September is Healthy Aging Month , an opportunity to raise awareness about the unique needs of older adults and their caregivers. Across the nation, the number of people aged 65 and older has grown nearly five times faster than the general population in recent years, and 1 in 6 people in the U.S. are now 65+.

The Aging and Disability Services ( ADS ) division within Seattle Human Services is designated by state and federal governments as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for Seattle and King County. ADS funds and delivers a variety of long-term services and supports for older adults, family caregivers, and people with disabilities.

Older adults are more likely to be and feel healthy when they feel physically and mentally well, when they can afford to meet their basic needs, and when

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