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, 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
Dementia Care Tools
Lifts and Transfers
Lifts and Transfer Devices
Rifton Equipment
Especially take a look at the Rifton Tram.
1 (800) 571-8198 www.rifton.com/
Home Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Care Management, Hair Stylists
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
Hair Stylists (they come to you!)
Tousled Stylists
(206) 588-6369
Elizabeth "Bess" Bubalo
(816) 786-6080
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
www.veterans.va.gov/pension www.veteranaid.org
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
Innovative Ideas
Specialized Transportation
Cabulance (Ambulatory, Non Ambulatory, Wheelchair)
(206) 660-2892 www.pugetsoundcabulance.com
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 www.waparkinsons.org
Crisis Clinic (A telephone services providing confidential assistance for people in emotional distress)
206-461-3222 www.crisisclinic.org
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 www.washington.providence.org
Legal and Financial Resources
Fraud Resolution for Seniors LLC (help seniors recover from financial exploitation)
206-525-5134 www.fraudresolutionforseniors.com
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 www.ohanafc.com