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Flu Safety
Flu Safety Now that our summer has ended, and we see all of the signs that fall is here, we know that the holiday season is around the corner. This is also the season known as flu season, and it is the time of year when viruses and bacterias seem to be most active. Colder […]
Top Ten Consumer Tips to Protect You and Your Family
Top Ten Consumer Tips to Protect You and Your Family Every year, thieves and con artists cheat thousands of Oregonians out of their hard-earned money and valuable personal information. These tips should help you make wise consumer decisions and protect yourself, your family, your money, and your personal information. Tip #1. Become educated. Visit oregonconsumer.gov to learn […]
Are You at Risk of OSA?
Are you at Risk of OSA? Sleep Apnea Quiz Do You Snore? Yes or No Are you excessively tired during the day? Yes or No Have you been told you stop breathing at night? Yes or No Do you have a history of high blood pressure? Yes or No Is your neck size greater than […]
Improving Strength and Balance Increases Your Chance of Maintaining Independence
Improving Strength and Balance Increases Your Chance of Maintaining Independence If you have dizzy spells or find it difficult to maintain balance, you may want to investigate why. No matter your age, balance problems and dizziness can have multiple causes, and if left untreated, can lead to frightful falls. Anyone at any age can fall, […]
Are On-Line Estate Planning Forms Legal?
Are On-Line Estate Planning Forms Legal? As an estate planning and elder law attorney, I am often asked about both the legality and wisdom of using estate planning forms purchased from an on-line service. As to whether or not these on-line services are legal, the answer is yes. As to the wisdom of using an […]
Dangers of Driving Tired
Dangers of Driving Tired Driving when you are a little tired isn’t that big of a deal right? Well, actually it is. In fact, a new study shows that driving while you are tired is just as dangerous as driving drunk.1 Many times individuals who are driving while fatigued are unaware they are tired or may […]
Will vs. Revocable Living Trust
Is it Better to Have a Will or a Revocable Living Trust? Both wills and trusts are effective tools to manage an estate. They perform almost the same function: specifying who gets each of your assets when you die. However, there are some essential differences between the two, and it is important to understand those […]
Status of Healthcare, A Nurses Perspective
Status of Healthcare, a Nurses Perspective We have all been hearing about the healthcare reform that is needed in our country, and it has been the subject of much debate between our Democratic and Republican leaders. It is true that healthcare costs have risen dramatically, and in its current state, our healthcare costs will bring […]
Medical Screening: What Test Should I Get?
Medical Screening: What Test Should I Get? Screening tests attempt to detect disease before systems begin. Therefore, it’s important to get the right screening test as part of a good preventative care plan. Tests should have adequate sensitivity and specificity to detect disease without excessive false positive; however, there is on-going research which conditions should […]
What Really Causes Falls in Older Adults
What Really Causes Falls in Older Adults? It is widely believed that older adults fall because they slip or trip on something. In a study conducted by Simon Fraser University in 2012 and released in the “The Lancet”, showed that only a small proportion, about 3% of falls are caused by slipping or tripping. While […]
How Are Your Dentures?
How Are Your Dentures? Properly fitting dentures are essential for good health and the well being of the person who has lost their natural teeth. Dentures are a prosthetic replacement for natural teeth that helps with your ability to eat, speak and feel good about the way you look. Your teeth play an important role […]
You’ve Got Friends
As a Holiday Retirement resident, you’re automatically eligible to stay at other Holiday locations by reserving a guest suite. We have over 300 retirement communities across North America. So wherever you’re going, chances are, we’re there too! It’s your home away from home, and it’s absolutely free!* You’ll feel at home no matter where you […]
Good Nutrition & Healthy Aging
Good Nutrition: A Key to Healthy Aging Good nutrition plays an important role in how well you age. Eating a low salt, low-fat diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and fiber can actually reduce your age-related risks of chronic diseases. Eating a variety of foods will help meet your nutrient needs. Protein- a part of […]
Raising the Kids’ Kids
Grandparents Parenting Again Are you a grandparent raising a grandchild? If you are, you’re one of more than 2.4 million other grandparents nationwide doing the same. When the children’s families needed help, the grandparents stepped up and volunteered to take care of grandchildren. Sometimes, a parent has died; in other cases, substance abuse or mental […]
OGA Celebrates 30 Years
Oregon Gerontological Association (OGA) Celebrates 30 years The Oregon Gerontological Association (OGA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the continuing education of professionals in gerontology field. OGA helps members enhance their knowledge, skills and effectiveness, with the goal of improving the quality of life for aging Oregonians. OGA members work or volunteer in many types […]
Telecare
What Is Telecare? Telecare is the term used to describe remote care of elderly and disabled persons. These systems provide the care and reassurance needed to allow seniors to stay in their own homes longer and more safely. Telecare systems exist in many forms, from the very simple to the much more advanced. The simplest […]
Alzheimer’s & Wandering
Six Out of Ten People with Alzheimer’s Will Wander It is common for a person with dementia to wander and become lost; many do so repeatedly. You can not know when it will happen. In fact, over 60% of those with dementia will wander at some point during the course of the disease. Wandering can […]
Whole Body Donation
Your Gift To Future Generations What is whole-body donation? We hardly think about our bodies when they feel good and function properly, but when a system goes wrong or disease develops, a trip to the doctor is in order to investigate what is wrong and how to treat it. The advice that our physician gives, […]
Giving POA
Can Mom Give Me A Power of Attorney? Diagnosis of Dementia May Not Preclude Signing POA and Health Care Directive “I need to get a power of attorney for my mother. She’s in an Alzheimer’s unit and she can’t take care of her finances or make medical decisions any more.” That is the most common […]
Older Workers
Experience of Older Workers Older workers have so much to offer as members of today’s workforce. While they possess the work ethic, loyalty and life experience necessary to be assets to any workplace, what they often lack is opportunity. The Easter Seals Oregon Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a Department of Labor grant […]