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  • Senior Heroes in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum honored

    Patti Atkins|Nov 13, 2025

    The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) honors the people in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties who serve older adults. A "senior hero" is a person who serves older adults with excellence and compassion. This prestigious, annual award program brings together county, city, and civic leaders to honor the people in our communities who carry out such a service. This is the third year that Senior Heroes are presenting awards specific to Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties....

  • Agency on Aging & Disabilities relocates Longview office

    Patti Atkins|Oct 23, 2025
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    The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) is pleased to announce that their Longview office has relocated to 760 Ocean Beach Highway, Suite G, in Longview. “Our new office is more accessible to the public and easy to reach via RiverCities Transit routes #44, #45 and #46,” said Executive Director Mike Reardon. “It’s a beautiful and welcoming space for our clients and employees.” The new office opens at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. All phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same. To access services...

  • The power of gratitude

    Patti Atkins|Oct 9, 2025

    The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) connects older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers to a full range of community resources designed to offer choice, improve quality of life, and respect independence. The upcoming holiday season is a natural time for reflection, appreciation, and connection. For older adults, the practice of gratitude and the act of giving can go beyond spreading holiday cheer. It can boost mental and emotional well-being, foster a greater sense of purpose, and bring ab...