Platinum Caregiver Profile: Jody Larsen
This month’s platinum caregiver award goes to Jody Larsen from the Inland Northwest...
Posted on Apr 3rd, 2019 by
Elizabeth Ohollaren
Sleep: Nature’s Wonder Drug
Sleep, they say, is a wonder drug. It supports essential bodily and mental functions and without it...
Posted on Apr 3rd, 2019 by
Susan Friedrich
The Future of Home Care May Hinge on Immigration
Help wanted. Operating a business in this positive economic environment is both a blessing and a...
Posted on Mar 26th, 2019 by
Jeff Wiberg
Dear Sheila: Wedding Companion Needed
Dear Sheila, My 87-year-old father lives in assisted living and is still sharp as a tack and loves...
Posted on Mar 26th, 2019 by
Sheila McKannay
Platinum Caregiver Profile: Lawrence Thuku
In 2016, when Lawrence Thuku flew from Nairobi, Kenya to Seattle for a speaking engagement, he...
Posted on Mar 5th, 2019 by
Elizabeth Ohollaren
Try Laughing: It Relieves Stress and Is Good for Your Heart
It may not be a cure-all, but according to a study by cardiologists, there is scientific proof that...
Posted on Mar 5th, 2019 by
Susan Friedrich
Dear Sheila: When Dementia Gives Rise to Abuse
Dear Sheila, My dad has dementia and while my mom is his primary caregiver she also has paid...
Posted on Feb 27th, 2019 by
Sheila McKannay
Using Words That Let Others Know They Matter
In relationships, good communication is key. It helps establish trust and allows us to...
Posted on Feb 1st, 2019 by
Susan Friedrich
Platinum Caregiver Profile: Declan
Given enough time and experience, many people can learn how to become a wonderful caregiver;...
Posted on Jan 31st, 2019 by
Elizabeth Ohollaren
The Home Care Cost Horizon
It’s the new year and home care agencies are abuzz with outlooks for 2019. This is the time...
Posted on Jan 22nd, 2019 by
Jeff Wiberg
