AARP Driver Safety Program .....................................888 227-7669
Community resource education for seniors & professionals. Aging & Disability Resources ......... 360 738-2500 or 800 585-6749
Volunteers providing regional educational & social opportunities. Academy for Lifelong Learning ..................................360 650-4970
Remote classes & programs for technical degrees/certifications. Bellingham Technical College Career Center ............360 752-7000 3028 Lindbergh Av Bellingham 98225
Goodwill Job Training & Education Center ............... 360 752-2080 1115 E Sunset Dr Bellingham 98226
Learning Ally Recording Services for the Blind ........ 800 221-4792 Washington State University Whatcom County Extnsn... 360 676-6736 1000 N Forest St Ste 201 Bellingham 98225
WCCs Turning Point Program helps widowed, divorced or separated people to regain an identity & explore career opportunities. Whatcom Community College, Basic Skills ..............360 383-3060 Whatcom Community College, Turning Point ...........360 383-3183
Learn to read, get a GED, or study English as a Second Language! Whatcom Literacy Council ........................................ 360 752-8678 3028 Lindbergh Ave Bldg A Bellingham 98225
WorkSource Whatcom County Phone, email, video ... 360 676-1521 101 Prospect St Bellingham 98225
—FINANCIAL & LEGAL SERVICES
- Civil Legal Aid Services ................................... 888 387-7111
Food Assistance (Basic Food Program), Medicaid, & other services. Dept of Social & Health Services (DSHS) .................. 877 501-2233 4101 Meridian St Bellingham 98226 Eviction Defense Screening Line ...................................
for low-income Whatcom County residents.
Civil legal issues—landlord/tenant, Social Security, Medicaid, transfer of assets—discussed free of charge for income-eligible; 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Northwest Justice Project .......................................... 888 201-1012
FOOD BANKS
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Bellingham Food Bank ...............................................360 676-0392
M, W, F, 10-6—1824 Ellis St B’ham 98225; Drive in: Tu, 3-6—4173 Meridian 98266
Blaine Food Bank .......................................................360 332-6350
ADLs—hands on assistance. Medication/behavior management. Bathing assistance. Incontinence management.
Transfer/stand-by assist may be needed.
Transfer-one person assist usually needed.
Transfer-mechanical lift/two person transfer/bedfast.
Independent/able to climb stairs in emergency May need assist in an emergency
RETIREMENT Independent1
Able to respond in an emergency
Minimum Assist2
ASSISTED LIVING Stand-By Assist3
Needs assist in an emergency
Hands-On Assist4
Needs supervision in an emergency
SKILLED LIVING Total Assist5
— HOME HEALTH CARE
Senior reSourceS care G
houSing faciLity
affinity at bellingham
360 676-2667
bellingham
alderwood park health
360 733-2322
bellingham
avamere st francis
360 734-6760
bellingham
avila care
360 671-3631
bellingham
brookdale fairhaven
360 647-1254
bellingham
christian healthcare
360 354-4434
lynden
cordata court senior liv
360 715-8822
bellingham
echo valley respite
360 319-8958
maple falls
grace retirement home
360 384-4050
ferndale
highgate senior living
360 671-1459
bellingham
highland care center
360 734-4800
bellingham
lee manor
360 303-6444
ferndale
louisa place
360 383-5978
meadow greens
360 354-8200
lynden
ferndale affinity at bellingham
360 676-2667
bellingham
faciLity Quick guide
mt baker care center
360 734-4181
bellingham
north cascades health & rehab
360 398-1966
bellingham
orchard park
360 647-3708
bellingham
rosewood villa
360 676-9193
bellingham
shuksan healthcare
360 733-9161
bellingham
silverado memory care
360 746-6675
bellingham
solstice senior living
360 671-6060
bellingham
spring creek
360 756-2301
bellingham
stafholt health & rehab
360 332-8733
blaine
summit place at mt baker
360 738-8447
bellingham
the bellingham at orchard
360 715-1338
vineyard park@lynden manor
360 354-5985
lynden
bellingham the willows
360 671-7077
bellingham
woodway assisted living
360 647-1095
bellingham
G Quick guide G
ASSISTANCE & ADVOCACY
CAREGIVERS IN THE HOME
G Quick guide G
& TRIBAL RESOURCES
SENIOR CENTERS & ASSOCIATIONS
TRANSPORTATION
— — HOSPICE & END-OF-LIFE CARE
Hospice is an emotional & palliative Medicare benefit for terminally ill patients & also provides professional counseling services for families. Eden Hospice of Whatcom County ...........................360 966-8593
316 E McLeod Rd Ste 104 Bellingham 98226
Whatcom Hospice, 2800 Douglas Av B’ham 98225 ...360 733-5877
Provides flu & pneumonia shots; tuberculosis testing. Whatcom County Health & Community Services ..... 360 778-6000
509 Girard St Bellingham 98225
— HOUSING
City of Bellingham Home Rehabilitation Program......360 778-8391
210 Lottie St Bellingham 98225
