Bellingham · Blaine · Birch Bay, Washington

Reach Brooks.

Twenty minutes, no cost, and nothing to prepare before it.

Chapter I · Pick a time

You are not committing to anything by booking.

Most of the families Brooks speaks to are not moving anyone this month, and some of them never do. The call is twenty minutes of talking it through with someone who has done this many times before.

Bring nothing. No records, no budget, no decision from the rest of the family.

If the calendar does not load, open it in a new tab or call 360‑746‑2218.

Chapter II · Other ways

If a calendar is not what you need right now.

Call him

360‑746‑2218. Ask for Brooks. If something has already happened and there is a discharge date on it, say so at the start of the call rather than at the end of it.

Read something first

Most families start with the seven signs a parent needs more support. It is the short version of the conversation, and it costs nothing: get.seniorhomeadvisor.com/7-signs.

Work out what you are looking at

If the words are the problem — independent living, assisted living, memory care and the rest — that page explains them in plain language. The questions families ask page covers the ones people are embarrassed to ask out loud.

Whenever you are ready. Not before.

Brooks works with families in Bellingham, Blaine and Birch Bay, Washington. If you are outside that and not sure who to call, reach out anyway and he will point you at someone.