Ombudsman program volunteers help
November 21, 2019
By: Mark Harvey Email: mark.harvey@dshs.wa.gov In this line of work, I listen to a lot of stories, which… Read More >>
Assisted living
Words of wisdom from a reader who’s walked the walk
November 13, 2019
By: Mark Harvey Email: mark.harvey@dshs.wa.gov I tend to go on about caregivers and caregiving. I do that a… Read More >>
Need help with long term-care? Call the ombudsman
April 19, 2019
By: Doug Sheaffer Email: sheafdf@dshs.wa.gov Ombudsman. Many people have some idea who this is and what they do.… Read More >>
Random notes on good ideas and unpleasant suprises
December 15, 2018
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov Today is what I consider to be a “bonus round,” because you folks… Read More >>
No two journeys will be exactly alike in long-term care
January 13, 2018
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov Recently, I spent a couple of weeks retelling the abbreviated story of my… Read More >>
There’s help adjusting to new life settings
January 10, 2018
By: Doug Sheaffer Email: sheafdf@dshs.wa.gov So you’ve decided you don’t want to remain at home alone any longer.… Read More >>
Exploring some ‘what it’ scenarios for long-term care
December 16, 2017
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov Last week I told the story of my Mother’s last few years on… Read More >>
No pat answers when deciding what’s best for Mom
October 21, 2017
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov In a column not too long ago, I went on about “Mom” and… Read More >>
People in facilities are still real, whole people
October 15, 2017
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov A lot of things seem to blow right by me, probably for a… Read More >>
Care facility residents can’t be forced to live in the past tense
October 14, 2017
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov A lot of things seem to blow right by me, probably for a… Read More >>