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What are Adult Day Services?
What are Adult Day Services? Adult Day Service centers provide social activities and health care services for adults with physical disabilities or cognitive impairments. People who attend an Adult Day Service center usually live at home or in the home of a family caregiver. Centers usually open early and stay open late during the week […]
What is the Administration on Aging?
The Administration on Aging (AoA) was created in 1965 with the passage of the Older Americans Act (OAA), and is a lead partner of the National Aging Network (Network), which consists of 56 State Units on Aging (SUA), 655 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), 239 Tribal and Native organizations, 29,000 service providers, and thousands of […]
3 Ways of Accessing Private Caregivers
There are basically 3 ways of accessing private caregivers in Oregon. Each has its benefits. 1. Licensed In-Home Care Agencies (“Agency-directed models of care)” These companies employ and supervise its caregivers. Features include: Licensed by the State of Oregon Agency manages working conditions between caregivers and clients Agency payrolls its caregivers Agency covers workers compensation […]
A Career in the Long Term Health Care Continuum
A Career in the Long Term Health Care Continuum In Health Care, the human touch still makes a difference. You can unlock your inner resources with a career in long term health care. Why consider career in long term health care? * Join These Growing Industries: Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Home Health, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, […]
5 Easy steps to care for yourself
5 Easy steps to care for yourself Few of us care for ourselves, as well as, we care for others. So here are a few easy steps to better care for ourselves. Exercise – Personally I cringe every time I hear that word, it sounds so hard and tiring and when I get off work […]
Getting Help Without The Push of a Button
Seniors are living longer and remaining in their own homes. At the same time, falls have become an epidemic problem that jeopardizes seniors’ chances to live independently. Every year in the U.S., one out of three people age 65 and over will fall. This statistic translates to 13.3 million people who will fall in 2010, […]
DMV-Issued Disabled Parking Permit Info
Important Information for Persons With a DMV-Issued Disabled Parking Permit The 2009 Legislature passed Senate Bill 937, which requires all persons applying for an original or renewal of a disabled person parking permit to submit certification from a medical professional that the applicant is a person with a permanent disability. In the past, only original applications […]
Dental Implants
Dental Implants Reverse Bone Loss And Restore Oral Health You probably already know that in order to avoid cavities and more serious dental problems, you have to take good care of your teeth. But consistent brushing and flossing habits, in conjunction with regular check-ups at the dentist, do more than just protect your oral health—they […]
Why a Trust
Why Use A Trust? To keep affairs private. Trusts avoid probate, guardianships and conservatorships. Probates are public record. Avoid or minimize estate taxes. In case of illness, incapacity or death, all financial and business matters will be taken care of by your successor trustee according to the instructions that you have put into the trust’s […]
LTC Partnership
Oregon Launches New Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership The State of Oregon is easing the financial burdens of aging for many elders by initiating a new Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership Program with private insurers. The new program, which began January 1, 2008, will benefit about 25 percent of the seniors in Oregon who are of modest […]
Care for Advanced Parkinson’s Disease
Care for Advanced Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s is a chronic, progressive neurological illness. Frequently changes and decline occur at such a slow pace that families are caught unprepared when their loved one loses their ability to live independently. Symptoms of advanced Parkinson’s include tremor, stiffness, slowness and difficulty with fine movements, impaired balance, soft speech, reduced […]
Telephone Assistance
Telephone Assistance Programs In 1987, Oregon Legislature passed a law to assure that adequate and affordable residential telephone service is available to all qualifying Oregonians. Based on that legislation, the Public Utility Commission of Oregon implemented three programs which are supported by a surcharge applied to the monthly bill of each retail subscriber who has […]
Planning Ahead
Getting Older – What You Need to Know, The Basics About Planning Ahead Enjoying retirement, traveling, spending time with family or exploring new activities and interests are part of growing older. But age can also bring with it anxiety and worry and some unique concerns about health and well-being and taking care of family. These […]
Casting for Recovery
Casting for Recovery – Coping & Moving Forward Brookdale Senior Living and Casting for Recovery have teamed up together to assist women of all ages, and at all stages of treatment and recovery from breast cancer to learn new skills in coping with the diagnosis and providing help in moving forward to a healthier life. […]
Cooking For A Cure
Cooking For A Cure It’s a fact. The lifestyle choices we make can dramatically influence our likelihood to prevent or deter the progression of cancer and other chronic diseases. Registered Dietitian Sarah Fronza says the recipe is simple. Eat plants. Manage stress. And get moving. According to the Oregon Partnership for Cancer Control’s Breast Health […]
Learning A Living
Learning A Living Oregon employers will benefit from the two five year grants the Department of Education awarded to Easter Seals Oregon. These awards could bring in new training and employment resources to Oregon at a time when economic conditions are stressing the capacity of employment and training funds. The project will serve persons living […]
When Is The Right Time To Move?
When Is The Right Time To Move? Most families struggle with this question. Sometimes the answer can be obvious, but it is not always that simple. Everyone wants to maintain an independent lifestyle, but if assistance is needed, it might be time to talk about alternatives. Watch for these signs: Accidental falls due to loss of […]
Talking About Aging
Talking to Your Family About Aging and Incapacity The next time you have a family gathering, one of the best things you can do for yourself and for your family is to engage everyone in an honest and open discussion about aging and disability planning. Many adult children and their parents think about the potential […]
How to Choose a Financial Advisor
How to Choose a Financial Advisor How do you choose the right Financial Advisor? For starters, ask your friends, relatives and co-workers whom they use. Then interview some of the people they recommend. What questions should you ask at such an interview? Consider these: • What are your qualifications? Make sure you are talking to […]
Alzheimer Symptoms
Alzheimer’s – Recognizing The Symptoms Every 70 seconds someone in America is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. As the 7th leading cause of death, the prevalence of Alzheimer’s is higher than ever. With symptoms beginning at the higher risk senior citizens, 55-65, the disease symptoms and problems become worse as the patient ages. Patients reaching these ages […]