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The Informer – 2024 winter newsletter

December 23, 2024

Welcome to the winter 2024 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 details about our recent office relocation, upcoming events and opportunities, local resources and supports, and more. This digital newsletter … Read More »

Press Release – Aging & Long Term Care has moved offices!

November 1, 2024

Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW), your local Area Agency on Aging for Spokane, Whitman, Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties, is excited to announce that we will be relocating to a new office space this October. We are dedicated to making this transition as smooth as possible to ensure we properly … Read More »

Press Release – Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Oct 15th

October 10, 2024

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 Medicare Advantage plan – … Read More »

Press Release – Aging & Long Term Care, Recognized for Excellence in Making Vaccinations Available to Older Adults and People With Disabilities

October 4, 2024

Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW) and USAging in Washington, D.C. have been awarded the 2024 Immunization Neighborhood Champion Award by the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS) for their work through the Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative. The NAIIS Immunization Excellence Awards recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals and organizations … Read More »

Press Release – Adopt A Neighbor: A community initiative to assist older adults and individuals with disabilities this autumn and winter

September 30, 2024

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 … Read More »

Consider attending the 2024 Caregiver Conference

August 19, 2024

This October 9th from 8:30 AM – 2 PM, consider attending the 2024 Caregiver Conference with Aging & Long Term Care, Frontier Behavioral Health, and the Caregiver Support Program. This event is free to attend and breakfast is provided with registration. Learn more at www.eventleaf.com/e/2024CGConference or by calling (509) 458-7450 option 2. Attend the 2024 … Read More »

The Informer – 2024 summer newsletter

June 28, 2024

Welcome to the summer 2024 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 Case Management Program, What is WA Cares, Medicare Fraud Prevention Month, and more. This digital newsletter will be released each summer/winter via … Read More »

Press Release – Celebrating Older Americans Month: Powered by connection

May 9, 2024

Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by a federal agency, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities. This year’s theme, “Powered by Connection,” focuses on the profound … Read More »