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...
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...
Oftentimes, Spring symbolizes a time of renewal and progress forward. Now more than ever it is an important time to reflect on your daily routines and mindset to decide what's working, and more importantly, what's not. Here are a few tips to support positive changes...
A chat about the connection between pets and caregiving with our caregiver Linda....
Hello friends and colleagues, The leaves are falling, the days are getting shorter, the kids are in school (kind of) and this tumultuous year is beginning to wind down. I hope this message finds you safe and in as good spirits as possible during these ever...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as you may have seen on our social media pages on October 7th and 8th, the team at With A Little Help wore pink to honor a team member who is fighting breast cancer. There are a number...
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...
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,...
In early December friends and coworkers of Kate Lounsbury gathered on the Bainbridge Island Ferry to remember and celebrate her life. The Bainbridge ferry paused briefly as friends released Kate’s ashes. Kate battled large B Cell Lymphoma for several months before exercising her right to Death With Dignity under Washington’s 2008 law. With assistance from Compassion and Choices, she died peacefully at home among friends on October 26, 2013.