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Find Retirement Communities Near You

Senior Retirement Communities As seen in the above infographic, “retirement community” is a broad term covering many housing options for seniors. There are active senior communities, age-restricted (e.g., 50-plus, 55-plus, 62-plus) communities, and independent living communities. Though these communities vary somewhat, they are all tied together by their residents: older adults who want to remain as independent as possible through their retirement years. Retirement communities have different types of amenities, such as fitness clubs and

Jennifer Kem March 9, 2023 7:51 am

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Elderly News

Safe and Affordable Housing

We Help You Find Access Safe Senior Housing for Your Loved One By 2030, one in every five Americans will be over age 65, and our nation will face a severe shortage in appropriate housing to meet their needs. As your loved ones age, they will need housing that is structurally and mechanically safe and that accommodates them with their needs and or unique abilities. Those 50 and older also need safe communities, adequate transportation

Jennifer Kem March 2, 2023 3:44 pm

Prevent falls with medical alert systems for seniors

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Best Medical Alert Systems With Fall Detection for Seniors

Best Medical Alert Systems With Fall Detection for Seniors When you have a loved one needing care it’s likely you will need a Medical Alert Systems in their home. Today we will look at some of the best Alert Systems. What are the best medical alert systems with fall detection? Which medical alert systems come with fall detection? Who has the best fall detection? What is the highest rated medical alert system for seniors? What

Jennifer Kem February 16, 2023 12:05 pm

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Estate Planning

Independent Living Facilities in the Portland, Oregon Area – A Quick Overview

Independent Living Facilities in the Portland, Oregon Area Looking for a safe and comfortable independent living facility in Portland, Oregon? Portland, Oregon is rich with independent living facilities for seniors and those with disabilities. You have come to the right place. There is an array of options available for seniors and those with disabilities in the area. We work with you to examine what you need. Then we explore these facilities with you. We share

Jennifer Kem February 9, 2023 5:06 pm

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5 Fun Activities for Senior Living in February 2023

5 Fun Activities for Senior Living in February Get creative with February activities for seniors and make this month a blast! We’ve rounded up 5 Fun Activities for Senior. These are manageable activities that are perfect for senior living.

Jennifer Kem February 2, 2023 5:34 pm

Elderly News

Portland’s Best: Ranking the Top Rated Senior Living Facilities

Top Rated Senior Living Facilities Portland’s Best: We help you Rank the Senior Facilities near you according to your priorities. Need to find the best Senior living facilities in Portland? We give you an insider’s perspective starting with our trained placement specialists. When you call we listen to what you need and discuss our list of the top-rated options near you.

Jennifer Kem January 19, 2023 5:40 pm

Estate Planning

Stay Safe and Take Care

Stay Safe and Take Care When Cold weather months are upon us it becomes important for seniors to be prepared. Ice and snow can make it difficult for older adults to get out of the house, which in turn can make doing things they are used to difficult such as shop for groceries, take a walk, socialize.

Jennifer Kem January 12, 2023 7:17 am

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Explore Residential Care Homes for Elderly “near me”

If you’re looking to provide a senior loved one with in-home or other care, navigating the options can be complicated. Here’s a guide to help you through.

Jennifer Kem January 5, 2023 8:00 am

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Winter Safety Tips for Seniors

Winter Safety Tips for Senior Loved Ones Winter Preparations and Safety Tips for Seniors in Portland Oregon and Northern California. Occasional winter surprises the people of Portland Oregon. In 2020, we had some serious winter weather ice storms. Bitter cold temperatures and high winds. You can be expecting Costco to be packed when the meteorologists mentions ice storm, sleet and frozen rain overnight. This is why we need the best county Winter Safety Tips.

Jennifer Kem December 29, 2022 1:59 pm

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Senior Living Near Me – Exploring Portland Adult Care Centers

Senior Living Near Me Wondering about Portland Adult Care Centers Near Me Have you ever typed “Senior Living Near Me”? or “Portland Adult Care Centers Near Me” into Google? “What are the top rated independent living facilities near Portland, Oregon?” Chances are you are looking for a placement for your senior loved. Real navigation and planning for senior placement can be difficult. Here are a few best tips to find Senior Living Near By in

Jennifer Kem December 29, 2022 1:17 pm

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Safe Footing: Walk Safely in the Winter

Safe Footing First, for those of us who would climb up a ladder to string Christmas lights or clean out gutters we put ourselves at risk. Be CAREFUL and Don’t click this link because we all know Winter is the most dangerous season this link just shows you the data. Yuck! For better Senior Safety Here is how to keep your Footing. In conclusion, we want you to have fun and stay safe. Follow these

In Vision December 22, 2022 2:00 pm

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Integrated Classroom and the Role of the Educator

Signature Assignment The Integrated Classroom and the Role of the Educator LaVona Tomberlin AET/562 Social Media for Professional Learning University of Phoenix December 19, 2022 Dr. Sean Spear The Integrated Classroom and the Role of the Educator Golden Placement Services is a patient centered company and the care that we provide our patients is first and foremost. In order to maintain our level of care and our occupancy it is of the

LaVona Tomberlin December 15, 2022 1:30 pm

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5 Ways You Can Help Mom in Elder Care During the Christmas Holiday

Learn a few great ways to help senior loved ones living in elder care deal with social isolation and seasonal issues over the Christmas holiday.

Jennifer Kem December 8, 2022 2:00 pm

Life Transitions

Senior Home Safety during Winter

Home Safety Winter We need to be aware for our loved ones about Senior Home Safety especially during the Winter months. Here is a quick guide to help you keep your senior loved one safe. Outside Snow: It may surprise you to know that Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes! This may be tough for our senior loved ones. Check in with neighbors

Jennifer Kem December 1, 2022 2:00 pm

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Declutter: Sell My Stuff – Assist Seniors in Downsizing a Lifetime of Belongings

Learn how to help seniors simplify their lives through downsizing their belongings, no matter how challenging the effort may be.

Jennifer Kem November 24, 2022 2:00 pm

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Losing a Loved One: Bereavement – Cope with Grief over the Loss of a Loved One

Loss of a loved one – Bereavement isn’t limited to emotional responses. At the death of a loved one we grieve which can also trigger physical reactions.

LaVona Tomberlin November 17, 2022 2:12 pm

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How to Declutter Your Home when it is time to Downsize, Purge, Clear Clutter

When you are relocating, helping someone else do so, or liquidating an estate, it is wise to consult with a professional estate sale provider.

Find out how to track down the best possible estate planner, and what questions you need to ask them to insure the process goes as smoothly as possible.

Jennifer Kem November 10, 2022 2:28 pm

Senior Living Apartment Shared Housing for Seniors

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Senior Apartment or Shared Senior Housing: Thank you Golden Girls for being a friend!

Cherie Henry examines the 80s sitcom Golden Girls to discuss the benefits of shared housing for seniors. With benefits including having extra company around, sharing in the expenses, and managing one’s daily needs with the help of others, shared senior housing is a pretty solid bet.

Find out if shared housing is the right option for you, when you read the article now.

Jennifer Kem November 3, 2022 2:43 pm

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Life Transitions

Keeping Senior Loved Ones Safe and Entertained During Fall – Autumn Living

Taking care of an elderly loved one? Learn a few important ways to keep senior loved ones safe while enjoying entertaining activities this fall season.

Jennifer Kem October 20, 2022 2:58 pm