May 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 discussDecember 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 theirNovember 17, 2022
To inform the planning and development of the State Plan on Aging for 2023-2027, The Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), which is part of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is sharing this short survey about the needs and concerns of older state residents, their families, and caregivers. Regional results from thisNovember 16, 2022
UPDATE 12/1/2022 Our snow removal volunteers are at capacity and are unable to take additional people at this time. Please ask a friend, neighbor, or family member. If you have a need around aging in place, we are still here to help. Contact our help line. Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington’s CommunityNovember 7, 2022
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Caregiver MonthOctober 20, 2022
Although flu season is just beginning, the virus claimed the life of a Spokane County resident this past week — Spokane County’s first flu-related death this season and one of two total hospitalizations so far, according to Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD). The patient was in their 60s with underlying health conditions. “Unfortunately, this isOctober 3, 2022
Spokane, Washington – For more than 1.3 million Medicare beneficiaries in Washington state, this is an important time of year. Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period – also called the Annual Election Period – runs each year from October 15th to December 7th. During this time, those on Medicare: Can switch from Original Medicare to a MedicareSeptember 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 management