Links You Can Use

June 2005 Edition

Older Adult Driving Safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's "Older Road Users" web section includes resources and information, including the online brochure "Safe Driving for Older Adults."

The Alzheimer's Association offers information about dementia and driving, including a fact sheet, "About Driving."

Brain and Memory Care

The American Academy of Family Physicians offer an online brochure, "Memory Loss with Aging: What's Normal, What's Not."

For more articles from reliable sources, see the memory resources in Medline Plus from the National Institutes of Health. Included is "Forgetfulness: It's Not Always What You Think" from the National Institute on Aging.

The Alzheimer's Association website offers information about Alzheimer's disease and other dementing conditions. 

West Nile Virus Information

Seattle & King County Public Health has issued information about the West Nile Virus for county residents. Though the virus has not been detected in King County, several cases have occurred in Washington state. See the website to become familiar with the symptoms and prevention of this potentially serious disease, which is more dangerous in people over 50.

Access Services in Seattle-King County

Help is just a click away! These websites can direct you to resources for older adults, their families and caregivers.

Resources for Older Adults, Adults with Disabilities, and their Families and Caregivers

Senior Services Caregiver Outreach and Support Program
(206) 448-3110
Toll-free: 1-888-435-3377
TTY: (206) 448-5025
e-mail: info@seniorservices.org

Senior Information and Assistance
Telephone: (206) 448-3110
1-888-435-3377 (WA only)
(206) 448-5025 (TTY)
E-Mail: Info@seniorservices.org

The Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens
Spring 2004 Spotlight newsletter
(206) 684-0500

Crisis Clinic Caregiver Services
How to Reach Crisis Clinic
(206) 461-3222
toll-free: 1-866-427-4747
TTD: (206) 461-3219

Chinese Information and Service Center
(206) 624-5633

Asian Counseling and Referral Service
(206) 695-7600

Evergreen Care Network (for residents of East King County)
(425) 899-3200

Benefits Checkup

See the Seniors Digest Resources Directory for more!