Resources

OTHER RESOURCES

A few books I come back to:

The Joy of Movement
by Kelly McGonigal
Being Mortal
by Atul Gawande
Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness
Ingrid Fetell Lee
From Strength to Strength
Arthur C. Brooks
Successful Aging
by Daniel J. Levitin
The Blue Zones
by Dan Buettner
This Chair Rocks
by Ashton Applewhite
The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly
by Margareta Magnusson

Sound Generations
https://soundgenerations.org/
A central hub for older adults in Seattle, offering fitness classes, community meals, transportation, and social programs across King County.
Path With Art
https://www.pathwithart.org/artremedy
PNA Village (Phinney Neighborhood Association)
https://www.phinneycenter.org/seniors/village/
A member-based “village” network offering social events, volunteer help, rides, and community support so people can stay active and age at home.
North East Seattle Together (NEST)
https://nestseattle.org/
A community-driven network connecting older adults with events, resources, and neighbor-to-neighbor support to stay engaged and independent.
GenPride (LGBTQ+ Senior Community Center)
https://genprideseattle.org/
Programs, classes, and social groups focused on connection, wellness, and belonging for LGBTQ+ older adults (and allies).
Age Friendly Seattle (City of Seattle initiative)
https://www.seattle.gov/agefriendly
A city-led resource connecting older adults to programs, services, and opportunities that support social participation, health, and community engagement.
The Frye Art Museum https://fryemuseum.org/creative-aging