September 27, 2021
For Immediate Release September 23, 2021 Contact: Amy Gotwals, agotwals@usaging.org and 202.460.5547 WASHINGTON—As the nation grapples with a caregiving crisis that has been worsened by the pandemic, USAging applauds the 26 recommendations released yesterday by the congressionally created RAISE (Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage) Family Caregiving Advisory Council, which not only support the current … Read More »
September 17, 2021
By Dr. Victoria Panzer and Ms. Lori Clary Across Washington, September 20 – 24, 2021 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week (FPAW). Many things have changed this year with the challenges of COVID-19, but one thing hasn’t changed… Each year more than 25% of all older adults in Washington will fall. Some falls are minor, while … Read More »
September 7, 2021
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 »
September 3, 2021
Special Meeting Notice Change for September Planning and Management Council Meetings … Read More »
August 18, 2021
A free, online version of the award-winning A Matter of Balance falls prevention class for adults age 60 and older is being offered by Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW). The evidence-based class helps adults who are concerned about falling or have fallen to maintain their independence while staying involved in activities … Read More »
July 2, 2021
Special Meeting Notice Change for July Planning and Management Council Meeting and August Governing Board Meeting … Read More »
May 28, 2021
Special Meeting Notice Change for June Planning and Management Council Meeting … Read More »
May 3, 2021
November Governing Board Meeting Agenda … Read More »
April 28, 2021
Special Meeting Notice Change for May Planning and Management Council Meeting … Read More »
April 1, 2021
Falls Prevention Class Now Available Online for Seniors … Read More »
