“A rising tide lifts all boats.” -John F Kennedy
This quote was shared with me after our last sponsor breakfast call, and I think it really speaks to our efforts surrounding case management week, managing COVID updates online, and postings about Fire resources this past month. When we all work together- every one of us benefits. Not every provider is able to be a sponsor in our Retirement Connection Guide, but everyone of us has an opportunity to be a resource.
“People cry, not because they’re weak. It’s because they’ve been strong for too long.” -Johnny Depp
This weekend I had a minor (very, very minor) miscommunication with my husband about dinner, followed by my uncontrollable crying. Needless to say, he was confused! I wasn’t really crying over what was for dinner- as it may have seemed. Maybe… I was crying because cancer has altered so many of our other plans; or because COVID doesn’t allow us to go to “our place” for our anniversary; or… who the hell knows. In reality, I was crying because I had kept it together long enough and it had to come out. Our feelings have to go somewhere, find a safe place for them. Thanks Lyman for being that safe place!
(We are working to confirm more locations in Southern Oregon – as fires get under control we hope this will be easier for these communities & we’ll update you as we add more)
| Market | Drop Location Business | Drop Location Address |
| Southern Oregon | All Care In-Home Care Solutions | 255 W. Stewart Ave. Suite 101, Medford, OR 97501 |
| Southern Oregon | Mercy Hospice | 2675 NW Edenbower Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97471 |
I use the Retirement Connection all the time, both as a resource for myself and for our patients. I send it out to anyone who is interested in resources in the area and send an extra copy to family members that are not local so they can review the information together. Even when I inform someone about a specific resource, I will send the booklet because you never know what other information may be useful. Truly the Very Best Resource for patients in Southern Oregon!
“The two things in life you are in total control over are your attitude and your effort.” –Billy Cox
Lately, I have felt that I do not have as much “control” as I want or need. The best I can do right now is to stay focused on what I am able to manage and accomplish. I don’t need to do more, I just need to remove the clutter and distractions; stay focused on the most important goals; then put all my effort into achieving them. I can at least control two things- my attitude and effort!
I am the Community Relations Director at Farmington Square Beaverton Assisted Living and Memory Care. I often get calls from care managers or discharge planners from hospitals and rehabs. When I don’t have availability, I direct the inquirer to CareAvailability.com to help them find a community with openings. I also use it when I get calls for Medicaid and often times walk through the website with the family over the phone until they have a robust list of communities to call. I am so thankful for this website because it provides a much needed tool that saves time and resources. Families feel empowered being able to research quickly and conveniently.
