February 12, 2026
Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW) is inviting community members to take part in upcoming Community Feedback Forums to help guide the future of aging and long-term care services across Eastern Washington! Every four years, Area Agencies on Aging develop an Area Plan that outlines services priorities and funding decisions for theirDecember 24, 2025
Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW), the designated Area Agency on Aging for Whitman County, is announcing important transitions to several Aging & Disability services in the county. ALTCEW has successfully transitioned multiple programs to new community partners and is actively working to finalize the transition of Senior Nutrition Services. We areDecember 19, 2025
The WA Cares Fund is Washington’s new long-term care insurance program that helps workers’ pay for care when they need assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, or getting around the house. The program is designed to give people the support they need to live independently as they age or experience health challenges.December 17, 2025
Welcome to the winter 2025 issue of The Informer, Aging & Long Term Care’s community newsletter! Inside the issue, find a variety of updates and resources designed to support independent living in Eastern Washington. Highlights include an Area Plan update, the future of aging, the WA Cares pilot program, upcoming events and opportunities, local resourcesDecember 8, 2025
Dear Community Members, Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW), Whitman County’s designated Area Agency on Aging, is issuing this urgent announcement regarding transitions in critical Aging & Disability services within Whitman County. First, we extend our sincere gratitude to the current and former staff of the Council on Aging (COA). Their longstandingNovember 5, 2025
During November, we celebrate National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. Alzheimer’s Awareness Month is a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the those living with it. National Family Caregivers Month is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country, and an opportunity to raiseOctober 7, 2025
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, also called the Annual Election Period, runs each year from October 15th to December 7th. For more than 1.3 million Medicare beneficiaries in Washington state, this is an important time of year. During this time, those on Medicare: Can switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan – and viceSeptember 16, 2025
Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW) is inviting community members to share their input and help shape our plan for providing services in Eastern Washington! Every four years, Area Agencies on Aging are required to develop an Area Plan that outlines how they will prioritize services and allocate funding within their region.September 4, 2025
As we all know, one fall can severely impact our quality of life. In 2024 the Fire Departments in Spokane County responded to more than 11,000 calls when someone fell and could not get up or were injured and had to be treated or transported to the hospital. Thankfully, most falls are preventable. This yearAugust 26, 2025
Autumn and winter can be beautiful times of year, but they can also bring challenges, especially for older adults and individuals living with disabilities. Raking leaves and shoveling sidewalks or driveways can become arduous tasks, and for some, it’s dangerous or not possible. That’s where “Adopt A Neighbor” comes in. Aging & Long Term Care