Finding Services
Learn more about long-term care housing
Find an Assisted Living Facility
Advanced Home Care Aide Specialist Training Pilot
Finding care can seem complicated and even overwhelming when you first start looking. The key is to find knowledgeable people who can help you. The information included here can help you sort through what you need to know.
- Getting Started
- What services are available where you live
- In-home Care Services
- Long-Term Care Housing
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Medicaid
- Specialized Dementia Care Program
Community Living Connections
Washington residents can learn about and access the full range of private and public long-term service and support options through the Community Living Connections website and toll free phone line. Whether you are looking for help for yourself or help for a loved one, it will be easy to locate services that best fit your needs. Visit www.waclc.org or call 1-855-567-0252.
Health Information
- Falls and Prevention
- Flu Information and Resources
- Mental Health Services and Information
Additional Resources
Washington is committed to supporting our community members by offering an opportunity to explore diverse aging experiences and discuss how communities can mitigate stereotypes; activities and social opportunities for older adults are abundant in Washington to explore new ideas and participate in social groups, fitness classes, Senior Center Programs, finding volunteer programs, managing the care of someone who is experiencing dementia and more, see the following resources.
- Department of Health Fall Prevention programs
- SilverSneakers Fitness Program provides gym access and fitness classes at no cost for 65+ adults through select Medicare plans.
- AmeriCorps Seniors connects 55+ people with others and organizations that need them most with programs such as Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Senior Companions Program (SCP), and Foster Grandparents Program.
- Momentiaseattle.org is empowering people with memory loss and their loved ones to remain connected and active in the community.
- Tacoma Older LBGT services older adults in Tacoma, Pierce County and surrounding areas.
- Kinship Caregivers provides information and resources to individuals who are raising a child of another family member or a friend.