Resources for Seniors in Issaquah & Sammamish Areas
Eastside Friends of Seniors: Heart of the Community Luncheon Tues, Feb 24 | 11:30am
Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church Join us for our Heart of the Community Lunch, a cozy winter gathering to share good food and great company! We’ll be serving a variety of delicious soups, fresh bread, and salad — the perfect way to warm up on a winter day and enjoy time together with fellow members and volunteers. This lunch is all about connection, conversation, and celebrating the heart of our community. Whether you come with a friend or on your own, you’ll be welcomed at the table. RSVP required. Please call Eastside Friends of Seniors at 425-369-9120 to reserve your spot.
WA HCA: Impacts of H.R.1 webinar Thursday, February 26, 2026 2:30-1:30 pm
In recent months, House Resolution 1 (H.R. 1) was passed by Congress and signed into law by the president. This federal legislation will have significant impacts on Apple Health (Medicaid) eligibility. H.R. 1 introduces new requirements that affect Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage for Washington state residents. Our top priority is to implement new federal requirements in ways that minimize coverage loss and reduce customer burden. To support this effort HCA is hosting a webinar focused on these impacts. Who should attend the webinar: - Navigator organizations - HCA community partners - Anyone assisting individuals with Apple Health applications. Register for the webinar here
Solid Ground: MEDICARE: INTRODUCCIÓN Next: 12 de marzo 2026, 2-4pm
¿Se jubilará pronto? ¿Tiene preguntas sobre Medicare? Únase al programa de asesores de beneficios del seguro médico a nivel estatal (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors, SHIBA) para una presentación gratuita e imparcial en Español sobre Medicare. Zoom (enlace) or por teléfono (253.205.0468, code: 86389177441#) Otras feches: - 11 de junio 2026, 2-4pm - 10 de septiembre 2026, 2-4pm - 10 de diciembre 2026, 2-4pm. El programa SHIBA es un servicio gratuito e imparcial de la Oficina del Comisionado de Seguros del Estado de Washington.
A Day of Support, Education & Connection for Caregivers and Families March 27, 2026
Register early to confirm your spot and enjoy a FREE lunch! Join your neighbors, caregivers, and local organizations for a welcoming, health fair style event focused on Alzheimer’s, dementia, and caregiving support. - Connect with 40–60 trusted community organizations - Attend short educational presentations throughout the day (schedule to be announced) - Come and go at your convenience, plenty of FREE parking. - Enjoy a FREE lunch for registered attendees and exhibitors, thanks to a generous benefactor (registration required for lunch). This event is for anyone who is caring for a loved one, worried about memory changes, living with early stage dementia, or simply wanting to feel more prepared for the future. Whether you’re actively caregiving or just beginning to ask questions, you’ll find understanding, practical guidance, and trusted local resources—along with reassurance that you are not alone. Attendees will leave feeling more informed, supported, and connected to a community that truly understands the dementia journey. Location: Mercer Island Community Center Registration is required.
Issaquah Highlands: Senior Social Group Tuesdays 2pm
Meet fellow seniors for casual social time every week. Blakely Hall
KCLS: Information and Assistance Services 咨詢及輔助服務 Tuesdays, View all dates Issaquah
CISC will provide appropriate information and assistance services in Cantonese and Mandarin. They will help clients access programs, benefits and community resources and connect them with social and cultural activities. For older adults (ages 55 and older) and adults with disabilities (ages 18 and older). Registration not required.
Property tax statements are coming soon - statements for 2026 will be mailed on February 13
Learn about property tax relief programs for seniors and people with disabilities If a mortgage lender pays your taxes, tax statement details are provided to them. If you pay your property taxes yourself, and you have not received a statement by March 5, there are several ways to get your tax statement: Request a tax statement online * Email King County Treasury Operations * Call 206-263-2890. The first half of your 2026 property taxes is due by April 30. There are several payment options. You can also use that link to sign up for text and email reminders about your property taxes. New in 2026, the county’s payment processor will charge a 2.35% fee for payments by debit cards as well as those made by credit cards. Consider using the online e-check payment option, which costs less than a postage stamp. This pulls your payment directly from your checking account. If you are planning to mail a check, please mail your payment several days before the due date to make sure there's time for it to be processed.
Issaquah Senior Center is finding more ways to stay connected with our seniors:
February Newsletter - Be sure to check out new and recurring events!
Sammamish Seniors is a community for all adults 50+ in Sammamish, to gather online or in a physical location to enhance their overall health by utilizing our resources, taking classes, and through friendships.
Sammamish Seniors and the Sammamish YMCA offer “Drop in” Fridays for all adults. From noon to 3 pm you can gather in the Rotary meeting room for conversation and a variety of activities. The YMCA is located at 831 228th Ave SE, Sammamish.
