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Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging

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We support older adults, adults living with disability, and the friends and family who care for them.

10/29/2026

Are you an older adult or an adult living with disability who can't get to the doctor? Whether it's the lack of a ride or difficulties getting around, 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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10/28/2026

If you are a retiring Washington worker in need of help with activities of daily living, you may be eligible for long-term care benefits from the WA Cares Fund.

Learn more at [link]: wacaresfund.wa.gov.

Need extra local support? Give us a call at 360-664-2168.

If you are a retiring Washington worker in need of help with activi...

10/19/2026

A small, first step to better self-care as a caregiver?

Calling our Family Caregiver Support team to see how we can help. We offer no-cost support: 360-664-2168 📞

Nearly one in four adults in the United States provide care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities, and that number is on the rise.

10/16/2026

Medicare Open Enrollment can be confusing whether it's your first time, or fifth.

If you need help understanding your choices, here's where to start [link]: https://lmtaaa.org/medicare-open-enrollment-time

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10/13/2026

🩺 Medicare changes are coming in 2027! Do you have questions about your coverage? ⁉️

With Medicare Open Enrollment approaching, many older adults are receiving notices about changes to their plans and benefits. It can be confusing, but you don't have to navigate it alone! 🫶

💙 Free, unbiased Medicare assistance is available through SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors)! ⚕️

📅 Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 – December 7, 2026, with coverage changes taking effect January 1, 2027.

💻 FREE Online Medicare Q&A Sessions 🖥

Join knowledgeable SHIBA professionals to learn more about upcoming changes, ask questions, and better understand your Medicare options. Everyone is welcome, and no registration is required! 🏥

Sessions are offered:

⏰ Wednesday evenings: 5:30–7 p.m.
⏰ Monday mornings: 10–11:30 a.m.

Select sessions also offer Spanish-language assistance! See the graphic for dates and participation details. ℹ️

🤝 Prefer to meet with someone in person?

Individual appointments with trained SHIBA counselors will be available at Timber River Connections centers beginning later in October. 📌

📞 To schedule an appointment, contact Mary Robinson at 360-748-0061 after October 10. 🗓

SHIBA is a free, confidential, and unbiased service of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. Counselors do not sell or promote insurance products. ✅

💚 Please share this information with friends, family, neighbors, and anyone who may benefit from help understanding their Medicare coverage! A little guidance can make a big difference. 🙌

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

Having the right support can help change the way we see a difficult situation.

Recently, a community member shared how grateful she was for the resources and tools she received through our Family Caregiver Support Program.

The support helped her at a time when she was feeling depressed. It gave her the encouragement she needed to seek help for her own well-being. Today, she feels more confident about caring for her spouse while also taking care of herself.

Would you like to explore what support could look like for you? Call us at 360-664-2168.

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10/08/2026

Your commute just got a whole lot easier. 🚌💨

With our fall route changes last month, we introduced the Lacey Express, which will take you from Centralia to Lacey in 40 minutes, without the strain on your gas tank!

The Lacey Express is designed to increase north-south mobility along I-5 and connects easily with transit systems in Lacey and beyond.

See the route schedule, and all our other fare-free fixed routes online.

10/06/2026

If you have a card, remember to spend your benefit by month's end!

🍎 Use your WIC or Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits by Oct 31! Stock up on fresh apples, pears, greens, squash, pumpkins, potatoes, beets, onions, peppers, berries, and so much more. Seniors can also buy honey. Wondering which markets are still open? Visit www.FindAMarket.org and check your farmers market's social media for special harvest and holiday markets. 🎃

10/02/2026

"Thank you for helping me through one of the worst times in my life."

These words from a community member who reached out to us while caring for a family member living with brain change.

He wanted to let us know how our Family Caregiver Support Program helped him through an incredibly difficult time. He credited resources like our Dementia Support Group, Powerful Tools for Caregivers training, and more for helping him provide the care that he did.

We're grateful we could be there for him. Can we support you, too? Call us at 360-644-2168 to talk through what help could look like.

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Address

2404 Heritage Court SW
Olympia, WA
98502

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Friday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13606642168

Website

http://www.LMTAAA.org/

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