Bothell Chamber Supports Senior Community

Many people who work or reside in Bothell, Woodinville or Kenmore, Washington already know the Bothell Chamber of Commerce has a great website with lots of helpful information and resources. What many people may not know is that the Chamber’s website has a wealth of resources for seniors and their families. The site has information on all manner of non-profit and for-profit businesses that tailor products, services and activities to the needs of seniors and their families. So if you’re in need of an estate planning attorney such as yours truly, an assisted living facility, an adult family home, a home care provider, financial advisor, etc. or want to learn about the various non-profit organizations serving seniors in the area check out the Chamber’s website. And, like the Chamber itself, the site is dynamic. The hard working Chamber staff frequently adds new material to better serve our community.

Heat Wave

As I lay in my bed, unable to sleep, western Washington undergoes an unprecedented heat wave. From Seattle to Tacoma, Bothell to Bellingham the mercury has soared, in many places well past 100 degrees. For those of you in traditionally warmer locales, you may be thinking what’s the big deal? But I can count on one hand the number of 100 degree days in the Puget Sound region in the past 40 years. What does this have to do with estate planning? Nothing really, except to say that this type of weather leads to heat stroke and dehydration, often in the elderly. So check in on your parents and older relatives. Make sure they are drinking enough fluids, have fans to keep air moving and if possible help them get somewhere with air conditioning. Many Senior Centers and libraries in the Puget Sound area are acting as “cooling stations” for people to get out of the heat.