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
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Health Care
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
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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
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Inside the U.S. government’s new $30 million effort to combat pandemic profiteering
Scammers are going after the billions in stimulus payments. The FTC says it’s going after the scammers. READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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