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Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging

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Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging

We support older adults, adults living with disability, and the friends and family who care for them.

06/23/2026

The WA Cares Fund provides working Washingtonians a way to earn access to long-term care benefits that will be available when they need them. Applications are open now and benefits will be available statewide on July 1. Learn about the program by joining our upcoming webinar, WA Cares basics, from 1-2 p.m. on July 8. We will cover how the program works, how to qualify for benefits and more. Register for the webinar today: https://bit.ly/4oF8Lzn

06/17/2026

Did you know you can get free audiobooks from the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL)?

WTBBL offers a no-cost library service for Washington state residents who have trouble reading standard print. There are over 170,000 audiobooks and 75 magazines available. People who meet guidelines can access them in one of two ways:

📭Mail service delivers materials through a free, digital talking book player. It features large buttons, spoken descriptions, and a long-lasting battery.

💻Digital materials can also be accessed through an app.

To see if you meet program rules, visit wtbbl.org and click on the "apply" button to submit your interest.

[Photo description: Older adult man listening to wireless headphones at home.]

06/15/2026

Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging (LMTAAA) is using community feedback to shape its 2027-2030 Area Plan, which sets local priorities for aging services and supports.

📝 Nearly 300 people shared what it takes to age well in a community survey.

🫂 People in Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties took part in community forums.

💻 Your feedback can still be heard. A draft 2027-2030 Area Plan is available for online comment now through June 30 at LMTAAA.org.

👥 LMTAAA will also hold a hybrid public hearing this Thursday, June 18 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. It will take place at 2404 Heritage Court SW in Olympia. This will be a chance to provide a public comment in real time.

📍 Want to attend from where you are? A Zoom link for the hybrid meeting can be found on the LMTAAA website at LMTAAA.org/area-plan. Your participation in the hearing will keep the plan grounded in real life.

[Photo description: Young woman helping older woman get out of a car.]

06/12/2026

Near retirement? Work part-time?

You may be contributing to, and earning, WA Cares Fund benefits.

Already retired?

Pro-rated benefits may be available as well as other long-term care options.

LMTAAA offers local support for planning long-term care. Give us a call to talk it over at no cost: 360-664-2168.

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[Photo description: Older adult restaurant worker stands behind the counter holding a tray of used dishes. Two co-workers can be seen in the background.]

06/11/2026

Are you an older adult or an adult living with disability who can't get to the doctor? Whether its unreliable transportation, difficulties getting around, or the lack of a ride, challenges can feel overwhelming.

Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging is here to help! We connect community members with public, private and volunteer transportation options near them.

Services near you could include:

✏️ Travel Training (learn how to use public transportation, including out of your county, for free)

🗺️ Trip Planner (plot dates, times, and routes ahead of time)

👥 Bus Buddies (people who will ride with you)

Find a complete online directory of resources available in Lewis, Mason and Thurston counties at [link]: https://lmtaaa.org/transportation-for-myself. Many are free.

[Photo description: A man using a wheelchair navigates onto a shuttle lift.]

06/05/2026

Fraudsters trick people into signing up for hospice by offering “free” services like house-cleaning or medical equipment. Never give out your Medicare Number and never sign anything in exchange for “free” services — it’s a scam!
Always talk to your doctor before signing up for any medical-related service or supplies. If you suspect fraud, call 1-800-MEDICARE or go online: https://go.medicare.gov/4x4SPdI.

06/04/2026

Memory Cafes give people living with dementia and their care partners a place to enjoy time with others.

Join us on June 12th for a free, in-person session on how to start one in your community. The presentation will be given by the UW Brain and Wellness Center.

You’ll learn the basics and hear what makes these gatherings work.

Spaces are limited. Show your interest today through this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/AuXu3fXiqX?origin=lprLink

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[Photo description: Two older adult women sit side by side. One reads a book aloud to another.]

06/02/2026

Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging (LMTAAA) is using community feedback to shape its 2027-2030 Area Plan, which sets local priorities for aging services and supports. Recently, LMTAAA asked people who live, work, or help someone in Lewis, Mason and Thurston counties to share what it takes to age well.

📝 Nearly 300 people responded, the strongest showing yet for the agency’s Area Plan process which happens every four years. People shared what life looks like as they age, care for others, or try to stay independent. Their answers reveal communities in need of support:

💵 47% say the top issue facing older adults is having enough money to live on.

🫂 37% provide unpaid help or care for a family member, friend or neighbor.

👥 25% of those participants are providing 40+ hours of care a week.

🍎 17% find it challenging to eat nutritious food.

💵 86% of those respondents say cost is the top reason why.

🏠 51% are worried about being able to make repairs that allow them to stay at home.

📖 The Area Plan is finalized by October then published on the LMTAAA website. The plan is a guide to building supports like meals, caregiving and transportation that solve real community needs.

💻 Your feedback can still be heard. A draft 2027-2030 Area Plan is available for online comment from June 1-30 at LMTAAA.org.

👥 LMTAAA will also hold a hybrid public hearing on Thursday, June 18 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. It will take place at 2404 Heritage Court SW in Olympia. This will be a chance to provide a public comment in real time.

📍 Want to attend from where you are? A Zoom link will be found on the LMTAAA website. Your participation in the hearing will keep the plan grounded in real life.

(Photo description: An older woman sits in a wheelchair against a brick wall backdrop.)

06/01/2026

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) benefit cards will begin arriving at the homes of approved older adults this week.

The program provides $80 for fresh produce at local farmers markets to seniors who meet age and income guidelines.

If you're expecting a card, remember that all funds must be spent by the end of October. Program dollars will not roll over to next summer. Check your balance in the app or call the number on the back of your card. Using your full benefit helps show there's strong need for the program. It also supports continued access to as many local seniors as possible.

If you are expecting a card and do not receive one this week, please give the mail service one more week before reaching out.

If you have not yet applied, this year's program has reached its limit. If you'd like to place your name on the waitlist in case more funds become available, visit [link]: lmtaaa.org/farmersmarket.

This year, benefit cards were claimed faster than ever, with seniors filling over half the spots in week one.

[Photo description: A hand holds a Washington Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefit card against a forest backdrop.]

Address

2404 Heritage Court SW
Olympia, WA
98502

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Friday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13606642168

Website

http://www.LMTAAA.org/

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