Do you need support for long term caregiving for a family member or friend?
ALTC - Southeast Washington can help support you in your efforts to care for the people you love. We provide free resources and support for caregivers in the eight county region of Southeast Washington. From foot care services to case management, we can help guide you to the caregiver support you need.
Support for long term or kinship care for elderly and disabled individuals available in these Washington Counties: Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Kittitas, Walla Walla, Yakima. To find your local office please see our office list here.
Our caseworkers work with aging and adult caregivers to design a plan that helps avoid caregiver burnout and provide support for long term well being. If you're providing services like the list below, we can help support you and your loved ones.
- Picking up his groceries
- Driving her to appointments
- Preparing their meals
- Keeping an eye on their finances
- Checking in on them
- Monitoring medications
- Cleaning their house
- Assisting with paperwork
- Running errands
- Helping with personal care
Who is a Caregiver?
Anyone who takes care of another person. Last year in the United States, one in four households did this kind of work.
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Long Term Caregiver Support Services
Caregiving can be rewarding, but can also take its tole. The ADRC assists caregivers with a variety of support programs.
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Kinship Care
Washington State and the US Congress have seen the benefits resulting from support services to unpaid family caregivers.
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Caregiver Trainings & Workshops
SE WA ALTC – COG provides a variety of evidence-based programming that is specific to caregiver and/or dementia-related concerns.
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One study indicated that supporting caregivers delays out-of-home placement for an average of 18 months.
Caregiver Testimonials
"I would like to add that the caregiver respite (I received for my mother’s care) has enabled me to keep my job and my relationship with my husband" -Beth
“(the case manager) worked diligently to prepare a care plan that would specifically fit my mother’s needs. She dealt with my Mom with so much compassion and patience, we were impressed.” - Teresa K.
"It has made such a positive difference in the lives of myself & my mother. Not only do I have some peace of mind knowing that there are supports in place to help her...I can’t stress enough how very much I appreciate you & your staff.” - Eric T.