News & Information

Your Time, Their Quality of Life

Care. Advocacy. Support. Join the LMTAAA Advisory Council to make a difference in lives.https://lmtaaa.orgyour-time-their-quality-of-life

Participation Record for Senior Nutrition Program

An Area First, Milestone Counts Reflect Food Insecurity of Area Older Adultshttps://lmtaaa.orglewis-mason-thurston-area-agency-on-aging-announces-participation-record-for-popular-senior-nutriti

LMTAAA Receives National Recognition for Third Consecutive Year

LMTAAA's Continuing Commitment to People-Centered Investments Honored with 2024 Workforce Development Award by USAginghttps://lmtaaa.orglmtaaa-receives--national-recognition-for-third-consecutive-year

Note to Self

Caregivers take a seat and write a Note to Self.https://lmtaaa.orgnotetoself

Seasonal Affective Disorder

"Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise." -From Les Misérables by Victor Hugohttps://lmtaaa.orgsad

Be Aware of Tech Scams

With technology, it's easier than ever to connect with others and people are just a click or call away.https://lmtaaa.orgtechsupportscams

Top 10 Self Care Tips

Once you identify any barriers to good self-care, you can begin to take small steps toward changing behaviors standing in your way.https://lmtaaa.orgtop-10-self-care-tips

Falls Prevention & You

1 in 5 Washington residents aged 65 and older fall each year.https://lmtaaa.orgfalls-prevention-and-you

Senior Fraud & Scams

How do you protect yourself from fraud, scams, and con artists?https://lmtaaa.orgfraud

Fall & Sundowning

Before problem solving for Sundowning, rule out other possible causes.https://lmtaaa.orgsundowning

2024-2027 Plan Continuing Forward Momentum in Addressing Vital Community Needs

Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging is proud to announce its 2024-2027 Area Plan, centered on transforming data-centric challenges into person-centered solutions.https://lmtaaa.orglewis-mason-thurston-area-agency-on-aging-announces-2024-2027-plan--continuing-forward-momentum-in-

Stay Safe from Heat, Wildfire

For older adults, the dangers of summer, from extreme heat to wildfire smoke, can be especially hazardous.https://lmtaaa.orgstay-safe-from-heat-and-wildfire

LMTAAA Observes Older Americans Month with Commitments

LMTAAA Supports Older Adults through Education, Engagement and Empowermenthttps://lmtaaa.orglewis-mason-thurston-area-agency-on-aging-observes--older-americans-month-with-commitments-powered-

2024 Community Open House Events

LMTAAA to connect communities with vital support services through Open House events in 2024.https://lmtaaa.org2024-community-open-house-events

Appetite & Dementia

A common question for caregivers is what to do to get their family member with dementia to eat so they do not lose weight.https://lmtaaa.orgthe-family-caregiver---appetite-and-dementia

LMTAAA Receives National Recognition for Diversity

LMTAAA Commitment to Culture of Accountability Recognized with USAging Awardhttps://lmtaaa.orglmtaaa-receives--national-recognition-for-diversity-equity-and-inclusion

LMTAAA Receives USAging Innovation Award

LMTAAA Receives Prestigious Aging Innovations Award from USAginghttps://lmtaaa.orgusaging-innovation-award-recipient

The Importance of Sleep

According to the National Institute on Aging, older adults need the same amount of sleep as all adults: seven to nine hours a night.https://lmtaaa.orgsleep

Spring Cleaning

Spring and all its promises are here. One promise many hope not to break, is a bit of spring cleaning.https://lmtaaa.orgspringcleaning