Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington

09/10/2025

Long-term care isn’t just for older adults.

Meet Sawyer—paralyzed at 19—who uses daily caregiver support to stay independent and pursue her dreams. Her story shows how WA Cares helps people of all ages and needs access the care they rely on.

Read her story: https://bit.ly/4aKR1eP

09/08/2025

Come join us at our East Wenatchee location for a bake sale to support the Alzheimer's Association. 🥧🥯🧁

09/05/2025

The Senior Health Fair is happening this month and we’re extending an invitation to you. This FREE event is focused on falls prevention education and valuable community resources. With various dates and locations, you can choose the one that works best for you.

Check out the dates, times, locations, and objectives below.

09/05/2025

can be tough and rewarding all at once. Here are our Ten Commandments for Caregivers to help guide and inspire you.

Ten Commandments for Caregivers
1. Reward yourself, you deserve it.
2. Be alert, watch out for depression.
3. Accept offered help, it’s good for you.
4. Educate yourself about everything in your new life.
5. Be open to suggestions and new ideas.
6. Trust your instincts, mostly they’ll be right.
7. Be good to yourself, your body strength is necessary.
8. Dream new dreams, experience your loss, but dream again.
9. Seek support, it’s most important to know you’re not alone.
10. Stand up for your rights, you’re a citizen.

Learn more about our family caregiver support groups: https://bit.ly/3VYvDek

Read about the types of services AACCW can provide to the caregivers of seniors or vulnerable adults in East Wenatchee, WA.

09/03/2025

New from WA Cares Fund:

Washington’s new law expands access to long-term care through WA Cares, making dedicated supplemental policies more affordable, easing eligibility and giving previously exempted workers a chance to join. Perfect timing for families planning ahead.

Read more! https://bit.ly/4fBF0Lr

09/01/2025

Caregiver Support Groups – A Place to Connect and Grow

Are you a spouse, friend, relative, or neighbor caring for a loved one living at home? Then you are a family caregiver! Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington (AACCW) offers free caregiver support groups in FIVE locations. These monthly groups are a great opportunity to connect, share experiences, and find support in a welcoming, understanding environment. Join us and know you’re not alone on this caregiving journey! 💜

Davenport
1st Wednesday Monthly 5:30-7:00 PM
Davenport High School Library
801 7th Street, Davenport

East Wenatchee
2nd Wednesday Monthly 1:30-3:00 PM
AACCW Conference Room
270 9th Street NE, East Wenatchee

Chelan
3rd Thursday Monthly 10:00-11:30 AM
Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce
216 E. Woodin Ave., Chelan

Moses Lake
4th Friday Monthly 1:30-3:00 PM
Assured Home Health
1417 Pioneer Way, Moses Lake

Omak
4th Wednesday Monthly 1:30-3:00 PM
Mid-Valley Hospital Conference Room G
800 Jasmine Street, Omak

In addition, there are programs available that may offer low-cost services and supports.

To learn more contact AACCW at 509-886-0700 or 1-800-572-4459 to reach any of our three offices in East Wenatchee, Moses Lake, and Omak.

**For group meet-ups happening around the holidays, please contact our office.

08/30/2025

YOU’RE INVITED TO A FREE SENIOR HEALTH FAIR EVENT!

We’re proud to be one of the sponsors for the upcoming Senior Health Fair, focused on falls prevention education and valuable community resources. With various dates and locations, you can choose the one that works best for you.

Check out the dates, times, locations, and objectives below.

08/27/2025

Washington is working to be a state where everyone can age with grace.

With WA Cares Fund, families can lean on benefits that help cover the cost of long-term care. Here are 3 ways WA Cares works for you. 👇

08/26/2025

It’s time for a Q&A

Q: What is the goal of in-home assistance?
A: To support independence and improve quality of life by providing the right help in familiar surroundings. Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington is here to make that possible by offering personalized services tailored to your needs. Our team is ready to assist you in maintaining comfort and safety at home.

To learn more or get started, call us at (509) 886-0700 or visit aaccw.org.

08/20/2025

Planning for care starts now.

WA workers contribute just 0.58% of each paycheck to WA Cares Fund—building a benefit that can help cover long-term care when it’s needed most.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/440cGuB

08/18/2025

This Thursday, we’ll be celebrating the wisdom, resilience, and contributions of older adults in our community. From shaping families to strengthening neighborhoods, seniors continue to lead, inspire, and connect us all.

At Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington, we’re proud to serve and support the individuals who enrich our region every day.

Looking for meaningful ways to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day?
🌼 Connect with an older neighbor or loved one
📚 Invite someone to share a favorite story or memory
🧩 Volunteer with programs that support aging adults
🫶 A simple “thank you” can go a long way

08/13/2025

Sleep changes with age—but it doesn’t have to mean restless nights.

Discover how to support better sleep in the next WA Cares Conversation.

FREE event and registration is required: https://bit.ly/46QjnEF

Conversation