Posted on: December 2, 2019
Life can be cruel. Life can be rewarding. These two realities collide in the next screening of Images of Aging, a free film series raising awareness for the Family Caregiver Support Program.
Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources continues this film ...
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Human Services
Posted on: November 1, 2019
For an older adult, the decision to stop driving is never an easy one. Driving is the hallmark of personal independence and a symbol of individual freedom. In many cases, there are health issues involved that make driving dangerous, so the choice to stop ...
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Human Services
Posted on: October 23, 2019
When you think of Alzheimer’s or dementia, you probably think of an older adult. Contrary to popular belief, early onset Alzheimer’s affects people younger than age 65. They have families, careers or may even be caregivers to someone e...
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Human Services
Posted on: October 11, 2019
Knowing your options is always a good idea but knowing them before a crisis is even more important. Making the Link 2019 is Pierce County’s annual showcase of care providers and services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. The ev...
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Human Services
Posted on: October 7, 2019
Since 1935, Social Security has been the cornerstone of retirement plans for most Americans. The program continues to evolve, responding to the challenges of each generation. For individuals preparing to start their Social Security benefits, current and f...
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Human Services
Posted on: October 1, 2019
Over 75% of Americans aged 50 and older would prefer to stay at home as they age. When aging in place, the underlying goal is to live in the residence of their choice for as long as they can. But there is much more to staying safe at home than meets the e...
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Human Services
Posted on: September 13, 2019
In 2017, Tacoma Older LGBT conducted a community survey and estimated that 4,520 lesbian, gay or bisexual adults over the age of 60 and 387 transgender adults call Pierce County home. Since then, Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) has host...
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Human Services
Posted on: September 12, 2019
The staggering numbers show how serious falls are for older adults. The National Council on Aging reports that one in four Americans age 65 and over fall each year. In America, every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. E...
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Human Services
Posted on: September 11, 2019
Today, one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Oftentimes, regular or nutritious meals may become a challenge for people with dementia. As cognitive function declines, one may become overwhelmed with too many food choices, forget t...
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Human Services
Posted on: September 6, 2019
Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources, in collaboration with the Health Care Providers Council of Pierce County, will host “Food for Thought: Nutrition and Dementia”, this year’s Alzheimer’s Caregiver Conference theme.
The event is set f...
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Human Services
Posted on: August 20, 2019
Almost 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today. Researchers worldwide are scrambling to find a cure as they estimate that number to rise to 14 million before the year 2050.
Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) is hosting a new s...
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Human Services
Posted on: August 5, 2019
Many products today are advertised to help older adults keep their youthful look. The global anti-aging market generates billions of dollars every year, with the United States accounting for over one-third. In a time like this, one must wonder, what would...
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Human Services
Posted on: July 1, 2019
Films can teach us so much about ourselves and those around us. Many films focus on the human condition, the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, including aging and mortality.
Pierce County...
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Human Services
Posted on: June 4, 2019
The Pierce County Human Services Aging & Disability Resources (ADR) division is initiating a survey to gather community input for the creation of the 2020-2023 Area Plan. As the designated Area Agency on Aging for Pierce County, ADR must develop and o...
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Human Services
Posted on: June 3, 2019
Intellectual disabilities know no boundaries. They touch the lives of people from all racial, ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds. Many people with an intellectual disability lead full, rewarding, and contributing lives. Many find themselves pushed t...
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Human Services
Posted on: May 31, 2019
The need for care isn’t just for older people. The unfortunate reality is that people of any age may require long-term care, defined as care lasting at least 12 months. When accidents happen, a short hospital stay may be the immediate aftermath, but what ...
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Human Services
Posted on: May 1, 2019
About eighty percent of us will need some form of long-term care in our lifetime. The reality is that most of that care will be provided at home, not a health care facility. Oftentimes the care provided is not medical, but rather assistance with basic tas...
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Human Services
Posted on: April 29, 2019
Caregivers come from all kinds of backgrounds. People receiving care have diverse needs. The working relationship between them takes time to mature as the people involved get to know each other. In many cases, when developing a healthy rapport, caregiver ...
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Human Services
Posted on: April 3, 2019
With estimates of roughly 108,000 people in Washington state living with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s no surprise that more and more families are confronting the reality of caring for a loved one living with some form of dementia. Alzheim...
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Human Services
Posted on: April 1, 2019
Families always want the best for their loved ones. When it comes to caregiving, most decisions are made out of love, concern and the desire to respect the wishes of the partner. Occasionally, that sense of commitment and devotion can cloud judgment on wh...
