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

How to Afford Family Caregiving, Part 1: Paid Leave and Job-protecting Unpaid Leave in WA State

July 18, 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 1 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

WA State Apple Health (Medicaid) Long-Term Services and Supports for Adults

June 7, 2024 — NEW! Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) for Adults (handbook). Includes the process for applying and receiving Apple Health LTSS, care options for people receiving Apple Health LTSS, and caregiver assistance options.

For Care Partners/Caregivers of Individuals Living with Parkinson’s Disease

April 23, 2023 — There are many active organizations working on research to treat and cure Parkinson’s Disease and support individuals living with PD and their caregivers. At Lifespan Respite WA, we focus on caregivers. Our team gathered resources from these organizations to help caregivers in their lives and their caregiving work. American Academy of Neurology’s Brain&Life website has... Read More

Tip Sheets for Dementia Care

April 4, 2023 — Family caregivers will appreciate these short informative one-page documents, which can be read online, downloaded, or printed. Available in English, Español (Spanish), and やまと (Japanese). Pick just the topic you need, or get them all in one document package (the package is in English and Spanish only at this time). Developed by Alzheimer’s Los Angeles... Read More

Why is Dad So Angry All the Time?

February 28, 2023 — “The stress of an illness or disability can lead to a care receiver’s behavior becoming difficult. His personality and behavior may change because of the emotional and physical changes he is experiencing. A person who has always had a difficult personality may become even more difficult.

“Steps for seeking solutions”

January 9, 2023 — -adapted from Taking Care of YOU: Self-Care for Family Caregivers (Family Caregiver Alliance) Check out the original article: Taking Care of YOU: Self-Care for Family Caregivers (Family Caregiver Alliance)