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Retirement Housing Options

By Christine Blankenship Housing & Care Advisor, Senior Housing

New questions tend to surface as we start thinking about retirement. Where have the time and the energy gone? The stairs to the bedroom have turned into the feat of… Continue Reading

ADUs can be part of cost-effective option for eldercare

By Take My Hand At Home Care Caregiving, Caring for parents, Home Care

Contributed by Sue Sorenson | Take My Hand At Home Care | October 7, 2020 As we age, the options for health care and assistance only get more expensive. Nursing home… Continue Reading

The Importance of Medical Alert Systems

By Christine Blankenship Care Management, Caregiving, Caring for parents, Health and Wellness, Senior Housing

Medical Alert Systems can save lives! They can help prevent medical complications, which can in turn lead to hospitalizations, not to mention the medical expenses involved. In some cases, they… Continue Reading

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Top Five Things to Do Before You Sell Your Home

Carmen Andrew / April 15, 2025

Top Five Things to Do Before You Sell Your Home is contributed by Carmen Andrew, Weitzel Home Team. This article is...
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Amy’s Place – A Community Hub

Dementia Support Northwest / April 11, 2025

Amy's Place - A Community Hub is written by Judy Davis and contributed by Dementia upport Northwest. This is published...
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What to Know Before Buying a Hearing Aid

Larry Wonnacott / April 8, 2025

What to Know Before Buying a Hearing Aid is contributed by Larry Wonnacott, President; Hearing Loss Association of America-Whatcom County Chapter....
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Whatcom Smart Trips

Libby Chenault / April 4, 2025

Whatcom Smart Trips is written by Libby Chenault and contributed by Whatcom Smart Trips. This is published in the 2025...
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A Vibrant Greeting to Our 2025 Spring Readers!

Kirk Blankenship / April 1, 2025

2025 Spring & Summer: As the Pacific Northwest starts to remember what “warm weather” means we encourage you to...
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How Do Motor Vehicle Accident Settlements Work?

Walton Law / January 22, 2025

How do Motor Vehicle Accident Settlements Work? is contributed by Walton Law, in January, 2025, as an online article at VibrantSeniorOptions.comWhat is...
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Engagement Defined by Those Living with Dementia

Positive Approach to Care / January 6, 2025

This Teepa Snow Blog, Engagement Defined by Those Living with Dementia, is contributed by Polly Logan, Positive Approach to Care...
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Premises Liability: Can You Sue if You Are Injured on Someone’s Property?

Walton Law / December 20, 2024

Premises Liability: Can You Sue if You Are Injured on Someone’s Property? is contributed by Walton Law, in December, 2024, as an...
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How to Create Dementia-Friendly Spaces

Positive Approach to Care / December 5, 2024

This Teepa Snow Blog, How to Create Dementia-Friendly Spaces, is contributed by By Dr. Rocío Arias, MD, MS, at Positive Approach...
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Seniors are Not Immune: The Reality of Medication Abuse

Walton Law / December 2, 2024

Society often assumes prescription drug abuse is limited to younger generations. However, studies show it affects people of all ages,...
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How to Communicate with Nursing Home Residents with Dementia and Alzheimer’s

Walton Law / November 8, 2024

How to Communicate with Nursing Home Residents with Dementia and Alzheimer’s is contributed by Walton Law, in October, 2024, as an...
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A Coffee Chronicle

Christine Blankenship / October 30, 2024

A Coffee Chronicle is written by Christine Blankenship, Publisher of Vibrant Senior Options Resource Guide. This article is published in...
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We’re With You Every Step of the Way

WhidbeyHealth / October 25, 2024

We're With You Every Step of the Way is contributed by WhidbeyHealth, and is published in the 2024 Fall/Winter Edition...
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Why is Prostate Cancer Screening So Important?

Skagit Regional Health / October 21, 2024

Why is Prostate Cancer Screening so Important? is contributed by Skagit Regional Health. This is published in the Fall, 2024...
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The Aurora Borealis: A Thousand Words Across the Sky

Kirk Blankenship / October 17, 2024

Image Credit: Kirk Blankenship, Sedro-Woolley, WA; August, 2024 The Aurora - A Thousand Words Across the Sky, Letter From the...
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A New Requirement in Real Estate

Jenn Eddleman / October 14, 2024

A New Requirement in Real Estate was contributed by Jenn Eddleman, Broker/Seniors Real Estate Specialist, of Windermere Real Estate. This...
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Blue Zones: Life Style Lessons

Christine Blankenship / October 10, 2024

The Blue Zones: Lifestyle Lessons is a book review contributed by Christine Blankenship, Publisher. This is published in the Fall,...
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Finance Tips: Going through the Loss of a Spouse

Financial Advisor / October 7, 2024

Finance Tips: Going through the loss of a Spouse is provided by Edward Jones for use by Troy Kunz. This article...
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WA Cares Funds: Services and Resources

Northwest Regional Council / October 4, 2024

WA Cares Fund: Services and Resources is provided by Northwest Regional Council. www.nwrcwa.org This article is published in the Fall/Winter,...
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Nature is Good Medicine for Healthy Aging

Ellen Liu Kellor, MSW / October 2, 2024

Nature is Good Medicine is contributed by Ellen Liu Kellor, Owner of Age-Well LLC, and is published in the Fall/Winter, 2024...
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