Assisted Living in Portland

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

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.

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Respite Care Directory For Eugene, OR

Respite Care is an important, helpful service for full-time care givers of Elderly adults who need a break.

Below is a list of Respite Care services in the Eugene, OR area. They range from At-Home Care services to Adult Day-care facilities. Check out our map to find a Respite Care service near you.

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Networks for Helping Seniors

The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, in their handy “Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home,” recommends that people explore different options BEFORE deciding to put their loved ones in a nursing home. In many cases, those loved ones do not need intensive, 24-hour assistance, but their needs are just a little more than any one person can handle. The Guide lists many different kinds of services that can help out based on the individual’s needs, so that the Nursing Home option doesn’t have to be the first and only option. I’m posting those options below, along with a brief definition and explanation.

■ Adult day care : This is a unique service offered to seniors who live with loved ones but need care during the day while their loved ones are at work. Most adult day cares are designed for seniors who have dimentia or alzheimers and cannot care for themselves.

■ Meal programs (like Meals-on-Wheels) Meals on Wheels is a national program that offers home delivery of lunches to seniors who are not able to get out. Delivery Drivers are volunteers

■ Senior centers are gathering places for seniors and their caregivers where they can find limitless information on senior services, and also find friendship, recreation, employment, and volunteer opportunities.

■ Friendly visitor programs: Offer much needed fellowship and friendly assistance for seniors who are stuck at home without friends and family. The volunteer network of is dedicated to making those they help realize that they are not alone.

Be sure to check with any of these networks to inquire about further assistance in transportation, shopping, or any other questions regarding elder services in your area.

The End of Senior Driving: Helping Mom Hang up the Keys

When is it time to help mom or dad hang up the car keys for good? How do you bring up this sensitive topic to a loved one who is otherwise fairly independent? This is one we struggled with when my own mother had two accidents in short succession and sustained broken bones.

Depending on your loved one’s abilities, sometimes gradually decreasing driving is easier to swallow than removing driving rights all together. If they live in an Assisted Living facility, this should not be a great problem, as they will be able to take advantage of transportation assistance. But if they are independent, they don’t usually see that their driving skills have diminished. Encourage them to limit driving to a few local sites, and offer other transportation options for any appointments or errands which require longer distance or more skillful navigation (congested cities, higher speed highways, unfamiliar routes, etc.).

Before entering discussion with a loved one, do a little research on local transportation services, willing friends or family or volunteer services (if you are unable to provide transportation on a regular basis) so you’ll be able to present reasonable solutions that preserve their independence and dignity. Lovingly breach the topic, clearly expressing that their safety is your primary concern.

Action points:

1. Post a listing near their phone including
-local transportation services
-the names and numbers of willing family, friends, or volunteer services.

2. For really extreme cases, contact your local Department of Transportation. (Usually, if you are honest early on, it won’t come to this. Don’t let it get this far! Don’t be afraid to tell mom that she’s scaring you.)

What is Assisted Living?

So you’ve talked with your family, and you all agree on one thing: Something has to be done for mom or dad. Living alone is hard enough, but at their age, it’s becoming a real cause for concern. They don’t need a nursing home, but they have some lingering health needs, and require some assistance in their daily living. And home care is simply not an option.

It’s probably time to explore Assisted Living.

What is 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.

One reason many people choose Assisted Living facilities is for the communities they form. There are often bingo nights, exercise groups, arts and crafts, and town outings. These communities aren’t meant to replace family, but friends sure do make it easier!

My Grandmother, who passed away in April, lived in Assisted Living for the last few years of her life. She cherished being able to go into town even though she could no longer drive. And when she became ill, she made an easy transition to more intensive nursing care.

So what about your loved one? If they can’t live alone, can’t live with you, but don’t need full-time nursing care, it might be time to check out an Assisted Care facility. If you are in Oregon, click here to find a facility near you.