By Lisa Devlin. The rising cost and quality of health care is a big concern for most Americans. Hospital care is very expensive and there is often a short supply of open hospital beds to serve those in need. Due to these costs and demands on resources, hospital stays have been getting shorter on average, […]
Finding the Right Senior Care: Get It Right the First Time
By Shalane Farrell Finding the Right Fit: How Listening Leads to the Right Senior Living Solution When seniors express dissatisfaction with their living arrangements, moving them repeatedly is not the answer. The key to solving the problem lies in understanding the root cause. As a Senior Care Advisor, it’s my mission to identify the true […]
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Long Term Care Insurance – Part 1
By Sylvana Rinehart Every March we receive our bill for our long-term care insurance policy and my husband invariably asks me “should we keep it?” Every time, I unequivocally answer affirmatively. Why do we go through this annual ritual? When my husband was going to turn 60, I knew that it was best to purchase […]
Long Term Care Insurance – Part 2
By Sylvana Rinehart In my first article about Long-term Care Insurance (LTCI), I mentioned that my husband and I purchased it at a younger age. I briefly covered the when, why and affordability of getting long-term care insurance. Now I would like to address what to look for in LTCI. As previously mentioned, the best […]
Purses and Keys
By Bob Rinehart This is a human-interest story about a son who lived most of his life away from home and left most of the caring of his mother to his sister who took care of their mother. There were eventually some hard conversations and decisions to be made regarding their mother’s care and one […]
The Value of Laughter
By Arlinda Babcock For those of us who remember, “Laughter is the Best Medicine was our favorite page in Readers Digest for many years and enjoyed by our entire family. Do you ever think about laughter as medicine? Well according to many experts who study laughter, it can be good medicine. Just a few results […]
Downsizing for Seniors: Cherishing Memories While Simplifying Life
By Maria Myers The Emotional Journey of Downsizing for Seniors At some point, downsizing for seniors becomes a necessary step, whether it’s preparing for a move to assisted living in Vashon, WA, simplifying life, or simply preparing for the next chapter. For me, this journey began when I started organizing my parents’ overflowing basement after […]
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The Loneliness Epidemic in Seniors
By Arlinda Babcock Causes, Effects, and How to Help Understanding the Loneliness Epidemic in Seniors Loneliness is a significant issue among seniors, affecting emotional, cognitive, and physical health. As communities in Washington, such as senior care options in Woodinville and Normandy Park senior living communities, strive to support older adults, it’s important to recognize the […]
Gifts for Elderly
So many people want to know what they should give their parents, their grandparents, or an aging friend. For as many questions as there are, there are also answers to that question. As in any gift giving, think about the gift recipient: • What is their relationship to you • What do they like and […]
Gift Ideas for Seniors: The Gift of Time
By Lisa Devlin Why Time is the Best Gift for Seniors When searching for gift ideas for seniors, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. After all, they often have everything they need, and another object might just become clutter. Instead of material items, consider giving the gift of time—a thoughtful and personal way to show your […]