Low interest home repair program for necessary health & safety home repairs; income eligibility requirement.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development... 360 428-7684, X4 2005 E College Wy Ste 203 Mount Vernon 98273
One & two bedroom rentals for income-eligible seniors in Bellingham: Deer Run Terrace........................................................360 676-8293
One & two bedroom rentals for income-eligible seniors in Blaine: Bayview Plaza ............................................................360 933-1554
714 ‘H’ St & 715 ‘G’ St Blaine 98230
One & two bedroom rentals for income-eligible seniors in Ferndale: Washington Plaza .......................................................360 384-3373 2027 Washington St Ferndale 98248 19
— HOUSING
One & two bedroom rentals for income-eligible seniors in Lynden: Apple Valley ................................................................360 354-3589
Medicaid medical & dental insurance based on income & approval. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program (QMB) provides payment of Medicare deductibles, co-payments & premiums for low-income persons. DSHS Community Service Office............................... 877 501-2233
DSHS Medicaid Options General Information Hotline ... 800 562-3022
Medicare case reviews, complaints, concerns & appeals.
Medicare Health Insurance eligibility information: Medicare Part A or Part B or Part D .......................... 800 633-4227
SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) are expert & impartial senior health insurance counselors sponsored by the WA State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. SHIBA services are free. SHIBA .....................................................360 788-2725 or 800 562-6900
Social Security Administration ................................... 800 772-1213
Invaluable help with insurance-related questions or problems. Washington State Insurance Commissioner .............800 562-6900
Calcium: RU Getting Enough Today?
Adults over the age of 50 need 1,500 mg daily
1 cup fat-free yogurt 450 mg calcium
1 cup skim milk 300 mg calcium
6 oz fortified orange juice 200 mg calcium
1/2 cup firm tofu 260 mg calcium
3 oz salmon 181 mg calcium
1/2 cup collard greens 180 mg calcium
It’s recommended that you do not exceed 2500 mg of calcium daily. Calcium is not so easy for the body to absorb and it is essential to have enough Vitamin D intake or production in order for calcium supplements to be effective.
—Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education http://www.fore.org/patients/eating_right.html
—MEDICAL SUPPLIES & OXYGEN*
Medicare Part B covers 80% of some durable medical supplies’ cost. Often, a retail supplier will do the required purchase paperwork.
Apria Healthcare* ................................ 360 738-8300 or 800 531-1818
Lions Club loans durable medical equipment. (Also see Vision, pg 32.)
Lions Club Wheelchair Warehouse (M&Th, 9-11:30) .... 360 752-5526
4141 W Maplewood Av Bellingham 98226
Option Care Home Infusion ................ 360 733-7799 or 800 755-0484
600 Birchwood Av Ste 100 Bellingham 98226 21
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& LONG-TERM CARE
Adult Family Homes are facilities with 2-6 beds. For a list of privatelyoperated AFHs in Whatcom County please call Aging & Disability Resources. Aging & Disability Resources ......... 360 738-2500 or 800 585-6749
600 Lakeway Dr Bellingham 98225
Alzheimer’s or Dementia Care Facilites are licensed to handle the special needs of patients with dementia.
Christian Health Care Center .....................................360 354-4434
855 Aaron Dr Lynden 98264
Cordata Court Senior Living ......................................360 715-8822
4415 Columbine Dr Bellingham 98226
Highgate Senior Living ...............................................360 671-1459
155 E Kellogg Rd Bellingham 98226
Highland Health & Rehabilitation ...............................360 734-4800
2400 Samish Wy Bellingham 98229
The Bellingham at Orchard ........................................360 715-1338
848 W Orchard Dr Bellingham 98225
Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community ......360 746-6675
4400 Columbine Dr Bellingham 98226
Spring Creek by Bonaventure ....................................360 756-2301
223 E Bakerview Rd Bellingham 98225
Vineyard Park at Lynden Manor..... 360 354-5985 or 888 354-5985
905 Aaron Dr Lynden 98264
our
Silverado offers four levels of care, including our Nexus® at Silverado program, a unique and innovative concept in Memory Care that supports
—RESIDENTIAL & LONG-TERM CARE
Assisted
2315 Williams St Bellingham 98225
2600 Old Fairhaven Pkwy Bellingham 98225
4415 Columbine Dr Bellingham 98226 Grace
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& LONG-TERM CARE
Retirement & Life-Care Communities are for those independent & able to accomplish all ADL’s - Activities of Daily Living.
