Job loss, new opportunities, relocation—these are just some of the life events that can affect your readiness for retirement.
One Patch blogger gives his thoughts about the iPhone 5 and what to expect.
Activities that are done on a routine basis may help increase the person with Alzheimer’s sense of stability.
More than 100 other conditions, from vitamin and hormone deficiencies to rare brain disorders, can mimic Alzheimer's disease, experts say. Some are readily treatable.
OFM McNeil Open House is today, but a Patch blogger asks whether it will cause changes? McNeil has millions of taxpayer dollars invested in its recently renovated facilities, she writes.
A few tips to help family members and friends understand and communicate better with someone with Alzheimer’s.
A Patch blogger wants you to remember three simple words if you ever encounter an Active Shooter. Run, Hide, & Fight! Read this post if you want to know more.
If spending comes more naturally to your kids than saving, here are some tips.
Knowing the treatment options and the road that lies ahead helps many patients cope better with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
University Place Festival this weekend
The NEW 10th Congressional District
University Place Festival, a day of fun, food and festivities for the whole family.
Catch the free shuttle to the event from four convenient locations.
If your empty nest is soon to be occupied, consider the following tips before your young adult arrives back home.
Taking these medications with grapefruit or grapefruit juice can lead to an unintended toxic overdose.
I made a deal with a kid I skate with to finish his GED.
Some heart attacks come on suddenly, but not always.
Some Americans are beginning to re-think the conventional wisdom that owning a home is a good investment, but lifestyle issues should also be taken into account.
Denny Heck, Democratic nominee for the 10th Congressional District, blogs his thoughts on Thursday's Supreme Court ruling.
Dance NW ballet dance recital
After attending last week's rally for a new Sonics arena, one Patch editor is floored when he hears the assertion that Seattle and the region are just not into basketball. "Really?"
A successful first Home and Garden Tour has come to a close. Thanks everyone for a job well done!
It can be difficult to turn down a family member who needs support, but before you say “yes,” think carefully about your ability and willingness to provide financial support.
Caregiver Tip "Seniors and the Laundry" helping senior perform laundry tasks safely.
Freedom isn't free, writes a Patch blogger.
University Place resident Ken Campbell, a Republican, releases his statement in support of his candidacy for Representative District 28, Pos. 1.
With all the conflicting information and opinions out there, it’s important to understand the basic considerations that go into borrowing to pay for college.
The next blog in the UP Public Safety series covers something everyone should know: how to stay informed before, during, and after a disaster.
Every now and then I will post these short tips, techniques or strategies about caring for an aging adult.
If your retirement savings are in tax-deferred accounts, most or all of your distributions will be subject to ordinary income tax rates. This may leave you with less cash flow than you expect.
Everyone seems to have something special they do to Honor their Mother on Mother's Day. What traditions do you have?
UPHS announces its 2012 Home and Garden Tour to be held on Sunday, June 10, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20, with proceeds to benefit the preservation of the history of UP.
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, an estimated 12 million adults have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Homestead Park's 8th Annual Flower Show and Plant Sale was enjoyed by all! Patch blogger thanks everyone for another successful event.
Friends of Homestead Park's 1st ever Spring Photo Show was well received by attendees and is being hailed as a great addition to their annual Spring Flower Show and Sale.
If you’re a small business owner, it’s never too early to begin planning for retirement and there are several things you can do to prepare.
Patch blogger gives a big kudos to Mr. Karim, owner of Precision Tune, for supporting the community event scheduled for this weekend.
Calling all UP elementary school kids to walk in the Duck Daze parade with Donald and Daisy Duck! It will be a whole new world this year.
A Patch blogger encourages readers to make a simple and effective disaster plan for you and your family.
Inmate artists uplifted themselves and others with their state sanctioned works.