Methow Valley Elder Care Coordination Network
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Spotlight
Between Here and Help with Nicole Ringgold - Episode 2
Join our Network Director for a behind-the-scenes look at how our network supports aging in the Methow Valley. This episode explores what we do, why we exist, and how collaboration between local partners helps improve access to care, resources, and support for individuals and families.
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The Methow Valley Elder Care Coordination Network (the Network) is a coalition of social and medical service providers and volunteers working to better support our aging community. The Network develops and sustains rurally relevant practices, programs, facilities, and the workforce needed to implement a community-based model of long-term care coordination for adults aged 65+ in the Methow Valley.
The Methow Valley’s available health care and social service organizations share common goals - the Network creates the formal processes and provides the corresponding resources to encourage consistent collaboration.
The Network consists of seven Network Member organizations.
Family Health Centers (Twisp Clinic)
Methow At Home / Lookout Coalition
Methow Valley School District (Liberty Bell H.S. & Independent Learning Center)
Confluence Health (Winthrop Clinic)
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Our coalition of local organizations work together to share resources, host events, and communicate without silos - focusing on the most vulnerable, at-risk residents of the Methow Valley.
Our work is centered around five main objectives:
Run the Network - Meeting the federal requirements to successfully utilize the grant.
Caregiver Workforce - Supporting and expanding a caregiver workforce in our community through recruitment, training, and retention strategies.
Aging at Home - Support adults 65+ in our community to remain in their homes safely and independently for as long as possible and provide guidance and support when a transition to supportive living becomes necessary.
Care Coordination - Build and sustain a coordinated system of care that supports adults 65+ in our community.
Support Housing Options - Plan for and support the development of supported housing for adults 65+ who cannot safely live at home.
Upcoming Events
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Caring For People Living With Dementia
September 23, 2026
1:00 - 3:00 pm @ Winthrop Library
This four-week course facilitated by Sheila Brandenburg, RN will offer insight into dementia and how to provide loving, respectful care for people living with dementia. The key is education and approaching care with creativity, compassion, and understanding. We’ll also cover ways to take care of ourselves as caregivers.
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Health and Wellness Fair
October 01, 2026
Location: Winthrop Red Barn
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This free community Health & Wellness Fair supports healthy aging by bringing together local organizations, healthcare providers, and wellness professionals. Attendees explore resources, connect with local programs, and learn about tools and services that promote whole-person health in a welcoming setting.
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Matter Of Balance
*Two times a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3, beginning October 6th
An evidence-based, field-tested program, A Matter of Balance has been shown to be highly effective in reducing the fear of falling and increasing activity levels among older adults.
The program is designed to benefit older adults who: Are concerned about falls, have sustained falls in the past, and more. Register at the link below
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Home Care Aide Training
Available Now!
Online Self-Paced Training
Our 75-hour online HCA Training Program is available year-round and provides the training and support needed to begin a career in caregiving. An HCA license qualifies individuals to work in Adult Family Homes and in-home care settings, including private pay and state-funded programs.