Cordata Court Senior Living ......................................360 715-8822
4415 Columbine Dr Bellingham 98226
Meadow
301 W Homestead Blvd Lynden 98264
844 W Orchard Dr Bellingham 98225
2818 Old Fairhaven Pkwy Bellingham 98225
“A Place to Call Home!”
Retirement & Assisted Living Residence
Retirement & Assisted Living Residence
Spacious suites Bus trips to appointments Complimentary lunch and tour 24 hr. staffing
Spacious suites Bus trips to appointments Complimentary lunch and tour 24 hr. staffing “A Place to Call Home!”
Spacious suites
Bus trips to appointments
Ask about our one month FREE RENT
Ask about our one month FREE RENT
Complimentary lunch and tour 24 hr. staffing “A Place to Call Home!”
844 W. Orchard Drive
(Limited time offer, some restrictions apply.)
Ask about our one month FREE RENT
Best Assisted Living in Bellingham 2017 Senior Advisor.com Best of 2017
Bellingham, WA 360-647-3708
(Limited time offer, some restrictions apply.)
844 W. Orchard Drive
‘Do not grow old, no matter how long you live. Never cease to stand like curious children before the great mystery into which we were born.’ —Albert Einstein
Bellingham, WA
Best Assisted Living in Bellingham 2017 Senior Advisor.com Best of 2017
844 W. Orchard Drive
360-647-3708
Bellingham, WA
Best Assisted Living in Bellingham 2017 Senior Advisor.com Best of 2017
360-647-3708
—RESIDENTIAL & LONG-TERM CARE
Skilled NurSiNg FacilitieS
Skilled Nursing Facilities (Nursing Homes) are the most comprehensive level of residential care offering 24-hour care for complex medical needs.
Alderwood Park Health & Rehabilitation .................. 360 733-2322
2726 Alderwood Av Bellingham 98225
Avamere St Francis ...................................................
3121 Squalicum Pkwy Bellingham 98225
855 Aaron Dr Lynden 98264 Highland
2400 Samish Wy Bellingham 98229
2905 Connelly Av Bellingham 98225
North Cascades Health & Rehab Center ..................
398-1966 4680 Cordata Pkwy Bellingham 98226
1530 James St Bellingham 98225
Stafholt
456 C St Blaine 98230
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RESPITE
CARE / FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT
& consultation for the unpaid family caregiver. May include programs that provide Respite Care — a break for a full-time caregiver.
Valley Adult Daycare & Respite ........................360 319-8958 8472 Silver Lake Rd Maple Falls 98266
Regional Council ......................................360 676-6749
600 Lakeway Dr Bellingham 98225
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) ....888 687-2277
Bellingham Senior Activity Center .............................360 733-4030
315 Halleck St Bellingham 98225
Blaine Senior Activity Center .....................................360 332-8040
763 ‘G’ St Blaine 98230
Everson
111 W Main St 98247
Ferndale
1998 Cherry St 98248
2400 Lummi View Dr Bellingham 98226
401 Grover St Lynden 98264 Nooksack Elders Program .........................................360 592-0100
Point Roberts Senior Activity Center .........................360 945-5424 1487 Gulf Rd Point Roberts 98281
Sumas Community/Senior Center Temporarily closed ...360 988-2714
461 Second St Sumas 98295
Welcome Senior Activity Center (Open Thursdays)...360 592-2337
5103 Mosquito Lk Rd Deming 98244
Just What Does a Geriatric Care Manager Do?
At critical moments, seniors and families need an experienced guide with whom to listen or walk, even laugh or cry, through the stressful maze of care decisions and coordination. Geriatric Care Management can offer this support.
A Geriatric Care Manager will act as a liaison between you and the services of others, presenting best available options for you, acting as a neutral third party with consistent contact and listening expertise to dive deeply into your needs.
A skilled and ethical independent Geriatric Care Manager will interface with appropriate people and programs that you may qualify for, avoid duplicating services already available, and maximize return on investment. We can save you time and money while implementing your goals in healthcare and wellness, and help you stay focused on the bigger picture of what you want out of your life.
