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HB 2661-8 senior referral agent videos
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Ethical Senior Housing Help

Self-serving, unethical senior referral agents take advantage of older adults. HB 2661-8 would set regulations and oversight on the senior referral industry. Learn more now.

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Gold Standard in Senior CARE

Gold Standard in Senior Golden Years CARE Golden Placements – Who are we? We are member of Oregon Senior Referral Agency Association (OSRAA)   We offer you the Gold Standard in Care for your older loved one. Gold standard is a standard at Golden Placements LLC for us this means we are part of OSRAA. You know we offer prospect of stable care and potential for growth for your family and older loved one who

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Senior Placement
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Senior Living – Professional Senior Placement

What is a Senior Placement Specialist? We are Golden Placements Services, GPS, a small boutique company. Our GPS senior living placement specialists guide individuals and their families through the complex process of finding ideal housing option fitting personal needs and budget. We work for You, at no cost to YOU. We do not do this often but you should know that other placement agencies work for a large sales force or telemarketer companies. They sell

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Senior Living Levels of Care
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Oregon | Medicaid Long Term Care Eligibility 2024

Oregon Medicaid Care Eligibility for 2024   How does a senior qualify for Medicaid in Oregon? Age/Disability – the applicant must be age 65 or older, or blind, or disabled in some way. For my loved one this was a motorcycle accident. Rendering him completely dependent on others for everything. The applicant must meet certain medical requirements consistent with the level of care requested. Your loved one must need care for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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4 Affordable Housing Options for Older Adults

Affordable Housing Options for Older Adults Explore Your Affordable Senior Living Options Yes, finding your perfect place can be overwhelming. 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 improved healthy lifestyles. Because the average life span

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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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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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Elder Locator
End of Life Issues

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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Caring for your senior loved one
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5 Best Tips for Selling Your Family Home

5 Best Tips for Selling Your Family Home Your current home may be too big after raising your family and getting ready to sell is all about planning and timing. Estate planning is wise at any age. Proper strategy helps your loved sons and daughters and yourself have peace of mind. Prepare to Sell Your House When Buying and Selling your home you will need the best-kept secrets to help you get top dollar when

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Avoid Family Squabbles Over Inheritance of Property

Should you rely on “will power” to bequeath assets? The more complex your estate, the more ill-advised that choice becomes. Having only a will in place when you die may not be enough.

If you feel one heir should receive more of your estate than another, that wish needs to be articulated in your estate planning. Learn how to avoid family squabbles when you sit down to plan your estate with a professional.

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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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Help Seniors Stay Active
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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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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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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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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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Winter Safety Tips to Stay Safe and Take Care
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.

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Winter Safety Tips
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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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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