Resources for Seniors in Issaquah & Sammamish Areas
KCLS: Tech Help for Seniors Saturday, April 27, 2024 11:15am – 12:15pm Newcastle
Tech savvy volunteers will provide one-on-one help for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. Bring your smart phone, iPad or laptop and your questions. Presented byTeensWhoCare.us. Please register.
KCLS: Medicaid/Medical Benefit Update 專題介紹 ：聯邦醫療福利更新 Tues, May 14, 2024 2:00 – 5:00pm Issaquah
Healthcare 360: Your Guide for Healthcare Questions and Benefits Chinese Information & Service Center provides free, unbiased and confidential help to clients who want to learn about Medicare, Apple Health, QHP, Medicaid and healthcare choices. These workshops will cover details about these services as well as medical billing, health navigation and related topics. Offered in Cantonese, Mandarin and English. No appointment necessary. First come, first served. For more information, please call CISC at 206.823.7842.
Issaquah Senior Center is finding more ways to stay connected with our seniors:
Monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group, 2nd Monday of the month, 2:30-3:30pm Build a support network with people who understand.
SeaMar Monday Activities: 1st Monday of the month, 9am - 2pm, The Issaquah Senior Center is partnering with SeaMar to expand your friendship base! Invite your Spanish speaking friends and neighbors for conversation and games in Spanish. See newsletter for more information.
The April Newsletter is here! We have tons of resources, events and classes. Be sure to check out the lunch menu to see what is being offered daily!
The May Newsletter is here! We have tons of resources, events and classes. Be sure to check out the lunch menu to see what is being offered daily!
WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS? Because we care about you, we want to know what is important to you and how Sammamish Seniors can best serve you and the 50+ community. Your answers to our survey matter! We care about you! TAKE THE SURVEY
Sammamish Seniors is a community for all adults 50+ in Sammamish, to gather online or in a physical location to enhance their overall health by utilizing our resources, taking classes, and through friendships.
Sammamish Seniors and the Sammamish YMCA offer “Drop in” Fridays for all adults. From noon to 3 pm you can gather in the Rotary meeting room for conversation and a variety of activities. The YMCA is located at 831 228th Ave SE, Sammamish.
Indian American Community Services: Senior Services has thoughtfully crafted the recently launched Sammamish Cross Cultural Program for folks aged 55 and above from Sammamish (& vicinity). Date & Time: Every M, W & F; 10 am - 2 pm. Venue: Beaver Lake Lodge, 25203 SE 24th S, Sammamish, WA 98075
We help seniors remain living in their own home for as long as possible by mobilizing community volunteers to provide transportation, household help and friendly visiting. We are often the only reason some seniors can continue living independently. All services are provided free of charge. Eastside Friends of Seniors' website has just been updated! Not only do we have a great new look, but you can find all the information you need to volunteer or find services in Issaquah and Sammamish for seniors!
King County Senior Hubs: Far East Senior Hub
Senior Hubs are charged with paying particular attention to seniors who are isolated and/or who have had less access to senior center connections in the past. Divided into geographic or cultural hubs, each Senior Hub brings a unique approach to serving seniors in King County.
Old Friends Club Exciting News! Old Friends Club has merged with Dementia Support Northwest! Learn more about the merger here
Daytime Memory Care & Caregiver Respite: Old Friends Club brings affordable active social clubs for people living with dementia in Western Washington. Old Friends Club empowers communities to cultivate joy in the lives of adults with dementia and nourish the wellbeing of family caregivers.
OFC has launched their new Caregiver Club, Online Chat Space! Connect with other Caregivers, share resources, and more!
A comprehensive non-profit organization that serves older adults and adults with disabilities in King County. We strive to expand the provision of food security, transportation, health & wellness, and assistance services to under-served and marginalized populations. Our programs and affiliated service sites provide accessible resources and services across King County.
Volunteer Transportation Service: Rider Eligibility: * King County residents aged 60 years and over * able to transfer into a private vehicle with minimal assistance * an older adult with limited transportation options. To schedule a ride, call 206-448-5740 or 1-800-282-5815
Sound Generations Yard Clean- up and Decluttering Project; This year, King County is funding a onetime project to assist older adults with major yard clean up and decluttering for NO COST. Eligibility requirements and the required referral form are embedded in the attached flyer. King County’s yard clean-up project is designed for people with overgrown yards, not ongoing yard maintenance. The clean-up will prepare the yard for someone to maintain more easily going forward. The decluttering project works to reduce risk of falls, improve functionality and access in home / apartment. Clients must be willing to declutter or have someone to liaison with to remove the clutter.
