Category Archives: Resources: Whatcom County

Elder Care Workshop – Mount Vernon Senior Center

Posted on April 11, 2012 | Leave a comment

Educational opportunity for senior citizens and their loved ones at Mount Vernon Senior Center on April 25th (10am – noon).  Taught by Jim Darling, RN,BSN MSEd of Home Attendant Care.

Many of us will one day find ourselves needing care for our self or a loved one. This useful workshop brings clarity to the maze of community support options available.

Learn more about alternative living situations, medical services, and in-home care (including home–health and hospice), the costs of each as well as how to access these options. Discover the role of Medicare, Medicaid, ancillary services including transportation and nutritional services, LTC insurance, other funding options and legal documents to consider.

Mount Vernon Senior Center is located at 1401 Cleveland Street in Mount Vernon, WA.  Contact Home Attendant Care for additional details.

Whatcom County:  360.734.3849 / 800.967.8109 or Skagit, Island, San Juan, & North Snohomish Counties:  360.755.1547 / 800.967.8108.

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2012 Caregiver Conference Coming to Bellingham

Posted on February 28, 2012 | Leave a comment

Are you a caregiver?  If you answer YES to one or more of the statements below, you are a caregiver and should consider attending this full-day conference.

  • I help manage someone’s medications.
  • I provide unpaid assistance to a spouse, relative, or friend who is ill, disabled, or needs help with basic activities for daily living.
  • I provide help with rides to the doctor and shopping.
  • I provide meals, bill paying, housekeeping and arrange services to be provided by others.
  • I help someone with bathing, grooming, dressing, walking or transferring to a wheelchair.
  • I provide supportive care such as delivering meals, giving rides, calling or stopping in to check on someone.
  • I feel concern that someone I know isn’t taking care of him or herself.

Whether you are just starting out in a caregiving role or continuing to care for an older person whose needs are increasing, you first need to care for yourself. This conference will offer you tips and tools for preserving your physical and emotional health, help you access community support, and help you meet other caregivers to discuss how to best care for your loved one.

View an event brochure online or contact Debbie Gann at Home Attendant Care for more information, 360-734-3849.

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