Aging King County

03/06/2026

This month’s edition of Agewise King County celebrates the many ways people connect with and support one another.

Explore how the arts can contribute to healing and well-being, learn from past advocacy efforts, and find local ways to get involved—from sharing your transportation story to volunteering or accessing free tax help and health tips.

In last month’s AgeWise, we highlighted some research about the importance of social support for mental and physical health for older adults. This month we want to share some ongoing research and examples about how the arts can enhance our lives and well-being as well. The term “the arts” can ...

02/27/2026

In the latest AgeWise King County, Brittany Blue of Sound Generations writes that nominations are now open for the 21st annual Inspire Positive Aging Awards. Nominate older adults who inspire you to rethink aging!

As Sound Generations embraces the new year, they are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 21st annual Inspire Positive Aging Awards (IPAA). These awards celebrate older adults who inspire others to rethink aging and to imagine what is possible in their own journey. This year’s...

02/25/2026

Christina Clem of AARP Washington shares grant opportunities the AARP is offering to help communities become more livable for people of all ages – but especially those 50 and older.

Building great communities takes time, but small, tangible improvements can spark lasting change. That’s the idea behind the AARP Community Challenge, a grant program launched in 2017 to support quick-action projects that enhance livability nationwide. Now in its tenth year, the AARP Community Cha...

02/23/2026

Working on your taxes, or just getting started? In the latest edition of AgeWise, Casey Lantz writes about the free tax assistance available through United Way of King County.

Is there a stack of tax letters on your desk that you’re dreading opening? Do you need help filing taxes? That’s what we’re here for! Every year, United Way of King County’s Free Tax Volunteer Team offers free tax preparation services at one of our many tax sites in the Puget Sound region. T...

02/21/2026

Joel Domingo, chair of the ADS Advisory Council’s Advocacy Committee, explains why your voice matters during the State Legislative session and the ways that you can use it.

In this month’s “Advocacy 101” column, we give you an inside look at the 2026 Washington state legislative session. The legislative session opened on Jan. 12 with lawmakers entering a fast-moving 60-day period (sometimes referred to as a “short” session as opposed to a 120-day “long” s...

02/19/2026

In this month's AgeWise King County, Alex O’Reilly writes that even small changes to improve meaningful social connections can make a big difference!

As February brings longer days and more daylight, I start looking forward to warmer days and doing outdoor activities I love, like gardening and rowing. But in the meantime, while the weather is still chilly, I think about ways I can reconnect with past interests or find workshops and lectures that....

05/22/2025

05/12/2025

Celebrate Bike Inclusion Day with Us – May 17th! 🚲💥

Join us at our Adaptive Cycling Center in Magnuson Park for our very first Bike Inclusion Day! In honor of Bike Month and Bike Everywhere Day, we’re inviting you to explore the freedom of cycling with our FREE adaptive bikeshare, plus adaptive gravel and mountain bikes.

Come on down and meet our community partners from Seattle Department of Transportation, Cascade Bicycle Club, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, Bike Works, Lime Bike Share, Seattle Public Schools – all ready to share how adaptive cyclists can get involved in their programs too.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 17th
🕙 Time: 10am – 3pm
📍 Location: Building 406, Magnuson Park, Seattle

Whether you’re a seasoned rider or trying something new, this is the perfect opportunity to discover the possibilities of adaptive cycling. We hope to see you there! For questions regarding the event, please email TaylorM@outdoorsforall.org.

*All cycles at the Magnuson Park ACC are FREE thanks to our incredible partnership with our friends at SDOT!

05/02/2025

Learn about how to identify common online, mail-in, and over the phone scam attempts to keep yourself safe: TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1:30 - 2:30 PM @ Kent Senior Activity Center

For more info 🔐: https://adamsmith.house.gov/contact/events/2025-protecting-yourself-scams-and-fraud

04/25/2025

12/27/2024

Do you or someone you know participate in one of Washington’s Area Agency on Aging nutrition programs? Fill out a quick feedback form and let us know how important these services are to you. — Washington State Must Invest to Sustain Senior Nutrition Services — https://www.agingkingcounty.org/2024/12/27/washington-state-must-invest-to-sustain-senior-nutrition-services/

12/23/2024

Katy Wilkens writes: If you celebrate holidays during this time, sharing food can remind us that we depend on each other. — Food: The Holiday Gift That Keeps on Giving — https://www.agingkingcounty.org/2024/12/23/food-the-holiday-gift-that-keeps-on-giving/