Sound Generations

Advocates provide access to a full range of information and resources to help King County seniors, people with disabilities, and those that care for them maintain independence, increase security, and improve their quality of life. Our highly-trained staff and volunteers help assess needs and provide referrals to a wide range of services, including in-home support, food and nutrition, housing, health and wellness, legal, employment, counseling, and transportation.

GRAT offers outreach, comprehensive assessment and early intervention for aging adults who are escalating toward crisis.

We provide guidance with options for elders and their families on their aging journey

Our team of experienced clinicians provides outreach to older adults 55 and over who have been referred for services by family, friends, or others concerned for their safety and well-being. The heart of GRAT is engaging with an elder, learning about their health and support, their strengths, difficulties, day to day functioning, and what they care about most. GRAT then helps connect older adults and loved ones with community resources for stabilization.

Hyde Shuttles provides door-to-door van service for older adults aged 55 and older and adults with disabilities throughout many communities in King County. Our friendly, specially-trained drivers transport riders to hot meal programs, medical appointments, senior centers, grocery stores and other local destinations. For those who have difficulty getting around, the service provides an opportunity to socialize and stay active within their communities.

Volunteer Transportation manages a team of 400 volunteers who use their own vehicles to provide a safe, personalized transportation service, taking people to and from appointments and waiting with them until they are ready to return home. The seniors who use our service greatly appreciate the helping hand and moral support.

We provide confidential assistance to anyone in King County caring for an adult at least 18 years of age. Following a full assessment, our advocates help identify community services and assist in securing the services needed. We also provide caregiver support groups and workshops.

Community Dining is a network of sites throughout King County where those aged 60 and up can enjoy an affordable, nutritious meal with other older adults.

It’s a great way to stay engaged with a local community, as many locations are connected to senior centers and other civic or cultural organizations. Guests can make friends, enjoy a hot meal and learn about other fun events and activities.

At all locations, lunch is free with a suggested donation of $4 for those aged 60 and up. Everyone is welcome and there are no income-based eligibility requirements.
For those under the age of 60, there is a nominal fee of $10.

Affordable home maintenance for Seattle, Bellevue and Shoreline homeowners of any age who have low or moderate incomes. Our staff technicians provide parts at cost and labor at affordable rates. We also offer flexible, interest-free payment plans. Projects we help with include basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, accessibility modifications and other repairs.

We offer free water-saving toilets (as well as free installation) to eligible Seattle homeowners through our Water Conservation Project.

Our trained specialists empower people of all ages, especially older adults, to understand their legal and consumer rights, with topics including estate planning, guardianship, power of attorney, consumer/debt/bankruptcy, and probate. The Elder Law Clinic−a partnership between SRA and the King County Bar Association−provides free 30-minute consultations for those who need to meet with an attorney.

EnhanceFitness offers low-cost group exercise classes specially designed for older adults of all abilities. Classes focus on four key areas: cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance and flexibility, and are led by certified instructors at an individual pace. One of two award-winning, community-based health promotion programs comprising Project Enhance, a nationally-recognized leader in evidence-based fitness and wellness programming for older adults .

To help people thrive at every age, Sound Generations offers a range of high-quality fitness classes, health workshops and other affordable resources designed with the specific needs of older adults in mind. We offer a wide variety of evidence-based health promotion programs locally including our EnhanceWellness 1:1 health coaching program created in Seattle and available nationally.