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Home Health Services and Medicare
Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and/or Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers eligible home health services
Fall Prevention and Risk Factors
As we age, our bodies go through many changes that we must constantly adjust to in order to continue to remain active, independent individuals. Being educated and prepared for life’s changes can help us avoid common pitfalls. Obvious things such as changes in eyesight or hearing, sends us to our doctors to seek corrective measures. […]
Oregon Eldercare Support Foundation
Oregon Eldercare Support Foundation (OESF), formerly Oregon Health Care Foundation, is a nonprofit, charitable organization established in 2000.
Fall prevention and risk factors
As we age, our bodies go through many changes that we must constantly adjust. Being educated and prepared for life’s changes helps us avoid common pitfalls.
LetsShareHousing.com READY * SET * SHARE!
There is a movement on the rise where like-minded homeowners and home seekers are matching themselves to create community through shared housing.
Assisted living resources
The following suggestions can help you get started in your search for a safe, comfortable and appropriate assisted living community:
Longevity and how to survive it
For the seniors who live to an average of 85, this means managing at least one chronic condition to remain healthy and enjoy life.
Concerned about your safety at home?
Independent retirement living communities are designed for seniors who are capable of living on their own and can benefit from an active lifestyle.
Urgent care or emergency room? Where to go?
That’s why understanding the pros and cons of your options today can help you make better choices when it counts.
What is Hospice and Palliative care?
There isn’t a single specific point in an illness when a person should ask about hospice and palliative care; it very much depends on the individual.
Tell your story – Funerals evolving into celebrations of life
“The key to turning a service into a celebration of the life lived is through personalization,” said Bryan Michael
Early warning signs of Parkinson’s Disease
Sometimes it is hard to tell that you might have Parkinson’s disease. The early symptoms are mild and could have other causes making it challenging even for experts to confirm an early diagnosis.
The probate process – How it works and why it’s important
Probate is the process of collecting and distributing a deceased person’s assets under court supervision.
Alzheimer’s Association – We’re here for you day or night
If you or a loved one needs resources or support, call our 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900. We also offer many Web-based services you can access whenever and wherever it is most convenient for you.
Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments
OCWCOG supports local and regional members and their communities to develop solutions to common issues, and connect member governments, businesses and individuals
Understanding Long Term Care
Awareness Campaign – What is Long-Term Care? Long-term care is a variety of services and supports to meet health or personal care needs over an extended period of time. Most long-term care is non-skilled personal care assistance, such as help performing everyday Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), which are: Bathing Dressing Using the toilet Transferring […]
Aid and Attendance and Household Benefits
Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound benefits are a benefit paid in addition to monthly pension. This benefit may not be paid without eligibility to pension. A veteran may be eligible for A&A when: The veteran requires the aid of another person in order to perform personal functions required in everyday living, such as bathing, […]
What Advanced Planning (Advance Directive) is Needed?
What Advanced Planning is needed? What advanced planning should we do? Advance directives are oral and written instructions about future medical care should you become unable to make decisions (for example, unconscious or too ill to communicate). Each State regulates the use of advance directives differently. A living will is one type of advance directive. […]
What if the Caregiver Passes Away? Who will provide the care?
What if the Caregiver Passes On? As caregivers, we cannot assume that we always will be able to provide care. Even if we are able to be active caregivers, it is important to establish both emergency and long-term alternative care plans for our older relative or friend, and to make sure that the necessary legal […]
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer disease is a degenerative disease of the brain that causes dementia, which is a gradual loss of memory, judgment, and ability to function. This disorder usually appears in people older than age 65, but less common forms of the disease appear earlier in adulthood. Memory loss is the most common sign of Alzheimer disease. […]