Time!

For those who might not know, SASH does monthly Coffee Time events for professionals that are always a blast. They invite all Puget Sound professionals who serve the older population to join

Coffee Time is a unique event - there’s no cost, no membership, no guest speakers! The 90-minute event is spent getting to know one another’s services, building connections, and growing your trusted referral network.

Currently, there are 6 Coffee Time events each month. See the schedule below! Questions? Reach out https://www.sashrealty.com/ or call them at the SASH Office at 206-501-4375.

From the SASH team:
Coffee Time began in 2006 and has been a networking favorite since then. We look forward to seeing you there!

07/10/2025

Heroes Cafe!
Mia Bojang and Sarah Christensen from CRISTA Senior Living teamed up with Margaret Vander Hyden from Family Resource Home Care, and our very own Mary Watkins at Silver Age for this incredibly special event! The smiles on our brave Veterans' Faces were priceless! Thanks so much for including us. We were truly honored to be a part of it. There's nothing better than feeding our heroes!

03/20/2025

Cogir of Kirkland has a great resource! It’s a Grief & Loss and Caregiver Support Group, led by Jenna Rumberger, LICSW, a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of Aging with a Plan.

This group provides a compassionate, welcoming space for individuals to share their experiences, receive support, and learn practical strategies for managing grief, stress, and the demands of caregiving. It’s a valuable resource for your family who could benefit from community support and expert guidance.

02/14/2025

We're grateful for another heartfelt review! We love our community and our team. Happy Valentine's Day!

Way to go Heather!

https://silveragecare.com/team/

02/13/2025

This is good news! Please share with a friend.

Thanks Karen Anderson for sharing with the

A Yale study showed that older people with more positive beliefs about aging lived an average of 7.5 longer than people who equated aging with disease and de...

01/24/2025

Susan presented recently to a group of people hungry for information at Elder Move Alliance at the North Bellevue Senior Center. She gave a great overview of their options with retirement communities, memory care, and independent living.

It's good to plan ahead and we really admire those who are planners! See more of their seminar schedule or to register for part two of this seminar, visit: https://eldermove.com/seminars/

01/23/2025

Mark is the ultimate team player! He's always thinking about how to help his team and clients. He inspires so many of us! He does a really good job and works really hard for who he serves. Forty unique families have been supported by him last year!

Happy Belated Birthday, Mark!

Read more about Mark and our team online:
https://silveragecare.com/team/

01/16/2025

Special thanks to the Watermark at Bellevue for hosting us for our team meeting last month. It was an incredible lunch, and the Christmas decorations were amazing.

We're so grateful to Patty Aldridge, Karen Lucas, and their fantastic team, who hosted us on such short notice.

Their independent living is a 22-story high-rise, and "The Mark," their restaurant, was excellent.

The Watermark at Bellevue independent living is a unique space for your more active loved ones.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas our hearts to yours!