Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington

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

06/23/2026

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

06/23/2026

Our Kinship Caregiver Support Group meets this week!

This group is guided by a facilitator and offers family caregivers a safe place to connect with other caregivers; share feelings and concerns; discuss ways of coping with challenges, stresses and demands on your time; and learn about community resources. There is no cost to attend.

10 –11:30 a.m., on the second Thursday of the month via Zoom (one-time registration is required)
10 –11:30 a.m., on the fourth Thursday of each month in-person (no registration required) at Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of SW WA, 201 NE 73rd St., Vancouver

For more information or to register, please contact Yen Lu-Ortega, 360-759-4317 or email [email protected]

06/22/2026

It's Motivation Monday!

Join us this week for our EnhanceFitness classes -- they are free and fun!

EnhanceFitness is an evidence-based group exercise program. It helps older adults (age 60 plus) become more active, energized and empowered to sustain independent lives. All older adults are welcome. Instructors tailor exercises to ability, from seated to full mobility.

Pre-registration is not required and there is no cost to attend. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for your first class to complete registration on-site.

• Battle Ground (two classes each day)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. and 10 - 11 a.m., *Tuesdays and Thursdays
Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Street, Battle Ground

Brush Prairie
10 – 11 a.m., Wednesdays and Fridays
Bethel Lutheran Church, 12919 NE 159th St., Brush Prairie

• Camas
10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Lacamas Lake Lodge, 227 NE Lake Road, Camas

• Washougal
8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (no class Friday, June 26)
Washougal Senior Center, 1681 C Street, Washougal

06/19/2026

Our offices will be closed today, June 19, to honor the Juneteenth holiday. We will be back open on Monday, June 22.

HelpingElders.org

06/18/2026

Washington has launched the first program to help cover home care and other supports. A number of states are paying attention.

06/18/2026

Our offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 to honor the Juneteenth holiday. We will be back open on Monday, June 22.

HelpingElders.org

06/17/2026

If you are a retiring Washington worker in need of help with activities of daily living, you may be eligible for long-term care benefits from the WA Cares Fund. Create a WA Cares benefits account and check your eligibility as you plan for life’s next steps. Learn more at wacaresfund.wa.gov.

If you are a retiring Washington worker in need of help with activi...