Grief: The Unexpected-ness Of The Journey
So many books, articles, blogs, and talks have been written and given on the subject of grief. Why then, is it impossible to understand...
Heather Eacker
- Apr 11
- 2 min
What is a Geriatric Care Manager and Why Do You Need One?
A geriatric care manager is a specially trained professional elder care advocate who will make your daily life caring for yourself or a...
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Nancy Tillman
- Mar 2
- 3 min
The Amazing, Remarkable, Fascinating World of Social Work
As we age, often we become far less capable of accomplishing tasks that were once considered easy. A decline in our cognitive and...
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Laura Olson
- Jan 11
- 3 min
Health Care Directives – How To Plan For Yourself Or Your Loved One
Aging, facing health issues, or watching your loved one receive a difficult diagnosis, is not easy under any circumstances, but when that...
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Nancy Tillman
- Dec 20, 2021
- 4 min
From Homeless to Housed: Christmas Came Early for Santa
After 21 years living on the street and with a multitude of health issues, Larry Stuvland was referred to Aging and Disability Services...
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Christina Peoples
- Nov 15, 2021
- 3 min
D*@$% (Death) Happens!
Unknown: not discovered, explored, identified, or ascertained. The unknown opens the door to fear. It can cause apprehension, anxiety,...
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Laura Olson
- Oct 25, 2021
- 5 min
Hospice – When And Why And The Gift They Bring
It sounds strange to say that hospice saved us when they came to help my dad die, but that is exactly how it felt in those last 7 days...
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Nancy Tillman
- Oct 13, 2021
- 4 min
Aging in Place Gracefully
Nancy Tillman (center) and other members of the Redmond Fire Department’s Mobile Integrated Health Team Let’s get real! Aging is a...
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Laura Olson
- Sep 28, 2021
- 4 min
Moving Your Loved One Into A New Home – Practical Advice For The Move And The Days That Follow
The decision has been made, the new home chosen, the date and time scheduled – the hard part is over, right? Ideally, yes, but moving a...
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Laura Olson
- Aug 28, 2021
- 3 min
Caring For An Immigrant Parent – Adding Culture And Complexity To Caregiving
Caring for our aging and elderly parents and loved ones can be exhausting and frustrating and rewarding and complicated. Adding in...
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