NW Parkinson’s conference offers model for living life fully

In early October the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation (NPF) held its 12th Annual Hope Conference at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. According to Melissa Tribelhorn, MPA, Interim Executive Director, about 5...

What matters more to people is what is called the “health span.” Healthier seniors enjoy a better quality of life than those with major health problems, and there are other factors to consider, too. The 2013 United States of Aging survey found that social and family co...

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition, as are many other dementia or memory-related conditions. Therefore seniors dealing with these conditions need an increasing level of care and assistance over time. Naturally, many families and the affected seniors themsel...