Resources
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Alzheimer’s Association — Provides services and information to people with memory problems, families caring for them, and health care providers.
American Parkinson Disease Association-Washington Chapter — Helps patients, family members, caregivers cope with Parkinson’s disease. Role is to inform, assist, educate and raise funds to help ease the burden and find the cure.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Greater Northwest Chapter) — Educates, inspires and empowers those affected by multiple sclerosis.
Senior Information and Assistance — Senior Services was established in 1967, and is the largest non-profit agency serving seniors in the Seattle/King County area.
Brain Injury Alliance Washington -- The Brain Injury Alliance of Washington (BIAWA) is dedicated to increasing public awareness, support, and hope for those affected by brain injury.
ELDERCARE ATTORNEYS
Janet Smith, Rebecca King and Katherine Bernstein, Attorneys at Law with NW Elder Law Group — specializes in elder law, wills and estate planning, powers of attorney, living wills, disability planning, probate, long term insurance claims, VA benefits and guardianship.
Janet H. Somers, PLLC — represents clients in both routine and complex issues regarding Guardianship, Probate, Trust and Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Adoption and Adult Family Home administration matters.
Mary Wolney P.S., Attorney at Law — Attorney and Counselor at Law. Providing compassionate legal assistance in all areas of concern to Elders and their families, including Powers of Attorney; Living Wills (Advanced Directives); Disability and Long-Term Planning; Wills and Trusts; and Probate.
GERIATRIC CARE MANAGERS
Northwest Care Managers — Small independently-run Care Management company providing professional and personalized assessments, on-going monitoring, and other services necessary to help seniors remain independent and enjoying the highest possible quality of life for as long as possible. Contact Kim Spector, RN, MSN, CMC at (206) 890-9702
Aging Wisdom — A professional care management company and a licensed home care provider. We serve the Seattle Metro area, Eastside and South Snohomish County.
PLACEMENT SERVICES
Aging Safely, Inc — Adult Family Home Placement Service serving east side of Lake Washington from Renton to Bothell, plus Issaquah, Sammamish, Redmond, Woodinville, Monroe and Snohomish. Contact: Dotti Snow, RN
REGISTERED NURSE/MSW ASSESSORS
Sandy Pearson, RN — 253-334-4756
Ann Shepherd, RN — 206-406-7300
Laurie Strom, MSW — 206-999-6037
Gale Wald, RN, BA — 206-755-3636
VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR ELDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
End of Life Washington — recognized nationally for its advocacy of choice for the terminally ill and its commitment to improved treatment of pain and other symptoms.
Health care directives — promoted by Washington State Medical Association
POLST (Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment) Form information — designed to summarize the wishes of an individual regarding life-sustaining treatment. The form is intended for any individual with an advanced life-limiting illness.
Washington State Health Advocacy Association (WASHAA) -- seeks to revolutionize how people view their health by transforming patients into empowered and active partners in their health care.
