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Can a Dog Help Your Senior Loved One?

admin — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:12:47 +0000

We all know what a big help dogs can be to the handicapped of our society. Seeing eye dogs have been used since before World War II, and guide dogs in general have been used, some believe, for the past 500 years. So I guess it should be no surprise to find that therapy pets have recently been all over Assisted Living locations and adult day care centers helping with seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

So how do they help? Do they fetch memories of yesteryear, when the senior they are visiting had a dog of their own? Maybe. But probably not. What they do is help the patient relax. People who experience pet therapy often get their stress levels reduced, along with their blood pressure. In general, they just feel better.

There is something about therapy dogs and the patients they work with. And this isn’t just some feel-good but far-fetched idea being touted by fringe scientists. Doctors and animal experts–from places like the Mayo Clinic–agree that pet therapy is extremely helpful; almost like having a drug, as elderly care article quotes.

So what does this mean for you? It means you can take advantage. Do you care for your loved one at home? Maybe you should think about getting them a dog. A friendly one, like a well trained golden retriever. Or if you have your senior in an Oregon assisted living facility, consider having pet therapy visits by bringing a pet to them.

I know, I know… it doesn’t have to be a dog. It could be a cat. Or a hamster, or a parrot for that matter. But I’ve got my money on Fido.

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Oregon Elder Care Services

admin — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 19:30:58 +0000

Seniors and their families can face a difficult, up hill battle in getting the exact right kind of care they need in the exact, right location. Fortunately for Oregon residents, there is an abundance of both.

Oregon Elder Care Services are broad. Portland, in particular, offers just about any type of elder care housing that you could possibly ask for. Whether you need nursing home care, assisted living, retirement care, continuing care, alzheimer’s care… the list goes on and on… they have it.

Here are some listings for Portland

Portland Nursing Homes
Portland Elder Care (General)
Portland Memory Care

The same is true for the smaller cities of Eugene and Salem. Each of these cities have around one hundred fifty thousand residents, and yet both have a good selection of senior housing. This includes a new form of senior care: residential home care. This is a type of assisted living that lets seniors live in a family setting. It also includes continuing care, which is a “continuum of care” that begins with retirement living, and lets the patient get more care as the need arises. Residents can move into an assisted living facility or a nursing home facility without signing a contract with a new company. It is an all encompassing type of elder care.

Here are some directory listings for Eugene

And Finally, somem links for Salem

To find assisted living where you are, use the box at the top right corner of this page. For more advice on elderly care, visit that link.

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Finding Oregon Assisted Living Quickly

admin — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:45:05 +0000

Wanted to show you a quick YouTube video demonstrating how to find Oregon Assisted Living quickly. The video demonstrates how you can go to OregonAssistedLiving.org, click on a link, and gain instant access to the nation’s largest network of Senior Housing directories and experts in a flash. You can go to that site, or you can do the exact same thing right here by using this link. Just fill out the form, and you’ll instantly be able to search through senior housing options of all stripes. Plus, you can talk one on one to an elder care expert who is familiar with the ins and outs of the industry.

Anyway, here’s that video:

Once again, you can go to OregonAssistedLiving.org, or you can get the same benefits by clicking on this link. If you want to look outside of Oregon, that will work as well.

I guess it’s time we do our own video. We’ll do that soon:)

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Harmony Hill Retirement Homes

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:58:02 +0000

Harmony Hill Retirement Homes

2366 NW Lakeside Pl
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-4391

Harmony Hill Retirement Homes is an Independent Living Facility in Bend, OR.

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Independent Living Facilities in Salem, OR

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:30:29 +0000

There are several Elder Care facilities in Salem, OR, including Independent Living and Senior Retirement Communities . These facilities offer a wide array of services. Some are linked with Assisted Living and skilled nursing units as a part of their Continuing Care services. Here is a broad list of these unique Elder Care services in Salem.

Click on the name of the facility for more information.

Facility Name	Address	PHONE #
Lancaster Village Retirement & Assisted Living	4138 Market St NE	503-364-3383
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
Redwood Heights Retirement	4050 12th St Cut Off SE	503-540-0822

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Memory Care in Salem

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:27:01 +0000

Do you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease or another type of Dementia? Are you worried about their safety and security?

