Do You Have an Emergency Respite Plan?

March 25, 2025 — Who will care for your family member if you are temporarily incapacitated? Don’t wait for an emergency situation to occur to think about who will take care of your loved ones.  Finding someone to take care of your children, grandchildren, or elderly relatives on short notice takes time and information, so plan ahead. In this... Read More

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 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

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

Temporary Caregivers of Military Children: Guide to Essential Information

October 25, 2022 — If you are a grandparent, other relative, or family friend taking care of children while their parent or parents are deployed or on other duty, this guide to essential information is intended to offer you help and resources.  It contains useful information about military benefits that provide help with schools, medical care and supports and... Read More

Caregiver Resource Center at Caring.com: Interesting resource topics for a broad range of situations

August 19, 2022 — Caring.com has many interesting caregiver resources (topics), many not found elsewhere. In the Caregiver Resource Center, browse topics such as “A Beginner’s Guide to Medicaid”, “Accessing Durable Medical Equipment with Medical Equipment Banks”, “Assisted Living Options for People Struggling with Addiction” and “Guide to the Lifeline Assistance Program”. That article covers information on free/low-cost mobile phone services,... Read More
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