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2nd Annual Tacoma Senior Living Community Tour

Six Senior Living Communities are once again coming together to help you find the very best community that will fit your wants, needs, desires, location and budget. Together, we want to make sure you are well educated and cared for if you are considering moving to a senior living community.

On August 12th, starting at 10 a.m., join group tours with your future neighbors and experience as many of the following communities as you desire. Compare the possibilities at each community. Start at any of the six communities listed below. You may either drive your car to each community or take the community vans. The van pick up/drop off locations are listed below. This is the order in which the community vans will travel:

• Franke Tobey Jones – Bistro Cafe
• Point Defiance Village – Main entrance
• Weatherly Inn – Main entrance
• Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community – Apartment entrance
• Narrows Glen – Main entrance
• Merrill Gardens – Main entrance

For more information or to RSVP please call 253-756-7562 by Friday, August 7th to reserve your place on the Tour and/or van. Transportation services are limited so RSVP today!

Memory Care at Sagebrook Senior Living- Coming Summer 2015!

Sagebrook Senior Living at Bellevue will be introducing memory care services this summer. Dementia is difficult for everyone. There is no question. There is also no question that you are doing everything you can to help your loved one. But what if there was someone who could really help relieve that stress? Someone who could provide help for the whole family? Your loved one can still find meaning and contentment in each new day, and you can still enjoy every moment you have with them. Sagebrook Memory Care can help. Call us today at (425)641-4900. More Information Website

Two Oregon Veterans to Receive Military Funeral Through Dignity Memorial Homeless Veteran Burial Program

With more than 60,000 homeless veterans in the U.S., many whose remains are unclaimed at their death risk burial in paupers’ graves. Through the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program, two Oregon veterans won’t be among them.

– Richard Rose, died on Apr. 18, 2015 at the age of 69. He served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam.
– Raymond Chatelain, died on Apr. 22, 2015 at the age of 58. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

Both veterans will be honored with a public memorial service on Monday, June 1 at 3:00 p.m. at Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors, located at 1350 Commercial Street SE in Salem. A graveside service with full military honors and interment will follow on Tuesday, June 2 at 10:30 a.m. for Richard Rose, and 11 a.m. for Raymond Chatelain at Willamette National Cemetery located at 11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd, in Portland.

Chaplain Bob Weinberger, also an Army veteran will officiate the services. Additional participating organizations include Ron McFadden (U.S. Air Force Retired; Vietnam Veteran) who will receive the flag in lieu of family, Patriot Guard Riders, American Legion Post 180, Veteran’s Color Guard, McChord Air Force Base Funeral Honors and the USMC Funeral Honors.

A guest book will be available in the lobby of Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors from May 26 – June 3 for those who wish to pay their respects but are unable to attend the services.

These veterans passed away with no money and no legal next-of-kin to make their funeral arrangements. That’s when Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors, an honored Dignity Memorial® provider stepped in to see to it that these veterans receive burials befitting veterans of our nation’s armed services.

“The Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program is a cooperative effort designed to ensure that veterans who are homeless, indigent and have no family receive the honors in death that their service in life merited,” said Mindy Barella, funeral home manager and chairperson of the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program in Portland and Salem. “We’re honored to be able to give these three veterans the dignified military service they deserve.”

Working with various local agencies, the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program ensures homeless veterans receive dignified military burials when they die. Founded in 2000, the program operates in select cities across the country and has conducted more than 1,600 services for homeless veterans since its inception.

The Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program is one of many efforts of the Dignity Memorial network to honor and support our nation’s veterans and active military. Other initiatives and programs include the Veterans Planning Guide, educational veterans’ seminars and special pricing for members of veterans’ service organizations.

Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors is a proud Dignity Memorial® provider in Salem. The Dignity Memorial network of more than 2,000 funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers is North America’s most trusted resource for funeral and memorialization services. Dignity Memorial providers offer an unmatched combination of products and locations serving families with care, integrity, respect and service excel.

AARP Smart Driver Courses Offered for Washington County Residents in May 2015

The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s largest classroom and on-line driver safety program and is designed for individuals age 50 and older, but all ages are welcome.  In Oregon, participates may be eligible for a multi-year auto insurance discount upon course completion as mandated by ORS 742.490. Please contact your insurance agent and/or carrier.

