Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington

09/14/2026

Take Action During Malnutrition Awareness Week

Malnutrition Awareness Week (September 14–18) raises awareness of the importance of proper nutrition and the risks of food insecurity and missed meals. About 25 percent of older adults are at risk of or experiencing malnutrition due to factors ranging from food access challenges to health conditions and medication use. The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition leads this annual observance to promote prevention and early intervention.

09/11/2026

In honor of the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 tragedies, may Patriot Day remind us to stay united, compassionate, and strong through every difficult moment together.

09/09/2026

New Contract Opportunity Available!
Registered Dietician Nutritionist

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) is seeking to contract with a licensed Registered Dietician Nutritionist. One qualified provider will be selected to contract for as early as September 1, 2026 through September 30, 2028, with the option to renew the contract thereafter.

The contractor will regularly review meal menus and provide some in person technical assistance (such as staff training and nutrition education) to program staff at meal sites in Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Skamania, and Klickitat counties in SW Washington. Learn more at https://helpingelders.org/contracts

Technical assistance may include:
1) Nutrition education presentations to AAADSW clients;
2) Nutrition outreach activities;
3) Assisting nutrition contractors to comply with program standards.

Eligible submitters must meet all qualifications and submit all required documents to be considered for contract. Organizations that have been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or excluded from participating in a contract by any Federal or Washington State agency will not be considered.

Send the completed application, with the required documentation listed in the minimum qualifications section to the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of SW Washington (AAADSW) at [email protected] to be considered.

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

What does it mean to get your affairs in order?

Planning for the future is tough enough without all of the legal terms and misinformation floating around. In this class, we'll help you understand Medicare and all it's many parts; explore long-term care options, and get an understanding of core legal documents (including wills, trusts, power of attorney, and advance directives).

Become empowered with the knowledge you need to reduce future stress and help ensure that all of your legal and health care preferences are honored.

Join our free class from noon - 1:30 pm, Friday, Sept. 18
FVRL - Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Road, Vancouver

Registration is required by Sept. 11, 2026. Please call 360-694-8144 or email [email protected] to register.

09/08/2026

Our Kinship Caregiver Support Group meets this week!

This group is guided by a facilitator and offers family caregivers a safe place to connect with other caregivers; share feelings and concerns; discuss ways of coping with challenges, stresses and demands on your time; and learn about community resources. There is no cost to attend.

10 –11:30 a.m., on the second Thursday of the month via Zoom (one-time registration is required)
10 –11:30 a.m., on the fourth Thursday of each month in-person (no registration required) at Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of SW WA, 201 NE 73rd St., Vancouver

For more information or to register, please contact Yen Lu-Ortega, 360-759-4317 or email [email protected]

09/07/2026

Our offices will be closed today to celebrate Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.

09/04/2026

Get Help Paying for Medicare

See if you qualify for a Medicare Savings Program and/or Extra Help
There are two programs that may help you save on Medicare - the Medicare Savings Program and Extra Help (also known as the Low-Income Subsidy). You can learn more about how to qualify at https://www.insurance.wa.gov/.../get-help-paying-medicare...

Our volunteer Statewide Health Benefit Advisors (SHIBA) are available to help. Just call 1-800-562-6900. Help is available in several languages as well.

09/04/2026

Our offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 to celebrate Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.

09/03/2026

Be a hero to someone in long-term care by becoming an Ombudsman. We are looking for volunteers in Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, Klickitat and Pacific counties.

To learn more, please visit HelpingElders.org/long-term-care-support