Senior Mobility: Hello Mobile Technology
April 30, 2010 by admin
Filed under Advice, Assisted Living
For a house bound loved one, a cell phone may be unnecessary. A mobile device would be an absolute waste of money for my grandfather, whose eyes are bad and who never goes out. But his story is not the norm anymore. There are many seniors who are finding ways to get out and about as much as they can. Particularly if they live in an assisted living community, there are plenty of opportunities for our elders to have a mobile social life. Some communities offer Bingo at night, shopping trips downtown, or even dancing. In other words, Assisted Living communities can actually help grandma to be mobile. So naturally, she needs a mobile phone.
Some seniors have held on to a suspicious, negative attitude toward technology, but they are getting past that. One of my dear friends just turned 70, and she has a 17 inch Mac Book Pro. Now she doesn’t know how to do anything but check her email, but still. She is proving that she is not afraid.
And she isn’t alone. According to a recent survey, American seniors are adapting far better to new technology than their European counterparts. 65% of Elders in the U.S. are said to have a positive attitude toward technology.
What do they use them for? Conversations. How novel! They don’t check their stocks, they don’t play Farmville, and they don’t download Jay-Z mp3′s. No, they talk and occasionally text, provided the buttons and screen are large enough.
For technology cheerleaders, this is welcome news. And for those of us who worry how Grandma fairing in her new Assisted Living Community, this is also good news. A senior with a cell phone is a senior who is reachable.
So if she doesn’t have one yet, it’s time to get a cell phone for grandma. There are plenty of low-minute Senior plans out there that serve well for emergencies. They usually cost between $30 and $45 per month. That’s a small price to pay for peace of mind.
Assisted Living in Salem, OR
October 26, 2009 by admin
Filed under Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, Oregon Directories, Salem
There are many fantastic Assisted Living and Elder Care Facilities in the Salem, Oregon area. The table below includes just about every Assisted Living Facility in Salem. You can sort through the information by clicking the top row.
Click on the name of the facility to see more information. For other kinds on Elder Care in Oregon, click here.
| Facility Name | Address | PHONE # |
|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Residential Care - Salem | 2480 NE Coral Ave | 503-362-5885 |
| Harmony House | 3062 Hyacinth St NE | 503-588-0722 |
| Hawthorne House of Salem | 3042 Hyacinth St NE | 503-763-2722 |
| Lancaster Village Retirement & Assisted Living | 4138 Market St NE | 503-364-3383 |
| Rosewood Court Residential Care | 4254 Weathers Street NE | 503-585-4602 |
| Avamere Rehabilitation of Salem | 4120 Kurth St S | 503-581-8667 |
| Meadow Creek Village Assisted Living | 3988 12th Street SE | 503-375-9732 |
| Regency Woodland | 4710 Sunnyside Rd. SE | 503-364-1355 |
| Capital Manor | 1955 Salem Dallas Hwy NW STE 1200 | 503-362-4101 |
| Gibson Creek | 1615 Brush College Rd NW | 503-361-8599 |
| Orchard Heights | 695 Orchard Heights Rd NW | 503-566-9052 |
| Cedar Village Assisted Living | 4452 Lancaster Dr NE | 503-390-9600 |
| Brookstone Alzheimer's Special Care Center | 5881 Woodside Dr SE | 503-316-0687 |
| Farmington Square - Salem | 960 Boone Road SE | 503-363-2273 |
| Southern Hills | 4795 Skyline Rd S | 503-378-7499 |
| Evergreen Windsor Health & Rehab Center | 820 Cottage St NE | 360-892-6628 |
| First Call Home Health, LLC | 565 Union St. NE, Ste 205 | 503-371-4567 |
| Tierra Rose Care Center | 4254 Weathers Street NE | 503-585-4602 |
| Redwood Heights Retirement | 4050 12th St Cut Off SE | 503-540-0822 |
| Sunnyside Care Center | 4515 Sunnyside Rd SE | 503-370-8284 |
| Salem Hospital Home Care | 2455 Franzen St NE, Salem | 503-561-5999 |
Understanding Different Types of Elder Care
October 21, 2009 by admin
Filed under Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Home Care, Memory Care, Nursing Homes, Respite Care, independent living
If you’re looking into Elder Care options for you or a loved one, chances are, you’ve already been confused by the terminology. You understand what a nursing home is, but there are so many other types of care and terms to describe them, it can be very confusing. There’s Assisted Living and Independent Living; Home Care and Care Homes, Respite Care and Adult Day Care, Continuing care and Memory Care. The list goes on and on.
In order to know what type of care you’re looking for, you need to understand your terms. Here are some helpful definitions to some of the most common terms out there to get you one step further down the road.
