Join the Foreman’s of Spanaway at Magnuson Park in Seattle to spread awareness of Huntington’s Disease and raise money for the families effected. You can choose to walk or run the 5K! HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC. NORTHWEST CHAPTER, WA Team Hope Walk & 5K – Seattle 9/13/2014 Seattle, Washington Julie Foreman’s Page Huntington’s Disease continues…
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Alzheimer’s conference supports caregivers, families
Alzheimer’s is officially the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the fifth leading cause of death for those aged 65 and older. About one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. The vast majority of care for individuals with Alzheimer’s happens in the home – provided by family members….
Your feet may be telling you something
We walk all over them but most of the time there’s no complaint – until it’s too late. The average woman will own 450 pairs of shoes in a lifetime. Men will own about half that many. Yet few people have their feet measured professionally, trusting only their feel. But a lifetime of ill-fitting shoes…
Toxic Algae present at Ohop Lake, Spanaway Lake, Twin Lakes, and Whitman Lake
CAUTION: Toxic Algae present at Ohop Lake, Spanaway Lake, Twin Lakes, and Whitman Lake July 17, 2014 Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department wants you to know there is a toxic algae bloom in the above lakes. These lakes are unsafe for people and pets. Keep children and pets away from areas with algae Do not swim,…
UW Infant Brain Imaging Study
The University of Washington Autism Center, in collaboration with Seattle Children’s Hospital, is currently seeking families to participate in the Infant Brain Imaging Study. If you are pregnant or have an infant less than three months of age, with an older child who has an Autism Spectrum Disorder, the Infant Brain Imaging Study is an…
Benefit Car Wash at Limeberry Graham
Sunday July 20th from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. Limeberry Graham is hosting a donation car wash for Mckenzie Harris and family at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts 10117 24th St Graham WA. Come One, Come All – to help support Limeberry Graham support the Harris Family. Here is the Team Mckenzie: Support the Harris Family Facebook page…
Tips for when driving is no longer an option
One of the most difficult challenges families face is the time when an older adult should no longer get behind the wheel of a car. The automobile is often seen as the last symbol of a person’s independence and removing that can be devastating. “Giving Up the Keys” is a conversation about ways that families…
Spanaway blood drive – June 26
Cascade Regional Blood Services, your local blood bank is going to have a blood drive this week. June 26, the mobile blood donation unit will be at the Spanaway Safeway, 15805 Pacific Avenue South in Spanaway. The hours are from 1:20 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information about the local blood bank, this is…
Early registration deadline approaches for popular Tour de Pierce bike ride
PIERCE COUNTY — There are just four days left to pre-register for the annual Tour de Pierce summer bicycle ride through central Pierce County. The ride begins in Puyallup at the Gold parking lot of the Washington State Fairgrounds and winds through Puyallup, Sumner and adjacent farm lands. Riders can also take advantage of a…
Bark For Life of Central Pierce
[Reproduced from the Relay for Life webpage] Sign up Bark For Life of Central Pierce Spanaway Park Saturday, May 31, 2014 Teams: 6 Dollars Raised: $145.00 Participants: 9 Dollars Raised: $145.00 The American Cancer Society Bark For LifeTM is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the…
Learn about resources for extended care of a loved one
Whether the need happens suddenly or over a period of years, when the necessity for extended health care happens, knowing about community resources is a necessity. The worst case scenario is to have to make decisions about long term care in a crisis. “Options for the Future: Living Choices for Older Adults & People with…
Films focus on Alzheimer’s caregiving
Families dealing with the prospect of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another dementia face an uncertain future. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s. Most families work diligently to provide for the needs of their loved one in their own home as long as possible. Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources will host…
Pierce Prairie Post 