September 8, 2020
As it’s predicted that the number of Washingtonians living with Alzheimer’s disease will continue to increase, the Spokane Area Dementia Friendly Community is working to make our county a better place for the number of people living with dementia. As a group, our first goal is to conduct a county-wide community needs assessment survey to … Read More »
September 3, 2020
Special Meeting Notice for September 2020 Please make sure to read this notice about the September Planning and Management Council Meeting, if you plan to attend. … Read More »
September 1, 2020
While ALTCEW provides links 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. Falls-related Emergency Medical Service calls are the leading non-fire response-related calls in Spokane County” You can … Read More »
July 14, 2020
Please make sure to read this notice about the July Planning and Management Council Meeting, if you plan to attend. Special Meeting Notice for July 2020 … Read More »
July 13, 2020
The Spokane Area has been recognized as a Dementia Friendly Community! Press Release – SADFC … Read More »
June 22, 2020
Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington announces new website launch! Press Release – New Website … Read More »
June 19, 2020
Funded by WA State and implemented by the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, this project uses virtual learning to help primary and allied care providers in rural and under served communities within WA State improve their abilities to detect and diagnose dementias, and provide assistance with planning and ongoing support to patients and their … Read More »
June 9, 2020
JUNE MEETING CANCELLED Please take a look at our Public Notice of Change to June Planning and Management Council meetings for more information. … Read More »
May 23, 2020
Take a look at the following document to learn more about how to enroll in Medicare during the current Coronavirus Public Health Emergency. Enrolling in Medicare during the COVID-19 Pandemic … Read More »
April 1, 2020
Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW) Announces New Planning and Management Council (PMC) Officers and Governing Board Chair! Press Release – New 2020 PMC Officers and GB Chair … Read More »