Here, you’ll find a collection of resources on Kline Galland’s Community Based Services, which have been renamed Benaroya Community Services. With this program, seniors in the Puget Sound region can access services like home care, home health care, hospice care, and palliative care.
October is National Physical Therapy Month, and at Kline Galland, we’re proud to celebrate the life-changing impact our therapy staff has on our residents every day. Our therapists are making a difference in countless lives by helping people maintain and improve their strength, mobility, and overall well-being. Whether it’s encouraging residents through challenging times or […] Read More
It is a great privilege to announce Kline Galland’s new designated fund established by Debra Schwartz – the Schwartz-Alexander Unmet Needs Fund. This fund’s overall purpose will be to fund the gap of necessities for Home Health, Home Care and Hospice patients within Kline Galland Benaroya Community Services. The Schwartz-Alexander Fund aims to address necessities […] Read More
Occupational Therapy’s vital role in senior care As we celebrate National Occupational Therapy Month, let’s look at the vital role occupational therapy (OT) plays in senior care. Did you know that 77% of individuals aged 50 and over want to maintain their independence and stay in their own homes as they age? OT can provide […] Read More
This season is a meaningful time of celebration and togetherness, but for those who regularly take care of others, it can feel overwhelming. About 4.5 million direct care workers support individuals in homes, residential care and nursing facilities, and hospitals; another 43.5 million informally provide care for at least one loved one. Over 40% of […] Read More
For more than a decade, 77% of seniors have continually reaffirmed their desire to age in place at home. There are many reasons to want to stay put: better budgets, neighborhood friends, protected independence, and fond memories are just a few. But remaining at home throughout the twilight years presents significant challenges; in addition to […] Read More
Today, we are excited to unveil a new name for our community-based services program, which offers home health, home care, hospice and palliative care to seniors throughout King County. Going forward, these offerings will be a part of Kline Galland’s Benaroya Community Services, a designation created in honor of Rebecca and Jack Benaroya’s many years […] Read More
According to the Journal of Psychosocial Nursing: “90% of individuals believe that talking to loved ones about end-of-life wishes is important, but only 27% have done so.” Death is an inevitable part of the human experience, but we often avoid talking about it because it’s an uncomfortable conversation topic. Unfortunately, the avoidance of discussing death […] Read More
People are aging differently and living longer than ever before. Thanks to programs like Kline Galland’s Community Based Services, more seniors are also able to age in the comfort of their own home. The ability to age in one’s home is an empowering and positive development, but it also brings a new list of challenges […] Read More
At Kline Galland, we believe that hospice care is integral to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for all. When families are facing the realities of a life-limiting illness, hospice care can help recognize that life is to be cherished and celebrated in every moment. Our interdisciplinary team of compassionate professionals honor life and its transition into […] Read More
For nearly 15 years, Kline Galland’s Community Based Services (CBS) team has been providing one-to-one health care for seniors in their homes throughout Seattle. This team of over 140 outstanding Kline Galland employees serves over 400 individuals and is available to anyone living in the King County region. To help people understand the program, and […] Read More
