Teepa Snow at Shoreline
March 15, 2019
Community Involvement
| Health/Medical
| Family & Loved Ones
Right at Home Seattle/Eastside was honored to participate in the Care Conference on March 7.
Respite Care Critical for Long-Term Family Caregivers
December 04, 2018
Family & Loved Ones
| Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Support
| Caregiver Help
| Caregiving
| Health & Safety
| Support for Adult Caregiving
In-home respite care services allow loved ones to remain in their own homes and can be provided by volunteers or paid help, occasionally or on a regular basis.
LGBT History in America
June 12, 2018
Community Involvement
When we focus on understanding the unique care needs of older LGBT folks, it’s important to understand their needs from a historical perspective, which shaped how they see the world.
Honor Flight - One Last Mission
December 04, 2017
Family & Loved Ones
| Community Involvement
Lilia Anderson from Honor Flight and a Louise George, a WWII Veteran who is Honor Flight attendee came to visit Right at Home Senior Care Living Radio Show.
Male Caregiving - Embrace Your Inner Softie
November 20, 2017
Caregiving
| Community Involvement
| Support for Adult Caregiving
Ben met with Don Desonier, an attorney turned caregiver advocate, who shared his life journey after his wife, Nancy, was diagnosed with early on-set dementia. Don describes the unique challenges that male caregivers often have and their need to express and experience grief, vulnerability, feelings of inadequacy or loss.
Senior Advisors and Senior Placement
October 30, 2017
Health & Safety
| Community Involvement
| Family & Loved Ones
We discussed the importance of the need to work with advisors who understand the market, how to identify the right community for each client and help them through the myriad of options.
Veteran Aid and Attendant Program
September 25, 2017
Family & Loved Ones
| Veterans Aid and Attendance
We discussed the Veteran Aid and Attendant Program, which is a program for wartime Veterans and their spouses. Qualified Veterans can receive a benefit for more than $25,000 per year. Bryana shared that to qualify Veterans must meet specific financial requirements, medical evidence reports, and a detailed application that is best reviewed by your attorney.
Comprehensive Senior Living Solutions - Interview with Marni McDuff from Concierge Care Advisors
July 26, 2017
Family & Loved Ones
| Health/Medical
| Support for Adult Caregiving
Ben met with Marni McDuff, Director of Transitional Services with Concierge Care Advisors. They discussed the importance of families understanding the various living solutions available to seniors and their families, when the need arises.
Medication Review
March 14, 2017
Family & Loved Ones
| Health/Medical
| Fall Prevention
| Health & Safety
Shannon Lawson, Compliance Nurse from Lincoln Pharmacy appeared on Right at Home Senior Care Living to talk about the importance of having one pharmacy manage your medications and the importance of compliance and regular medication reviews to help prevent falls.
Long Term Care for Veterans and their Spouses – the V.A. Aid and Attendant Program
February 27, 2017
Family & Loved Ones
| Government
| Veterans Aid and Attendance
We met with Katie Bernstein, an attorney with Northwest Elder Law Group, who works with veterans and their families in accessing federal funds to help finance long term care.
