COVID-19 UPDATE FROM WASHINGTON DEPT. OF HEALTH

The following is COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Guidance from the Washington Dept. of Health READ MORE

ACCESSING THE WASHINGTON STATE 2021 LEGISLATURE REMOTELY

The resources listed below have been gathered to provide quick reference in navigating the Washington State Legislature’s remote 2021 Legislative Session. We believe this information will be helpful and you are always welcome to reach out to the Legislative Information Center for assistance (360) 786-7573. READ MORE on Accessing the Legislature Remotely READ MORE on Committee Meetings

WA DSHS - ALTSA COVID-19

Updates and Highlights regarding Vaccination, Long-Term Care Facility Visitation and more. READ MORE

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 ranks us as 2nd in the nation. READ MORE

NEW UW REPORT - "CARING FOR WASHINGTON'S OLDER ADULTS IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC"

Here is a new report on the state of aging services in WA during COVID-19 from the University of Washington, School of Social Work, entitled: "CARING FOR WASHINGTON’S OLDER ADULTS IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: Interviews With Organization Leaders About the State of Social and Healthcare Services" READ MORE

OIC: MEDICARE AND CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Medicare.gov issued guidance about what it will cover for beneficiaries who are exposed to or diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19). We updated our Medicare and Coronavirus webpage with the most recent information. READ MORE

Long-Term Care Coalition Calls to Protect Washington’s Most Vulnerable

A Coalition of Long-Term Care advocates has assembled in response to recent budget reduction exercises that propose significant cuts - $220 million under the worst-case scenario - to critical services that support Washington’s seniors and people with disabilities. READ MORE

ADDRESSING SOCIAL ISOLATION FOR OLDER ADULTS DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS

Advancing States took action during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis to assist state aging and disability agencies in responding to, and meeting the needs of, facility residents and an older adult population sheltering at home. READ MORE

FOOD LIFELINE & 2nd HARVEST

Feeding children, adults and seniors facing hunger in Western Washington and 26 counties in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Food Lifeline and Second Harvest Food Bank of the Inland Northwest are part of Feeding Washington, a separate non-profit organization. READ MORE