Caskets, Baskets, and Shrouds, Oh My!
It’s hard enough to figure out what to wear today, but with the shift to bring a better quality end-of-life journey, and...
Can’t Put My Finger on It
Sepsis shocked my body into a coma on October 16, 2012. Jefferson Medical Center in Port Townsend applied emergency procedures...
Before Moving Your Parent in to Your Home
As the number of older adults climbs, a greater number of adult children here in the Pacific Northwest find themselves juggling...
Reimagining Home for the Holidays
This is a story about holiday traditions, specifically the one about being “home,” which is not as simple as it sounds....
Is it Time to Hang Up the Car Keys for Good?
How do you know when it is time to hang up the car keys for good or to encourage a senior you love to do so? For most...
Building Momentia
A dozen of us sit in a circle at Seattle’s Taproot Theatre as we pass around props and improvise like we’re on the hit...
My Third Act: A Seattle Playwright Goes Back to the Future
Unlike most almost-retirees, many of us with Theater careers find ourselves mulling over Third Act options long before we...
Reclaiming the Unlived Life
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. ROBERT FROST We...
Exploring a Move? Consider Using a Professional
Many years ago, before I entered the senior living industry, I was faced with the sudden quandary of moving my father from...
It Takes a Village
Village organizations help older residents remain in their homes and stay active in the community by providing access to...
