The Alzheimer’s Association The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care and support and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Alzheimer’s Campaign for Quality Residential Care: Dementia Care Practice Recommendations for Assisted Living Residences and Nursing Homes (32 pages)
Andelcare is the premier home care agency in Seattle, Bellevue and surrounding areas providing companionship, homemaking and personal care services. As a locally women-owned company experienced in caring for our own parents, they understand that Life is Sweet at Home for the elderly and other adults. Andelcare.com
Cares’ mission is to help family caregivers by providing trusted information, access to eldercare experts, community support groups, and a directory of local caregiving services. Care.com
Choice Advisory Senior Housing & Care Referral Services Products & Services for Older Adults ~ Provides complimentary assistance to define senior housing & care options in the Puget Sound. www.choiceadvisory.com
Medicare: www.medicare.gov
Northwest Center for Creative Aging (NWCCA) helps older adults find their purpose and live into their potential. They enrich lives by creating conversations, fostering connections and serving as an educational resource. www.nwcreativeaging.org
Providence Hospice of Seattle is a not-for-profit, community-based hospice ministry, serving patients in all of King County, Washington including Vashon Island. We provide comprehensive and compassionate physical, emotional, and spiritual care to people nearing the end of their lives, including support for their families and friends. “If only we had called you sooner…” is a comment we often hear from family members who have experienced the benefits of hospice care. Contact us as soon as you have questions or concerns about end-of-life care options. Providence Hospice
Senior Services is the most comprehensive non-profit agency serving older adults and their loved ones in Washington State. Established in 1967, they promote positive aging for thousands of seniors and their families each year through their integrated system of quality programs and senior centers. More than 3,000 volunteers, together with 250 employees, make our work possible and efficient. Seniorservices.org
Washington Aging & Disability Services Administration – A state agency, serving adult/Senior Services & Information; Caregiver Resources; Abuse & Prevention; Developmental Disability Eligibility & Services; and Professional & Provider Information. www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov
Washington Area Agencies on Aging (W4A) works with local AAAs to create communities that support people as they age. The organization seeks to enhance the effectiveness of each AAA through a strong agenda of information, debate, advocacy and education. www.agingwashington.org
Washington Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman The purpose of the Ombudsmans Program is to advance consumer healthcare education and to empower older adultes and their family members to make informed long-term care decisions. www.ltcop.org
LeadingAge addtional information from the National perspective. LeadingAge