Indian American Community Services: Calendar of Events
IACS promotes seniors' health and well-being by providing weekly social and physical activities including an inter-generational community lunch held at several local pop up community centers in Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah, Sammamish, Kent, Bothel and Snoqualmie. We also provide seniors with emotional support, meditative art, celebrations, informational talks and more. IACS staff and navigators connect with our seniors and their families on a regular basis to provide information and connect with resources.
We help seniors remain living in their own home for as long as possible by mobilizing community volunteers to provide transportation, household help and friendly visiting. We are often the only reason some seniors can continue living independently. All services are provided free of charge. Eastside Friends of Seniors' website has just been updated! Not only do we have a great new look, but you can find all the information you need to volunteer or find services in Issaquah and Sammamish for seniors!
King County Senior Hubs: Far East Senior Hub
Senior Hubs are charged with paying particular attention to seniors who are isolated and/or who have had less access to senior center connections in the past. Divided into geographic or cultural hubs, each Senior Hub brings a unique approach to serving seniors in King County.
Daytime Memory Care & Caregiver Respite: Old Friends Club brings affordable active social clubs for people living with dementia in Western Washington. Old Friends Club empowers communities to cultivate joy in the lives of adults with dementia and nourish the wellbeing of family caregivers.
Check out these resources suggested by the Dementia Society of America:
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Gives you the skills to care for yourself while caring for someone else. You become a better caregiver by taking care of your health and well-being.
Dementia Unplugged: Care Conversations Videos Created by the Dementia Society of America in partnership with Dementia Coach On-Call, this site offers several videos to help you care for someone living with Dementia, including driving, end-of-life, agitation, mealtimes, vacations, etc.
UCLA Dementia Caregiver Videos: Created by the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), you will find many videos to help you care for someone living with Dementia, which includes bathing, taking meds, hallucinations, repetitive behaviors, etc.
Johns Hopkins- Free Caregiver Training and Certification "Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities, and Societies." Health professionals and students, family caregivers, friends of affected individuals, and others interested in learning about Dementia and quality care will benefit from completing the 5-week course at their School of Nursing.
The video, "The Difference Between Dementias," is particularly excellent for helping people understand the top four types of dementia.
A comprehensive non-profit organization that serves older adults and adults with disabilities in King County. We strive to expand the provision of food security, transportation, health & wellness, and assistance services to under-served and marginalized populations. Our programs and affiliated service sites provide accessible resources and services across King County.
Volunteer Transportation Service: Rider Eligibility: * King County residents aged 60 years and over * able to transfer into a private vehicle with minimal assistance * an older adult with limited transportation options. To schedule a ride, call 206-448-5740 or 1-800-282-5815
NEW Sound Generations Program - Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN): Do you or someone you know have health-related social needs (HRSN)? HRSN are an individual’s unmet, adverse social conditions (e.g., housing instability, homelessness, food insecurity) that affect their health and well-being. We will assess your needs and available benefits, connect you with resources and services, and follow up to ensure your needs are met. Our services are available to you if you currently live in King County (even without a fixed address) and: • you are experiencing issues that affect your health (i.e. food, housing, and/or financial insecurity) • you could use assistance navigating access to services (i.e. applying for benefits or connecting to different programs and services) *Our focus group: older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers. If you have questions, email us at HRSN@soundgenerations.org or call and leave a message at 206-268-6734.
Sound Generations Yard Clean- up and Decluttering Project; This year, King County is funding a onetime project to assist older adults with major yard clean up and decluttering for NO COST. Eligibility requirements and the required referral form are embedded in the attached flyer. King County’s yard clean-up project is designed for people with overgrown yards, not ongoing yard maintenance. The clean-up will prepare the yard for someone to maintain more easily going forward. The decluttering project works to reduce risk of falls, improve functionality and access in home / apartment. Clients must be willing to declutter or have someone to liaison with to remove the clutter.
Full Life Care helps adults of all ages who have chronic illnesses and physical or developmental disabilities. Full Life is a not-for-profit health and social services organization designed to enhance the independence and well-being of all our clients and program participants and to provide respite for caregivers. We provide a range of programs to help you reach your goals and achieve small miracles every day.
Dementia Friends Information Sessions
Come learn about dementia and how to make our communities more dementia friendly! Dementia Friends is a global awareness movement changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. During our 60-minute information session learn about what dementia is, the most common type of dementia, early signs and symptoms, key messages to know, how to communicate with someone living with dementia, how to keep your brain healthy, actions you can take, and local resources. Questions? Email dementiafriendswa@uw.edu
Sharing The Arc of King County's brand new resource for senior families!
