AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
ADSA News Releases
07-28-2008
116,099 Seniors and Veterans have not claimed their Economic Stimulus checks from the IRS
Washington State is working with Aging and Disability Services Administration, Home and Community Services, and Area Agencies on Aging to encourage seniors and older veterans to file for their stimulus check from the Internal Revenue Service ($300, or $600 for married couples). Filing deadline is October 15, 2008.
Eligible participants include those making $3,000 or more in income in 2007 from Social Security Benefits; Social Security Disability Insurance, Veterans Disability Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits, or any combination of these benefits or pay. The stimulus check payment should not affect other benefits you may get like SSI, Food Stamps, or Medicaid.
For more information or to request a 1040 form for 2007 log on to www.irs.gov
05-06-2008
Washington State is honoring older adults in our state with the celebration of Older Americans Month in May 2008.
Governor Gregoire has signed a proclamation to acknowledge this year’s theme "Working Together for Strong, Healthy, and Supportive Communities."
Aging and Disability Services Administration (ADSA) in collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH) is celebrating May with the expansion of a program to educate older adults, caregivers, physicians, and community agencies working with older adults on fall prevention. ADSA and DOH are working with the Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP) to establish community networks for distributing education materials and linking community services. For more information contact Candace Goehring at (360) 725-2562 or goehrcs@dshs.wa.gov.
02-28-08
Traumatic Brain Injury Public Awareness Launch
ADSA is partnering with the Washington Traumatic Brain Injury Strategic Partnership Advisory Council (TBI Council) to launch a statewide TBI public awareness campaign March 1. The theme of the campaign is Traumatic Brain Injury: A Life Altering Impact. Read More...
01-24-08
Save the date -- Forensic Nursing 2008
Cases, Clues and Controversies in Forensic Healthcare
Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Shoreline Conference Center
For: Nurses and other health care and social service professionals in a variety of health and social settings.
Conference Description
Violence, abuse and traumatic injury are worldwide public health concerns and a critical issue for nursing practice. Forensic nursing is the care of clients affected by or at high risk of being affected by violence. This conference is an opportunity to update your knowledge of forensic nursing and healthcare and acquire skills that promote collaboration with other disciplines when working with clients affected by violence, abuse, and traumatic injury.
For more information
Visit the conference website
Register by phone: 206-543-1047
Email UWCNE for more information: cne@u.washington.edu
07-02-07
Adult Abuse Prevention Month
July is Adult Abuse Prevention Month. DSHS and ADSA are sponsoring this campaign to break the silence.
3,369 reports of financial exploitation were made to the DSHS Adult Protective Services program in 2006, making it the number one mistreatment of vulnerable adults reported by the public in Washington.
DSHS is making available a free education resource to help the public learn how to help prevent the abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. DSHS will mail an Adult Abuse Prevention Kit to anyone who calls the DSHS Aging and Disability Services Administration’s toll-free number 1-800-422-3263.
Each kit contains useful information, including how to spot and report abuse, important tips for caregivers, resources for obtaining other education materials, as well as posters to remind others of the need to report suspected abuse of vulnerable adults.
If you suspect a vulnerable adult is experiencing abuse, neglected or financially exploited, call the Department of Social and Health Service (DSHS) toll-free number, 1-866-ENDHARM (1-866-363-4276).
For more information on Adult abuse prevention or Mandatory reporter training please see our website www.adsa.dshs.wa.gov.
05-30-07
Free Workshop On Home Ownership For Non-Profit Agencies
DSHS is offering a free workshop on June 19th to non-profit agencies on how to develop a homeownership program to assist individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their families in purchasing their own house or condominium unit. Learn More...
05-01-07
Older Americans: Making Choices for a Healthier Future
Celebrate Older Americans’ Month in May! Learn about healthy aging and read the Governor’s proclamation (PDF format).
04-24-07
Register by May 21 for Challenges in Caregiving Conference
If you are a caregiver for an adult, it’s time to register for the annual Caregiver Conference in Tukwila on Monday June 4. The conference will provide current, practical skills and resources that community caregivers can use in their daily caregiving responsibilities.
Family caregivers such as spouses, adult children, parents of adults with disabilities, and other relatives are eligible for scholarships.
If you register by May 21, the fee for individual caregivers (family members, individual COPES or chore providers) is $25 and the fee for agency-based caregivers is $50. The fee covers workshops, box lunch and refreshments. Later registration fees are higher and space may not be available.
Registration forms are available now and space is limited - so don't delay! You can see the conference brochure and download a registration form online or call 1-800-422-3263 or 360-725-2544 for more information.
04-18-07
Conference on Supportive Technology and Design for Healthy Aging
A conference on Supportive Technology and Design for Healthy Aging will be on May 11-12 at the Henry Art Gallery Auditorium on the UW campus. The Institute on Aging is coordinating this conference. The registration deadline is April 30.
To see the agenda and to register please visit the Institute on Aging website.
04-12-07
Creating Healthy Aging for All: Strategies to End Health Disparities
The 5th Annual Healthy Aging Summit, May 31, Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
Registration materials (PDF Format) and agenda (Word format).
This year’s Healthy Aging Summit will include dynamic workshops highlighting exemplary programs that strive to end health disparities for older adults. Keynote speakers include Dr. Maxine Hayes, State Health Officer, who will discuss the disparities that exist in our state, highlight solutions, and emphasize opportunities to improve the health of disenfranchised older adults. Phil Lane, Jr., CEO of United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, will share his vision, one that is complex, expansive and founded in basic humanitarian principles.
03-27-07
Voices of Children to Honor Relative Caregivers
The 4th Annual Voices of Children Contest is underway for children who live with a grandparent, aunt, uncle or other relative.
Children ages 5 to 19 are invited to write a short poem essay or create a picture that best describes how living with a relative has made a positive difference in their life. Entries must be postmarked by April 30, 2007.
The contest is a way to recognize the dedication of those 35,000 grandparents and countless other relatives who care for children in Washington State.
The Kinship Care website contains many valuable resources for those raising a relative's child.
02-13-07
Healthy Aging Summit
May 31, 2007 – save the date!
The Washington Alliance for Healthy Aging presents Creating Healthy Aging for All: Strategies to end health disparities.
This is the 5th annual Healthy Aging Summit, to be held May 31, 2007, at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. The cost is $50.
It will feature solution-oriented workshops that focus on a multitude of issues that contribute to health disparities for elders, plus exhibits and networking.
Registration information will be available in April. Vendor registration information is available now. For more information contact Karen Lewis at KarenL@chef.org.
Aging and Disability Services Administration, DSHS, is one of the sponsors.
02-05-07
Forensic Nursing -- Contemporary Issues for Practice
April 10-11, Shoreline Conference Center -- Save the dates!
A conference for nurses and social workers; includes CE credit.
This conference focuses on the care of clients affected by or at risk of being affected by violence. A few of the sessions are:
- The many faces of domestic abuse;
- Critical incident stress debriefing: dealing with the aftermath;
- The medial examiner and public health; and
- Vulnerable adults and undue influence.
See the conference agenda (PDF) which includes a registration form, or register online for one or both days. This conference is sponsored in part by Residential Care Services, Aging and Disability Services Administration, DSHS.
01-07-06
See "The Art of Aging" -- an uplifting portrayal of healthy aging
On KCTS/Channel 9 on Wednesday January 10 at 7:30 pm and Sunday January 21 at 4pm.
