LISTEN: State ombuds talks about protecting loved ones in long-term care
For months, long-term care facilities in Washington were closed not only to visitors but also to state regulatory authorities due
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Check out the new Elder Index™!
The Elder Index™ was developed by the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston and measures the income that
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Coronavirus and health insurance if you’re working and age 65 plus – Office of Insurance Commissioner/SHIBA
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, did you lose your group health insurance through your job or your spouse’s
Read More7 Ways to Age Well in 2019
How to increase your chances of living longer, learn the secret to aging well or just look younger. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/24/well/live/7-ways-to-age-well-in-2019.html
Read MoreWhat to do if you’re wrongfully billed for Medicare costs
If you’re among the 7.5 million people in the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program , doctors, suppliers, and other providers
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Opinion: How to Make Hearing Aids as Cool as Glasses
The Over The Counter Hearing aid Act The act reclassifies a whole category of hearing assistance devices so that people
Read MoreDementia Action Collaborative Fall Webinars
Established in 2016, the Dementia Action Collaborative (DAC) is a group of public-private partners committed to preparing Washington state for
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