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Tune in to hear Shawn D'Amelio, With a Little Help's Director of Business Development talk about why we are called the Home Care Company "With Heart"....

Ellen became part of the WALH family in 2015 as a caregiver then moved into the office in 2016 as a Care Coordinator. Ellen brought quick problem solving, scheduling finesse and a compassion for our clients in the Care Coordinator role. Her great sense of...

A few years ago I attended my niece’s graduation ceremony where I had the pleasure to watch Lou Holtz speak! I was completely enamored and absorbed by his words, not to mention his passion. He said two things in particular that I wrote down that...

Remodeling Strategies for Aging Homeowners   By Paul Kocharhook, CAPS professional and president of Pathway Design & Construction There's no place like home. This is especially true for people who have spent many years in one house – raising families and creating a rich history of memories...

It’s Elder Abuse Awareness Month – What is Elder Abuse? June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month!  With a Little Help will post a series of articles written by (or with a lot of help from) our friend and colleague, geriatric health specialist  Karin Taifour, MA, LMHC, GMHS. Elder...

It’s Elder Abuse Awareness Month – Who is a Mandated Reporter? June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month!  With a Little Help will post a series of articles written by (or with a lot of help from) our friend and colleague, geriatric health specialist Karin Taifour, MA, LMHC, GMHS. WHO...

Recently a dear friend lost his wife to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Surviving is her husband (my friend), a sister, three adult children each with a spouse, and seven grandchildren. My friend shared with his neighbors and friends that, in accordance with his wife’s wishes, the...

Sponsored by With a Little Help in Partnership with:Care Partners and the Alzheimer's Association CLICK HERE to Register Today for With a Little Help's 3rd Annual Conference As part of our commitment to provide excellent training for our caregivers and community, we have put together an exciting...

Rebecca Crichton, Executive Director, Northwest Center for Creative Aging Rebecca Crichton, Executive Director of Northwest Center for Creative Aging (NWCCA) has facilitated groups and workshops related to Positive Psychology and Creative Aging for many venues in the Seattle area. She has Master’s degrees in Child Development...

With a Little Help’s friend and colleague, Don Desonier is, among other wonderful things, an Elder Care Mediation expert who works locally here in Seattle. He recommended this article to us and we thought we'd share it with you. Elder and Family Mediation Services by Arline Kardasis...