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Human Services
Posted on: February 28, 2019
Caring for a loved one can be difficult, especially for families with strained relationships. Complications may arise when adult children need to care for abusive, neglectful or estranged relatives. It may be difficult for families to navigate through iss...
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Human Services
Posted on: February 19, 2019
Over the next 10 years, Pierce County will look substantially different than it does today – especially for older adults and individuals with disabilities. By the year 2030, a large percentage of county residents will be over the age of 60 and many of the...
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Human Services
Posted on: February 1, 2019
About eighty percent of us will need some form of long term care in our lifetimes. Most of that care, including assistance with basic personal tasks, will be provided in the home, not in an expensive health care facility. While many families pay for care ...
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Human Services
Posted on: January 10, 2019
Every day in Pierce County, hundreds of people sleep in cars, shelters, or on the streets. They are someone’s mom, dad, child, or friend. Do you ever wonder how they lost everything and became homeless? Or how many more people are in a similar situation? ...
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Human Services
Posted on: November 30, 2018
Caregiving can be complicated. It is not just a two-way street between care givers and care receivers. Caregiving creates a web of relationships between spouses, children, parents, other relatives, friends and neighbors. Often those relationships move to ...
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Human Services
Posted on: November 19, 2018
Social Security is the cornerstone of retirement plans for most Americans. The program continues to evolve and for individuals preparing to start their Social Security benefits, changes may impact their retirement plans. With some knowledge and a few simp...
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Human Services
Posted on: November 6, 2018
More than 3 million young Americans between the ages of 12 and 25 suffer from drug addiction.
Drug addiction is an issue that affects everyone, even here at home. In Pierce County, from 2012 to 2017, the number of opioid-related deaths rose to 42...
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Human Services
Posted on: November 2, 2018
There are an estimated 3 million Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) adults over the age of 50 living in the United States today. The Age Wave will increase that to nearly 7 million by 2030. Despite increasing visibility and recognition, loneliness...
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Human Services
Posted on: October 24, 2018
Most long-term care is provided in-home by loved ones such as spouses, adult children, relatives and friends. These informal caregivers are crucial for the safety and well-being of their beloved. Despite the demanding and difficult tasks, very few caregiv...
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Human Services
Posted on: October 4, 2018
Pierce County’s “Making the Link” is an annual showcase of care providers for older adults and individuals with disabilities. There will be over 70 exhibitors featuring in-home care, assisted and skilled nursing facilities, elder law, equipment providers,...
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Human Services
Posted on: September 27, 2018
Many families feel like they have been thrown into the fire when the need to find a care facility for themselves or a loved one. There are scores of long term care facilities throughout Pierce County – adult family homes, assisted living, skilled nursing,...
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Human Services
Posted on: September 26, 2018
Friendships can last a lifetime. When childhood friendships continue into adulthood, they can evolve into something more, such as a tremendous support system offering encouragement, and even growing into caregiving. Not all caregivers are family. Many car...
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Human Services
Posted on: September 6, 2018
Falls are the scourge of aging. They can result in minor sprains and bruises or cause major bone breaks. They can even result in hospitalization or death. As the number of seniors continues to grow, the number of fall-related injuries continues to increas...
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Human Services
Posted on: August 28, 2018
One small accident, like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor, can change your life. For older adults, a break can be the start of more serious problems, such as a hip fracture, head injury, or even death.
Since 2003, the number of deaths...
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Human Services
Posted on: August 23, 2018
Caregivers give it their all – blood, sweat and tears. What started out as helping around the house can easily become a full-time job. Caring can bring up a mix of emotions, especially if you’re providing around the clock care. One day...
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Human Services
Posted on: July 26, 2018
It may start with driving your loved one to get groceries or go to the doctor. Later, you may find yourself taking time off work, preparing meals, or handling the bills. Regardless of where you are at on your caregiving journey, there are many responsibil...
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Human Services
Posted on: June 27, 2018
Every day in the United States, 40 million people help their parents, grandparents, relatives or neighbors with the daily activities of living, including dressing, bathing, cooking, shopping, and taking medication. Here in Washington, there are more than ...
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Human Services
Posted on: June 25, 2018
In communities all over the world, family members are taking care of relatives who are sick, disabled, or needing assistance in some way. By some estimates, one in four families is engaged in caregiving activities, with eighty percent of that care provide...
