From NPR: The economic squeeze is pushing up poverty rates for older adults – September 24, 2026 by Jennifer Ludden
The poverty rate among seniors rose for the fifth straight year in 2025, “a trend no other age group experienced,”
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Wellness & Safety
September Is Falls Prevention Awareness Month
Falls Prevention Awareness Month is a nationwide observance that reaches millions of older adults to raise awareness on preventing falls,
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness, Wildfire Response, and Personal Preparedness –
A presentation by Serena Segura, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at Residential Care Services, Home & Community Living Administration, Washington DSHS. She
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MAY IS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
As we celebrate Older Americans Month, here is the History of Older Americans Month, as described by ACL (Administration For
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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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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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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
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