Assisted Living
Think of it as a half-way option for who adults who desire independence but need some assistance. When health and aging make it too hard for a senior to live alone, many people turn to Assisted Living Facilities, which allow a healthy degree of independence for their residents, while still maintaining a helpful, supportive community around them.Adult Day Care
A community respite care service offered at staffed facilities to care for seniors who are in need of care during daytime hours. Oftentimes, these Adult Day Care facilities focus primarily on patients with Alzheimer’s or other types of Dementia.ADL’s
“Activities for Daily Living.” These are daily activities that most adults do without thinking, but can be increasingly difficult for elders as their health begins to deteriorate. These include getting dressed, eating, taking showers, etc. Home Care Services and Assisted Living facilities will often use the term “ADL’s” when describing the types of activities their staff will help with.Respite Care
A service that is offered to full-time caregivers who need a little time off, whether that means regularly or occasionally. Respite Care workers can be in-home nurses or workers at a facility such as an Adult Day Care or Assisted Living community.Home Care
Care that is provided in the senior’s own living environment. Home Care providers can offer a wide array of services depending on the patient’s needs, from skilled registered nurses who can deal with most any medical situation to Home Care companions, who can simply offer a helping hand and a watchful eye.Care Homes
Residences that offer different degrees medical care and and living assistance to the seniors who live there.Independent Living
(Also called “Retirement Communities”) A living setting designed for seniors who do not need medical care and want to maximize their independent lifestyle in an active senior community. Many Independent Living communities still offer basic benefits like hospitality and meal services, and are connected with more intensive levels of Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing homes should the need arise.Memory Care
Specialized care for seniors who suffer from Alzheimer’s or other types of Dementia. Short-term memory care often comes in the form of Respite Care, where an adult day care or a home companion can keep an eye out for seniors with memory impairment. Long-term memory care usually comes in an Assisted Living facility, where special care is taken to ensure the security, safety, and mental stimulation of the patients.Continuing Care
It has been called a “one-stop-shop” for Elder Care. Continuing Care facilities are wide in scope, offering many degrees of care. Many residents will join a continuing care community while they are still healthy, living in an Independent Living segment of the community. As their daily and medical needs increase, their level of care will increase also so that they are able to easily graduate to Assisted Living and Nursing Home care if the need arises.For Oregon Residents
To find which Elder Care facilities offer these various services in Eugene, click here.
Assisted Living in Portland
October 15, 2009 by admin
Filed under Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, Oregon Directories, Portland, Uncategorized
There are many fantastic Assisted Living and Elder Care Facilities in Portland area. The table below includes just about every Assisted Living Facility in the city.
Click on the name of the facility for more information.
Assisted Living in Eugene, Oregon Area
October 7, 2009 by admin
Filed under Assisted Living, Eugene Area, Oregon Directories
There are many fantastic Assisted Living and Elder Care Facilities in the Eugene, Oregon area. The table below includes just about every Assisted Living Facility in the region. You can sort through the information by clicking the top row.
The map includes the locations as well. To find the location of a specific facility, click on the markers or enter the name in the map’s search bar. For other kinds on Elder Care in Oregon, click here.
| Name of Facility | Address | City | Zip | Phone # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Living Solutions | 2871 Fillmore St | Eugene | 97405 | 541-359-0988 |
| Alpine Springs | 3760 N Clarey St | Eugene | 97402 | 541-607-9525 |
| Applegate Care Center | 709 W Broadway | Eugene | 97402 | 541-343-3445 |
| Chateau Gardens Memory Care | 2669 S Cloverleaf Loop | Springfield | 97477 | 541-746-9703 |
| Churchill Clubhouse Estates | 1919 Bailey Hill Rd | Eugene | 97405 | 541-485-8320 |
| Emerald Valley Assisted Living | 4550 W Amazon Dr | Eugene | 97405 | 541-345-9668 |
| Fox Hollow Residential Care Community | 5320 Fox Hollow Rd | Eugene | 97405 | 541-343-8439 |
| Gateway Living | 611 N. Cloverleaf Loop | Springfield | 97477 | 541-744-9817 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Eugene Village | 3500 Hilyard St | Eugene | 97405 | 541-687-9211 |
| Junction City Retirement & Assisted Living Community | 500 E 6th St | Junction City | 97448 | 541-998-6060 |
| Kingswood Court at Sheldon Park | 2440 Willakenzie Rd | Eugene | 97401 | 541-344-1078 |
| Marquis Care at Springfield | 1333 N First Street | Springfield | 97477 | 541-736-2700 |
| Mountain View Senior Living Solutions | PO Box 7364 | Eugene | 97401 | 541-741-0449 |
| Regent at Sheldon Park | 2440 Willakenzie Rd | Eugene | 97401 | 541-344-1078 |
| Sawyer House ALC | 1155 Darlene Ln | Eugene | 97401 | 541-338-8780 |
| Sierra Oaks of Santa Clara | 140 Green Ln | Eugene | 97404 | 541-461-4898 |
| Spring Valley Assisted Living | 770 Harlow Rd | Springfield | 97477 | 541-744-2116 |
| Sweetbriar Villa | 6135 East St | Springfield | 97478 | 541-726-5026 |
| Thurston Living Center | 6452 A St. | Springfield | 97478 | 541-746-0980 |
| Woodside Assisted Living Facility | 4851 Main St | Springfield | 97478 | 541-747-1887 |
