The hospital stay felt like the hard part. The discharge felt like relief. Then everyone went home, and the real work began. Stroke recovery at home is where most of…
We are proud to recognize Felisha as our Caregiver of the Month! This honor is truly well-deserved, as she consistently goes above and beyond in the care and support she…
The tremor was the first thing they noticed. Then the shuffle in the hallway. Then the morning routine that used to take twenty minutes started taking an hour — and…
We are proud to welcome James to our Home Matters Caregiving family. The Tacoma market is an important entry into the great state of Washington and James is the right…
There’s a particular kind of disorientation families feel in the first months of dementia care at home. The diagnosis itself is often less of a shock than what comes after…
The conversation usually starts after something. A fall. A missed medication. A phone call from a neighbor saying your mom seemed confused at the mailbox. Suddenly the question of where…
A Day in the Life of a Home Caregiver By the time a family hires a home caregiver, they’ve usually spent weeks imagining what it will look like. Some picture…
Home Matters University is about running the play. For months we’ve talked about what it takes to find new clients, recruit, train, and retain professional caregivers, and serve our communities…
How to Talk to Your Parents About Accepting Help at Home There’s a version of this conversation most adult children rehearse for weeks before they have it. You’ve noticed things…
As adults age, medications often become a central part of daily life. Blood pressure pills, diabetes medications, heart prescriptions, pain relievers, and supplements can quickly add up. While these treatments…
