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

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

Family Caregiver Handbook

July 8, 2022 — This downloadable handbook (pdf) is specific, detailed and practical, written for WA State residents by the Aging and Long Term Support Administration at Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Topics include, but aren’t limited to: You can also order a free, printed copy.