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Become your best advocate

When it comes to your health, what is your peace of mind worth? It's time to become your best advocate.

It is estimated that one out of three adults over the age of 65 lose balance and falls each year and less than half of those talk to their healthcare provider about it! Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of non-fatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults in America.

Memory lapses: When to worry about dementia

If you’re concerned about Alzheimer’s or dementia, you might mistake these “senior moments” for signs of mental decline. But there’s good news. Most memory lapses are nothing to worry about.

Grief: 10 Things NOT to say to someone grieving

Grief is when someone close to us dies or begins hospice, it pulls on our heart, distracts our mind, and affects us physically. As a result, we feel fragile, or helpless. Well-intentioned friends try to console us, but struggle with what to say.

How to build a disaster supplies kit

After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for at least 72 hours. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.

Why your Will needs the advice of an attorney

In spite of your best efforts, you may end up with a document that is no more effective than a notarized grocery list. Writing your own Will can be like pulling your own tooth with a pair of pliers rather than going to the dentist.

Alzheimer’s Network Program and Services

As Alzheimer’s worsens over time, going from early stages to advanced, the responsibilities of the caregiver grow as well. All too often they are not prepared nor do they have an outlet to help them cope with the progressive loss of their loved one. Alzheimer's network program and services is here to help.

How to choose a trustee

Choosing a Trustee is not something to take lightly. When you have a living Trust, the bulk of your assets are owned by the Trust and, therefore, under the control of the Trustee.

Estate planning

Estate Planning: often avoided because “Estate planning is too confusing” or “I don’t have anything to leave behind.” By having an estate plan, however, one offers one’s family members peace of mind during a difficult period.

Creative ways to save on healthcare costs for seniors

Feeling the pinch on your retirement pocketbook because of medical bills and healthcare needs? There are easier ways for seniors to stretch a dollar when it comes to their health and wellbeing. Don’t miss these 9 go-to tips:

What is skilled nursing?

Is it the right time? What is skilled nursing? How much will it cost? These are great questions! Here is some basic information to get the answers you need!

3 reasons to start saving for senior care

You might not be thinking about saving for senior care just yet, we get it. The trouble is if you’re not saving for your future, who is?

Who “Needs” hearing aids?

If YOU want to hear better than you presently are, then you may be helped by hearing aids or some other assisted listening device.

The Rogue Valley Council of Governments Senior and Disability Services (RVCOG SDS)

The Rogue Valley Council of Governments Senior and Disability Services (RVCOG SDS) is the gateway for anyone to access information and services that will help people who:

A closer look at in-home care

care for loved ones is an important decision that should not be considered lightly, and in-home care is something to consider.

Trends in senior fitness

So what’s hot with senior fitness this year? Check out the 6 latest senior fitness trends:

There’s an app for that

You find yourself lacking energy, over run by your to-do list and needing a moment to breathe. Thankfully, however, there is an app for almost anything we can imagine.

Why should I use a Referral Agency?

The time saved by the family seeking help from a referral agency is better used to get the senior integrated into their new environment and to get the whole family back on track

Alzheimer’s Association— We’re here for you day or night

The Alzheimer’s Association serves the estimated 62,000 Oregonians living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias as well as their loved ones and caregivers.

Home Health Care vs In-home Care

Home health care and in-home care can work with a patient/client as separate entities or together in a collaboration that meets each patient’s individual needs. Even though they provide different services they serve the same goal of meeting you where you are, at home.