—Ellen Liu Kellor, MSW, Elder Care Consultant / Geriatric Care Manager, Age-Well LLC
—SPECIAL & MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
Blood PreSSure checkS Temporarily suspended
Blaine Senior Activity Center, Th, 11:30-12:00 ..........360 332-8040
763 ‘G’ St Blaine 98230
Blood pressure monitoring is provided at local fire stations.
Bellingham City Fire Department ...............................360 778-8400
cardiovaScular ‘take heart’ ScreeNiNg
PeaceHealth St Joseph Cardiovascular Wellness ....360 788-6720
2979 Squalicum Pkwy Bellingham 98225
driver liceNSe examiNiNg
Bellingham Dept of Licensing, closed Sun & Mon ....360 676-2096
4180 Cordata Pkwy Ste A Bellingham 98229
diSaBled PerSoN ParkiNg PermitS
Whatcom County Auditor Office ................................360 676-6740
311 Grand Av Ste 103 Bellingham 98225
PetS
A non-profit, all-volunteer organization that does not euthanize healthy, adoptable cats & dogs.
Alternative Humane Society, POBox 2321 Bellingham 98227...360 671-7445
Whatcom County Humane Society provides licenses, animal control, and adoptions for all of Whatcom County except City of Lynden.
Whatcom County Humane Society ...........................360 733-2080
2172 Division St Bellingham 98226
Why I Joined a Support Group…
I
It was the place I could say how I felt & people would understand
II
I could be angry about how I was dealt a blow by fate and others would not say I shouldn’t feel so
III
I could find help on how to handle difficult problems from others who’d dealt with the same situations
IV
I learned that I could not and ought not be the only one responsible for caring for my loved one
V
I learned where to go for help in caring for my loved one
VI
I realized it was possible to laugh at some of the impossible, crazy things that happen during the day
VI
I learned to stop trying to teach, or reason with my loved one and instead learned to accept that the way s/he saw things was very real
VII
I discovered that it was important to have some time for myself to do the things I wanted and not feel guilty
VIII
I became aware of how much it helped to know I was not the only one going through a nightmare
IX
I found I could cope better with the support and understanding of others in my group
—Western & Central Washington State Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association
Get there by bike!
Call for tips and help with getting started. 671-BIKE.
You need to know about Livanta
Annually, almost 18,000 appeals and complaints are filed related to nursing home, home health and hospice care, and about 16,000 concerning hospital care. As well, 30,000 complaints or concerns involve Medicare
Advantage programs. Livanta determines whether Medicare services meet medically acceptable standards of care, are medically necessary, and are delivered in the most appropriate setting. Call Livanta at: 877-588-1123.
N utrition sites
Bellingham Senior Center
Blaine Senior Center 763 ‘G’ Street • 360 332-8040 ............................................
Everson Senior Center
West Main Street • 360 966-3144 ............................
Ferndale Senior Center
Lynden
Point Roberts Senior Activity Center
Sumas Senior Center
Welcome Deming Senior Activity Center 5103 Mosquito Lake Road • 360 592-5403
— VISION
Eye exams, glasses, hearing aids & diabetes testing for low-income seniors. Frank Haskell Eye Clinic, B’ham Lions Club .................... 360 788-6548
Eye exams, glasses, hearing aids & diabetes testing for low-income seniors
Sight Life Eye Bank ........................ 206 682-8500 or 800 847-5786
United Blind of Whatcom County .............................. 360 922-0325
Consultation aiding visually impaired persons to live independently. Washington State Dept of Services for the Blind ..... 800 552-7103
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
2800 Douglas Av Bellingham 98225 Point Roberts Circle of
Student-for-hire listings.
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(Bellingham
WWU Employment & Volunteer Community Services . 360 650-3158 516 High St Bellingham 98225
Join more than 200 volunteers at congregate meal sites & delivering Meals on Wheels throughout Whatcom County. Whatcom / San
733-4030 315 Halleck St Bellingham 98225
A non-profit group that screens & matches volunteers with area agencies. Whatcom Volunteer Center / Opportunity Council ... 360 734-5121 1419 Cornwall Av Bellingham 98225
WEATHERIZATION & HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE
Home repair loans & technical assistance for qualifying homeowners. City of Bellingham Home Rehabilitation Program ...... 360 778-8391 210 Lottie St Bellingham 98225
Weatherization & energy bill payment assistance for low-income residents. Opportunity Council Energy & Home Repair Programs ... 360 255-2192 1111 Cornwall Av Ste C Bellingham 98225
Loans for improvements & repairs affecting health & safety for income eligible. USDA Rural Development Program .................... 360 428-7684 X4 2005 E College Wy Ste 203 Mt Vernon 98273
‘The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.’ —eden ahbez
