Whole Family Support for Elder Living Transitions
A local offering for families in Whatcom and Skagit County, Washington
I’ve been supporting families in transition for over 20 years: first, as a Professional Birth Doula, then as a Coming of Age Mentor and sexuality educator for the puberty transition. I also cared for my Grandmother near the end of her life, and found it to be one of the most meaningful experiences of my life.
While I secure a publishing path for my third book, I am returning to my love of elders and family services to uplift the transition from independent living to assisted, family co-living, home health, or hospice. I’ve had many eldercare clients in Whatcom County and can offer local references, as needed.
“Vanessa did not simply address my mother’s physical care needs. Instead, she took the time to understand her personal history and to nourish her passions.”
— grown daughter of an eldercare client
I’ve often heard adults speak of struggling to care for an elderly parent, while they keep their careers ad families afloat. Any big change always requires extra energy to navigate well. For 2024, I am offering the following packages to help with all of those things you don’t have time to do during this important transition. Choose from any of the following services:
- emotional support for grown children of a parent, and/or partner of a loved one in transition
- attentive care for elder and family before, during, and after the change of home space
- help with moving: packing/cleaning/transporting items
- carefully setting up the new space in an ideal way
- support in accessing resources for end of life options
- logistical support in selling real estate or renting out a previous space
- downsizing: Estate Sales, selling, donating, or storing personal items
- help with shopping, appointments, and mail/phone/email service
- deeply respectful assistance with bathing and personal care
- arranging new care and creating instructions for future caregivers
- peripheral childcare: watch and/or drive the kids to activites while you hel mom/dad/your loved one, so you know everyone is taken care of
PATIENT | ATTENTIVE | RESPECTFUL | CONFIDENTIAL | INFORMED | EXPERIENCED
- PERIPHERAL ASSISTANCE $420
10 hours @ $42/hour
To be utilized within fourteen (14) days
Renew this package two (2) times, or level up - MEANINGFUL RELIEF $950
25 hours @ $38/hour
To be utilized within thirty (30) days
Renew this package at any level one (1) time - COMPREHENSIVE CARE $3,600
100 hours @ $36/hour
To be utilized within sixty (60) days
This package renews one (1) time at either lower level - HOURLY RATE of $45/hour for regular service hours
All families must designate a primary contact person and sign agreements before care begins
Payment is due in full at the onset of services
Travel fees and mileage to be calculated and billed at the conclusion of service
Send an email to request a time to meet and explore the possibility: VEOConsulting.LLC@gmail.com