Dear Editor of The Oregonian & Oregon Live, Thank you for your recent series “Selling Senior Care: Kept in the Dark.” It’s true, when consumers search for senior care housing, it’s a daunting task. Finding information for making informed decisions is time-consuming and stressful. Consumers search the internet and weed through marketing hype. It’s hoped […]
Benefits of Local Referral Agencies- Mary’s Story
Local referral agencies do business quite differently than online lead generators. Read one Portland woman’s story about her experience and the differences between help via the internet vs a local, caring and listening agency. Mary called me as her husband needed help. Mary’s story was sad, her husband had Alzheimer’s and needed a lot of help. Her […]
The Cats Meow- Therapy Cats for Older Adults
One of my close loved ones has always loved having cats. She has limited mobility and isn’t able to provide the care needed to have one nor is her husband who has his hands full taking care of her. Studies show pet therapy helps seniors better cope with health problems, such as heart disease, cancer […]
Help is Available Near You
As we age we start having questions about resources available for seniors, support and education. It’s hard to know where to begin looking for answers and support. Did you know each county has an aging services department that offers all that and more? Washington County Department of Aging and Veteran Services (DAVS) is a good […]
Having “The Conversation” About Moving to Assisted Living
Kate called me last month asking about assisted living options for her mother. Mom had been living at home by herself and was doing fine (her words when family checked in on her by phone). It wasn’t until there was a family gathering at Mom’s house that they realized things weren’t as “fine” as they […]