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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Mask mandates help reduce COVID, but can make it harder for deaf people to communicate
It’s estimated there are about half a million people who are deaf or hard of hearing in Washington and Idaho.
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Social Security Works for Washington State
Social Security improves economic security for more than 1.3 million Washington residents and their families, and contributes significantly to economic
Read MoreCheck 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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What is allowed for Long-Term Care Facilities Visitation
According to DSHS and the governor’s office there are new guidelines for visitations to Long Term Care facilities
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Trump promised to pay for Covid care. But patients with long-term symptoms see huge bills.
The Trump administration’s pledge to protect Covid-19 patients from massive medical bills is falling short for a growing number of
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LONLINESS AND CAREGIVING
Thousands of Washingtonians care for loved ones with dementia. During the coronavirus pandemic, some have never felt more alone. Meanwhile,
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