The Dementia Roadmap and the Dementia Legal Planning Toolkit

A great resource for Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia and Memory Loss can be found at Washington's Community Living Connections. READ MORE

THE MEDICARE CLIFF

Many lower-income seniors and people with disabilities lose their affordable, comprehensive health coverage when they qualify for Medicare. It doesn’t have to be this way. A new report explains how Washington State can protect people transitioning to Medicare by making care more affordable and covering services they need. NoHLAre Cliff pdfMedicare Cliff fact sheet pdf

Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

The Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates for residents of nursing homes, adult family homes, and assisted living facilities. Volunteer ombuds are the backbone of the Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program! READ MOREWATCH VIDEO

Washington State Legislature 2021 105 days – January 11 to April 25

This is a presentation by Lobby member League of Women Voters of Washington to members summarizing the 2021 Legislative session. READ MORE

MANAGING SOMEONE ELSE’S MONEY - FORMAL AND INFORMAL CAREGIVERS Knowing your options will help you choose what works best for your situation. An informal caregiver helps on an as-needed basis. If you need more than occasional help, it might be time to name a formal caregiver. READ MORE

Inside the U.S. government’s new $30 million effort to combat pandemic profiteering

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Understanding Ageism and Covid-19

Ageism would suggest that only older people should worry about getting COVID-19. In fact, people of all ages can get COVID-19. READ MORE

WASHINGTON STATE RANKS SECOND IN THE NATION IN THE PROVISION OF LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS

AARP released its fourth iteration of the Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard on September 24. Washington state’s overall score ranks us as 2nd in the nation. READ MORE

NEW UW REPORT - "CARING FOR WASHINGTON'S OLDER ADULTS IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC"

Here is a new report on the state of aging services in WA during COVID-19 from the University of Washington, School of Social Work, entitled: "CARING FOR WASHINGTON’S OLDER ADULTS IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: Interviews With Organization Leaders About the State of Social and Healthcare Services" READ MORE