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

WASHINGTON'S COMING BUDGET CUTS COULD DWARF THOSE OF THE GREAT RECESSION

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

WASHINGTON STATE COVID 19 INFORMATION FOR

STOP BUDGET CUTS DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND FOCUS ON TAX REFORM

WA AGING & LONG TERM SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION

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.

WASHINGTON'S COMING BUDGET CUTS COULD DWARF THOSE OF THE GREAT RECESSION

Washington lawmakers are planning an emergency session to plug a hole of at least $7 billion in the state budget — one that may dwarf the shortfall they dealt with a decade ago during the Great Recession.

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. T

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.

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.

STOP BUDGET CUTS DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND FOCUS ON TAX REFORM

OPINION: We are in a time of crisis, a time of great uncertainty. We don’t know how many people will die of COVID-19, nor the extent of the economic harm that will result from physical distancing.

WA AGING & LONG TERM SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION

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

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.

The Importance of the 2020 Census

Older Americans have been more likely than other age groups to return their U.S. census forms and make sure they were counted.On April 13, the Census Bureau announced it was pushing back several key deadlines in the 2020 count due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Check 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 older adults need to meet their basic needs and age in place with dignity.

Older Adult Falls

Falls are a growing health problem for older adults, and there are many myths about falling. The most important message we can share with our communities is that falls are preventable.WA Dept of Health's Injury and Violence Prevention program has new data tables highlighting the leading causes of death by different age groups statewide.

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.

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The growing divide between federal disability income and rent is leading more people into homelessness. Read More..

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With recycling’s dirty truths exposed, Washington works toward a cleaner, more sustainable system Read More..

Fear, Isolation, Depression: The Mental Health Fallout of a Worldwide Pandemic Read More..

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