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We offer referrals and information for older adults or people with disabilities needing:Housing Application information and assistance for low income housing as well as listings for senior housing and assisted living facilities.In-home Care and Personal Assistance Assistance identifying and accessing programs that help individuals continue living independently in their own homes (also known as receiving help at home, outside of an assisted-living facility). This can include finding programs to assist with meal preparation, bathing, dressing, household tasks, or other usual activities of daily life.Transportation Programs that specialize in providing public as well as individualized transportation options. These include local free or low cost programs that will assist people in getting to medical appointments.Caregiver Support or Relief For those who provide non-paid caregiver services to a family member or friend, these programs provide resources and support for caregivers who are having difficulty balancing those duties with other facets of life.Assistive Living Assistance looking at individuals eligibility for assistive living as well as providing resources to identify assistive living locations and opportunities.Prepared Meals or Food Assistance Help in access to Meals on Wheels, food banks, food assistance, and other local food and meal programs.Health Insurance Resources to assist people in the application process for MedicaidMental Health Referral to local mental health organizations based on eligibility.Long Term Care Assistance in the application process for long term care services with the State of Washington as well as information related to local facilities where those services are available.Assistive Devices Information for local options for locating assistive devices, including referral to programs that provide free or low cost services such as lending or rental programs.Legal Support and Advocacy This includes referrals to free or low cost legal servic

Spokane Palliative Care is a service of Hospice of Spokane, serving the Spokane, WA community since 1977. Outpatient services for those with a life-limiting illness, especially those who are continuing to seek curative treatments, are a relatively new part of healthcare in our community. Spokane Palliative Care was created to fill this important need. We help manage symptoms and improve quality of life, while connecting patients and caregivers with important information and resources. Palliative care is provided by a team of doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers and other specialists who work with your own doctor to provide an extra layer of support. Palliative care is appropriate at any stage in a life-limiting illness and can be provided together with curative treatment. We specialize in care under the following circumstances: You need more care and support for your life-limiting illness Your life would be better with help managing your pain and symptoms You have been in and out of the hospital with increasing frequency Your illness is creating stress for you and your family The Palliative Care team can help with conversations to discuss healthcare decisions and future plans. We can also teach you how to take your medications properly and can connect you with community resources that will aid in improving your quality of life. Whatever it is you need, we can help, and we will be with you every step of the way. For the palliative care you need and the service you want, call Spokane Palliative Care today.