Program News & Webinars

 

Get the latest WA Cares Fund program updates, announcements and details of upcoming webinars. See our full monthly webinar series.

UPCOMING WEBINAR

WA Cares Conversations: Getting Help with Hearing Loss

Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Live captions and ASL interpretation will be available.

Join us for a discussion on getting help with hearing loss. We’ll cover types of hearing loss (including age-related hearing loss), signs that you may be experiencing hearing loss, assistive technology and hearing devices, ways family and friends can support someone who is experiencing hearing loss, and other resources that may be helpful. We’ll also provide an overview of the WA Cares Fund and how it will help people experiencing hearing loss in the future.

Panelists: Kristen Maki, WA Cares Fund Community Relations & Outreach Program Manager, DSHS, Berle Ross, Sign Language Interpreter, Contracts and Resources Program Manager, ODHH, Maggie Campbell, Hard of Hearing Consultation and Resources Program Manager, ODHH, Steve Peck, Telecommunications Relay Services, ODHH, Cheri Perazzoli, President, WA State Chapter Hearing Loss Association of America.

WA Cares Conversations: Home Safety and Fall Prevention

Thursday, Sep 12, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Live captions and ASL interpretation will be available.
Panelists: Kristen Maki, WA Cares Fund Community Relations & Outreach Program Manager, John Barnett, AARP Washington State Volunteer Leader for Advocacy and Speakers Bureau, Stephanie Kunold, MS, MA, Older Adult Falls Prevention Specialist, Department of Health, Mary Pat O’Leary, Seattle King County AAA

Program News

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4 reasons for self-employed workers to opt in

If you’re self-employed, you can elect coverage and protect yourself with the same affordable benefits available to other Washington workers.
Tuesday, Jan 30th
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A year in review

2023 was full of milestones for the WA Cares Fund! Here’s a look at some of our accomplishments for the year.
Thursday, Dec 14th
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Your long-term care conversation guide

Talking with our loved ones about long-term care needs – either now or in the future – can be difficult. Here are some tips to help your family start the conversation.
Monday, Nov 20th
Long Term Care Planning

Your checklist for long-term care planning

Planning for future long-term care needs can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a list of resources you can use to get started now.
Wednesday, Oct 18th
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What does it mean to age in place?

The WA Cares Fund was designed to help Washington workers stay in their own homes as they age and get the care they need. The program is just one part of the state’s work to promote independence and choice for older adults.
Friday, Sep 29th
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