
A quarterly newsletter On aging well
RSC Seasons provides information about how to engage locally with health and wellness opportunities, along with news about classes and learning opportunities for older adults. You will also find interesting articles about older adults in Redmond, senior champions in our community and articles about our good-hearted volunteers working to help people age well.OUR SPONSORS
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WINTER 2022 NEWSLETTER
A Quarterly Newsletter from
the Redmond Senior Center
Winter 2022
Introducing Joelle Blanchard, RSC’s Newest Board Member
I am the Community Relations Coordinator for Partners In Care, which means I make sure as many people as possible know about hospice and what it can do for families. I support clinicians to educate other as well, and I focus on making access to services provided by Partners In Care as easy as possible
Taking Sensitivity and Concern to a New Level
The National Council on Behavioral Health (NCBH) estimates that 70 percent of Americans have experienced some kind of trauma in their lifetime.
Redmond Parks and Rec Programs Find “Home” at RSC
Redmond Area Park and Recreation District (RAPRD) fitness and other recreation classes have moved to the Redmond Senior Center.
Jeanne Wafford is a “Happy” Fixture
“I’ve always been a people person,” Jeanne Wafford said. “I love being around people, visiting with them, helping out.” This is obvious from her commitment to the center, where she has volunteered for about 20 years as a Meals on Wheels driver, bus driver for people without transportation, in the office, and as the “official” greeter for lunchtime meals in the dining room.
Getting Ready for 2022 Medicare Annual Enrollment
The annual Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment period is approaching. From October 15 to December 7, millions of people eligible for Medicare can sign up, switch or leave a health care plan to fit their coverage needs for 2022. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Medicare information and resources are available to help you choose the plan that’s right for you while staying safe.
October 2021 Hub Happenings
Events and Activities Around Redmond in October, November, December
Five Decades of ‘Older Adults’ Changing Cultural and Economic Landscapes
More people are living to be 100 years or older than ever before. According to statistica.com, a company that tracks trends in the healthcare and pharma industries, the number of centenarians is expected to rise to approximately 573,000 people worldwide, with 97,000 of them living in the U.S. alone.