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VA Scam
An Alert on VA scams from Dick Sayre, a Spokane Elder Law Attorney (excerpted) The Attorney General is accepting complaints about VA scams which are spreading over Washington like a small plague. This involves selling insurance products and/or irrevocable trusts … Continue reading
AREA CODE SCAM
Area Code Scam Alert There are three area codes that if you call any number in that code area, you will get charged large sums of money on you phone bill. So far the we have seen $70.00 charges for … Continue reading
LMTAAA Shelton Office Has Moved!
The LMTAAA office in Shelton has moved to a new location! Google Maps NEW ADDRESS: 628 W Alder Street Shelton, WA 98584
Flu and Pneumonia Resources for 2011
Flu vaccine is already available for this upcoming influenza season. Please help spread the word about how to protect older adults against this potentially serious illness. According to reports by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year … Continue reading
Family Caregiver Support Newsletter
The FCSP Newsletter Summer 2011 is now available! Contact the Family Caregiver Resource Manager in your area. //
Low-cost eyeglass lenses, frames, contacts for Medicaid Clients
New legislation gives Washington State Medicaid clients access to low-cost eyeglass lenses, frames, contacts. OLYMPIA – Legislation passed during this year’s regular legislative session will help state Medicaid clients affected by a budget cut that eliminated coverage of frames, lenses … Continue reading
2011 Emergency Preparedness Expo
SAVE THE DATE! 2011 Emergency Preparedness Expo Where: St. Martin’s University, Marcus Pavilion & Worthington Center When: October 29, 2011 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Contact: Vivian Eason at 360-786-5243 or easonv@co.thurston.wa.us All-hazards Preparedness Information Preparedness Demonstrations Vendor & … Continue reading
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) *UPDATE 7-6-11* All of the SFMNP checks have been distributed for Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties. The SFMNP provides low-income seniors with $40 in SFMNP checks to purchase fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, … Continue reading
Elder Economic Security Initiative
The Washington Elder Economic Security Initiative (EESI) promotes better economic security for elders. The EESI is a collaboration between the Washington Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW) to end the talk about the poverty … Continue reading
We haven’t moved … But our address has changed.
The Olympia office of the Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging has changed addresses, but not locations. Beginning on January 1, 2011, the City of Olympia has changed our address from 3603 Mud Bay Rd W to 4419 Harrison Ave NW. … Continue reading