Sometimes the best way to take care of someone else is to first take care of yourself. Read a book! Attend a class! Move your body!

Caregiving

San Juan Island offers several options for those seeking caregivers or help in the home.  The Joyce Sobel Family Resource Center, Mullis Community Center and EMS all offer outstanding programs.
If you wish to hire a caregiver, it's important to ask the right questions so that your needs are well matched to those of a trained caregiver. The Mullis Community Center maintains a list of community caregivers of varying backgrounds and skill sets, which is available upon request.  Call (360) 370-7520 for more information.
Also, San Juan Island Meals on Wheels delivers meals to those who are age 60 or older, home-bound, and in need of meals.  For more information, call Mullis Community Center (360) 370-7520
Multiple programs help support people who wish to remain in their homes.
​(360) 378-5246
Comprehensive Case Management can help provide you with an individualized plan to help meet basic needs
Island Neighbors provides scheduled visits from trained volunteers
COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE
San Juan Island EMS now provides in-home primary care visits for people finding it challenging to go in for clinic visits. The main goal of the program is to improve the quality of life and health for SJI residents.  EMTs will visit you in your home and work along with your primary care provider as needed.  For more information, contact San Juan Island EMS at (360) 378-5152 Ext 4
This handy workbook walks you through the steps of caring for someone with dementia

Good reading!
Volunteer Training

If you are interested in future training, please email info@hospiceofsanjuan.org
Caregivers help people stay in their homes despite conditions that otherwise would make them move off island or into institutional care. One of Hospice of San Juan's core services is Caregiver respite, which requires all new patient care volunteers to undergo training. This training takes place over one 6-hour day, with all sessions run by professionals.  Entrance is free and lunch is provided. Each training participant undergoes a background check as part of our screening process.
Topics include:
  • Understanding the relationship between Hospice of San Juan and Hospice of the Northwest
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Active listening and managing grief
  • Protecting your own body when caring for others
  • Presence in the face of death
  • Avoiding infections
​If you would like to sign up to be a volunteer, send your completed HSJ Volunteer Application to:
​ Hospice of San Juan
PO Box 1434, Friday Harbor WA  98250

Transportation needed?

360-298-6108
Island Rides offers free or affordable transportation using trained volunteers using electric vehicles to reduce costs and emissions while providing reliable service to the community

Practice self care!

End of Life Care