Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging

09/11/2026

If you got a Senior Farmers Market benefit card in the mail, don't forget to use it by October 31!

Full details at ThurstonTalk.com.

Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging (LMTAAA) reminds Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) cardholders to use their benefits before the summer farmers market season draws to a close. Program dollars need to be spent by October 31.

09/10/2026

Did you get a Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) card in the mail?

Don't forget to use it by October 31!

Older adults in Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties claimed SFMNP cards at their fastest pace ever this year. As of August 14, however, 43% of 2026 cards had not been used. Program funds—providing for $80 in fresh fruits, vegetables, and honey from participating farmers markets—will not rollover to the next season.

If you have a card, but are unsure about how it works, where to use it or how to get there, give us a call at 360-664-2168.

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[📸 Photo description: An older adult chooses fresh produce at a farmers market.]

09/10/2026

Learn, connect and thrive at Senior Action Network's annual Living Well, Living Long conference.

Set for September 17 in Olympia, the expo will feature information and resources from more than 25 local, senior-serving vendors, including LMTAAA! There will also be free fall risk checks, too.

Make sure to stop by our table to say hi and pick-up information to take home.

📍 Westminster Presbyterian Church (1925 Boulevard Road SE, Olympia, 98501)

🗓️ Thursday, September 17

⏰ 9am to 3 pm

🆓 This event is free, but registration is required. Share your plan to attend at [link]: sanolympia.org

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(📸 Photo Description: An LMTAAA outreach table filled with printed information and resources to take home.)

09/09/2026

Falls are just a part of aging, right?

Actually, falls can be preventable; especially, when you take steps to protect your health or that of a loved one [link]: https://lmtaaa.org/falls-prevention-and-you

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[📸 Photo description: A caregiver supports the arm of an older adult as they walk.]

09/01/2026

Caregiving feeling overwhelming?

When you provide support to someone else, there's a priority that's just as important: you.

Gain Powerful Tools for Caregivers during a special, virtual event held weekly September 22 through October 27.

Participation is limited so make sure to sign up today by calling 360-664-3162, extension 102.

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[📸 Photo Description: Older adult woman hands medication to older adult man while talking at small kitchen table.]

08/31/2026

Family caregiving is the bedrock of long-term care.

There are over 1.3 million family caregivers in our state helping loved ones with daily tasks like bathing, eating, medication management, and more.

The WA Cares Fund helps family caregivers and reduces the financial burden of
long-term care for Washington workers as they age. Learn more at [link]: wacaresfund.wa.gov.

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08/27/2026

Most think of a nursing home or assisted living when they hear the words, "long-term care." Did you know it also includes in-home personal care and other services and supports to help you stay in your own home?

The WA Cares Fund is helping over three million Washington workers earn long-term care benefits. Learn more at [link]: wacaresfund.wa.gov.

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08/26/2026

Before her passing, Dolly Parton opened up about a struggle millions know too well: the challenges of being a family caregiver.

If you need support in caring for a friend of family member, but don't know where to start, our Family Caregiver Support Program is here to help. Give us a call today at 360-664-2168.

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08/26/2026

Learn, connect and thrive at Senior Action Network's annual Living Well, Living Long conference.

Set for September 17 in Olympia, the expo will feature information and resources from more than 25 local, senior-serving vendors, including LMTAAA! There will also be free fall risk checks, too.

Make sure to stop by our table to say hi and pick-up information to take home.

📍 Westminster Presbyterian Church (1925 Boulevard Road SE, Olympia, 98501)
🗓️ Thursday, September 17
⏰ 9am to 3 pm
🆓 This event is free, but registration is required. Share your plan to attend at [link]: sanolympia.org

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(📸 Photo Description: An LMTAAA outreach table filled with printed information and resources to take home.)

08/25/2026

Are you an older adult or an adult living with disability who can't get to the doctor?

Whether its unreliable transportation, difficulties getting around, or the lack of a ride, challenges can feel overwhelming.

Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging is here to help! We connect community members with public, private and volunteer transportation options near them.

Services near you could include:

✏️ Travel Training (learn how to use public transportation, including out of your county, for free)

🗺️ Trip Planner (plot dates, times, and routes ahead of time)

👥 Bus Buddies (people who will ride with you)

Find a complete online directory of resources available in Lewis, Mason and Thurston counties at [link]: https://lmtaaa.org/transportation-for-myself. Many are free.

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(📸 Photo description: Older adult man stands on bus while holding a hand strap.)