When it comes to Parkinson's disease caregiving, the road is often winding and filled with unexpected turns, especially in the bustling city of Seattle. As caregivers, we navigate this path daily, armed with patience and perseverance. The journey is...
As Thanksgiving approaches, bringing with it a time of reflection and familial warmth, With a Little Help turns the spotlight on an invaluable aspect of senior well-being—gratitude. This season, we're reminded that thankfulness is more than...
Thanksgiving in Seattle brings a chill in the air, a warmth in our hearts, and a time to express gratitude. This year, let’s shine a spotlight on a group that embodies the spirit of giving year-round: our caregivers. They are the unsung heroes in the...
Lori has been a caregiver for With A Little Help for nine and a half years. After working as a massage therapist for 23 years and an acupuncturist for six years, some of the physical aspects of those jobs had taken a toll on her....
When asked what called her to become a caregiver, without hesitation Darsheen said, “It’s something that I have been doing since I was a little girl. It’s just something that is instilled in me”. From a very young age, Darsheen was taught to care for,...
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...
ng cause of injury-related hospitalization for older adults. If you're 65 years of age or over you have a 1 in 3 chance of falling. More than 12,000 people in Washington are hospitalized for a fall each year causing skilled nursing stays, loss of independence and fatalities at disturbing rates. So, starting now, September 23rd, National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, please take a minute to consider the information offered to help you and your loved ones stay safe from falls. Falls aren't a normal part of aging. For the most part they're preventable which means that your awareness and proactive decisions make a difference. The risk factors that cause falls are known and can be addressed in three steps: