Seniors



Resources

Senior Spokane

For baby boomers and seniors that combines news, information, resources, and inspiration relevant to our journeys as we find our “new normals”

AARP Washington

Working to enhance the quality of life for all as we age, leading positive social change, and delivering value to members through information, advocacy and service

Baby Boomer Media

For the baby boomer generation that covers a wide variety of topics from healthy living to retirement and technology

RetirementRevised

Resources and articles on retirement investing, benefits, careers and health care, and re-building retirement security in hard times

Next Avenue

Resources for finances, health and well being, living and learning, and more

Sharp Seniors

Research senior living options and browse the directory of senior living properties

LIFELONG LEARNING

Microsoft Imagine Academy

Free access to Microsoft’s online E-Learning program for technology training for Washington State residents



Coursera

Offers courses online for anyone to take for free through top universities and organizations

Curious

Connect the world’s teachers with its lifelong learners through easy-to-use lessons

Road Scholar

Educational tours in all 50 states and 150 countries led by local and renowned experts

Techboomers

Free educational website that teaches basic computer skills about websites that can help improve the quality of life

Gale Courses

Hundreds of high-quality 6-week courses

Valid library card number required

HEALTH

Step Up and Go

Spokane community support system to get the whole family fit and healthy

NIHSeniorHealth

Easily accessible, authoritative, and up-to-date aging-related health information

Lilac City Volkssport Association

Non-competitive events such as walking, bicycling, swimming, and cross-country skiing in the company of family, friends, and fellow volkssporters

FINANCES AND LAW

Retirement on USA.gov

Retirement issues, including planning, calculators for estimating benefits and returns, pension plans, and Social Security

Washington Law Help

Information on guardianships and powers of attorney, long term care assistance, medical and mental health issues, wills, probate, and other legal issues

Reverse Mortgage Fact Sheet

Learn how reverse mortgages work, eligibility requirements, and get a list of area reverse mortgage counselors form the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

CAREGIVING

Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington

Promotes well-being, independence, dignity, and choice for all older persons and for all individuals needing long term care

Elder Services

Access point for services and resources that promote independence and enhanced quality of life for Spokane County home dwelling older adults, especially those who are at-risk and isolated

Home Instead Senior Care Spokane

Helping seniors stay in their homes as they age with companionship and home helper services

Assisted Living Facilities

Information on state-licensed assisted living facilities and rules and regulations of each state

Washington Health Care Association

Find a facility, read about long term care, and stay current on issues related to long term care

Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Contact the Ombudsman with help to address complaints and advocate for improvements in the long-term care system