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Understanding the Plight of Seniors in Transition
As seniors age and become less independent and in need of assistance, their adult children often face the difficult choice of whether to hire a home caregiver, or to even move their parents into a managed care facility. It’s a difficult decision to make, and one that the elders often resist. “It’s usually a pride…
Read MoreLiving Well Living Long Conference Recap
On Wednesday September 20th the Senior Action Network sponsored its 6th Annual “Living Well Living Long” conference, held this year at the Westminster Presbyterian church in Olympia. This year’s theme was “Healthy, Easy Living” and over 20 different professionals from a wide range of Health & Aging fields presented current information and resources to a…
Read MoreSAN Teams Up With Hanson Subaru for Food Drive
The Senior Action Network (SAN) & Hanson Motors have teamed up for the 12th year in a food drive for seniors. Senior Services for South Sound will be the beneficiary of all the non-perishables items collected, who will in turn distribute to seniors in need. “Our goal is to break last year’s record of over…
Read MoreSenior Services Has A New Housing Program
Is rent taking a big bite out of your Social Security check? Is rising rent forcing you to move? Don’t be discouraged. The solution may be the Shared Apartments, a new housing assistance program at Senior Services for South Sound. This program works to find you a compatible housemate to share a two-bedroom apartment. By…
Read MoreDr.Larsen Presents to SAN
Dr. Brad Larsen spoke about his work with his wife to SAN at our October 24th monthly meeting. The story he told of balancing his life and caring for a partner with Multiple Sclerosis is an inspiration to anyone caring for a critically ill spouse. “A Not so Silent Partner” For 43 of the 45…
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