Advisory council to recruit member from Wahkiakum County

The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington Advisory Council is looking for a member from Wahkiakum County to fill a vacancy in 2018.

The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington Advisory Council is a group of dedicated volunteers representing older adults and adults with disabilities in the counties of Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Skamania, and Klickitat.

Advisory Council members:

• Identify needs of older adults and adults with disabilities in their communities;

• Advise on services to meet those needs;

• Advocate on behalf of the people they represent.

The Advisory Council meets every third Wednesday of the month in various locations throughout the five-county service area. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Those interested in issues related to aging and long-term services and supports for seniors, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers are invited to join.

For more information and to request an application, contact:

Mike Reardon, Community Services Program Manager, Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington, 201 NE 73rd Street, Suite 201, Vancouver, WA 98665. (360) 735-5729 reardml@dshs.wa.gov http://www.helpingelders.org/advocacy-and-planning/advisory-council/.