November 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 managementSeptember 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.” ForMay 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 forMarch 30, 2022
Press Release – Online Falls Prevention Class Available This Spring for Older AdultsNovember 5, 2021
For many of Washington’s more than 850,000 unpaid family caregivers, the COVID-19 pandemic has added stress and burden to an already difficult job. Caregivers have reported that providing care is more emotionally, physically, and financially difficult than normal, according to a University of Pittsburg survey. A majority reported that the pandemic has increased their caregiving