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Costly Misconceptions
Costly Misconceptions: Most People Mistakenly Believe Long-Term Care is Covered Have you failed to get insurance for long term care in a nursing home because you think you already have coverage? If so, you’re like a lot of other people, according to a Roper survey of Americans 45 years of age and over, recently released […]
Oral Hygiene: A Simple Step to Better Health
Oral Hygiene: A Simple Step to Better Health As our bodies age they become more prone to systemic disease such as pneumonia, diabetes, and heart disease. One simple way to help reduce the risk of these diseases is to keep our mouths clean and healthy. Our mouths are the perfect location for germs and infections […]
Eating Well, Aging Well
Eating Well, Aging Well Did you know that your biological age may be older than your chronological age? Someone of 68 may have a health age of 80 if the diet lacks key nutrients. Add foods that replace missing vitamins and minerals to slow down the aging process. Here are five nutrients and their sources […]
Elder Wisdom
Elder Wisdom When I was a kid in Great Falls, Montana, my parents taught me to respect my elders. To me, that respect was a given. However, over time I have learned that our society often casts elders to the side and does not revere them in the way one would hope. I have no […]
Not Always A Hallmark Holiday
Not Always A Hallmark Holiday When families gather for the holidays there is great anticipation of joyful reunions and the creation of happy memories. Unfortunately all too often these hopes are disappointed and concerns are raised when families experience noticeable changes in their elder family members. Did this holiday season raise concerns about physical and […]
Your Golf Swing
Your Golf Swing The golf swing is a complex series of physically explosive movements. You can improve your game while avoiding injuries by incorporating a focused, physical conditioning program that addresses joint flexibility, muscular strength, balance and coordination. The winter months are the best time to prepare for that first warm spring day, when you […]
A New You
A New You: How to Make it Happen Throughout the year, we receive multiple messages about improving our health: lose weight, start a regular routine, go to the gym more often, eat better and smarter, etc. Fitness clubs are jammed each New Year with resolution-inspired workout novices trying to “reboot” their fitness program. By mid-February, […]
Homecare: When and Where
Homecare: Making the Decision About When and Where Most of us want to remain as independent as possible. Sometimes, all that may be required is a simple medication reminder. However, if getting ready for your day has become more difficult and you require some assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming […]
Aid & Attendance Pension
Aid and Attendance Pension The Aid and Attendance pension benefit may be available to wartime veterans and surviving spouses who have in-home care or who live in nursing-homes or assisted-living facilities. Although this is not a new program, not everyone is aware of his or her potential eligibility. “Veterans have earned this benefit by their […]
One Stop Shopping For All Of Your Home Health Care Needs
One Stop Shopping For All Of Your Home Health Care Needs The maze of health care services can be confusing and complicated. Who pays for the service? Is it Medicare, my private insurance, or will I pay out of my own pocket? Below are a few examples of services and how they might be paid. […]
Starting the Conversation
Starting the Conversation Your dad’s neighbor just called to tell you that your 79-year-old father sideswiped his parked vehicle and nearly hit a child standing nearby. Was it an isolated slip-up or the sign that it’s time for your dad to think about giving up his car keys? More importantly, how do you begin the […]
Seniors Going Green
Portland Senior Living is Going Green New senior living communities continue the environmentally friendly building trend Green design has made its way to the senior living industry and several new communities in the Portland area are a testament to that green philosophy. Environmentally minded contractors, architects and designers are implementing green design into new buildings […]
Strategies to Manage Long-Distance Caregiving
Strategies to Manage Long-Distance Caregiving We live in a very mobile society where family members don’t always live in the same town or even the same state. According to the National Institute on Aging, approximately seven million Americans are long-distance caregivers. Identifying strategies for long-distance caregiving will make the challenges of caring for aging parents […]
Getting Mission Centered
How Do We Get Mission Centered? In today’s healthcare market we are all faced with motivating our staff and encouraging them to give 100 percent. It is critical to our mission, our reputation, and our overall success to have a team striving to reach their goals. So how do we encourage our staff to always […]
More Than Bingo
There Is More To Life Than Bingo At A Senior Living Community Bingo is a lot of fun and don’t ever knock it. But today’s seniors are demanding more variety. The days are gone of living in fear of limited choices. Senior living has changed and the possibilities are quite endless! Many communities now focus their […]
Housing Options
Where Do I Begin When Navigating Housing Options? The doctor just informed you that it would be unsafe for your senior loved one to return to their home without 24/7 supervision. You have limited time to find a new ‘home’. Where do you begin to find your way through the maze of housing options, care […]
Ten Common Asset Preservation Mistakes
Ten Common Asset Preservation Mistakes Transferring all assets to children or other relatives. This almost always results in a penalty period of ineligibility that begins after application for Medicaid and other public assistance. Tax consequences can be significant. Make gifts only with legal counsel. Selling the family home to pay for nursing home costs. This […]
Geriatric Care Manager
What Is A Geriatric Care Manager? A Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) is a person who has been trained to work with seniors, families, guardians, and caregivers. Your GCM should have training and experience in one of several areas: nursing, gerontology, social work, or psychology. Why use a Geriatric Care Manager? A GCM can assist family members, […]
Help Without the Push of a Button?
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 […]
DMV-Issued Disabled Parking Permit
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 renewalof 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 required […]