Advocacy
Area Agencies on Aging play a significant role in advocating for the needs of older adults, adults living with disability, and unpaid family caregivers. This is a federal mandate under the Older Americans Act.
Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging is actively involved in priorities that support older Americans. The agency does this work by partnering with other entities locally, statewide, and nationally.
Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging is a member of the Washington Association of Area Agencies on Aging. We are also a member of USAging, a national association of Area Agencies on Aging. The current legislative priorities can be found, here.
Outreach
Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging participates in many outreach events and activities to provide information about our services and initiatives. Our knowledgeable and professional staff are available in your local community within an LMTAAA office setting, on the phone by calling 360-664-2168, or at an event near you.