Advocate Anecdotes

80-Year-Old Falls While Tending to Her Spring Garden – What Now?

Lucy has begun walking with a cane. But, that hasn’t stopped her from enjoying her garden. That is, until one day she falls with no one around to help.

“They’re fine”

How two little words turned into a lifetime of regret for one daughter.

Mama Blue

Answers for Elders’ Suzanne Newman remembers Mama Blue, Seattle Seahawks superfan, who passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023.

My Dad Was a Workaholic, but He Showed Up for Me

I was born in 1956. A time when women stayed home. My dad was the classic example of a successful entrepreneur who wasn’t around much.

When Doves Fly: How one dove changed our lives after my father’s death

For Jadia Ward, life began anew with a dove’s visit. Here’s how she found a new purpose after her father passed through this life’s door.

The Monte Cristo Sandwich

Do you know what the number one question families have in mind when they meet with a professional caregiver? It’s “can I trust you to take care and honor my loved one?”

Look for the Diamonds

The hardest days often led to the best moments, and I realized more and more that every day of this journey was a gift.

Abby Waited

It was NOT the right time for Penney and her husband to adopt a pet. But, when Abby chose them, they learned the real magic some animals just naturally have.