Resources by Location
City of Seattle
AARP – Seattle
Your connection to local AARP programs and services.
Age-Friendly Seattle
Age-Friendly Seattle will make improvements in eight areas defined by the WHO-The 8 Domains of Livability that influence health and quality of life for older adults.
GOLD Card
The Gold Card program provides discounts for senior citizens and adults with disabilities in Seattle. GOLD Cards are available at the NEST Office, free of charge.
Greenwood Senior Center
The Greenwood Senior Center is an inclusive community that provides social, physical, and educational activities focused around the needs of older adults. Services offered include support groups, counseling, and memory loss programs.
HomeWise
Since 1980, the HomeWise program has offered weatherization services to income-eligible households, helping thousands to decrease their energy bills and increase their comfort and safety. Services are provided through federal, state and local utility funding. All weatherization work is contracted and managed by the HomeWise Program and is FREE of charge for eligible households.
Hunger Intervention Program
The Hunger Intervention Program’s Senior Community Meal provides a weekly low-cost, nutritious and delicious meal for seniors 60 and over. It is also an opportunity to build community and to learn new things. Sound Generations provides activities for seniors before and after the lunch including senior fitness programs, art classes, conversation cafés, community presenters, book clubs and more. This meal is open to the community every Monday and Wednesday from 12-1pm at Lake City Community Center (12531 28th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125). Suggested donation is $3 for seniors 60 and over and $6 for anyone under 60.
Lifelong Recreation – Seattle Parks and Recreation
Providing Fitness and Social Programs for people 50 and older.
Lifetime Learning Center
Non-profit in North Seattle proving quality cultural, educational, physical, and social activities for older adults with inquisitive minds.
Neighbor Brigade
The Neighbor Brigade provides short-term volunteer assistance to individuals of all ages who are experiencing a temporary crisis due to an illness, surgery, accident, or other life event. Some of the services volunteers have provided in the past include meal delivery, dog walks, rides to doctor’s appointments, help with errands, friendly visits, and light household needs.
Northwest Center for Creative Aging
Northwest Center for Creative Aging (NWCCA) advocates for the creativity, vitality, and wholeness inherent in all of us. As we age, we discover new capacities and new interests. We seek activities that expand our minds, strengthen our bodies, and open our hearts. We recognize the necessity of interdependence, humor, generosity, and gratitude to bolster us during challenging times.
PNA Village
Located west of I-5, serving seniors in the neighborhoods of Phinney Ridge, Greenwood, Ballard, Broadview, and Bitter Lake.
Seattle Public Library
Your portal to all the events and happenings at your local library.
University Heights Center (UHeights)
UHeights promotes life-long learning, creativity, culture, community activism, and historical preservation.
Wallingford Senior Center
This senior center located in Wallingford is a hub for community members to connect, collaborate, and engage together. From bonds built in art class, to card players connecting beyond the games, to the exercise class keeping members fit and fabulous; their programs and services act as a bridge to keep people connected.
Wider Horizons
Located in Central Seattle, this village serves those living in zip codes 98101, 98102, 98104, 98112, 98122, and 98144. They have also created helpful resources available to download/print at no cost:
King County
AgePRIDE
AgePRIDE (Promoting Resilience for Intergenerational Diversity and Empowerment) programs serve LGBTQ+ older adults, care partners, and families, across underserved communities. AgePRIDE provides resources, referrals and support to older adults and their families and circles of care for a range of services from housing support to dementia care.
AgeWise King County
Monthly newsletter covering topics on aging.
Area Agency on Aging for Seattle and King County (Aging and Disability Services)
ADS provides information on the latest research around aging, as well as information on programs and events within King County.
Community Living Connections
A network that helps adults facing aging and disability issues get the information and support they need to make informed decisions. Community Living Connections provides anyone who calls a caring, highly-trained specialist who will give them easy access to information, individual consultation, and service options. Staff can also help you determine if you’re eligible for programs, services, and public benefits.
Eastside Friends of Seniors
A volunteer organization serving individuals age 60 and older in Sammamish and Issaquah.
Eastside Neighbors Network
A virtual village serving residents of Bellevue.
Hyde Shuttle
The Hyde Shuttle program provides door-to-door van service for older adults and adults with disabilities throughout many communities in King County. Our friendly, specially-trained drivers transport riders to hot meal programs, medical appointments, senior centers, grocery stores and other local destinations.
