Retirement Connection

This week, Our CEO Amy Schmidt along with 1,500+ volunteers are in Washington D.C. asking Congress to act on Alzheimer's, because the families living with this disease are often too exhausted to make the calls themselves. Of these 1000 volunteers most are families. They are honestly some of the strongest voices. I’m an outlier. Early detection. Provider training. Caregiver support. Continued research funding. The policy exists. Now we need the political will. 🧠💜 Follow us for updates on the legislative meetings this week.

Read why federal policy can change everything: https://careavailability.com/alzheimers-forum-in.../

We celebrated the release of our Southern Oregon Retirement Connection Guide tonight at McMenamins in Roseburg and it was exactly the kind of evening we love.

There's something special about gathering in person around a shared purpose. It reinforces why we do this work and why resources like the Retirement Connection Guide matter so much to the communities we serve.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful night! 🎉

Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Case Management Resource Fair! We love hosting these events at hospitals from Everett, WA all the way down to Medford, OR, connecting with hospital case managers, social workers, and discharge planning staff while sharing the incredible local resources available to patients in each community. Even better, all proceeds go directly toward supporting low-income patients in need! We are so grateful that we get to bring providers and hospital teams together to strengthen the care network for those who need it most. 💙

What an incredible night in Medford at our Southern Oregon 2026 Release Party! PLEASE SHARE YOUR COMMENTS, TAG YOURSELF AND SHARE!!!
Over 125 amazing professionals from across the senior care community came together to celebrate, connect, and remind us all why this work matters.
We are so grateful for our sponsors who make events like this possible. Truly, none of this happens without you.
And if you missed it... don't miss out twice. We just announced an early bird discount for next year. Planning ahead has its perks.

Get ready for the most fabulous night out this June! 💜✨

We're partnering with The Oaks Pub for a night of Drag Bingo hosted by Quesa D'Mondays to celebrate Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month and Pride Month! Think big laughs, fierce energy, amazing prizes, and all the fun you can handle. Whether you're a bingo pro or just here for the vibes, this is a night you don't want to miss!

🗓 Thursday, June 4th | 6–8 PM
📍 The Oaks Pub, 1621 SE Bybee Blvd
🎟 $25 gets you 5 bingo cards (1 per game)

The best part? You're playing to support our fight for A World Without Alzheimers. 100% of registration and signature drink proceeds go directly to the Alzheimer's Association.

Only 70 spots available, so don't sleep on it! Grab yours now at the link below:
https://events.alz.org/fundraisers/RetirementConnection/drag-bingo?utm_source=qr&utm_medium=print

Before we knew what strength looked like, she was already showing us, while somehow keeping it all together and making it look easy. Happy Mother's Day to every mom, grandmother, auntie, mentor, and mother figure who stepped in and showed up when it mattered most. To the ones who raised us, the ones who chose us, and the ones who loved us like their own, even when we made it really hard to. The world is better because of you.

What an amazing evening! 🥳 Over 180 people packed the room for our Tacoma Happy Hour celebrating the release of the 2026 Puget Sound Retirement Connection Guide! The energy was electric, and it was so inspiring to see so many professionals from across the region come together under one roof.

A huge thank you to everyone who made the time to be there, your dedication to serving seniors in the Puget Sound area is what makes this community truly special. We're already looking forward to next year! 🎉