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

“Asking for help”

December 13, 2022 —               -excerpted from Taking Care of YOU: Self-Care for Family Caregivers (Family Caregiver Alliance) When people have asked if they can be of help to you, how often have you replied, “Thank you, but I’m fine.” Many caregivers don’t know how to marshal the goodwill of others and are reluctant to ask for help. You may not... 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.

Family Caregiver Decision Guide

February 10, 2022 — This guide was originally created to help family caregivers whose family members were living with a life-limiting condition or illness, but can be useful for many family caregiver situations. The guide walks you through four steps to help with decision-making: The guide was created by the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention at... Read More

“Let’s Talk Dementia”

December 7, 2021 — Courtesy of Dementia Action Collaborative. Six brief videos featuring Washingtonians with dementia and their care partners, talking about the value of early diagnosis and what they suggest for living well with dementia.