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Oregon’s Ombudsman Program
Oregon’s Long-Term Care 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. Federal and state authority mandates ombudsmen to identify, investigate, and resolve complaints made by, or on behalf of, residents and to provide services to […]
Choosing a Caregiver for Loved Ones
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. Is the home care agency licensed by the State of Oregon? The State […]
Making Oregon Vital for Elders
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. M.O.V.E. is a partner of the Pioneer Network, a national grass-roots organization committed to changing the culture of aging in […]
ADRC is Now Available Online
ADRC is Now Available Online NorthWest Senior & Disability Services (NWSDS) recently held an open house celebration to demonstrate the opportunities available through a new web-based portal called the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC). The concept of the ADRC is to provide a single source of access for information and assistance to seniors, people […]
White House Seeks $125 Billion for Veterans in 2011
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. “Our budget […]
Stop Senior Hunger
Stop Senior Hunger There is an epidemic facing many in our own community and across America. One sector of our community that suffers from hunger is our growing 65 and older population. Today, one in nine seniors is at risk of hunger. The Meals on Wheels Association of America projects that by 2025, an estimated […]
Why Are You So Tired During The Day?
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 […]
A Continuing Care Retirement Community
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. Because CCRCs offer many services within the same campus, a […]
Checklist For Selecting A Care Community
Checklist For Selecting A Care Community Obtain a list of facilities in your desired location; many are included in this guide. Call the facilities you are interested in first; 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. […]
Veterans Are You Getting What You Deserve?
Veterans: Are You Getting What You Deserve? Question: My dad is in a nursing home and needs help paying for care but he has too much money to get onto Medicaid. He is retired from the military, and I heard that the VA may be able to offer him some help. Is this true? Answer: Yes. […]
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. They had traveled to Hawaii for a series of post season games known as the Shrine Bowl against the University of Hawaii and San […]
Checklist for Selecting a Care Community
Checklist for Selecting a Care Community Where to start: Obtain a list of facilities in your desired location; many are included in the Retirement Connection Guide. 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 […]
Top 10 Estate Planning Issues
Top 10 Estate Planning Issues As an Elder Law attorney, I am often asked “What is the biggest estate planning problem?”. My answer, “Failing to start”. The following is a list of issues to think about when preparing your estate plans. Almost all issues can be taken care of with a little thoughtful consideration, but […]
The Importance of Planning: Legally and Financially
The Importance of Planning: Legally and Financially The term “estate planning”, generally means making decisions now for times in the future when you may not be able to make decisions for yourself. Proper estate planning addresses both health care and financial decisions, during your lifetime and after your death. Having an estate plan in place […]
Protect Yourself Against Memory Loss
Can You Protect Yourself Against Memory Loss Besides age, there are eight factors that affect memory ability in older adulthood 1. Genetics (50%) 2. Cognitive stimulation 3. Other health conditions 4. Stress 5. Good sleep 6. Social support and engagement 7. Nutrition 8. Physical exercise No one has control over genetics, but there is hope […]
Faith Community Nurses Are Here To Help
Faith Community Nurses Are Here To Help Chances are that you have never heard of a Faith Community Nurse, but there are growing numbers of them in your community. A Faith Community Nurse (FCN) is a registered nurse who works out of a faith community, such as a church, synagogue or mosque. There are more […]
Comparison & Definitions Care At Home
Comparison & Definitions Care At Home There are so many choices for caregiving services at home. Which one is right for me, my loved one or my client? Let’s define each avenue, looking at the differences to help you determine the best fit. Full Service In-Home Care: Licensed Agency; Services not limited with memory loss […]
Is There a Correlation Between Sleep Apnea and Glaucoma?
Is There a Correlation Between Sleep Apnea and Glaucoma? People who work in sleep medicine have always been troubled by the public’s lack of awareness about sleep apnea. If you ask your average person about sleep apnea, you’re likely to get a response like “Oh, I think my uncle used to sleep with some kind […]
Dentures To You Connects With Communities
Dentures To You Connects With Communities Dr. Michael Harris and Patti Moniz have worked with Medical Teams International on their dental van for the past 7 years. Dentures to You has succeeded enough that we have been able to not only help to staff the Dental Van, we now can Sponsor the van to provide […]
The Patient Centered Primary Care Home
The Patient Centered Primary Care Home The Patient Centered Primary Care Home (PCPCH) is a new model of primary care that has received attention in Oregon and across the country for its potential to advance the “triple aim” goals of health reform: a healthy population, extraordinary patient care and reasonable costs. Patient Centered Primary Care […]