Len Davis is a Seattle based 3 time Emmy nominated filmmaker and the owner of Loving Legacy Video. This project is really the culmination of over 15 years of his interviewing and filming people about their lives, their experiences and their ideas. In 1999 he bought his first video camera before embarking on a 100 day journey around the US at the turn of the millennium. And he's been engaging strangers and clients on camera for work and for play ever since. Over the last 17 ye

George Carlin’s Views on Aging Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we’re kids? If you’re less than 10 years old, you’re so excited about aging that you think in fractions. ‘How old are you?’ ‘I’m four and a half!’ You’re never thirty-six and a half. You’re four and a half, going on five! That’s the key. You get into your teens, now they can’t hold you back. You jump to the next number, or even a few ahead. ‘How old are you?’ ‘I’m gon

“A Plan to Help the Disabled Help Themselves” Disabled individuals are frequently dependent on public benefits. Medicaid exists to help with health care expenses while Supplemental Social Security benefits help with other costs of living such as housing, food, support, and transportation, among other things. The average income provided from Supplemental Social Security benefits is less than $800 per month. To qualify for these benefits, recipients cannot own personal assets i

Please don't correct me. I know better - the information just isn't available to me at that moment. Remember, my feelings are intact and get hurt easily. I usually know when the wrong word comes out and I'm as surprised as you are. I need people to speak a little slower on the telephone. Try to ignore off-hand remarks that I wouldn't have made in the past. If you focus on it, it won't prevent it from happening again. It just makes me feel worse. I may say something that is re

Is Grandma going gadget-crazy? Not quite yet. Yes, the number of older adults using the internet and related tech devices is increasing, with over half of seniors using the internet and owning cellphones, according to a 2012 survey by Pew Research. But there's still a long way to go before we can consider our senior citizens to be fully tech savvy. The fact is, today's technology can keep seniors engaged, connected, mentally active, and physically safe, making it increasingly

A Power of Attorney (POA) is a critical document to have during your lifetime. It is effective (valid) only as long as you are alive. At your death, the POA becomes void and your Last Will and Testament directs how things are to be done and who has the authority to do them. Two primary questions to answer when executing a POA are: "Who?" and "When?" If you already have a POA in place, I recommend that you review the stipulations which answer the following questions: Who is a

Essential oils have been used for generations to ease symptoms of depression, anxiety and insomnia. Some caregivers are now using these trusted oils to ease anxiety, boost memory and improve the mood of loved ones living with dementia. I am very excited to tell you we have added an activity to our calendar of aromatherapy, brought to us by Dr Delores Jacoby through the Better Living Center of Port Townsend. If this becomes popular with our residents, we may be able to add mor

1. Improve Venous Blood Flow 2. Prevent Venous Blood from Pooling in the Legs 3. Decrease the Risk of Blood Clots 4. Lessen Leg Swelling 5. Improve Symptoms of Vein Disease How Compression Socks Work If you suffer from varicose veins and spider veins, you know firsthand the frustration of dealing with fatigue, swelling, itching, burning, and leg cramps. Compression socks help reduce the symptoms of painful varicose veins and when worn faithfully, they slow the progression of