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Monday, October 1st, 2012
Click here to visit the Susan G. Komen for the cure website to learn how you can help advocate Breast Cancer Awareness.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). Since the program began in 1985, mammography rates have more than doubled for women age 50 and older and breast cancer deaths have declined.
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This is exciting progress, but there are still women who do not take advantage of early detection at all and others who do not get screening mammograms and clinical breast exams at regular intervals.
- Women age 65 and older are less likely to get mammograms than younger women, even though breast cancer risk increases with age.
- Hispanic women have fewer mammograms than Caucasian women and African American women.
- Women below poverty level are less likely than women at higher incomes to have had a mammogram within the past two years.
- Mammography use has increased for all groups except American Indians and Alaska Natives.
If all women age 40 and older took advantage of early detection methods – mammography plus clinical breast exam – breast cancer death rates would drop much further, up to 30 percent.
The key to mammography screening is that it be done routinely – once is not enough.
For more information about NBCAM, please visit www.nbcam.org. For additional information, please call one of the following toll-free numbers: American Cancer Society,
(800) 227-2345, National Cancer Institute (NCI), (800) 4-CANCER, Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization, (800) 221-2141.
The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month program is dedicated to increasing public knowledge about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Fifteen national public service organizations, professional associations, and government agencies comprise the Board of Sponsors, who work together to ensure that the NBCAM message is heard by thousands of women and their families. For more information, please visit their website.
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Tuesday, June 5th, 2012
June is National Safety Month
Falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injures in the United States, accounting for approximately 8.6 million visits to the emergency department. Adults 55 and older are more prone to becoming victims of falls, and the resulting injuries can diminish the ability to lead active, independent lives. The number of fall deaths among those 65 or older is four times the number of fall deaths among all other age groups.
To prevent falls, the National Safety Council recommends:
- Exercise, such as brisk walking, tai chi and yoga, helps reduce falls by improving strength and balance. Stay hydrated while exercising and consult with your physician before starting an exercise program.
- Have a doctor or pharmacist review all of your medications. Some medicines, combination of medicines or other combinations (sun, alcohol, etc.) can make you drowsy or light-headed, which can lead to a fall.
- Have your vision checked regularly by an eye doctor. Poor vision can greatly increase your chance of falling.
- Pay attention when you walk or use stairs.
- Avoid distractions, such as texting or reading while walking, that can lead to a slip, trip or fall due to a step, crack or hole in the ground.
- Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Falls can happen in any location, even in familiar areas.
Click here to download the Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls PDF.
Preventing Slips Trips and Falls
Please visit the National Safety Council website for more information, articles, and downloads regarding National Safety Month.
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Monday, April 16th, 2012
- Cremation is the most popular disposition choice in Western Washington
In Washington state, cremation is chosen as the preferred method of disposition for 73% of services. Religious restrictions and tradition aside, cremation is notably on the rise in the United States, as well as abroad. Cremation dates back to over 20,000 years ago, but is more recently becoming more acceptable. Among the reasons why people choose cremation are personal preference, preservation of land, saving money, and the desire for simplicity in funeral arrangements.
Cremation is, generally speaking, less expensive than traditional burial services. There are a wide variety of factors that impact the cost of a cremation service, including whether or not a witness cremation, visitation or viewing is selected, if there will be a gathering or memorial “Celebration of Life” service, and whether or not the ashes will be placed in a permanent resting place, such as a cemetery or columbarium, or in a mausoleum.
Prices vary a great deal from funeral home to funeral home. Depending on whether or not the funeral home is family-owned or owned by a corporation, if they own and operate their own crematory or if they outsource their cremations to a third party, and what kind of facility the funeral home operates out of (i.e. a beautiful, traditional funeral home with chapel as compared to a conservative, professional office setting), these differences can make the difference of thousands of dollars.
We encourage anyone who is interested in inquiring about services and the associated pricing to ask the following questions:
- Where is your crematory?
- Do you own it?
- May I see it?
Also, many cremation service providers have a guaranteed identification tracking assurance. We recommend asking for a general price list to be supplied to you, either by email, mail, or you may ask if it is available online. Many families want to know whether or not a funeral home has their own care technicians (the team that comes to a home or place of death to perform the removal and take a loved one into their care), as well as what their average response time is in the local area.
If you have questions about cremation, burial, or other funeral services, please feel free to call us at 425-641-6100 or email info@cascadememorial.com. The Washington State Office of the Attorney General also has helpful guidelines on their website.
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Thursday, March 29th, 2012
Camp Erin, Where Children Learn to Grieve and Heal
Camp Erin is weekend-long overnight camp designed for children and teens, ages 6 to 17, who are grieving the death of someone close to them. It is a traditional, fun, high-energy camp combined with grief education and emotional support.
Camp Erin will be held Aug. 24-26, 2012, at Camp Kuratli in Boring, OR. Activities begin Friday afternoon and end Sunday afternoon.
Camp Erin is offered at no charge to participants, thanks to the support and funding provided by The Moyer Foundation, Providence Medical Foundations and community donations.
Camp Erin, created and funded by The Moyer Foundation, is the largest nationwide network of bereavement camps for children and teens ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of someone close to them.
For more information, please contact Christopher Olson at 206-749-7689, or by email at christopher.olson@providence.org.
