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Understanding the Plight of Seniors in Transition
As seniors age and become less independent and in need of assistance, their adult children often face the difficult choice of whether to hire a home caregiver, or to even move their parents into a managed care facility. It’s a difficult decision to make, and one that the elders often resist. “It’s usually a pride…
Read MoreClarus Eye Centre Extends Business Hours
Clarus Eye Centre has been providing excellent eye care to the community since 1968. We recognize the need for extended hours to serve our patients better so starting September 4th our new hours will be: Monday-Thursday, 7AM-7PM and Friday 8AM- 5PM. Please call to schedule your appointment. 360. 456.3200.
Read MoreSSAC Annual Alzheimer's Walk is Sept 16th
The South Sound Alzheimer’s Council is once again sponsoring the annual Alzheimer’s Walk at Heritage Park on Sunday, September 16th, to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. Registration for the walk can be done in advance online at: www.southsoundalzheimer’s.org, by calling Senior Services for South Sound at (360) 586-6181 or at the park the…
Read MoreRegistration For The Living Well Living Long Conf. is Open
Attention all local seniors, registration for SAN’s 2018 Living Well Living Long Conference is now open . The conference, September 26th at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, is SAN’s annual resource fair for seniors and offers local vendors, presentations, and panels all geared towards matters important to you. You can download the registration form below or…
Read MoreApplebees Hosts Flapjacks For Seniors
We will be Flipping Up Fun and Raising Funds to Support Our Local Seniors!! Senior Action Network will be sponsoring the Flapjacks for Seniors Fundraiser on August 11th at the Lacey Applebees along Sleater Kinney Rd from 8:45 – 10:45 AM. Come join us for a $10.00 special including pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, orange juice, and coffee. All…
Read MoreCapital Homecare Cooperative Presents Carers Eat Pizza
Olympia, WA July 6, 2018- Capital Homecare Cooperative announced on July 3rd 2018 to Thurston County that they are hosting the first ever Carers Eat Pizza Community Roundtable at the delicious Pizzeria La Gitana of Olympia from 5pm-9pm. All caregivers, care receivers, friends of caregivers and friends of care receivers are invited to share pizza…
Read MoreLiving Well Living Long Conference Registration Is Open
Attention all Senior Action Network members, vendor registration for the Living Well Living Long Conference is now open and runs through July 24th. The conference, September 26th, is our annual resource fair for local seniors and offers a singular opportunity for our members to interact and connect with their primary audience. You can download the…
Read MoreRoo Lan to Host Senior Health Fair June 15th
Roo Lan Health Care is Excited to Host our First Annual Senior Health Fair On Friday, June 15th, Roo Lan Health Care will be hosting our first ever Senior Health Fair at the Lacey Community Center from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. This event is one of the many ways Roo Lan is giving back to…
Read MoreClosing the Gap to Protect the Assets
Four out of ten Americans age 40 and older indicate they will depend on the federal Medicaid program to meet their long-term care needs. That stat is reported by the Associated Press Public Affairs Research Center which began tracking data regarding popular opinion of how to care for aging Americans in 2013 when its directors…
Read MoreFirst Homecare Cooperative Opens its Doors for Business
Capital Homecare Cooperative announced on April 4th 2018 that they are open for business as a home care agency licensed by the State of Washington and available to offer consultations for services as well as accept applications for caregivers. Capital Homecare Cooperative is a caregiver-owned workers cooperative providing in-home services to seniors and persons with…
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