June 20, 2023
Welcome to the summer 2023 issue of The Informer, Aging & Long Term Care’s community newsletter! Enjoy this issue for a variety of articles and information. Topics include Aging & Long Term Care’s 2024 – 2027 Area Plan, unwinding Medicaid, agency events, and getting help with nutrition, medications, and Medicare. This digital newsletter will beJune 1, 2023
If you’re on Medicare, you can help stop fraud! Let’s face it, fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion each year and ultimately raises the cost of healthcare for everyone. The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) is bringing awareness to this issue during National Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, June 5 -11. SMPs around the country empowerMay 2, 2023
Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans, highlight important trends, and strengthen our commitment to honoring our older citizens. This May, join us as we recognize the 60thMarch 31, 2023
“For the Love of Community” Celebrating National Public Health Week, April 3-9 Public Health Leadership Panel – April 6, 2-4 pm at SRHD (1101 W. College Ave.) April 3-9, 2023, Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) celebrates National Public Health Week, a week where local health jurisdictions across the country recognize the connections created within theMarch 27, 2023
Unable to Attend a Community Forum? Complete our survey: Aging & Long Term Care Area Plan Survey Your voice matters! Attend Aging & Long Term Care’s Community Forum Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW) invites you to attend one of our upcoming community forums! At this meeting we will discussFebruary 3, 2023
The winter weather in eastern Washington can be treacherous, especially for individuals at risk of falling such as those over 60. According to the CDC, one million injuries a year and 17,000 deaths are caused by slipping and falling on ice/snow. Chances are you know someone who has fallen or who is afraid of falling.January 27, 2023
Caring for People Living With Dementia (PLWD) is as much a helping hand as an appropriately designed built environment. Evidence from Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, Norway, and the United Kingdom show that the appropriate form, character, and content of residential, neighborhood, government and commercial areas, and residential aged-care facilities can positively impact behavior and qualityDecember 22, 2022
Welcome to the second issue of The Informer, Aging & Long Term Care’s community newsletter! Our agency is excited to share information and updates about agency efforts, local resources, and available services. Enjoy this issue for safety this winter, art and poetry, ways to stay connected, and local opportunities. This digital newsletter will be releasedDecember 21, 2022
There are many ways that older adults can give back to their communities and stay healthy while doing it! That’s why we’re participating in Home for the Holidays, a national campaign led by USAging and the Eldercare Locator, this year in partnership with AmeriCorps. Because older adults may not know where to start on theirDecember 1, 2022
Click on the link below to enjoy the winter issue of The Caregiver Support Program Newsletter! Caregiver Support Program Winter Newsletter