It is a weekend-long experience filled with traditional, fun, camp activities combined with grief education and emotional support — facilitated by grief professionals and trained volunteers. At Camp Erin, children are comforted knowing that there are other children who understand exactly what they are feeling and experiencing. At Camp Erin, grieving children have an opportunity to address their feelings and memorialize their loved ones. They are provided with tools and resources for use during and after camp, including memories and friendships that last long after camp is complete.
As founders of The Moyer Foundation, Karen and Jamie Moyer are more committed than ever to the growth and long term success of the Foundation and Camp Erin. In addition to volunteering their time and talent on a daily basis to raise funds and awareness for the Foundation’s mission, the Moyers have made significant financial contributions over the years including a $1 million dollar gift in 2007 to launch Camp Erin’s national expansion.
Support from The Moyer Foundation and local communities ensures that Camp Erin is free to all campers.
How does a grieving child benefit from an experience like Camp Erin? Click here to learn more…
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
On Saturday, October 1, 2011, Cascade Memorial was proud to partake in OctoberFEAST, an event held at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, featuring culinary treats and information presented by senior care providers.
OctoberFEAST Senior Fair at the Carl Gipson Senior Center
OctoberFEAST Senior Fair at the Carl Gipson Senior Center
OctoberFEAST Senior Fair at the Carl Gipson Senior Center
The Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett provides a safe and caring environment for our members 50 years of age and over with opportunities for continued learning, social interaction and medical services geared toward optimum health through awareness, exercise and maintaining a positive attitude.
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Friday, September 30th, 2011
Lucille and Marv Lemke keep the love bright for each other as they recall highlights of their 68-year marriage. By Greg Farrar
From the Issaquah Press article by Christina Lords | September 20, 2011
At a fateful wedding in Wisconsin during the early 1940s, Marv Lemke and his parents attended the reception to offer their congratulations to the groom. Lucille Lueder and her family attended the event to do the same for the bride.
Little did they know that attending that wedding would soon lead to their own.
After decades of traveling across the United States and around the world, being active in the Lutheran church and starting a family, the Issaquah couple will celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary Sept. 22.
But the relationship almost never got off the ground.But the relationship almost never got off the ground.
To read the rest of this article on the Issaquah Press website, click here.
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Friday, September 23rd, 2011
GriefShare in Sammamish
Members of the community are invited to reflect upon their experiences of grief and share one another’s burden with leaders trained to listen and facilitate conversation.
Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm.
Sammamish Presbyterian Church
22522 NE Inglewood Hill Road.
To register, or for more information, call 425-868-5186 or email mainoffice@spconline.org.
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Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
Jon Tumilson, 35, was a SEAL aboard the helicopter which crashed in Afghanistan. He was an avid runner, who competed in marathons and triathlons.
The dog of slain U.S. Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson refused to leave his side during his funeral on Friday.
This heartbreaking photo taken by Tumilson’s cousin, Lisa Pembleton, shows the SEAL’s dog Hawkeye lying by the casket.
Pembleton wrote on Facebook that Hawkeye was Tumilson’s loyal pet who wouldn’t leave his master’s side during the funeral in Rockford, Iowa.
“I felt compelled to take one photo to share with family members that couldn’t make it or couldn’t see what I could from the aisle,” Pembleton wrote.
Tumilson lived in San Diego for eight years before becoming a member of SEAL Team 6.
A memorial fund has been set up in his honor and donations can be sent to Frogman 238 Memorial Fund at:
First Security Bank and Trust
201 West Main Ave.
Rockford, IA 50468
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Friday, August 19th, 2011
Cascade Memorial cooperates with local hospice teams to build a rapport with hospice care workers, and in turn, building trustworthy assurance with families.
By establishing a collaborative relationship with hospice and palliative care groups, we are able to provide services to families with accountability. We maintain a level of dignity and respect unparalleled in the industry. We offer bereavement support to the family, including guidance with veterans’ benefits, social security and legal documentation and filing.
When patients in palliative care are approaching death, it is important to discuss end-of-life decisions. Talking, planning, and being better prepared for the last phase of life can let patients in palliative care live fully and more comfortably in their final days, with the consolation of knowing that their wishes will be carried out. It is also beneficial to family members, as it is easier to make these decisions before the loss occurs.
Cascade Memorial offers a variety of affordable and simple options for funeral arrangements, ranging from to more traditional ceremonies.
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Thursday, August 18th, 2011
Life Care Center of Kirkland is hosting The 13th Annual CarShow!
Life Care Center of Kirkland
10101 NE 120th St
Kirkland, Washington
August 20, 2011
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Life Care Center of Kirkland Car Show
Please join us at Life Care Center of Kirkland for the Swing music of
“Route 66″ with the Eastside Swing Cats, as well as:
- Free hot dogs, soda pop, popcorn and dash plaques!
- Complimentary massages will be provided by Massage Envy
- Have your portrait drawn by caricature artist Steve Hartley
- Free blood pressure checks by the Life Care Center of Kirkland nursing staff
- Therapists available to counsel you on rehabilitation needs
This will be an event you won’t want to miss!
Call 425-823-2323 to reserve a space for your car, or just come and dance!
There will be outstanding door prizes for car owners!
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