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Human Services
Posted on: May 23, 2018
Medicaid insurance is a lifeline for many individuals relying on long term care. Also known as Washington Apple Health, this coverage pays for necessary medical expenses for over 122,000 adults and children in Pierce County.
While Medicaid funding is most ...
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Human Services
Posted on: April 27, 2018
Pierce County is in the crosshairs for an exceptionally wide range of natural disasters – wind storms, flooding, mudslides, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanos and fires. Homeowners and renters need to give careful consideration not only to how they will surv...
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Human Services
Posted on: April 6, 2018
Just 15 people can make a world of difference for tens of thousands of seniors and people with disabilities in Pierce County.The Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) Advisory Board is seeking new members to fill current vacancies to assist i...
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Human Services
Posted on: April 2, 2018
There’s nothing more rejuvenating than a great vacation. And non-traditional getaways are growing quickly in popularity.While traditional vacations remain popular, new concepts include ecotourism, voluntourism and housesitting, as options rapidly gaining ...
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Human Services
Posted on: March 23, 2018
If you became unable to speak, who would make your medical decisions? While two-thirds of Americans have wills for their estates or possessions, only 15 percent have advance directives for health care – most often written by legal professionals, not healt...
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Human Services
Posted on: March 12, 2018
Like the rest of America, baby boomers in the LGBTQ community are facing retirement. The life expectancy in the United States now averages 78.6 years. And when it comes to LGBTQ aging, there is much more concern than simply the years a...
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Human Services
Posted on: March 6, 2018
Many people don’t plan to take on the role of caregiver to a loved one. The responsibilities of providing medical assistance and everyday social care are not part of their reality — until they are. Research shows that family members who provide care to in...
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Human Services
Posted on: January 25, 2018
Pierce County’s Aging and Disability Resource Center has teamed up with the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s to offer three free community workshops to help people learn more about Parkinson’s and the resources available to them.“Living and Thrivi...
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Human Services
Posted on: January 2, 2018
Pierce County is looking for volunteers for the 2018 Point-In-Time Count on Friday, January 26th, 2018!
Volunteers will be stationed at meal sites, day shelters, events such as Project Homeless Connect, and DSHS offices throughout Pierce County. and will c...
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Human Services
Posted on: January 2, 2018
Few financial products generate as much debate and confusion as reverse mortgages. It is not a resolution for immediate financial difficulties. But for seniors who want to stay in their home for the long term, it may be a decision worth considering. Like ...
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Human Services
Posted on: January 23, 2017
It’s no secret that tax revenue for Social Security is outpaced by payments made to beneficiaries. In less than 20 years, Social Security will only be able to pay out about 75% of promised benefits. What can be done to keep the program healthy f...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: November 29, 2016
Social Security is the cornerstone of retirement plans for most Americans. The program continues to evolve and will do so, especially in light of projections about the solvency of Social Security. For individuals preparing to start their Social Security b...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: November 2, 2016
Getting out and seeing the world is one of those pleasures that almost everyone enjoys. Whether it’s heading off to delightful far off places or taking in vistas nearby, travel can lift the heart and stimulate the mind. But with a diagnosis of A...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: October 12, 2016
Most older adults and people with disabilities hope to remain safe, independent, and active, whether at home or in a care facility. Knowing about available resources in the community and how to access them is one of the best things that people can do for ...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: April 12, 2016
Vision loss happens more often that we may care to admit. Whether by disease, age, accident or trauma, people can have their vision impacted. But it doesn’t have to mean the loss of independence or quality of life. By tapping into community supports and r...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: March 4, 2016
Odds are you won’t need it. Odds are if you do need it, Social Security Disability is a lifesaver. Nearly one out of every six working-age Americans – 29.5 million people – has a disability, making them much more likely to experience economic hardship th...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: February 24, 2016
Social Security continues to be a key part of how Americans ensure their financial security after they retire. Congress made some substantial changes to the program that take effect in 2016. For people preparing to start their Social Security benefits, th...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: January 4, 2016
Pierce County Community Connections Aging and Disability Resources is hosting a repeat series of the popular “Oh My Gosh – Now What?” The 6-part series of discussions for families and individuals focuses on the initial journey through Alzheimer’s and oth...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: December 29, 2015
Television has made hoarding into prime time entertainment. But hoarding is serious business that can last a lifetime – a mental health disorder that may touch over 1 million people in the US. Often families are torn apart, friends are alienated and mar...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: October 12, 2015
After nearly five years with Pierce County Community Connections, Helen Howell’s last day as director of that department will be Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Howell will be transitioning to her new role as Executive Director of Building Changes, an organization th...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: August 7, 2015
For people planning on receiving Social Security now or in the future, knowing how to make the benefits is critical. A few simple tips can save beneficiaries thousands of dollars. And for those currently receiving Social Security benefits, there may be ...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: April 22, 2015
Tacoma Pierce County DUI and Traffic Safety Task Force will dedicate a DUI emphasis patrol this weekend in honor of Quinnton Dimmitt. The 17-year-old Franklin Pierce High School student was killed by an impaired driver April 25, 2014, as he drove to buy a...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: March 25, 2015
Caregiving is the “new normal” in American families. People who need help – whether because of age, accident, debilitating disease, chronic health conditions or simple frailty – much prefer to remain in the familiar (and affordable) surroundings of home r...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: February 27, 2015
Pierce County Community Connections Aging & Disability Resources (ADR) is initiating a process to gather community input for the creation of the 2016-2019 Area Plan. The Area Plan establishes funding priorities and the array of services that will be p...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: January 13, 2015
The Pierce County Department of Community Connections and Tacoma-Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness seek volunteers to gather census data of the homeless population and those on the verge of becoming homeless in Pierce County.