SENIOR CAREGIVER RESOURCE GUIDE: A one-stop resource for families supporting older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Please note: some resources in the guide are specific to King County - many are relevant for anyone in Washington State. Download your copy here
Washington Assistive technology Act Program
The Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP) provides resources and services to persons who face challenges related to disability and aging to help in the selection and use of assistive technology, also known as AT. AT helps make tasks easier or possible in school, at work, at home, and in the community. WATAP serves seniors and persons with disabilities, and their circle of support, including family members, caregivers, employers, service provider professionals, educators, and others seeking AT expertise. How Can WATAP Help? * Borrow a Device * Receive a Device Demo * Get Equipment * Ask us a Question. All of our services can be found here.
Provides you a caring, highly trained advocate who will give easy access to information, individual consultation and service options. We have an extensive network of community partners giving us the ability to answer questions and find the most appropriate help for you. Staff can determine if you are eligible for programs, services, and public benefits to help you or your loved one live with dignity and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Calls to the Community Living Connections line are free and confidential.
Services include individual consultation and help planning for long-term care needs, and information and assistance accessing community resources such as: Medicaid * State and federal benefits * Nutrition programs * Family caregiver programs * Kinship care * Care coordination * Medicaid case management * Minor home repair * Volunteer transportation * And many more
Lifelong East King County System Navigation Hub Flyer English Flyer Spanish Caregiver Flyer
Vital support services can be hard to find. Let us help! The System Navigation Hub is intended to meet the unique needs of low-income seniors and individuals 18+ with disabilities and their caregivers. We strive to serve the diverse needs of our community, which include a variety of languages, cultures, socioeconomic statuses, and geographic barriers. Individuals can now access Hub services directly!
KCLS: Online: Questions about Medicare?
The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) is a free, unbiased and confidential counseling service of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioners (OIC). SHIBA's trained and impartial volunteers are available to assist consumers with their Medicare related questions. Check for Offered dates & times
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)
A free, unbiased and confidential service of the Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner, SHIBA volunteers help people of all ages and backgrounds with their Medicare questions and options.
Culture-Specific Supportive Services:
Indian American Community Services - Services for aging Asian Indian, 55+ with weekly social and physical activities.
Chinese Information and Service Center - Support for Chinese and Eastern European senior offering short-term support and crisis intervention to help low-income older adults and adults with disabilities with no/low English literacy to access crucial services.
Asian Counseling and Referral Services - Services for Asian and Pacific Islanders, 55+ create opportunities to engage in social and physical activities, offer nutritious meals and assist with accessing supportive services.
Cyber Seniors Technology Help for Seniors.
Cyber-Seniors provides FREE technology support and training for senior citizens.
Free Audiobooks from the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library
June 2025: The Washington State Library (WSL) announced program closures for their research library and the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library and a restriction of services at those locations after funds to keep them open were not included in the signed 2025-27 state budget. Both the research library in Tumwater, Washington, and the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) in Seattle will be closed to the public beginning on July 1 and continue to be closed until further notice. Staffing and resource cuts at both locations made keeping them open and running impractical.
Do you or your loved one struggle with reading the newspaper because the print is too small? Are you missing your favorite books or authors because you can’t focus for long periods of time? Is it hard to hold a book or turn pages because of hand tremors or arthritis? The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) can keep you reading with free audiobooks.
King County Senior property tax exemption and deferrals
Seniors, people with disabilities, and others with qualifying conditions: For more information about applying for property tax exemptions or deferrals, visit here or call 206-263-2338. State law provides two tax benefit programs for senior citizens and the disabled: property tax exemptions and property tax deferrals. Yet more than 26,000 qualified seniors and disabled persons have yet to register for the exemption, and only 1 in 100 of those eligible for deferrals are currently enrolled. The process of applying is fairly simple. We encourage you or those you know to take advantage of this meaningful tax relief provided for our citizens on fixed incomes. Find information about surface water management fee discount HERE
The Dispute Resolution Center of King County
opens pathways to understanding and solving conflict. Eligibility: Seniors 55+ and family caregivers Veterans and their family members Mediation is a confidential meeting process facilitated by a professional mediator who helps people work together to resolve disagreements and find mutual and satisfying solutions. Types of Housing Disputes: Neighbor & Roommate * Landlord/Tenant * Foreclosures * Divorce Flyer in English Flyer in Spanish
Aging & Disability Services for King County
Aging and Disability Services (ADS) plans, coordinates, and advocates for a comprehensive service delivery system for older adults, family caregivers and people with disabilities in King County.
Alzheimer’s Association:
Local Support Groups Search by Zip Code, Groups on the Eastside
Online Community: Visit ALZConnected®, a free online community where people living with Alzheimer’s, caregivers, families and friends can ask questions, get advice and find support.