Five Essential Conversations to Have with Aging Parents
Most adult children assume there will be time to figure things out with their parents. Time to notice meaningful changes. Time to discuss preferences. Time to coordinate with siblings. Time to understand what Medicare actually covers. Time to prepare legal documents...
What Oprah & Bruce Willis Revealed About the Hidden Health Risks of Family Caregiving
I was halfway through an episode of Oprah’s podcast when Emma Heming Willis began talking about caring for Bruce after his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis, and I had one of those moments where you stop what you’re doing and just listen. As she described her life as...
How Puget Sound Veterans Can Access the VA’s In-Home Care Program (Homemaker Home Health Aide – HHHA)
A Practical Guide to VA-Funded Home Care, Plus a Free Step-by-Step Downloadable Guide Families across the Puget Sound region often tell us they know the VA offers in-home support, but the process feels confusing and the steps aren’t clearly explained. Veterans want to...
The People Behind Acti-Kare: A Team That Leads With Heart
Every Great Home Care Agency Starts With Great People At Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care, we know that exceptional home care doesn’t begin with technology or systems. It begins with people. I’m lucky enough to work with a phenomenal support team who make this agency...