Caring for an aging parent or loved one brings love, responsibility, and often a heavy emotional weight. Many families step into elder care with the belief that they should handle everything on their own. However, life rarely cooperates. Work demands attention. Kids need...
Choosing a senior caregiver involves more than checking credentials. Skill matters, of course. However, day-to-day success depends just as much on personality, communication, and trust. After all, this person becomes part of your loved one’s daily life. So how can families tell when the match...
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...