There are a plethora of fine Elder Care facilities in Salem and some of those specialize in Memory Care. Their services range from Home Care to Respite Care to Adult Day Care to long-term Assisted Living. While many of them treat other ailments and situations as well, these facilities specialize in caring for patients with Alzheimer’s or other forms of Dementia.

Below is a directory of Memory Care facilities in the Salem, Oregon area.

Click on the facility name for more information.

Facility Name	Address	PHONE #
Harmony House	3062 Hyacinth St NE	503-588-0722
Hawthorne House of Salem	3042 Hyacinth St NE	503-763-2722
Rosewood Court Residential Care	4254 Weathers Street NE	503-585-4602
Avamere Rehabilitation of Salem	4120 Kurth St S	503-581-8667
Orchard Heights	695 Orchard Heights Rd NW	503-566-9052
Brookstone Alzheimer's Special Care Center	5881 Woodside Dr SE	503-316-0687
Farmington Square - Salem	960 Boone Road SE	503-363-2273

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Nursing Homes in Salem, OR

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:37:38 +0000

There are many Skilled Nursing and other Elder Care facilities to choose from in Portland. Below is a of Nursing Homes in Salem. Click on the name of the Facility for more information.

Facility Name	Address	PHONE #
Avamere Rehabilitation of Salem	4120 Kurth St S	503-581-8667
Capital Manor	1955 Salem Dallas Hwy NW STE 1200	503-362-4101
Evergreen Windsor Health & Rehab Center	820 Cottage St NE	360-892-6628
Tierra Rose Care Center	4254 Weathers Street NE	503-585-4602
Sunnyside Care Center	4515 Sunnyside Rd SE	503-370-8284

The map indicates the location of these facilities. To match up a facility with a location, simply click on a marker to find the name, or put the name in the map search bar.

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Assisted Living in Salem, OR

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:32:48 +0000

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

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Four Seasons Residential Care

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:09:00 +0000

Four Seasons Residential Care

2480 NE Coral Ave
Salem, OR 97301
503-362-5885

Four Seasons Residential Care is a Residential Care facility for Seniors in Salem, OR.

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The Best Nursing Homes in Portland

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:10:27 +0000

The following Portland Nursing Homes were recognized for excellence by the reputable evaluation sources available. They received 5-STAR marks from both US News and World Report and from Medicare’s website. The facilities were evaluated on the basis of Quality of Staff as well as performance on quality and safety inspections.

For a complete list of nursing homes in Portland, click here. For a wider glimpse of elder care services in Portland including Assisted Living and Retirement Communities, click here.

Rose City Nursing Home ★★★★★

A 30 bed facility that accepts Medicaid.
34 NE 20th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 231-0276

Cornerstone Care Option ★★★★★

A 40 bed facility that accepts Medicaid.
12640 Se Bush
Portland, OR 97236
Telephone: (503) 761-6621

Providence Child Center ★★★★★

A 58 bed facility that accepts Medicaid.
830 Ne 47Th Avenue
Portland, OR 97213
Telephone: (503) 215-2421

Lawrence Convalescent Ctr ★★★★★

A 41 bed facility that accepts Medicaid.
812 Se 48Th Avenue
Portland, OR 97215
Telephone: (503) 236-2624

Marquis Care At Autumn Hills ★★★★★

A 39 Bed facility accepting Medicaid.
6630 Sw Beaverton Hillsdale
Portland, OR 97225
Telephone: (503) 292-7874

Town Center Village ★★★★★

A 51 Bed facility accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
8607 Se Causey Avenue
Portland, OR 97266
Telephone: (503) 654-4500

Fernhill Estates ★★★★★

A 63 Bed Facility accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
5737 Ne 37Th Avenue
Portland, OR 97211
Telephone: (503) 288-5967

Willamette View Health Center ★★★★★

A 6 Bed Non-profit facility that accepts Medicare
13145 Se River Road
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Telephone: (503) 353-7000

Click on a marker or enter the facility name in the search bar to find a location.

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