Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) continues to expand its Dementia Services Social Engagement Activities, helping people stay active, connected, and supported through a growing range of social and creative programs. From Memory Walks and Memory Cafés to Opening Minds through Art (OMA) and Music and Memories, these offerings are reaching more individuals living with … [Read more...] about Dementia Services Activities Grow Across the Puget Sound Region
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Waiting for the Right Property
As couples move through life, some decisions need to be made quickly and it is important for the decisions to be the right ones. For Jan Furey and her husband, Paul Thompson, finding the property that was perfect for them outweighed their need to move closer to family and new grandchildren. Over a period of nearly six years, Jan and Paul looked for their next home while they … [Read more...] about Waiting for the Right Property
Team Red: End-to-End Support for Seniors
When David and Monica Capps decided to sell their beautiful West Seattle home and access the support offered by an area retirement community, they turned to Team RED. According to David, a Boeing employee since 1981, “It was the complete process that attracted us to Team RED.” Providing full-service senior transition resources, Team RED’s Realtors ® Kathy Kleber and Susan … [Read more...] about Team Red: End-to-End Support for Seniors
Longevity for Puget Sound Seniors
The morning ferry glided across Puget Sound as ninety‑year‑old Harold leaned against the railing, breathing in the crisp Washington air. He had taken this route for decades—first as a young shipbuilder, then as a father commuting to work, and now simply because it made him feel alive. Longevity, he often joked, was easier to achieve when every day began with a view like … [Read more...] about Longevity for Puget Sound Seniors
Building a Place Where Community Comes to Life
Since 2000, Gig Harbor’s senior population has grown dramatically — increasing by nearly 86% among residents aged 65 and older. This growth has heralded in a strong need for a permanent Senior Center in Gig Harbor. While the current temporary Gig Harbor Senior Center, located in a local fellowship hall, has worked diligently to meet the needs of local … [Read more...] about Building a Place Where Community Comes to Life