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Senior Living – Levels of Care Explore which level of care is right for your situation. What level of care is right for you or your senior loved one? Each community outlines levels of care, along with the needs that make up each level. Exact arrangements vary by facility and by state. We help those in the Portland and Northern California areas. Placement specialists at Golden Placements LLC help connect seniors (55 and over)  of

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Diane Delaney January 18, 2024 2:22 pm
Activities of Daily Living
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Activities of Daily Living

What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)? Recognizing a person’s limitations is the first step in developing a care plan (or making a referral for care). This helps us to provide the appropriate type and level of assistance. ADLs – many of us have never heard of this term. The acronym ADL is very familiar with caregivers of the elderly, nursing one back to health and those with diminished physical capacity. ADLs – Activities of

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Diane Delaney January 18, 2024 2:10 pm
Senior Living Apartments
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4 Affordable Housing Options for Older Adults

4 Affordable Housing Options for Older Adults Explore Your Affordable Senior Living Options Yes, finding your perfect place can be overwhelming not to mention an Affordable Housing Options. When talking about Affordable Housing Golden Placements is here to help! As we grow older, our adult needs increase, we may require a move from one type of community to another.  The number of elderly people is increasing due to excellent development of medical technology and vastly

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Diane Delaney January 12, 2024 2:20 pm
Senior Fitness Ideas
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Stay Fit – 5 Ideas to Explore

  Stay Fit – 5 FREE Ideas to Explore Firstly, explore your Health Care Insurance Program has some great options for you to stay fit! Your fitness at many levels of wellness. Healthy Aging and Exercise programs are designed just for you, at any age so you can stay fit. Presently, you can reach out to your Personal Health Insurance Program to see what is available for your age bracket. Some offer Programs for you

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Diane Delaney January 4, 2024 2:13 pm
Bad Habits
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Top Bad Habits to Avoid at any Age

Top Bad Habits First, We all know that Bad Habits are called bad because they really do not server a good purpose in our lives. This year try reaching for the stars by replacing one of the items listed below with a new activity that will truly bring you joy. Here is a list of bad habits to remove from your life for happier more healthy living:   Smoking Procrastination Nail biting Overeating Emotional eating

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Diane Delaney December 21, 2023 2:30 pm
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Reduce Stress: 10 Tips to tame stress

Reduce Stress: 10 Tips to tame stress Healthy Brain Activities Unquestionably, these 10 healthy Brain Activities can Reduce Stress. In addition to helping you become more productive, they also may boost your mood or brainlessness. Consequently, these activities are showing up in Neuroscience as good things to tame stress.  Get active – Stay Fit With These 5 Ideas for Getting Active. Eat a healthy diet – Foods that can help you to reduce stress and anxiety

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Diane Delaney December 14, 2023 2:33 pm
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Life Transitions

Healthy Food Choices What to Watch – 6 Food Ideas for Older Adult Care

Healthy Food Choices – 6 Food Ideas for Older Adult Care What to watch out for when making the meal plans and what to buy makes a deference in your eating style. What to watch in your personal Healthy Food Choices can impact your whole life. Some may say “food is medicine” some of the early medicines are based on food. Getting your nutrition right is easy with some simple ideas! There are many ideas

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Diane Delaney December 7, 2023 2:47 pm
Blood Pressure Medication Health Care Ideas
Elderly News

Blood Pressure Medication plus Alzheimer’s – What are the Risks?

Blood pressure medications First, this article is for information only and not to replace the expertise of your personal doctor. Explicitly we state that the information provided on this site is for educational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. We advise any website users to consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if they seek medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.   A recent Johns Hopkins report surrounding Blood Pressure Medication which

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Diane Delaney November 23, 2023 2:51 pm
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Celebrate Good Neighbors!

Celebrate Good Neighbors! Fall is the time for family and friends, celebrate good neighbors, Are Your Senior Loved Ones Prepared? It starts with saying hello. Celebrate National Neighbor Day on September 28 with your closest friends and family! Good Neighbor day was created to honor the valuable relationships between good neighbors, whether they live next door or down the street. We can used this opportunity to get connected and show appreciation for each other. During

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Diane Delaney November 16, 2023 2:26 pm
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Life Transitions

10 Rewarding Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors and Retirees

10 Rewarding Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors and Retirees Volunteering for Seniors and Retirees Often Makes a Great Fit In many ways, life is really just beginning for seniors and retirees. Volunteer Opportunities do abound during these golden years and all year the Spirit of the Holidays can carry our soul into a joyful space. Hopefully, the kids can join in and your job will understand the value of the joyful brightness of a volunteer in

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Diane Delaney October 26, 2023 2:00 pm
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Life Transitions

Become a Power of Attorney

How to Become a Power of Attorney In order to become a Power of Attorney for your parents, you need to obtain a standard Power of Attorney application form from your lawyer, or you can download one from a legal website. In most cases, a standard form is fine, but if you will be performing any real estate transactions on behalf of your parents, then you will need to obtain a state-specific Power of Attorney

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Diane Delaney September 14, 2023 8:22 pm
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Life Transitions

Obtaining Power of Attorney to help your Loved One Common Issues

Common Challenges of Obtaining Power of Attorney It is important to note that not all parents are willing to grant their adult children Power of Attorney. For many, it is an undeniable sign that their mental health might be fading, so they refuse more out of fear and denial than for any other reason. Some will even refuse to even discuss the issue. There are a few different ways you can make the idea of

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Diane Delaney August 21, 2023 1:13 pm

Revocable Trust, Will or Living Will – Senior Living

Senior Living; How do you choose between Revocable Trust, Will or Living Will? Revocable Trust More people should, as wills have basic shortcomings. If they have any imprecise language or lack in terrorem clauses (which threaten heirs that challenge them with disinheritance), they can invite lawsuits and other battles. If the author of a will is elderly, a spouse, ex-spouse or children could try to assert that the author had insufficient mental capacity at the

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Diane Delaney August 10, 2023 10:19 pm
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Caregiver Tips Best Foot Care for Loved Ones

Caregiver guide: Care For Elderly Feet Golden Girls want to help you in “Putting your best foot forward”. Check out our YouTube Video on this very important health topic!     Please help us out with your Like and Subscribe to our Chanel and Add YOUR Comment in YouTube. Health is important at all ages, when it comes to foot care. Be kind to your feet as a mode of mindfulness. When we age foot

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Diane Delaney July 22, 2023 2:23 pm
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Estate Planning

Living Trust or Will: What’s Right for Your Elderly Loved One?

Making financial decisions for your elderly loved one can be challenging, but with a little forethought and consideration you will quickly be able to see the best option for your situation. Here’s a guide for making the financial decision between a living trust and a will.

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Diane Delaney July 8, 2023 2:00 am
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Elderly News

7 Common Scams That Target the Elderly: Be Prepared

These 7 common scams that target the elderly are nothing to joke about.

The last thing you need is to have your financial situation compromised in your golden years by opportunistic fraudsters.

Don’t become a statistic – make sure you and your loved ones keep an eye out for these types of scams.

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Diane Delaney May 18, 2023 2:05 pm
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Elder Care Locator

Elder Care Locator Free Custom Personalized Elder Care Locator using the Golden Girls.  Simplify the Process of Finding the Right Senior Living with Personalized Guidance. Discover custom fit Senior Living options in Oregon and California. Our reviews are from happy families just like yours. The Golden Girls can help yours too. We are trusted experienced and educated to help families find the senior living they need. Our service comes at no cost – we’re paid

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Diane Delaney May 4, 2023 11:20 am

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