How Can I Afford Long-Term Care? How to Afford Family Caregiving, Part 4

December 5, 2024 — What happens if you, or a loved one, are not able to do things that keep you healthy, active and safe? Becoming disabled or having less ability to do certain things can happen to anyone at any age. Accidents or a chronic illness may result in a situation where you may have difficulty with “activities... Read More

How to Afford Family Caregiving, Part 2: Job Flexibility

August 27, 2024 — Being a family caregiver can be financially stressful. In addition to taking on the costs of caring for a close friend or family member, caregiving makes it difficult to work at a full time job. Caregivers may struggle to stay employed and be financially stable. This resource discusses job flexibility and possible options for getting... Read More

How to Afford Family Caregiving, Part 3: Offset Some Costs of Caregiving

August 23, 2024 — Being a family caregiver can be financially stressful. In addition to taking on the costs of caring for a close friend or family member, caregiving may make it difficult to work at a full time job. Caregivers may struggle to stay employed and be financially stable. This tip sheet is Part 3 of a series... Read More

Quick Contact Info for Caregiver Services: Elders & Adults

July 17, 2024 — Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) is the state agency in charge of care for those who need long-term support They have programs for older adults and individuals with disabilities, including several Medicaid waiver programs that provide respite care. General Information Line: 360-725-2300. Check out their web page on Long-Term Care Services and information. Community... Read More

Kinship Caregiving

July 11, 2024 — Relatives raising the child(ren) of a family member (Kinship Families) Kinship families are families in which children live with and are being raised by grandparents, other extended family members, or other adults with whom they have a close family-like relationship such as close family friends. Many kinship caregivers don’t necessarily think of themselves that way–it’s... Read More

Camps for Individuals with Special Needs

May 3, 2024 — Summer’s coming and families are looking into camp options! Here is a list of camps in Washington State (and a few just over the border in Idaho) that offer programming and trained staff for individuals with special health conditions or disability. The list includes free camps, camps partnered with Lifespan Respite WA where families can... Read More

Internet Safety for Family Caregivers and their loved ones

March 4, 2024 — Family caregivers can spend significant amounts of time on the internet–virtual support groups, family chats, emailing schools and medical providers, and research, research, research! for supports and services. This one-page resource from Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) helps you: The resource includes clickable links to videos about online safety. This document is also... Read More

Finding Respite in Washington State

July 10, 2023 — A Brief Overview Respite offers a short-term break for caregivers and those they support. Time apart can boost well-being for all: While caregivers temporarily shift their focus to self-care, care recipients have time to meet new people and explore new interests. Modern families come in many styles. Primary caregivers may be a parent, a child,... Read More
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