An opportunity for professionals who serve the older adult population to network with others and learn about emerging trends, needs and resources in Pierce County.

More and more families are facing the long road of caring for a loved one with dementia. There is a lot of uncertainty before the diagnosis and in the early stages after the diagnosis. Take a look at the questions and the answers in this 6-part series for families and individuals beginning the journey. Session #4 - “What are the typical moods and behaviors? How do I manage them?”

More and more families are facing the long road of caring for a loved one with dementia. There is a lot of uncertainty before the diagnosis and in the early stages after the diagnosis. Take a look at the questions and the answers in this 6-part series for families and individuals beginning the journey. Session #5 - “How do I pay for care? What are the legal things I should do?”

More and more families are facing the long road of caring for a loved one with dementia. There is a lot of uncertainty before the diagnosis and in the early stages after the diagnosis. Take a look at the questions and the answers in this 6-part series for families and individuals beginning the journey. Session #6 - “Where can I turn for help? What are the resources I can rely on?”

The Tacoma/Lakewood/Pierce County Continuum of Care Oversight Committee provides guidance and input on the implementation of the Plan to End Homelessness. The committee consists of representatives from a variety of sectors, including local government, public housing authorities, schools, health care, law enforcement and faith based communities.