Marketing Update- Puget Sound June 2026

Puget Sound
Monthly Marketing Update- June 2026

This month has me reflecting on where strength comes from and how rarely it shows up where you expect it.

My daughter Molly graduates from college this month with a degree in mechanical engineering. I am beyond proud, and not just because of the GPA, the speed, or the impressive internships, though all of those are worth celebrating. I am proud because she went to school knowing her father was fighting cancer and would likely not be there for her graduation. She was right. He passed away before she could walk across that stage. She has been steadfast and resilient in ways that set an example for me every single day.

As you read this, I am in Washington, D.C., meeting with our senators and representatives to advocate for those living with Alzheimer's Disease. It is work that feels personal to me, and this trip has only deepened that. I met a new friend here named Christy Scattarella while volunteering together. Christy has Alzheimer's and is here advocating also. She shared her just-released TEDx talk with me, and I encourage you to watch it. Finding strength in unexpected places turned out to be the theme of my whole week.

The two priorities we are bringing to Congress are the ASAP Act, which would secure Medicare coverage for blood screening tests for Alzheimer's, and increased NIH research funding at the level scientists say is actually needed. This work matters, and I am grateful to be here. Follow CareAvailability on social media for updates from the 2026 Forum.

If you missed the early bird deadline, reach out anyway. We would rather have a conversation than have you sit out another year.

Network Meetings

June 2, 8:30am

Senior Care Coalition

June 4, 8:00am

Aging and LTC Providers Network

June 11, 8:45am

Health Care Providers Council

June 11, 11:30am

Eldernet

June 16, 8:30am

Senior Care Coalition

June 17, 8:30am

South End Coalition

June 26, 9am

NW LGBT Senior Care Providers Network Meeting

Please visit our networking page for meeting details.

Marketing Update

Please visit our event calendar for details or to add your events.

June 9, 11:30am

Transitions of Care Meeting

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE THIS MONTH!
Zoom Meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5035055865
Meeting ID: 503 505 5865
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June 14, 11am

Voices for Change

Edmonds Waterfront Center
220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds, Wa

July 16, 10:30am

Valley Medical Resource Fair

Valley Medical Center- MAC Conference room A
Main Hospital, 400 S. 43rd St., Renton, WA 98055
Event Registration is now open for Sponsors Only

August 5, 11:30am

Providence Everett Resource Fair

Providence Regional Medical Center
Olympic/Ranier Conference Room (MOB)
1700 13th St, Everett, WA 98201
Event Registration is now open for Sponsors Only

October 20, 11:30am

Evergreen Health Medical Center Resource Fair

EvergreenHealth Medical Center Kirkland
12040 NE 128th St, Tan Building, Room 100 and 101, Kirkland, WA 98034
Event Registration is now open for Sponsors Only

What's New?

We have updated and improved our state and city service articles across the site. Be sure to browse the Senior Living and Care Type articles to find straightforward information on the fundamentals and pricing of housing and care options in your area. This update was significant. We added more than 2,000 articles covering senior care services in every state, with detailed information for 5 to 10 cities per state for each service type. That depth matters not just for families searching for answers, but for how families find us. As more people turn to AI-powered answer engines like ChatGPT and Google to ask questions rather than just search for keywords, having thorough, local, and accurate content means CareAvailability shows up when it counts.

Contact support@careavailability.com if you have any questions about optimizing your listing.

"Scenery without solace is meaningless."

I am grateful to have a large reach in this industry. And sometimes that feels like the measure of success. Then I remember the phone call with a family who had no idea where to start. The senior who just needed someone to slow down. The case manager, whose face finally relaxed.

Those moments didn't feel significant the way a milestone does. But they mattered to the person on the other side. When the grind gets hard, I don't go back to the metrics. I go back to those small connections. Recognition and status don't mean anything without solace.

Amy Schmidt
Retirement Connection
503-505-5865
amy@retirementconnection.com

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