Resources
If you know where to look, help is just a phone call away. Below is a list of services that our clients find useful.
Bath Benches, Grab Bars, Adaptive Clothing, and Other Mobility Tools
Access Medical Supply
Located on Aurora and 95th. Easy to drop in and pick something up.
206-365-7700
www.accessmedicalequipment.com/
Norco Medical Supply
Located on Stoneway North in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood. It was previously called Care Medical.
206-547-2200
Used Medical Equipment
MS Helping Hands and Donor Closet
They provide New and Used good clean Durable Medical Equipment and Mobility Equipment for a suggested donation.
(425) 712-1807
Adaptive Clothing
Adaptive Clothing for Seniors, Disabled & Elderly Care
Husky Senior Care's mission is to help seniors stay at home. Here is a great resource for adaptive clothing. Get clothing that works for you instead of against you. Remove the obstacles to staying at home! Welcome to Buck & Buck, Your Home for Adaptive Clothing. Families and caregivers nationwide rely on Buck & Buck for adaptive clothing that can make dressing easier for a loved one.
1(800) 458-0600 (M-F, 6am-5pm PST)
Dementia Care Tools
Bed Alarm Pads and More
The Alzheimer's Store
1 (800) 752-3238
MedicAlert + Safe Return
The Alzheimer's Association
MedicAlert + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return is a 24-hour nationwide emergency response service for individuals with Alzheimer's or a related dementia who wander or have a medical emergency.
1 (888) 572-8566
Lifts and Transfers
Lifts and Transfer Devices
Rifton Equipment
Especially take a look at the Rifton Tram.
1 (800) 571-8198
Mobile Services: Home Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Care Management, Eldercare Navigators, Hair Stylists, Mechanics
Home Doctors
Visiting Physician Associates (VPA). Finally there are in-home primary care doctors available! They bill through Medicare and regular insurance.
1-866-259-1629
Dental Hygiene
The Mobile Tooth Fairy PS
Nicole Fink is a dental hygienist who makes home visits. Great for seniors who have trouble getting to the dentist!
(253) 444-7112
Private Care Consultants/Care Management
Aging Well, LLC
Joan McGinnis provides private care management. She has over 20 years experience in working with the elderly and disabled, most recently developing the program of Care Consultation and Mediation at Elderhealth Northwest in Seattle. She specializes in working with the varied opinions of those involved to resolve differences and reach an agreement for the care of the client. She leads family meetings and care conferences with a focus on problem solving with those involved in the care of the client.
(206) 571-0491
http://www.joanmcginnismsw.com
Whitmire & Associates, LLC
Whitmire & Associates, LLC is a team of nurses, social workers and other professionals who offers consultation, advocacy and care management services for individuals across the lifespan. We know Janelle Jensen, one of their Care Managers, and she is the best!
(206) 429-5124
http://www.whitmireandassociates.com
Eldercare Navigators
Eldercare Navigators, lead by Heather Eacker, is a great option for seniors or family members looking to navigate the various eldercare options. Heather has a lot of experience with the continuum of care available to seniors. In her own words: "Eldercare Navigators is here to help you turn an overwhelming situation into a quick and easily understandable one."
(206) 456-4410
http://www.eldercarenavigators.com
Hair Stylists
Tousled Stylists
(206) 588-6369
Elizabeth "Bess" Bubalo
(816) 786-6080
Auto Mechanics
A Plus Mobile Mechanics Services
(425) 622-4913
Ways of Paying for Home Care
Long Term Care Insurance (pays for Home Care)
We Can Administer Your Policy for Free
Long Term Care Insurance Specialist
Charles Coen, Bankers Life and Casualty Company
For LTC Insurance specifically for Home Care
425-269-0891
Veteran's Aid and Assistance (pays for Home Care)
A Cash Benefit for Wartime Vets
Reverse Mortgages
Access the Cash in Your Home
Used Medical Equipment and Financial Assistance for Equipment
MS Helping Hands and Donor Closet
They provide New and Used good clean Durable Medical Equipment and Mobility Equipment for a suggested donation. Some items are given at no cost through their financial assistance program.
(425) 712-1807
Silver Door Financial
The Home Equity Cash Advance is unlike anything you have seen before. This new product allows homeowners to convert a portion of their home equity into cash and use those funds for any purpose. Unlike a bank loan or a line of credit, there is no interest rate and no monthly payments. The equity advance is paid back when the homeowner sells their home, up to 30 years in the future.
(925) 831-2130
https://www.silverdoorfinancial.com/
Innovative Ideas
Specialized Transportation
Cabulance (Ambulatory, Non Ambulatory, Wheelchair)
(206) 660-2892
Usher Limo Service (Town Cars, 24/7 Availability)
(206) 660-2892
Helpful Associations and Support Groups
AARP
Adult Protective Services (report suspected abuse of a vulnerable adult)
1-866-221-4909 www.dshs.wa.gov
Alzheimer's Association
American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
206-277-5516
Crisis Clinic (A telephone services providing confidential assistance for people in emotional distress)
206-461-3222
Geriatric Regional Assessment Team (for those who cannot access outpatient mental health services)
206-923-6300
Sound Generations (formerly Senior Information and Assistance)
A good general resource.
206-448-3110
Hospice and Palliative Care
Evergreen Palliative Care
425-899-3224
www.evergreenhealth.com/palliative
Evergreen Hospice
425-899-1040
www.evergreenhealth.com/hospice
Providence Hospice
206-320-4000
Legal and Financial Resources
Law Offices of Janet Smith (specialty in elder law and mediation)
206-937-6102
Ohana Fiduciary (oversight and management of financial affairs and care needs)
206-782-1189
True Link Card (manage caregiver spending)
The True Link Card is a reloadable Visa card that offers trustees, guardians, and payees a simple way to manage spending to protect beneficiaries’ finances.
1-877-264-8783
https://www.truelinkfinancial.com/