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...
Hello All, As we reflect on 2021 and look forward to the year ahead, times remain uncertain and challenging, but we are committed to supporting each other as we navigate life and business. Gratitude and appreciation for each other are prevalent, and folks seem to have...
The arctic blast that has hit the Seattle area this week has made it unsafe for many to venture outside. Even though you may remain at home, there are still many things that you can do to keep active and have a little fun in...
Recently while chatting with a client, she thanked me for the care that With a Little Help is providing to her father. During a challenging time, when the focus should have been on herself and her family, she took the time to compliment our team...
There’s no downplaying the flu. According to this information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Anyone can get sick with flu, even healthy people, and serious problems related to flu can happen to anyone at any age, but some people are at higher...
[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...
In this third and final installment, we chat with Maureen Kures, CEO and Founder of Radiant Mourning, about the steps she recommends that you take when faced with the impending death of a loved one, the importance of legacy work, and how her work changed...
As we continue our interview with Maureen Kures, CEO and Founder of Radiant Mourning, she discusses the differences between an end-of-life doula and hospice care and the questions that you may want to ask when considering brining in an end-of-life doula for your loved one. WALH:...