Caring for a sick or disabled spouse, family member, or friend can be rewarding, but it can also be incredibly stressful. Research shows that family caregivers are at high risk for depression and stress-related illnesses. To help family caregivers, Senior Services is offering a six-week educational series designed to help minimize these risks by teaching the skills family caregivers need to take care of themselves and to feel more confident in the care they provide. Click here for details.
Here's a great way to help seniors in Snohomish County. If you have a vehicle (car, truck, boat, motorcycle, RV) you would like to donate, click here to learn how easy it is. Funds will help provide meals, low income housing, handicap accessible transportation and social services for seniors in Snohomish County.
Vulnerable adults who are repeat callers to 911 are a drain on the personnel and finances of emergency medical services. To address this concern, Senior Services will team up with Fire District 1 to provide follow up services. Click here to read more.
Maintaining a healthy and safe home is a difficult task, especially for those who have a fixed income. Minor Home Repair can assist senior and disabled homeowners by providing health and safety related repairs that they cannot perform due to lack of funds and/or inability to perform the repairs themselves. Click here for more information
