Nov/Dec 2026
IN THIS ISSUE: WHAT'S HAPPENING Move Your Body, Save Your Brain ... 8 PEAPLE & COMMUNITY A Little About Me: Get to Know James Morris ... 12 GET INVOLVED The Heart of a Community Beats Through Its Volunteers ... 16 THE WELLBEING SERIES Alzheimer and Grief Awareness ... 18 LIFE & FUN Exercise Your Mind ... 28 CLOSING COMMENT End of Life: Who Chooses When? ... 30
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Community
Following a tragic loss at Silver Rail Elementary School, editor James Morris reflects on community grief, quiet compassion, and the simple importance of showing up for one another when words fall short.
James Morris · page 3
Wellness
Physical movement delivers oxygen and vital nutrients to the brain, protecting cognitive function and reducing Alzheimer's risk without requiring strenuous workouts or expensive equipment.
James Morris · page 8
Senior Center Spotlight
Redmond Senior Center Marketing Director James Morris shares his journey from California tech and writing to discovering a second family and a deep sense of purpose in Redmond.
James Morris · page 12
Community
Volunteering at the Redmond Senior Center connects individuals through everyday acts of kindness, improving health, fostering belonging, and providing crucial services like Meals on Wheels.
James Morris · page 16
Wellness · Well-Being Series
An Alzheimer's diagnosis alters daily reality, but shifting focus from past recollections to present moments fosters deep emotional connection and quiet joy.
James Morris · page 20
Wellness · Well-Being Series
Navigating anticipatory grief during a loved one's progressive illness brings complex emotions, high vigilance, and guilt, requiring compassionate understanding of ambiguous loss.
James Morris · page 24
Life & Purpose
Reflecting on the fragility of life and unexpected heartbreak, James Morris considers how to embrace the present and find meaning in the dash between birth and death.
James Morris · page 30