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...
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Free Workshop Series
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
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...
Read MoreFree Workshop: How To Make Difficult Conversations Easier
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...
Read MorePaying For Home Care
Families are often concerned about how much home care services cost and what their financial options are for payment. Use this guide to determine a senior’s unique care needs and explore ways of...
Read MoreIs a Medicare Advantage Plan Right for You?
Advantage plans can provide additional benefits beneficiaries can't get through original Medicare for no or a low monthly premium. But there...
Read MoreFree Workshop – How To Make Difficult Conversations Easier
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 giving needs, and what to...
Read MoreCan You Afford a Home-Care Worker?
Older Americans determined to stay in their own homes are likely to need help at some point — for a few hours a day or 24/7 — with household chores, nursing services and personal care. And...
Read More5 Benefits of Home Care for Seniors
The benefits of elderly individuals living in their own homes are undeniable. But when an aging loved one begins struggling with household tasks and activities of daily living (ADLs), it can...
Read MoreFour Challenges to Aging in Place
Within 20 years, one in five Americans—almost 80 million people—will be older than 65 and, surveys indicate, they will want to remain in the current homes for as long as possible. However, the...
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