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WA Cares Conversations: Emergency Preparedness for Seniors

April 8, 2025 — Join WA Cares and their panel of experts for WA Cares Conversations: Emergency Preparedness for Seniors webinar from 1 – 2 p.m. on April 8th.   The webinar will discuss: Long-term care facility emergency planning What family caregivers can ask their loved one’s facilities about How to build an emergency kit Types of emergencies and how to... Read More

Seattle Office of Immigrants & Refugee Affairs: Training for Service Providers

April 3, 2025 — “Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and Northwest Immigrant Rights Project are hosting a second training for service providers on Thursday, April 3, 12:00 to 2:00 pm at the Seattle Public Library-Central Library (1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104). The training will provide updates to federal policy changes, give an overview of local laws and policies... Read More

Sound Generations and Disability Empowerment Center (TBC) – Disability and Aging Community Resources  

March 28, 2025 — As we age or navigate life with disabilities, access to support, dignity, and independence should be a given—not a privilege. This session will highlight the services, policies, and community-driven solutions that empower individuals to thrive. We know that showing up for these conversations takes time and emotional energy. However, by learning together, we strengthen our ability to advocate effectively, share... Read More

March Class Leader Training

March 24, 2025 — The Goldsen Institute at the University of Washington School of Social Work is hosting class leader training sessions (for those wanting to become certified Powerful Tools for Caregivers class leaders). Each offering is five sessions, Monday through Friday for three (3) hours each day. You must attend all five sessions to receive credit. If you... Read More

WA Cares Conversations: Mental and Emotional Health While Aging

February 5, 2025 — Join WA Cares and a panel of experts for the WA Cares Conversations: Mental and Emotional Health and Aging webinar from 10 – 11 a.m. on Feb. 5 . The Webinar will cover: The relationship between aging and mental health Loneliness and isolation in older adults Mental and emotional health as it relates to dementia Things... Read More

Person Centered Thinking – ALTSA Training

December 3, 2024 — This training is an introduction to person centered concepts and thinking. This is an interactive training where participants will learn about the core concept of person-centered thinking and how that concept can be used in their day to day work. This training is an update to previous Introduction to Person Centered Thinking. While this training... Read More

2024 African Americans Caregivers Forum (Legacy of Love)

November 2, 2024 — The African American Caregivers Forum is an annual event with a special focus on memory care, presented during National Family Caregivers Month. Professionals and family caregivers will share their challenges and joys in caring for loved ones. This event will include a speech by keynote speaker, Beverly Kimmons, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community... Read More

Dementia Capable – ALTSA Training

October 30, 2024 — This training provides information and support for ADRC staff to recognize and support callers and family members needing resources and information around memory loss and dementia. This training is in place of previous Dementia Capable Options Counseling and includes an online component before live virtual training so registration will close 1 week prior to training... Read More
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