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Communication – Discussion Topics for Seniors

What topics are seniors interested in? Senior Conversation Starters: Discussion Topics for Elderly Adults Well this is a lot like dating! With a bit of soul-searching and conscientious choices of a place to go, your outing with your senior loved one should run smoothly with the added bonus of helping you get into a deeper more fulfilling relationship for you and your family. Encourage all the family to go, but also arrange to meet one

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Jennifer Kem March 9, 2023 2:04 pm
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Estate Planning

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

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Jennifer Kem March 9, 2023 7:51 am
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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

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Jennifer Kem March 2, 2023 3:44 pm
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End of Life Issues

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

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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

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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.

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Jennifer Kem February 2, 2023 5:34 pm
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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.

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Jennifer Kem January 19, 2023 5:40 pm
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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.

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Jennifer Kem January 12, 2023 7:17 am
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End of Life Issues

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.

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Jennifer Kem December 29, 2022 1:59 pm
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End of Life Issues

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

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Jennifer Kem December 29, 2022 1:17 pm
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End of Life Issues

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

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In Vision December 22, 2022 2:00 pm
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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

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Jennifer Kem December 1, 2022 2:00 pm
Senior Living Apartment Shared Housing for Seniors
End of Life Issues

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.

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Jennifer Kem November 3, 2022 2:43 pm

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