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 »
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. 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 »
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, it’s dangerous or not possible. That’s where “Adopt A Neighbor” comes in. Aging & Long Term Care … Read More »
September 13, 2024
We are excited to announce that our agency, Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington, will be moving to a new office location right up the road during the month of October! We have outgrown our current workplace and have found a larger space that will better allow us to serve our community. We … Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »