Legislative update: Inslee signs historic budget that fully funds education & Paid Family Leave
Gov. Jay Inslee signed the two year operating budget Friday night as the fiscal year came to a close. “I
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Senior Lobby Updates
Health Care coverage offered to Grays Harbor and Klickitat Counties
Earlier this month when insurers submitted their 2018 coverage plans to the Insurance Commissioner’s office, none offered to cover
Read MoreOIC: How the American Health Care Act Affects Washingtonians
The American Health Care Act (www.congress.gov) passed the House on May 4. It now includes an amendment that gives states
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Brisk walks may slow dementia
Exercise may bolster the brain function and thinking skills of people with dementia, according to a new report. The study’s
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Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL)
Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing
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Bea Rector has accepted the position of Acting Assistant Secretary for ALTSA
Bea Rector is the Acting Assistant Secretary for the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) in Washington state. ALTSA administers
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There’s A Lot More To Aging Than A Number
There’s a lot more to aging than a number BY ANNA SCHLECHT As the Baby Boomers rapidly morph into the
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