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Hospice care, not hospice place

Hospice care combines pain control, symptom management and emotional and spiritual support.

Why it’s important to pre-plan your burial or cremation

Pre-planning your burial wishes for the people you love is far more compassionate than leaving the overwhelming decisions associated with a death.

Eldercare’s best kept secret!

Many families think they can coordinate the care themselves, but what they find is that the eldercare world is complex.

Alzheimer’s Advanced Care Directives

The client is able to give instructions and treatment preferences regarding their mental health care treatment in advance of the need for treatment.

Questions to ask a home care agency

Whether it’s a little help around the house or more involved care, you should look for a home care agency that can safely meet all of your needs.

Broaching the dreaded senior care/ end of life talk

So, let’s talk about the “icky”, and encourage all of you to broach the dreaded senior /end of life talk with an aging loved one.

Adult foster home classifications

There are three classifications of adult foster home licenses in Oregon. The classifications are based on the experience and/or training of the provider.

The Hidden Costs of Caregiving

Many caregivers don’t stop to consider the personal, financial and emotional costs of caregiving for a loved one.

Making a difference at any age – move!

It is never easy in life to make a transition and move from one home to another and making the decision to move to an active living or assisted living community can be even more challenging.

5 Key factors in finding the right senior living option

There are lots of senior living options, here are 5 key factors to help narrow them down.

Retina Specialists and Diabetic Retinopathy

These Retina Specialists manage medical and surgical diseases of the retina, a light-sensitive tissue lining the inner back wall of the eye.

Common misunderstandings about a reverse mortgage

The reasons to get a reverse mortgage are as diverse as the people getting them. Yet there are countless people that could benefit tremendously

What is a LTACH (Long Term Acute Care Hospital)?

Long Term Acute Care Hospitals (LTACH) are designed to care for critically ill and medically complex patients who require several weeks in a hospital setting.

Hearing impairment is not a benign condition

We all know how important it is for them to be able to hear as well as possible so they can function at their fullest potential, at school, work, and in relationships.

Funeral & cemetery arrangements: Why you should pre-plan

gives you enhanced peace of mind knowing there will be adequate funds to cover funeral expenses and that your wishes, beliefs, and preferences will be met.

Print Guide – Puget Sound – September 2015

What is an Adult Family Care Home?

Residential care is a term used to describe a home or community where an adult can live and receive care in a homelike setting.

Volunteering: Making a difference at any age

Studies have shown that volunteerism can contribute to living longer and that it improves overall brain function.

Purses & keys

I retain vivid memories of my visits to Ohio to discuss mother’s care levels and needs with my older sister, where one of the challenges involved keys.

Retirement choices for veterans in Puget Sound

Many retired officers and veterans choose to live in civilian neighborhoods and housing. There are many housing options available for retired veterans to consider.