The annual surv...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: December 29, 2014
If you look at advertising, it’s all about expanding your portfolio and enjoying the good life. While that may be true for some, most Americans will experience something quite different.
“Retirement for ‘Average’ Folks” explores what most people wil...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: November 25, 2014
Avoid a DUI in Tacoma this Black Friday with the simple tap of an app.
To kick-off its holiday Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, the Tacoma Pierce County DUI and Traffic Safety Task Force is partnering with Uber, the app that connects riders an...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: November 5, 2014
Whether the need happens suddenly or over a period of years, when the necessity for extended health care happens, knowing about community resources is a necessity. The worst case scenario is to have to make decisions about long term care in a crisis witho...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: November 3, 2014
Dementia can be a frightening diagnosis, both for the individual and for their family. People often experience a range of emotions from anger and relief to denial and depression. And that is only the beginning. As short-term memory begins to fade, people ...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: October 27, 2014
Medicare is no longer a one-size-fits-all health insurance program. Medicare now offers beneficiaries two basic options – Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage – and dozens of additional choices within each path. Knowing the differences and how to choo...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: October 1, 2014
Decisions made in haste or under pressure are most often not the best decisions. This is particularly true at the passing of a loved one. Given these circumstances it’s not unusual for families to purchase services or overlook things that would not have b...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: August 29, 2014
We walk all over them but most of the time there’s no complaint – until it’s too late. The average woman will own 450 pairs of shoes in a lifetime. Men will own about half that many. Yet few people have their feet measured professionally, trusting only th...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: July 29, 2014
Seniors are the target of choice for scammers and other crooks. Financial scams often go unreported or can be difficult to prosecute, so they’re considered a “low-risk” crime. However, they're devastating to many older adults and can leave them in a very...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: June 30, 2014
One of the most difficult challenges families face is the time when an older adult should no longer get behind the wheel of a car. The automobile is often seen as the last symbol of a person’s independence and removing that can be devastating.
“Giving ...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: June 19, 2014
Pierce County’s Party Intervention Patrol citied 14 underage drinkers, ages 17-20, after a tip led the multi-agency team to a bonfire deep in the woods near the La Paloma Firs neighborhood of Graham.
Beginning at 11 PM on June 14, officers hiked into t...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: May 6, 2014
Whether the need happens suddenly or over a period of years, when the necessity for extended health care happens, knowing about community resources is a necessity. The worst case scenario is to have to make decisions about long term care in a crisis.
“...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: May 2, 2014
Families dealing with the prospect of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another dementia face an uncertain future. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s. Most families work diligently to provide for the needs of their loved one in their own home as lo...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: April 15, 2014
Individuals with disabilities encounter numerous barriers to employment. Those frustrating walls hinder gainful employment and reduce self-sufficiency. But Social Security provides many effective work incentives that can be combined with other state resou...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: April 1, 2014
Only about 10% of adults have long term care insurance. Given that Medicare does not cover long term care, how smart is that?
Long term care can be expensive. Long term care insurance is expensive. Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources wil...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: March 31, 2014
The Pierce County Department of Community Connections is seeking citizen members to serve on an advisory board that makes funding recommendations for community development grants.
