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Checklist for Selecting a Care Community
Call the facilities you are interested in first; don’t wear yourself out visiting facilities that do not have openings. Be prepared to briefly describe the care requirements of the person in need of placement, including such challenging behaviors as wandering, aggressiveness or specific health concerns.
1941 Willamette University Football Team & Pearl Harbor
When news of the attack on Pearl Harbor was broadcast on radio Sunday, some of the first fears for Oregonians were for the Willamette University football team and fans in Honolulu.
Veterans: Are You Getting What You Deserve?
The Department of Veterans Affairs has maintained a Pension program for many years to help certain categories of veterans with special needs. Although not everyone is eligible, these Pension benefits can be of significant value.
Checklist For Selecting A Care Community
Provided is a helpful checklist that will guide you to select the right care community for you.
A Continuing Care Retirement Community
CCRCs provide a combination of living arrangements and services, typically all on one campus and can include: Independent living cottages or apartments; Supported or assisted living apartments; In-home support services; Specialized dementia care; Rehabilitative and/or long-term nursing care; Hospice care.
Why Are You So Tired During The Day?
One of the biggest factors affecting your quality of life, your health and longevity is the quality of sleep you get. This five question quiz can help you determine if you’re suffering from Sleep Apnea, a very common disorder that currently affects the lives of over 20 million Americans.
Stop Senior Hunger
Today, one in nine seniors is at risk of hunger. Learn what you can do to Help.
White House Seeks $125 Billion for Veterans in 2011
To expand health care to a record-number of Veterans, reduce the number of homeless Veterans and process a dramatically increased number of new disability compensation claims, the White House has announced a proposed $125 billion budget next year for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
ADRC is Now Available Online
The concept of the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) is to provide a single source of access for information and assistance to seniors, people with disabilities, their family members and community partners, on issues affecting their health and well-being.
Making Oregon Vital for Elders
Making Oregon Vital for Elders (M.O.V.E.) is a statewide coalition of dedicated organizations and individuals united in changing the way Oregonians feel about health and long-term care for older adults.
Choosing a Caregiver for Loved Ones
Selecting a home care provider is a much more challenging process as there is a large range of experience, and professionalism. Here are a few insights to help guide your decision-making to make the best choice.
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.
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.
Every Home Needs a Little Attention
Even a dream home will turn into a nightmare if regular maintenance is not part of your standard routine.
Share The Joy During the Holidays
Tips to Help Caregiver’s and Those Living With Alzheimer’s Disease
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