Lake City Seniors
Senior center operated by Sound Generations serving Lake City.
Northwest Neighbors Network
Village serving Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Edmonds, Woodway, Esperance, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, and Brier.
King County Caregiver Support Network
The King County Caregiver Support Network helps unpaid caregivers of adults age 18 and older. By helping to reduce caregiver stress, the network enables care receivers to remain at home and independent. The King County Caregiver Network comprises service providers who receive funding from the Area Agency on Aging for Seattle-King County to provide community-based support.
King County Seniors Online
Provides helpful links and information about discounts, offers, and happenings for seniors in the Seattle area.
Reduced Regional Fare Permit
Individuals age 65+ can receive reduced fare passes for King County Metro and other public transit agencies in the Puget Sound area.
Sound Generations (formerly Senior Services of King County)
Provides King County seniors with information about wellness, nutrition, home repair, senior center activities, day health centers, and home-sharing and services for caregivers and families.
Washington State
Alzheimer’s Association – Western and Central Washington State
Find support, and resources for those with Alzheimer’s and their loved ones.
End of Life Washington
Support and information for end-of-life planning.
Honoring Choices Pacific Northwest
Honoring Choices Pacific Northwest is a joint initiative between the Washington State Hospital Association and Washington State Medical Association Foundation for Health Care Improvement. They inspire conversations about the care people want at the end of life. This comprehensive initiative uses a variety of approaches, such as an advance care planning program, community engagement, physician education, advocacy, and a central repository.
Office of the Insurance Commissioner: Medicare in Washington State
The Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner protects insurance consumers and oversees the insurance industry. They make sure insurance companies follow the rules and people get the coverage they’ve paid for. Each year, they answer questions and investigate problems for nearly 100,000 people. Additionally, the OIC maintains a statewide network of volunteers who advise consumers on health-coverage issues, including Medicare.
Senior Care Coalition
A comprehensive network of senior care providers in Washington State.
Washington Continuing Care Residents Association (WACCRA)
WACCRA is a coalition of Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) residents working to ensure that regulatory and legislative officials at both state and federal levels are aware of the protections needed for CCRC residents. WACCRA also provides a venue for sharing best practices, lessons learned, and comparative services and costs for persons in CCRCs.
Washington Poison Center
The Washington Poison Center (WAPC) provides immediate, free, and expert treatment advice and assistance on the telephone in case of exposure to poisonous, hazardous, or toxic substances. All calls are confidential. (800) 222-1222
National
Alzheimer's Caregivers Network
The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Network is an independent not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that works to positively impact the lives of those caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
CDC's Older Adult Fall Prevention
Falls are a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce their ability to remain independent. However, falls don’t have to be inevitable as you age. You can reduce your chance of falling or help a loved one prevent falls. There are proven ways to reduce and prevent falls, even for older adults. The Center for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies older adults as anyone 65 years and older. The CDC uses data and research to help prevent falls and save lives.
Guide for Preventing Elder Abuse, Assault, and Theft
This in-depth guide details types of abuse, how to recognize signs of abuse, tips for loved ones to prevent abuse, and tips for individuals on how to avoid different types of theft.
National Council on Aging – NCOA
Working to improve the health and economy of older adults through programming both educational and enriching.
NCOA's Falls Free Checkup
Stay healthy and independent by checking your risk for a fall. Falls are not a natural part of aging. Even if you’re healthy or have talked with your health care provider, it’s important to check your risk. There are many steps you can take to prevent a fall. Answer 13 simple questions to get your falls risk score and resources to prevent falls.
National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging
The National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging is the country's first and only technical assistance resource center focused on improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender older adults, their families and caregivers.
Recall Guide
A tool to help you research side effects and FDA recalls for many medications.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network
Committed to raising Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness by ensuring health resources worldwide have the most accurate, and well-researched arthritis information available.
SAGE Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders
SAGE is a national advocacy and services organization that’s been looking out for LGBTQ+ elders since 1978. They build welcoming communities and keep their issues in the national conversation to ensure a fulfilling future for all LGBTQ+ people.
The Village to Village Network
Learn more about what the Village Movement is and how to join or start a Village in your community.