Laura OlsonJun 74 minGrief: The Unexpected-ness Of The JourneySo many books, articles, blogs, and talks have been written and given on the subject of grief. Why then, is it impossible to understand...
Heather EackerApr 112 minWhat 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...
Nancy TillmanMar 23 minThe Amazing, Remarkable, Fascinating World of Social WorkAs we age, often we become far less capable of accomplishing tasks that were once considered easy. A decline in our cognitive and...
Laura OlsonJan 113 minHealth Care Directives – How To Plan For Yourself Or Your Loved OneAging, facing health issues, or watching your loved one receive a difficult diagnosis, is not easy under any circumstances, but when that...
Nancy TillmanDec 20, 20214 minFrom Homeless to Housed: Christmas Came Early for SantaAfter 21 years living on the street and with a multitude of health issues, Larry Stuvland was referred to Aging and Disability Services...
Christina PeoplesNov 15, 20213 minD*@$% (Death) Happens!Unknown: not discovered, explored, identified, or ascertained. The unknown opens the door to fear. It can cause apprehension, anxiety,...
Laura OlsonOct 25, 20215 minHospice – When And Why And The Gift They BringIt 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...
Nancy TillmanOct 13, 20214 minAging in Place GracefullyNancy Tillman (center) and other members of the Redmond Fire Department’s Mobile Integrated Health Team Let’s get real! Aging is a...
Laura OlsonSep 28, 20214 minMoving Your Loved One Into A New Home – Practical Advice For The Move And The Days That FollowThe decision has been made, the new home chosen, the date and time scheduled – the hard part is over, right? Ideally, yes, but moving a...
Laura OlsonAug 28, 20213 minCaring For An Immigrant Parent – Adding Culture And Complexity To CaregivingCaring for our aging and elderly parents and loved ones can be exhausting and frustrating and rewarding and complicated. Adding in...