2020 Virtual Fall Conference

We would like to invite you to register for the Virtual Fall conference. This year we expect about 200 people will attend the 2020 Virtual Fall Conference. The audience includes legislators, policy makers, civic Leaders, state, county and city employees, activists, and providers of services for senior citizens. READ MORE

WASHINGTON STATE COVID 19 INFORMATION FOR "ADULTS 60 & OVER

Washington state has created a web site for information and resources pertaining to the coronavirus outbreak. There is one page dedicated to adults 60 and over. READ MORE

WA AGING & LONG TERM SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION

DSHS FamHelp site has COVID-19 resources for family and friends of facility residents. 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