Members of the Pierce County Citizens’ Advisory Board help reduce the im...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: March 5, 2014
The Pierce County Aging & Disability Resource Center has scheduled an additional “Writing Your Will” workshop for Tuesday, March 18 at 7 p.m.
The free event will be held at the Jim and Carolyn Milgard Family HOPE Center, 8502 Skansie Avenue in Gi...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: January 27, 2014
The vast majority of health care provided in the United States – 89% of it – happens at home. Nearly one in three households is involved in family caregiving – either directly or indirectly. But for most caregivers, there is little training to meet the ch...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: January 14, 2014
Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children (LDCC) in Parkland is doing their part to make a positive impact in Pierce County for low-income children with unmet dental needs. Thanks to a grant from Pierce County Community Connections, as many as 4,000 additional...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: January 13, 2014
As the economy changes and the needs of consumers change, knowing how to make the most of Social Security benefits is becoming more and more important. For people preparing to start their Social Security benefits, a few simple tips might save them thousan...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: January 9, 2014
For those of us living in the northwest, the cold, damp winter seems endless by this time of the year. Imagine being one of the 670 homeless individuals who slept outside or in an emergency shelter in your neighborhood last night. To understand the challe...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: January 9, 2014
The Department of Community Connections seeks volunteers to serve on the Allocation Advisory Committee for Prevention Programs, an advisory body to Pierce County government on the use of tax dollars set aside for youth violence prevention programs.
Th...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: January 7, 2014
There are some topics that people are reluctant to think about. While 60% of adults said they believe everyone should have a will, only 44% said they have one. The reality is that a Will is an essential document for any adult, regardless of age, to create...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: December 10, 2013
Law enforcement officers who began removing impaired drivers from Pierce County roads Thanksgiving Day are urging potential drinking drivers to call taxis and line-up sober designated drivers again this weekend.
The Tacoma Pierce County DUI and Traffic...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: November 21, 2013
December always sees a spike in the number of scams, frauds and identity thefts by crooks taking advantage of the fast paced holiday season. Many of these crimes happen because shoppers are a little less attentive to their surroundings.
As technology...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: October 11, 2013
Every day is a good day for Raanah Aanstead. But three days each week, she is in the best place. “People make me smile,” she said. “They make me feel special.”
For a little over a year, Raanah has been coming to Cascade Park Active Day, an adult day he...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: September 27, 2013
Many individuals and families suffer silently under the shadow of addiction. When alcohol or prescription drugs take over a person’s life, those nearby are impacted too. It can happen in any family – rich or poor, large or small, employed or not. No one i...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: September 26, 2013
Fun-seekers heading for 6th Avenue’s nightclubs this Saturday night in Tacoma will have help scoring a taxi ride home if they’ve had too much to drink.
The rides - the first 25 of which will be free for groups sharing a ride within Tacoma - are sponsor...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: August 27, 2013
Grandparenting these days presents many new opportunities. But it also requires some approaches that were unheard of twenty years ago. The advent of technology and the experiences that youngsters have today create a whole new environment.
There are as ...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: July 11, 2013
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is moving closer to full implementation. Washington State has chosen to establish a Health Benefit Exchange, a marketplace where individuals and businesses (with less than 50 employees) can shop for insurance plans.
Take t...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: June 27, 2013
The Alzheimer’s journey is just another story – until it hits home. When Ann Hedreen’s mother began the battle with Alzheimer’s, it was only natural for the daughter – a professional filmmaker – to pick up her camera and tell the story with a mix of scien...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: June 7, 2013
As the economy changes and the needs of consumers change, knowing how to make the most of Social Security benefits is becoming more and more important. For people preparing to start their Social Security benefits, a few simple tips might save them thousan...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: June 6, 2013
Even the Stone Age people knew the sun brought life on Earth and that is one reason they used to worship it. But the sun can both heal and destroy. Sunlight can be the kiss of life or death. It depends on the way we use it.
Pierce County Aging & ...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: May 1, 2013
As communities throughout King, Snohomish and Pierce counties bring out their sombreros and Mariachi guitars in anticipation of the coming Cinco de Mayo weekend, law enforcement is making its own plans.
Beginning on Saturday, May 4, local, county and ...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: April 9, 2013
People who care for an individual with Alzheimer’s or other dementias are faced with heavy responsibilities unlike other caregivers. Sometimes the work can become overwhelming, especially when new and difficult behaviors and patterns come to the surface.
