by Laura Olson | Aug 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
It is hard to imagine the tables turning and taking care of your parent after they have taken care of you for 18 or 30 or 45 years. For me, the time came 15 years before I was prepared, and I know I am not alone. When the time comes, will you be prepared? You may be...
by Nancy Tillman | Aug 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
As we age, often we become far less capable of accomplishing tasks that were once considered easy. A decline in our cognitive and physical functioning contributes to these changes. Things like scheduling and coordinating appointments, completing applications, driving,...
by Laura Olson | Jun 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 loved one out of their home and into an assisted living or memory care facility can go a thousand directions and not all are smooth...
by Heather Eacker | May 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
As you know, Eldercare Navigators does not accept any payment from any Senior Community we refer you to. We refer you to a Senior Community after understanding your needs and then researching communities that we feel would be a good fit for you. Most...
by Laura Olson | Apr 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
So many books, articles, blogs, and talks have been written and given on the subject of grief. Why then, is it impossible to understand until you are experiencing it? The definition of grief by Merriam Webster – deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by...
by Heather Eacker | Feb 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Have you heard about ChatGPT; it is essentially a language generation software that’s been designed to carry conversations with people. Some of its features include answering follow-up questions, challenging incorrect premises, rejecting inappropriate queries, and...
by Nancy Tillman | Dec 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
After 21 years living on the street, being homeless and with a multitude of health issues, Larry Stuvland was referred to Aging and Disability Services for assistance by Sound Generations. Bellevue Fire Cares made the original referral on Larry’s behalf. Larry was...
by Laura Olson | Oct 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Aging, facing health issues, or watching your loved one receive a difficult diagnosis, is not easy under any circumstances, but when that journey includes difficult decisions that have not been discussed or planned for, that journey becomes even more challenging. It...
by Laura Olson | Sep 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Caring for our aging and elderly immigrant parents and loved ones can be exhausting and frustrating and rewarding and complicated. Adding in elements such as language barriers, generational distrust of hospitals and doctors, and lack of knowledge and experience with...
by Heather Eacker | Aug 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
A geriatric care manager is a specially trained professional eldercare advocate who will make your daily life caring for yourself or a loved one easier. They will work with you to help you form short and/or long-term plans and connect you with services that match your...
