November is Family Caregiver Month!

2022: Caregiving Happens

Kitsap County Supports Family Caregivers

Planned or not, at some point most of us will find ourselves helping an adult family member or friend with maintaining their independence. Being in a caregiver role can be a lot to juggle and it's not always easy, even with the best intentions.

The 2022 theme of Caregiving Happens reflects the reality of how and when caregiving happens. It's not always convenient or expected. We understand and can help.

Click the flyer below to learn about a free, virtual discussion on November 16th about what it means to be a family caregiver and local options to support YOU and the person you help.

You may also visit our website at: www.agingkitsap.com for family caregiver month information and event details.

Register for one of two sessions on Zoom via links below or within the flyer.
Registration is not required to attend only by phone for the call-in option.

• 12:30pm-1:30pm Session Registration: Here

  Call-in option: (253) 215-8782, Meeting ID: 891 6489 5510 Passcode: 476271

• 5:30pm-6:30pm Session Registration: Here

  Call-in option: (253) 215-8782, Meeting ID: 896 9496 5223  Passcode: 065215

Covid-19 Vaccines

Continue to check the Kitsap Public Health District website here for local vaccine locations and scheduling.

Phone and email support through Kitsap Public Health District for people needing help with scheduling a vaccine appointment or are homebound and need mobile vaccination services:

Email: covidvaccine@kitsappublichealth.org

Phone: 360-728-2219 (360-728-2218 for Spanish)

The Washington State Department of Health also maintains a vaccine search tool here for locations by zip code. You may also call the statewide, Covid-19 Information Hotline at 1-800-525-0127 and press #. Language assistance is available.

Covid-19 Testing

Local testing site information- Click here

At-Home Testing Kits for those with Medicare Part B- Click here for information

At-home Tests Ordered Online; Delivered to Your Door (no cost, regardless of insurance):

• Sponsored by the state of Washington https://www.sayyescovidhometest.org  Continue checking the website for supply availability.
• UPDATE: Federally supported supply through https://www.covid.gov/tests was suspended September 2, 2022. See Frequently Asked Questions here

Also, you may ask your your insurance company about reimbursement for at-home tests you purchased or a list of pharmacies you may use to obtain free, at-home tests. 

Vaccine Information: 

Be Alert for Scammers Trying to Steal Your Medicare Number

From Medicare.gov coronavirus information page: Medicare covers the vaccine at no cost to you. You can bet it is a scam if anyone asks you for your Medicare Number to get access to the vaccine. If someone calls asking for your Medicare Number, hang up.

Here’s what to know:

• Don’t share your personal or financial information if someone calls, texts, or emails you promising access to the vaccine for a fee.
• You can’t pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine 
• You can’t pay to get access to a vaccine. 

Scammers may use the COVID-19 public health emergency to take advantage of people while they’re distracted. Guard your Medicare and Social Security cards/numbers and check your Medicare Summary Notices for errors.

Report suspected Medicare fraud or stolen card/number by calling Medicare at 
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

Resources

Local Caregiver Support  

Choosing Care in an Adult Family Home or Assisted Living Facility

Long Term Care Resource Book-English   

Long Term Care Resource Book- Other Languages