As seniors age, they may face difficult decisions about where they will live and who will care for them. While group facilities such as nursing homes or assisted living facilities are a common option, many Seattle seniors prefer to remain in their own homes and...
Choosing the right in-home care provider for your senior loved one can be a daunting task. You want to ensure that your loved one receives the best possible care, and that means choosing a provider who is qualified, experienced, and approachable. Here are three critical...
As the Pacific Northwest experienced its first heat wave of the summer, King County has announced an "Extreme Heat Mitigation" plan to help reduce the impact of future heat waves. It's a good reminder for us all to make sure that we keep hydrated, especially when...
[caption id="attachment_10373" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo credit: Seniors Matter[/caption] Hoarding is a hot topic of conversation in many families, especially when adult children are worried about hoarding tendencies displayed by aging parents and grandparents. Senior hoarding is a worthy topic to explore and correct. Above and beyond...
If you are in the position of needing to find care for your loved one, it can be overwhelming to know what questions to ask. Here is a list of questions that you should keep in mind when selecting the right care. Use the questions below...
In the first part of this blog series, I shared my story of Edein and how overwhelmed I was when I first started caring for her. Looking back to the beginning, I can empathize with where you are at right now with the responsibility of...
With a Little Help is dedicated to helping our community by offering the best in professional and supportive in-home care to your loved ones. We also want to be a resource when you are looking to learn more about their condition. While live, in-person educational...
Home Care vs. Home Health: Part 1 - Why In-Home Care is Essential, Shawn's Story I remember it was a Thursday when we met with the lawyer and signed all the paperwork for me to become the Co-Power of Health for a dear friend of mine,...
The growing awareness that your senior parent is no longer able to live safely and independently alone without outside support is an emotional experience. The ensuing heaviness is compounded if you are one of the tens of millions of American adults, between the ages of...