As a recipient of the communication, we are forwarding some very important information and request you share this data with your clientele and if possible, display it in a conspicuous place. If you offer a publication (newsletter, bulletin, etc.) would you please include this information in same?  Instruction is offered in either one six hour block or two three hour seasons.
Costs are:  $15.00 for AARP Members and $20.00 for Non-AARP Members.  The curriculum is also offered in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.

AARP strongly hopes to assist elders to drive as long as they can safely do so.  We inform attendees in new State laws, unique road conditions, road signs, vehicle changes, safety measures, physical changes in our bodies, etc.  As a sub-set, we offer a special class to audiences addressing “When Is It Time To Have A Talk?”.  Here, we discuss when is the appropriate time to discontinue driving (a very sensitive discourse). There is no charge for this presentation; it lasts 1 & 1/2 hours and can be scheduled at a local Senior Center, Church, etc.  To request this program, please contact the undersigned directly.

DID YOU KNOW? – AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE is designed to help you – LEARN research-based safety strategies that can reduce the likelihood of having a crash; UNDERSTAND the links among the driver, vehicle and road environment, and how this awareness encourages safer behavior; LEARN how aging, medications, alcohol and other health-related issues affect driving ability, and ways to adjust to allow for these changes.

For information about class locations and dates and to sign up, please call the phone number on the attachment; and for on-line offerings, please (1) go to www.aarp.org/drive, or (2) call 1-888-227-7669.

Homeless Veteran to Receive Military Funeral

Media Alert –  DEAN E. TROENDLY, will receive funeral services followed by interment conducted with full military honors at Willamette National Cemetery. Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom, a proud member of the Dignity Memorial® network in Salem has arranged the services.

Chaplain Bob Weinberger (U.S. Army Veteran) will officiate the services. Additional organizations participating include Patriot Guard, The VFW and The American Legion

WHO: Dean Endres Troendly, a WWII Army Veteran, died on January 31, 2015 at the age of 90.  He was born on July 3, 1924 in Lincoln, Nebraska and graduated from Eugene High School. He enlisted in the Army in 1946 and served with CO A, 124th ENG Battalion. He received an honorable discharge in 1947 at Ft. Lewis, Washington at the rank of PVT.  No Family will be present at his services.

WHERE: Public Memorial Service
Location: Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon Ransom Funeral Directors
Address: 1350 Commercial Street SE ~ Salem, OR 97302

Committal Service with Military Honors
Location: Willamette National Cemetery
Address: 11800 Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard ~ Portland, OR 97086

WHEN: Public Memorial Service
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 ~ 3:00 pm

Committal Service with Military Honors
Thursday, February 26, 2015 ~ 11:00 am

WHY: With more than 60,000 homeless veterans in the U.S., many whose remains are unclaimed at their death risk burial in paupers’ graves. Through the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program, these two veterans won’t be among them.

Working with various local agencies, the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program ensures homeless veterans in more than 35 cities receive dignified military burials when they die. Begun in 2000, the program has served more than 1,500 veterans to date.

The Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program is one of many efforts of the Dignity Memorial network to honor and support our nation’s veterans and active military. Other initiatives and programs include the Veterans Planning Guide, educational veterans’ seminars and special pricing for members of veterans’ service organizations.

About The Dignity Memorial Network

The Dignity Memorial network of more than 2,000 funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers is North America’s most trusted resource for funeral and memorialization services. Dignity Memorial providers offer an unmatched combination of products and locations serving families with care, integrity, respect and service excellence. For more information, visit www.DignityMemorial.com.

For those that wish to pay their respects but are not able to attend the services, a guestbook dedicated to our Homeless Veteran will be located in the funeral home lobby from February 10-February 27th.  All are welcome to sign and offer their gratitude for Mr. Troendly’s service.

Important message from the Oregon Public Utility Commission
 SCAM ALERT

To: All DHS & AAA Field Offices

Important message from the Oregon Public Utility Commission
 SCAM ALERT – Please help spread the word to clients and customers re: online offers for free cellphone service (Lifeline)

The Oregon Public Utility Commission has issued an urgent SCAM alert cautioning consumers about online postings offering to help them to get a free cellphone. Assurance Wireless (Virgin Mobile) and SafeLink Wireless (TracFone) are authorized to provide free cell phone service (Lifeline) in Oregon to eligible consumers. The scammers claim to be representatives for either Safelink Wireless or Assurance Wireless. However, neither company is currently using representatives in Oregon to sign up customers.

