The Caregiver Support Program Newsletter
September 20, 2022
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Press release – ALTCEW’s Advanced Medication Management Program receives prestigious Aging Innovations Award from USAging
September 19, 2022
Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW) announces that its Advanced Medication Management Program (AMMP) recently received a 2022 Aging Innovations Award from USAging, one of the highest honors presented by USAging to its members. AMMP, which helps clients find solutions to address complex health conditions and create safe and effective medication managementSeptember 18th to 24th is Falls Prevention Awareness Week – Learn 6 falls prevention steps!
September 16, 2022
Did you know that one in four older Americans falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65+. Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries. And even falls without a major injury can cause an older adult to become fearful or depressed,September is National Emergency Preparedness Month!
September 15, 2022
National Emergency Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. This year’s theme is “A Lasting Legacy. The life you’ve built is worth protecting. Prepare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your family.” ForLocals ready to assist this Falls Prevention Awareness Week!
September 5, 2022
While ALTCEW provides connections to national resources, preventing falls is a local issue. The City of Spokane and Spokane Valley fire departments report that “older adult falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and deaths in Spokane County.” You can talk with people here, locally about falls prevention in your situation. Falls Prevention staffThe Informer – 2022 Summer Newsletter
June 27, 2022
Welcome to the first issue of The Informer, Aging & Long Term Care’s new community newsletter! Our agency is thrilled to publish our first biannual community newsletter to share updates with our service region on our agency efforts, local resources, and available services. This digital newsletter will be released each summer and winter via emailJune is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month – With early detection, you have options for living with memory loss
June 1, 2022
As we age, many of us experience some memory loss. Forgetting things once in a while is a normal part of aging. But memory loss that disrupts daily life could be a sign of something more serious, like dementia or other health problems. To know whether your memory loss is a sign of a biggerOlder Americans Month 2022
May 12, 2022
Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they choose to do it – and there is no “right” way. That’s why the theme forPress release – Online falls prevention class available this spring for older adults
March 30, 2022
Press Release – Online Falls Prevention Class Available This Spring for Older AdultsNewsletter – Making Medicare enrollment decisions when you have other coverage
February 11, 2022
Newsletter – Making Medicare enrollment decisions when you have other coverage