April 30, 2025
Each May, Older Americans Month (OAM) shines a spotlight on the valuable contributions of older adults while reinforcing the importance of community support and inclusion. The 2025 national theme, āFlip the Script on Aging,ā invites everyone to challenge stereotypes and celebrate aging as a time of growth, purpose, and possibility. Hosted by the Administration for … Read More »
April 3, 2025
As the seasons change and the days grow longer, thereās no better time to embrace new opportunities to give back. This Global Volunteer Month, Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW) is calling on community members to spring into action and make a lasting impact in the lives of older adults and adults … Read More »
March 11, 2025
This spring, attend a FREE award-winning A Matter of Balance falls prevention class for adults aged 60 and older with Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW)! The evidence-based class helps adults who are concerned about falling stay active and independent, maintaining their safety while staying involved in activities they enjoy.Ā Those who take … Read More »
February 15, 2025
Do you speak English and another language, have computer skills, and are committed to helping others find access to health care? Make a difference today by becoming a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteer. The SHIBA sponsor in Spokane and Whitman counties is looking for volunteers to help with this initiative. Our well-trained volunteers … Read More »
December 23, 2024
Welcome to the winter 2024 issue of The Informer, Aging & Long Term Careās 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 »
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 »
October 17, 2024
At Aging & Long-Term Care of Eastern Washington, our team works every day to support families as they confront challenges to accessing and paying for long-term care. As our population ages, many residents of our community are at risk of depleting their savings or depending on loved ones for financial assistance later in life. The … Read More »
October 10, 2024
For more than 1.3 million Medicare beneficiaries in Washington state, this is an important time of year. Medicareās Open Enrollment Period ā also called the Annual Election Period ā 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 ā … Read More »
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 »
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, itās dangerous or not possible. Thatās where āAdopt A Neighborā comes in. Aging & Long Term Care … Read More »
