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Washingtonians to get public option on state’s health-insurance exchange

This Is What Life Without Retirement Savings Looks Like

Retirement Readiness - Washington State Retirement Preparedness Study

MAY IS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH (OAM)

May is Older Americans Month. The national theme is Connect, Create, Contribute. You are encouraged to reach out to an older person—a friend, family member, neighbor, colleague, or client—and spend even a couple minutes asking about their lives and experiences. If you can connect on a periodic basis, even better.

Long-Term Care Trust Act

The Washington State Senate passed the Long-Term Care Trust Act. Governor Jay Inslee has signed it into law. This first-in-the-nation legislation, introduced by Rep. Laurie Jinkins, creates a safety net for long-term care by having workers pay a small premium on their income starting in 2022. Benefits would be payable beginning in 2025.

Washingtonians to get public option on state’s health-insurance exchange

Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law a bill that creates a public option for Washington’s health benefit exchange, a move intended to lower costs and boost insurance coverage across the state.

SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides fresh fruit and vegetables to lower-income seniors and supports local farming by increasing the use of farmers markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture. Produce is also purchased directly from farmers for delivery to seniors.

"Not Forgotten: Protecting Americans from Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes.”

Senate hearing examines 'devastating' nursing home abuse

2019 SENIOR LOBBY DAY - FEBRUARY 26

This was a chance to advocate for senior issues with our legislators.

This Type of Illiteracy Could Hurt You

More than half of older Americans lack the skills to gather and understand medical information. Providers must simplify, researchers say.

This Is What Life Without Retirement Savings Looks Like

Many seniors are stuck with lives of never-ending work—a fate that could befall millions in the coming decades.

Retirement Readiness - Washington State Retirement Preparedness Study

The Washington State Legislature directed the Department of Commerce to study the retirement preparedness of Washington residents, based on region, age, type of employment, and income.

7 Ways to Age Well in 2019

How to increase your chances of living longer, learn the secret to aging well or just look younger.

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Health Directive for Dementia: What kind of medical care would you want if you were to develop worsening dementia? Read More..

Social Isolation and Loneliness—The Realities of Modern Life (and what we can do to change that) Read More..

Falls Prevention: Something a Community Can Agree On Read More..

‘Too Little Too Late’: Bankruptcy Booms Among Older Americans Read More..

Washington’s Biggest Toxic Waste Polluter: A Mine (With Hanford Not Far Behind) Read More..

More than 150 Dems launch caucus to expand Social Security benefits Read More..

Grandparents increasingly targeted by impostors who know "everything" about them Read More..

Supplements Won’t Prevent Dementia. But These Steps Might. Read More..

More Benches, Special Goggles: Taking Steps to Assist Older Travelers Read More..

A Workable Alternative To Nursing Homes In Vermont — Adult Family Care Read More..

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