Portland Articles
Adult Day Centers - Increase Quality Of Life for the Whole Family
Being a family caregiver is a twenty four hour a day, seven days a week job. It is both rewarding and exhausting. Adult day centers provide life enriching day care for seniors and adults with disabilities.
Life Long Benefits of Lifelong Learning
It‘s widely accepted that children’s formative development is best nurtured in a enriched environment, full of verbal, visual and physical stimuli. The more varied the experience and stimuli, the greater the child’s potential for intellectual and emotional development. But how many people recognize that the need for an enriched environment does not diminish in later life?
Building a Stronger Community Through Intergenerational Programs
Over the past twenty years there has been a growing amount of literature and research which identifies a trend in which younger people and older senior adults are becoming more and more separated in terms of living arrangements and social, recreational outlets.
Stay Healthy at 50
Get the Screenings You Need. After a screening test, it’s important to ask when you will see the results and who you should talk to about them.
The Oregon Long Term Care Partnership Program
Oregon implemented the Long Term Care Partnership Program effective January 1, 2008. The Partnership Program protects the assets of long term care policyholders equal to the benefit dollars received.
Senior Housing Options
With so many new options in senior housing, it is important to seek professional assistance in order to make the right choice.
Reverse Mortgages Provide Additional Income for Seniors
Senior homeowners may have an opportunity to live a more comfortable and financially independent lifestyle by securing a reverse mortgage on their home.
"I Still Do!!" - Every Marriage Matters
Every Marriage Matters is a non-profit organization that began in 2001 which is a resource center for couples, pastors, and counselors throughout the region.
A Guide to State Regulations & Terminology
Licensing requirements for assisted living facilities vary by state and can be known by as many as 26 different names including: residential care, board and care, congregate care, and personal care.
Be Cautious As You Invest
Does it sound too good to be true? It’s essential to ask yourself this question when a “can’t fail” investment opportunity comes your way.
Caregiver Registries, In-Home Care Agencies and Non-Profit Listing Services/Classifieds?
What is a Caregiver Registry? What is an In-Home Care Agency? What are Non-Profit Listing Services/Classifieds?
Plan for Disability
No one likes to think about the possibility of their own disability or the disability of a loved one. However, statistics are clear that we should all plan for this possibility.
Oregon’s Ombudsman Program
The Long-Term Ombudsman Program advocates for quality of life and care for residents in nursing homes, residential care, assisted living facilities, and adult foster care homes.
Good Nutrition & Independence
Undernourishment and malnutrition are serious problems for America’s growing 65 and older population.
Washington County DAVS
Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services provides options to help you stay independent, healthy, active, and involved in your community.
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