September is Healthy Aging Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the unique needs of older adults and their caregivers. Across the nation, the number of people aged 65 and older has grown nearly five times faster than the general population in recent years, and 1 in 6 people in… [ Keep reading ]
Every May, Older Americans Month (OAM), brings an opportunity to recognize the contributions of older Americans, discuss aging trends, and reassert a commitment to serving older adults in the community. The theme for 2025, “Flip the Script on Aging,” focuses on changing how society perceives, discusses, and addresses aging. The… [ Keep reading ]
Dinah Stephens is the Age Friendly Program Manager in the Seattle Human Services Department’s Aging and Disability Services (ADS) division. She has worked at Seattle Human Services for two years. What is your role at Seattle Human Services? I have the lucky job of managing Age Friendly Seattle. This citywide… [ Keep reading ]
Eldad Mekuria is Human Services Coordinator in the Seattle Human Services Department’s Aging and Disability Services (ADS) division. She has worked on the Age Friendly Seattle Team since July 2022. What is your role at Seattle Human Services? I am currently the Human Services Coordinator for Seattle Human Services (HSD),… [ Keep reading ]
