Long-term care – Washington Masonic Charities

Benefits Finder – A Path to Government Benefits

December 8, 2021Byron CregeurAging in Place, Community Benefit, Independent LivingBasic Needs, Long-term care

Benefits Finder is a great tool that identifies government programs you may qualify for. ...

Free Workshop: When Daily Activities Get Too Difficult

December 7, 2021Byron CregeurAging in Place, Home Safety, Independent LivingAging in Place, Basic Needs, Home Safety, Long-term care, Older Adults, Senior Living

Learn how to help your older loved ones when assistance with daily activities is needed. Areas we'll cover include types of care needed, care provider options,...

Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home

November 12, 2021Byron CregeurAging in Place, Community Benefit, Home Safety, Independent LivingAging in Place, Home Safety, Long-term care, Older Adults, Senior Living

These are common issues for older people. You may share the often-heard wish — "I want to stay in my own home!" The good news is that with the right help you might be able to do just that....

Free Workshop – Respite for the Caregiver

November 3, 2021Byron CregeurAging in Place, Home Safety, Independent Living, UncategorizedAging in Place, Home Safety, Long-term care, Older Adults, Senior Living

Being a caregiver for a loved one is not easy. As care needs increase, caregivers become over tired and overwhelmed. They need time to recharge and often are unaware...

Types of Home Care Workers and Tips for Hiring

November 1, 2021Byron CregeurAging in Place, Home Safety, Independent LivingAging in Place, Financial, Home Safety, Long-term care, Older Adults, Senior Living

Types of home care workers

Several types of paid in-home caregivers provide a range of services, everything from help around the house to skilled health care.

Personal care...

Free Workshop: Respite for the Caregiver

October 27, 2021Byron CregeurAging in Place, Home Safety, Independent LivingAging in Place, Home Safety, Long-term care, Older Adults, Senior Living

Being a caregiver for a loved one is not easy. As care needs increase, caregivers become over tired and overwhelmed. They need time to recharge and often are unaware...

Free – File of Life

October 26, 2021Byron CregeurAging in Place, Home Safety, Independent LivingAging in Place, Home Safety, Long-term care, Older Adults, Senior Living

If you do not have a “File of Life” and would like one for yourself or an older loved one, contact Masonic Outreach Services by calling 253-267-8625, or emailing byron@masonscare.org. The...

Free Workshop Series

October 21, 2021Byron CregeurAging in Place, Community Benefit, Home Safety, Independent Living, Masonic Outreach ServicesAging in Place, Home Safety, Long-term care, Older Adults, Senior Living

Here's are the next four workshops lead by our Masonic Outreach Services case managers. Join us for conversation and education.
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Home Care Agencies vs. Independent Caregivers | Pros & Cons

October 12, 2021Byron CregeurAging in Place, Community Benefit, Home Safety, Independent LivingAging in Place, Home Safety, Long-term care, Older Adults, Senior Living

Once a family has made the decision to hire a caregiver for their elderly loved one, they are faced with the question of whether to hire an independent caregiver or to use a home care agency. This...

Free Workshop: How To Make Difficult Conversations Easier

October 6, 2021Byron CregeurAging in Place, Home Safety, Independent LivingAging in Place, Financial, Home Safety, Long-term care, Older Adults, Senior Living

Families are faced with difficult conversations as the parents get older. Too often very important conversations do not occur related to housing, finances, safety, care...