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A volunteer dentist works on a patient at Battle Ground HealthCare.
Battle Ground HealthCare partners with Area Agency on Aging to provide dental to seniors
Starting in June, the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) began partnering with Battle Ground HealthCare to create the Senior Oral Health Program, which provides … more
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Sue Cameron appointed to AAADSW Advisory Council
In July, Sue Cameron, of Vancouver, was appointed to the Advisory Council of the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW). She previously served on the advisory council … more
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Neighbors of Colleen Hoss help organize items for an upcoming yard sale. Hoss will donate profits from the fundraiser to the Alzheimer’s Association.
‘It’s a wretched disease’: Local woman raises funds for Alzheimer’s
Over 120,000 Washington residents currently live with Alzheimer’s Disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. For Colleen Hoss, the disease means more to her than a statistic. … more
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Talks bring awareness to Clark County seniors every month
The Clark County Commission on Aging has hosted educational talks for several years, but once the pandemic hit, the agency took a different approach. Typically, the commission would bring in … more
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Battle Ground HOPE Dementia Support Group is pictured at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in 2019.
HOPE bridges distance between caregivers, resources for dementia
When Lynn Crawford’s husband died as a result of Lewy Body dementia, she turned her attention to supporting families and caregivers who needed more resources to care for loved ones with the … more
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A Villages Clark County volunteer trims a hedge for a member. The non-profit membership organization connects seniors with volunteers who can help with day-to-day tasks.
Villages Clark County helps members age in place with community support
What does it look like to reach one’s twilight years? Spouses and friends pass away, children move out of town, neighbors move into assisted living. Who should seniors turn to for a ride to the … more
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100-year-old celebrates her birthday with drive by event
Elizabeth Libring, of Vancouver, celebrated her 100th birthday on April 20. The centenarian was treated with a drive-by birthday celebration. Her daughter, Loxi Libring, said around 50 people stopped … more
For the time being, activities at the Woodland Care Center facility are limited to “pods” of five or six people.
Woodland Care Center receives vaccinations, has limited visitation hours
The staff and residents at Woodland Care Center have experienced a year like no other.  With health protocols surrounding the pandemic, in-person visits to the facility were put on hold. In the … more
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The  Clark County Commission on Aging meets online at 4:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Prior to COVID-19, the commission met in person at the Public Service Center in downtown Vancouver.
Focusing on the ‘Road to Recovery’
The Clark County Commission on Aging is setting its sights on the “Road to Recovery” for 2021 and hosting a multitude of “Fireside Chat-style” discussions with the community in preparation … more
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Teams of volunteers vaccinated over 930 residents and staff of long-term care facilities in Clark and Cowlitz Counties over the course of two days.
Teams of volunteers work to vaccinate over 900 citizens in two days
More than 930 residents and staff at adult family homes and long-term care facilities in Clark and Cowlitz counties received the COVID-19 vaccine last week thanks to a team of volunteers and … more
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“Children of the Prophet” is a book series written by Brush Prairie resident Joseph Stevens and is available for sale at Literary Leftovers in Battle Ground.
Brush Prairie resident pens fictionalization of life experience
Brush Prairie resident Joseph Stevens (J.G. Stevens) tells his life story a little different than most. Using the fictional character Lonny Berry, Stevens uses his life experiences of serving in the … more
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Seoung Rea Jeoung, a Pharmacist with Walgreens, prepares to inject the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine into the arm of Art Burgess, a cook at Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center Jan. 14 in Centralia.
Seniors on track to receive vaccine after healthcare workers
Seniors in the Clark County area are next on the list to receive COVID-19 immunization. Currently, Washington state remains in Phase 1a of the COVID-19 vaccination plan and is continuing to vaccinate … more
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A cooler containing the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine sits on a table at Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center Jan. 14 in Centralia.
Seniors on track to receive vaccine after healthcare workers
Seniors in the Clark County area are next on the list to receive COVID-19 immunization. Currently, Washington state remains in Phase 1a of the COVID-19 vaccination plan and is continuing to vaccinate … more
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The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington is taking appointments for its telehealth access hub, a way for Medicare patients to connect with their doctors virtually.
Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington launches telemedicine access hub
The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) is helping local Medicare recipients connect with their doctors virtually with its new telemedicine access hub. The access … more
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Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington launches telemedicine access hub
The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) is helping local Medicare recipients connect with their doctors virtually with its new telemedicine access hub. The access … more
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Cognitive stimulation therapy workshop to be held
Discover how you can maintain a connection with your loved one and help build their brain health with an informative webinar on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) hosted by Senior Lifestyle. The … more
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Meals on Wheels People has been producing about 8,000 meals a day throughout the pandemic and anticipates the increased demand to stay through parts of 2021.
Meals on Wheels People continues to produce about 8,000 meals a day
Local nonprofit Meals on Wheels People has continued to make 8,000 meals a day throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The nonprofit meal program for seniors saw an increase of about 3,000 meals a day (up … more
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Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities
The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington’s Caregiver Corner
Family caregivers hear the same lecture over and over: “You must stay connected to others or else you’ll become isolated and depressed.” But, even under the best conditions, it is never easy … more
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The Clark County Public Service Center in downtown Vancouver
Commission on Aging to hear about mental health impacts of COVID-19 on older adults
The Clark County Commission on Aging is set to hear from local services providers about the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of older adults at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16. The commission … more
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Ridgefield students honor veterans
  During a normal school year, students in school districts across the country would attend assemblies, write letters and more to honor veterans on Veterans Day. This year, instead of assemblies, … more
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