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E4’s Summer Newsletter
E4’s Summer Newsletter Rural communities in the US are generally home to a higher proportion of older adults compared to urban or metropolitan areas, and the populations of adults aged 65 years and older is growing in these regions. People
2023 Alzheimer’s Conference
2023 Alzheimer’s Conference Join us in person on Saturday, October 7th for the 18th annual Alzheimer’s Conference! Location: Rainier View Christian Church, 12305 Spanaway Loop Rd. S, Tacoma, WA 98444. Learn more at the link HERE. Participants will hear presentations
Housing is a Health Care Issue
How Washington is treating housing as health care The state’s Apple Health and Homes program uses Medicaid dollars to provide housing aid and other support services. Learn more at the link HERE.
September is Fall Prevention Month
September is Fall Prevention Month! Take a look at Washington State Department of Health resources at the link HERE.
King County Fall Prevention Coalition
King County Fall Prevention Coalition (KCFPC) was formed in 2017 by community partners in an effort to reduce falls across King County, WA. Representation includes EMS, Hospitals, Housing, Home Health Care agencies, Community Organizations, Fall Prevention Class leaders, Academic Institutions,
National Council on Aging—create your legal will in 20 minutes
August is National Make a Will Month! Just 20 minutes to create or update your legally-binding will. Get started by clicking the link HERE.
National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center
Advance Planning Guides for People Living with Dementia Advance planning empowers people to make their own decisions about important topics like finances, health care, and living arrangements before the need arises. Despite this, most people living with dementia have not
Burien Job Posting
The position is open until filled, however, the first review of applications will take place on August 7th. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. Link to apply and with more information is HERE. Recreation Coordinator – General Recreation and
Advance Planning for People Living with Dementia (Updated 2023)
Advance planning empowers people to make their own decisions about important topics like finances, health care, and living arrangements before the need arises. Despite this, most older adults have not created advance directives. The following advance planning guides were created