Can a Dog Help Your Senior Loved One?
January 21, 2011 by admin
Filed under Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Misc., Portland, Respite Care
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.
Oregon Elder Care Services
December 4, 2010 by admin
Filed under Assisted Living, Eugene Area, Long-Term Care, Memory Care, Nursing Homes, Portland, Salem
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.
The Best Nursing Homes in Portland
October 21, 2009 by admin
Filed under Long-Term Care, Nursing Homes, Oregon Directories, Portland
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.
Independent Living Facilities in Portland, Oregon
October 16, 2009 by admin
Filed under Oregon Directories, Portland, independent living
Independent Living and Senior Retirement Communities are located all over Portland. These facilities offer a wide array of services. Many 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 Portland.
Click on the name of the facility for more information.
| Name of Facility | Address | Phone # |
|---|---|---|
| Mirabella Portland | 3030 SW Moody Ave # 107 | (503) 245-4742 |
| Avamere at Bethany | 16342 NW Avamere CT | (503) 645-4901 |
| Courtyard Plaza | 6125 SE Division St | (503) 788-0896 |
| Courtyard Senior Living | 6323 SE Division St | (503) 772-9795 |
| Harvest Homes | 6921 N Roberts Ave | (503) 286-2423 |
| Russelville Park | 20 SE 103rd | (503) 254-5900 |
| St Anthony Village | 3560 SE 79th Ave | (503) 775-4415 |
| Friendship Health Center | 3320 SE Holgate Blvd | 503) 231-1411 |
| Gateway Care and Retirement | 10141 E Burnside St | (503) 252-2461 |
| Holladay Park Plaza | 1300 NE 16th Ave | (503) 280-2216 |
| Town Center Village | 8709 S.E. Causey Avenue | 503-653-1500 |
| West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center | 5701 SW Multnomah Blvd | (503) 244-1107 |
| Assumption Village | 9121 N Burr Ave | (503) 283-5644 |
| Autumn Garden Home | 6215 SE Hazel Ave | (503) 771-5305 |
| Calaroga Terrace | 1400 NE 2nd Ave | (503) 234-8271 |
| Firwood Gardens Residential Care | 819 NE 122nd Ave | (503) 252-0085 |
| Golden Acres Retirement Center | 12711 SE Holgate Blvd | (503) 761-6421 |
| Markham House | 10606 SW Capitol Highway | (503) 244-9500 |
| Maybelle Clark Macdonald Center | 605 NW Couch St | (503) 222-5720 |
| Odd Fellows Home of Oregon | 3320 SE Holgate Boulevard | (503) 231-1411 |
| Oswego Springs Assisted Living | 11552 SW Lesser Rd | (503) 542-4747 |
| Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park | 6140 SW Boundary St | (503) 535-4221 |
| Royal Anne Assisted Living | 10610 SE Clay St | (503) 408-0404 |
| Sellwood Landing Assisted Living | 8517 SE 17th Ave | (503) 542-4800 |
| St. Anthony Village | 3560 SE 79th Ave | (503) 775-4415 |
| Terwilliger Plaza | 2545 SW Terwilliger Blvd | (503) 299-4716 |
| Willamette View | 12705 SE River Rd | (503) 654-6581 |
| Cherry Blossom Cottage | 11177 SE Cherry Blossom Dr | (503) 256-9777 |
| Cherrywood Village Retirement Community | 1417 SE 107th Ave # 5 | (503) 408-0404 |
| Oregon Baptist Retirement Homes | 1825 NE 108th Ave | (503) 255-7160 |
| Villa St. Margaret | 3825 SE 80th Ave | (503) 774-1702 |
| Woodland Heights Retirement Community | 11625 SE Boise St | (503) 761-5500 |
Home Care Providers in Portland, OR
October 16, 2009 by admin
Filed under Home Care, Oregon Directories, Portland, Respite Care
Are you looking for elder care services for your loved one at home? There are many different options for Home Care in the Portland, Oregon area. The table below lists the names of the providers, along with the address and phone number.
Click on the name of the Home Health Care service provider for more information.
| Name of Facility | Address | Phone # |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare at Foster Creek | 6003 SE 136th Ave | (503) 761-1155 |
| Holladay Park Plaza | 1300 NE 16th Ave | (503) 280-2216 |
| St. Anthony Village | 3560 SE 79th Ave | (503) 775-4415 |
| Addus Healthcare | 1827 NE 44th Av | (503) 252-0724 |
| Adventist Health Home Health | 5835 NE 122nd Ave # 155 | (503) 251-6301 |
| Amedisys Home Health Care | 16195 SW 72ND Ave | (503) 619-1020 |
| Kaiser Permanente Home Health | 2850 NW Nicolai St | (503) 778-2400 |
| Providence Home Health | 6410 NE Halsey St # 200 | (503) 215-4646 |
| Tabor Crest Residential Care | 7430 SE Division St | (503) 771-8058 |