...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: March 25, 2013
People buy homes to suit their practical needs – kids, hobbies, interests, neighborhoods and more. But those needs invariably change over time. In order to stay in a home and enjoy the benefits, careful thought has to be put into making the home livable f...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: March 7, 2013
Community Connections is expanding special needs transportation in rural Pierce County. The “Beyond the Borders Connector,” a four-month pilot project, provides eligible riders with a link to services in rural communities. The transportation program is ad...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: March 5, 2013
Leaders in combating cyber crime and business identity theft will talk about trends and solutions for local companies at a forum on March 20 in Lakewood.
The forum, jointly sponsored by the Economic Development Departments of Pierce County and the City...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: March 4, 2013
A stay in the hospital used to be a pretty simple thing. Patients went in when they were sick and left when they were better. Today, a hospital stay is much more complicated. Patients leave the hospital with ever more complicated conditions.
Hospital ...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: February 1, 2013
Be sure to plan a safe ride home this weekend. The Target Zero Teams in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties will be out this Super Bowl weekend looking for impaired drivers.
“Football fans look forward to spending the day with family and friends watc...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: January 31, 2013
One of every eight people over 65 years has Alzheimer’s. Over half of all families are touched by Alzheimer’s. There is no cure for the disease. But there is hope.
“HOPEless” is a special showing of two documentary films produced by HBO. “The Memor...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: January 16, 2013
The Pierce County Aging & Disability Resource Center will host an additional presentation of “Social Security After Retirement” on Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Pierce County Soundview Building, 3611 S. D Street in Tacoma, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
The wo...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: January 23, 2013
Health care costs continue to climb. Many people presume that in one way or another Medicare and/or Medicaid will pay for care, especially long term care.
Medicaid, a program financed jointly by the federal and state governments, provides medical care ...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: January 9, 2013
The Department of Community Connections and Tacoma-Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness seek volunteers to gather census data of the homeless population and those on the verge of becoming homeless in Pierce County. The annual survey – which is in i...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: January 2, 2013
Parents of children with a life-long developmental disability, chronic illness or mental health condition often face a lifetime of challenges, successes, sorrows, and joys.
But what happens when aging parents develop their own medical and cognitive d...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: December 12, 2012
The Tacoma Pierce County DUI and Traffic Safety Task Force, in partnership with the Pierce County Tower’s Association and Aloha Cab Company, is kicking off its holiday Home Safe Bar Program to keep would-be impaired drivers off the road.
Beginning this...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: November 7, 2012
Pierce County is soliciting applications for $800,000 in federal grants aimed at improving living conditions in lower income areas.
The grants will be offered to nonprofit, public and government agencies from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban De...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: October 29, 2012
Monday Oct 29 2012 11:42 AM
The holidays bring families together. It's a chance to catch up and share news. But it's also a chance to check up on older relatives and other loved ones who may be at risk.
"Breaking the Ice" is an information...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: September 27, 2012
Thursday Sep 27 2012 9:56 AM
Pierce County's Target Zero law enforcement team dedicated to reducing the number of people killed by impaired drivers is headed for Tacoma the weekend of Sept. 29.
The team has arrested more than 2,500 impaired drivers ...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: September 21, 2012
Friday Sep 21 2012 10:29 AM
The Pierce County Department of Community Connections is seeking new members to serve on the Allocation Advisory Committee for Prevention Programs, an advisory body to Pierce County government on the use of tax dollars set a...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: April 11, 2012
Wednesday Apr 11 2012 2:19 PM
Say good-bye to candelabras and flower stands. Today, the rooms of the former Power's Funeral Home in downtown Orting are lined with shelves and bins of food, fruits and vegetables. The new Orting Food Bank is open for bus...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: March 6, 2012
Tuesday Mar 06 2012 11:54 AM
Job seekers and students with disabilities can attend a free conference called "Tools 4 Success" to help prepare them for their job searches and employment.
The half-day employment and technology conference wil...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: February 14, 2012
Tuesday Feb 14 2012 3:09 PM
Money is available from Pierce County's Department of Community Connections for organizations to develop Youth Violence Prevention Programs.
Community Connections recently announced the Request for Proposals that address...Read on...
Human Services
Posted on: August 1, 2012
With one ceremonial dig in an empty lot, County Executive Pat McCarthy kicked off construction of a new community in Pierce County – The Woods at Golden Given. Volunteers, contractors and community partners will now begin developing this $6.2 million, 30-...Read on...
Human Services