How the scam works: Scammers advertise the free cell phones and free monthly wireless minutes on websites like Craigslist.  After the consumer responds to the online solicitation, scammers ask for copies of personal identifying information, such as their driver’s license or identification card, and proof of participation in a public assistance program.  These scammers claim they will complete and submit an application on your behalf for the free cell phone to be delivered to your home.

How to protect yourself:

  • Don’t believe what you read.  Be wary of individuals who request your personal information.  They may not be affiliated with the company in Oregon they claim to represent and may not be authorized to collect your personal information.
  •   Contact the company. When in doubt, contact the company directly to apply or to verify the legitimacy of these online solicitations:
    1.  Assurance Wireless at 1-877-378-4004 or online at www.assurancewireless.com 
    2. SafeLink Wireless at 1-800-723-3546 or online at www.safelinkwireless.com
  • Contact the Commission. Call or e-mail the Oregon Public Utility Commission if:
    1. You see an online solicitation for free cell phones with free monthly wireless minutes
    2. You have provided your personal information to a potential scammer in response to an online solicitation
    3. You have been contacted by anyone claiming to represent a “free cell phone” company.

Contact the Oregon Public Utility Commission 1-800-848-4442 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.); e-mail puc.rspf@state.or.us or visit www.rspf.org

Lifeline is a government benefit program that provides discounts on monthly telephone service (wireline or wireless) for eligible consumers.  To receive Lifeline benefits, consumers must either have an income that is at or below 135% of the federal Poverty Guidelines or participate in specific public assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC) Announces The Opening of Multiple Public Housing Waiting Lists

To better serve applicants and to make the application process available to all, including those who are least likely to apply, the entire application process is available online. Applications can only be provided online or by advance written request. Applicants must apply during opening at 12:01am on October 20th until 11:59pm on October 26th. To apply, visit https://www.waitlistcheck.com/OR47 or http://www.clackamas.us/housingauthority/

Due to limited unit availability, applications will be selected and ordered using a random lottery system. By randomly selecting the applications, the process is equitable. The day and time you apply has no bearing on whether your application is selected for the waiting list. Status information regarding placement on the list will be available online after the closing date. Instructions regarding obtaining status information are provided during the online application process.

Eligibility for the waiting lists is based on income and family size. The waiting lists HACC is opening and the number of family members required to be eligible for each list can be Viewed Here.

Avamere Coffee & Tea Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s

Join Avamere in raising money to support a future without Alzheimer’s!

Order coffee and/or tea:

  • Barlow Trail Blend Coffee: $10/lb
  • Sweet Memories Green Tea: $10/6oz

Order and Payment Due  by August 30, 2014 at 4pm

Click Here Form Order Form

Questions: Contact
Felicia Romzek, Director of Community Relations
Avamere at Sandy
Email
503 668 4199 (w)
503 791 2886 (c )

Villas of Albany- Open During Construction!

Villas of Albany- Open During Construction!

As you may have heard, Villas of Albany is undergoing a face lift! We are so excited for these renovations and investment into our beautiful community. If you haven’t had the opportunity to stop by  and see the renovations I’d love the opportunity to pamper you with a delectable meal and a tour of all the exciting updates!  We are located at 1560 Davidson St SE, Albany, Oregon, located behind Safeway and next to the Albany Public Library. We are tucked back in a quiet neighborhood providing a serene setting for those we serve.

If you are not aware,  Villas of Albany is a Brookdale Company.  We are excited to announce the addition of the formerly Emeritus communities as a part of the Brookdale family too!

We have an incredible team to support your every need here in the greater Albany area to include:
Villas Courtyard – Albany – Independent Living
Wynwood Albany – Assisted Living
Clare Bridge Albany – Memory Care
Century Fields – Assisted Living – Lebanon

To find out more about Brookdale and what makes us different, visit www.brookdale.com

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or simply want to connect.

Have a wonderful day!

Kathy Sivers
Director of Sales & Marketing
Villas of Albany
1560 Davidson St SE, Albany, OR 97322
ksivers@brookdale.com
O: (541) 926-6800
C: (503) 569-5834