Full Life Care helps adults of all ages who have chronic illnesses and physical or developmental disabilities. Full Life is a not-for-profit health and social services organization designed to enhance the independence and well-being of all our clients and program participants and to provide respite for caregivers. We provide a range of programs to help you reach your goals and achieve small miracles every day.
Provides you a caring, highly trained advocate who will give easy access to information, individual consultation and service options. We have an extensive network of community partners giving us the ability to answer questions and find the most appropriate help for you. Staff can determine if you are eligible for programs, services, and public benefits to help you or your loved one live with dignity and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Calls to the Community Living Connections line are free and confidential.
Services include individual consultation and help planning for long-term care needs, and information and assistance accessing community resources such as: Medicaid * State and federal benefits * Nutrition programs * Family caregiver programs * Kinship care * Care coordination * Medicaid case management * Minor home repair * Volunteer transportation * And many more
Lifelong East King County System Navigation Hub Flyer English Flyer Spanish Caregiver Flyer
Vital support services can be hard to find. Let us help! The System Navigation Hub is intended to meet the unique needs of low-income seniors and individuals 18+ with disabilities and their caregivers. We strive to serve the diverse needs of our community, which include a variety of languages, cultures, socioeconomic statuses, and geographic barriers. Individuals can now access Hub services directly!
KCLS: Online: Questions about Medicare?
The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) is a free, unbiased and confidential counseling service of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioners (OIC). SHIBA's trained and impartial volunteers are available to assist consumers with their Medicare related questions. Register online for a one-hour session that will be conducted over the phone. Check for Offered dates & times
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)
A free, unbiased and confidential service of the Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner, SHIBA volunteers help people of all ages and backgrounds with their Medicare questions and options.
Culture-Specific Supportive Services:
Indian American Community Services - Services for aging Asian Indian, 55+ with weekly social and physical activities.
Chinese Information and Service Center - Support for Chinese and Eastern European senior offering short-term support and crisis intervention to help low-income older adults and adults with disabilities with no/low English literacy to access crucial services.
Asian Counseling and Referral Services - Services for Asian and Pacific Islanders, 55+ create opportunities to engage in social and physical activities, offer nutritious meals and assist with accessing supportive services.
Cyber Seniors Technology Help for Seniors.
Cyber-Seniors provides FREE technology support and training for senior citizens.
KCLS Tech Help for Seniors Saturday, April 27, 2024 11:15AM – 12:15PM Newcastle
Tech savvy volunteers will provide one-on-one help for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. Bring your smart phone, iPad or laptop and your questions. Presented byTeensWhoCare.us. Please register. Also May 25, 2024
Free Audiobooks from the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library
Do you or your loved one struggle with reading the newspaper because the print is too small? Are you missing your favorite books or authors because you can’t focus for long periods of time? Is it hard to hold a book or turn pages because of hand tremors or arthritis? The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) can keep you reading with free audiobooks.
King County Senior property tax exemption:
Seniors, people with disabilities, and others with qualifying conditions: For more information about applying for property tax exemptions or deferrals, visit here or call 206-263-2338. State law provides two tax benefit programs for senior citizens and the disabled: property tax exemptions and property tax deferrals. Yet more than 26,000 qualified seniors and disabled persons have yet to register for the exemption, and only 1 in 100 of those eligible for deferrals are currently enrolled. The process of applying is fairly simple. We encourage you or those you know to take advantage of this meaningful tax relief provided for our citizens on fixed incomes.
The Dispute Resolution Center of King County
opens pathways to understanding and solving conflict. Eligibility: Seniors 55+ and family caregivers Veterans and their family members Mediation is a confidential meeting process facilitated by a professional mediator who helps people work together to resolve disagreements and find mutual and satisfying solutions. Types of Housing Disputes: Neighbor & Roommate * Landlord/Tenant * Foreclosures * Divorce Flyer in English Flyer in Spanish
Aging & Disability Services for King County
Aging and Disability Services (ADS) plans, coordinates, and advocates for a comprehensive service delivery system for older adults, family caregivers and people with disabilities in King County.
Alzheimer’s Association:
Local Support Groups Search by Zip Code, Groups on the Eastside
Online Community: Visit ALZConnected®, a free online community where people living with Alzheimer’s, caregivers, families and friends can ask questions, get advice and find support.