Woodland residents and seniors will have an opportunity to learn about local resources and support services during a Senior Resource Fair from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at the Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Drive.
The event will bring together organizations offering assistance for seniors and their families, including the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington, Lower Columbia CAP, Woodland VFW Post 1927, Cascade Senior Living Advisors, Widows Support Circle and the Senior Medical Equipment Closet.
Attendees can learn about food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, cash grants and employment support through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, disability cash assistance, senior medical programs and EBT card services.
Other resources include information about caregiver classes and support, dementia resources, in-home assistance and classes covering topics of concern for older adults and their families.
The fair is brought to the community by the Woodland Senior Enrichment Group. Organizers encourage seniors and their loved ones to bring questions and learn about resources they may not know are available.
