Resources

Long-Term Care Ombudsman: advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes and assisted living facilities. Ombudsmen provide information about how to find a facility and what to do to get quality care. They are trained to resolve problems. If you want, the ombudsman can assist you with complaints.

Senior Services of Washington provides a comprehensive list of services for seniors including living accommodations, home care agencies, home health agencies and much more.

Evergreen Hospice is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, with a mission to serve their patients, families, and community with compassion, dignity, enthusiasm, caring, and love during their final days.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Their purpose 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.

The Washington Department of Social and Health Services web site provides instructions about how to apply for services covered by Medicaid.

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