Spotlight
Tax season is here; free help with filing
Beginning Feb. 1 and continuing through April 15, AARP Foundation is providing free in-person tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program, a volunteer-run free tax preparation service. Tax-Aide started in 1968 with four volunteers working at one site. Now, nearly 35,000 volunteers serve low to moderate-income taxpayers at 5,000 locations in libraries, shopping malls, banks, community centers and senior centers nationwide, according to a spokesman. There’s no fee, and AARP membership isn’t required for the service.
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News
A new survey finds that most U.S. adults (54 percent) are worried that they may develop Alzheimer’s, and a majority believe a cure will be developed in their lifetimes (55 percent). The survey, released by Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and pharmaceutical companies Novartis and Amgen, aims to raise awareness about how volunteers can take part in
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Stories of Pierce County’s history will be shared with the public during a free event Feb. 23 in Buckley. “Discover Pierce County’s Heritage: From the Foothills to Puget Sound Shores” is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Buckley Hall, located at 127 N. River Ave. Representatives of 20 historical societies and museums will
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About 80 percent of us will need some form of long-term care in our lifetimes, says Aaron Van Valkenburg. But most of that care will be provided at home, not a healthcare facility. And the needed help is often not medical, but rather assistance with basic personal tasks. “Keys to Caring @ Home,” a free
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Medicare finishes mailing new cards
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it has finished mailing new Medicare cards that are part of an effort to help cardholders protect their personal information. Unlike older cards, the new cards don’t include the Social Security numbers of people with Medicare. Besides protecting cardholders’ personal identity, the new cards will help
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Lifestyles
Starting a business can fill fill retirement income gaps Thanks to extensive awareness created by government and those in the financial services industry, seniors are now more aware than ever that they need to have enough funds to carry them through retirement. The previous figure of an estimated 70 percent of pre-retirement income has been adjusted to a higher and more accurate 80 percent.
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Senior Eats
Weaning off sugar, now that the holidays are over Bouncing back from the holidays and into a healthy eating and exercise routine is always easier said than done. On the bright side, getting back on track doesn’t have to be difficult. However, you may feel discouraged if you try to go back to your usual routine all at once. Instead, it’s better to wean
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Senior Adventures
Packing your own snacks makes ‘plane’ sense Air travel is now notoriously lacking in tasty onboard snacks, save for a few peanuts often drenched in sugar. Packing some satisfying snacks with good fats and proteins is the trick to battling in-flight munchies. Olives, roasted seeds and nuts, crunchy carrot sticks and a few squares of cheese can be lifesavers. Here’s some more
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Health & Fitness
Flu could be around another month or more Flu activity is “elevated” in Washington, with 15 influenza deaths reported statewide. During the 2017-18 flu season, a total of 296 people died. A man in his 40s in Pierce County was the first flu-related death reported back in October. Officials at MultiCare Health System note that the best protection against the flu virus is
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Business/Personal Finance/Products
New operator for Puyallup, Gig Harbor communities Texas-based Pegasus Senior Living has taken over operations of two newly renamed senior communities in Pierce County — The Rivers at Puyallup and Gig Harbor Court. The Rivers, an independent-living and assisted-living community, formerly was Brookdale of Puyallup. The change, which took effect in December, comes with a continued commitment to flexible and personalized living
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