Inspirations
The following articles are written by the team at Island Senior Resources.
Inspirations
Remembering Nancy Nordhoff
Nancy Nordhoff was a remarkable philanthropist and a dedicated Whidbey Island community builder who touched countless lives with her vision to make the world a better place. On January 7, 2026, Nancy passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of generosity, grace, and enduring impact.
Volunteer Highlight: Karen Gagne
Island Senior Resources is proud to celebrate our devoted volunteers, whose generosity helps seniors feel supported and connected. In this ongoing series, we’re sharing the personal stories behind the service. Today, discover what motivates […]
The Thanks and The Giving: Two Parts That Belong Together
By Charles LaFond, Island Senior Resources As a fundraiser at Island Senior Resources, I am deeply grateful for the gifts people give to help aging seniors and adults with disabilities—people […]
The Joys and Science of Service
At Island Senior Resources (ISR), we see every day how volunteers transform lives—and not just the lives of the people we serve. The impact of service flows both ways.
A Grandson’s Fight for Dignity and Healing
Love, advocacy, and community support helped one grandson bring his grandmother home. With Island Senior Resources by his side, hope and care found the way forward.
Attention is a Form of Love
Island Senior Resources flourishes because our community pays attention and sees the value in our work, deepening trust and affirming the importance of noticing one another’s needs.
September is Health Aging Month: Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself
This month, join us in embracing healthy habits, staying active, and connecting with community resources designed to support vibrant, independent living for all ages.
What Remains After Cornbread
This piece is about missing those who once held our world together and remembering just how much they gave.
Who Sets Your Limits?
There are no limits to determination. Be bold. Be positive.
Trudy Technology
Trudy Technology is our resident technology expert. She will be answering your tech-related questions right here, every month. See articles below.
Trudy Technology
Social Media Safety Did you know seniors lost over $1.6 billion due to online fraud in 2021, the most of any age group? There is a new, in-depth guide for […]
Dear Trudy Technology,I am embarrassed to write this, but I recently fell for an internet scam. I thought I had found the deal of the century when I purchased a […]
Dear Trudy Technology,I have a really hard time remembering my passwords so I try to keep them as simple as possible, but my son-in-law keeps telling me I’m just asking […]
Dear Trudy Technology, I have been using Facebook for a few months now and I enjoy using it to keep up with my kids, grandkids, and friends. I recently saw […]
Dear Trudy Technology, This question may be outside of your purview, but I’ve found your advice very helpful in the past, so I figured, why not ask? I want to get […]
Dear Trudy Technology,It seems like every time I turn on the news, there’s another story about a senior falling victim to a scam. It’s making me scared to even check […]
Dear Trudy Technology,I’ve finally gotten the hang of texting, but I keep getting messages with strings of letters that I don’t understand. My grandkids are tired of me asking them […]
Dear Trudy Technology, My best friend won’t stop talking about something called Instagram where she has “disciples” or something and keeps getting “hearts.” She has tried to explain the whole thing to me, […]
Dear Trudy Technology, My children pitched in a bought me a computer for my 70th birthday. They set it up for me and showed me the basics and how to […]