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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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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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Independent Living Facilities in Portland, Oregon

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:07:38 +0000

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

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Home Care Providers in Portland, OR

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:32:34 +0000

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

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Memory Care Facilities in Portland, OR

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:37:56 +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 Portland and many 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 Eugene, Oregon area.

Click on the facility name for more information.

Name of Facility	Address	Phone #
Gracelen Terrace Nf	10948 SE Boise St	(503) 760-1727
Mirabella Portland	3030 SW Moody Ave # 107	(503) 245-4742
Marquis Care at Autumn Hills	6630 SW Beaverton Hillsdale	(503) 292-7874
Marquis Care at Centennial	725 SE 202nd Ave	(503) 665-3118
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
Emerson House	3577 SE Division St	(503) 234-8585
Harvest Homes	6921 N Roberts Ave	(503) 286-2423
Hawthorne Gardens Senior Living	2828 SE Taylor St	(971) 222-0396
Pacific Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center	17309 NE Glisan St	(503) 253-4920
Raleigh Hills Assisted Living	4815 SW Dogwood Ln	(503) 297-3200
Regency Park Assisted Living	8300 SW Barnes Rd	(503) 292-8444
Russelville Park	20 SE 103rd	(503) 254-5900
St Anthony Village	3560 SE 79th Ave	(503) 775-4415
St. Andrews Care Center	7617 SE Main St	(503) 257-7946
Summerplace Assisted Living Community	15727 NE Russell St	(503) 252-9361
Clarendon Court Alzheimer's	5732 SE 122nd Ave	(503) 761-3434
Encore Senior Village at Portland	1808 SE 182nd Ave	(503) 492-6942

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Nursing Homes in Portland

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:39:00 +0000

There are many Skilled Nursing and other Elder Care facilities to choose from in Portland. Below is a list of all the Nursing Homes in Portland.

Click on the name of the Facility for more information.

Name of Facility	Address	Phone #
Care Center East Health	11325 NE Weidler St	(503) 261-9091
Cornerstone Care Option	12640 SE Bush St	(503) 761-6621
Friendship Health Center	3320 SE Holgate Blvd	503) 231-1411
Gateway Care and Retirement	10141 E Burnside St	(503) 252-2461
Gracelen Terrace Nf	10948 SE Boise St	(503) 760-1727
Healthcare at Foster Creek	6003 SE 136th Ave	(503) 761-1155
Holladay Park Plaza	1300 NE 16th Ave	(503) 280-2216
Laurelhurst House	15 SE 55th Ave	(503) 234-5050
Laurelhurst Village	3060 SE Stark Street	(503) 535-4700
Mirabella Portland	3030 SW Moody Ave # 107	(503) 245-4742
Town Center Village	8709 S.E. Causey Avenue	503-653-1500
West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center	5701 SW Multnomah Blvd	(503) 244-1107
Avamere Crestview of Portland	6530 SW 30th Ave	(503) 244-7533
Cascade Terrace	5601 SE 122nd Ave	(503) 761-3181
Evergreen Portland H & R Center	12441 Se Stark Street	(503) 255-7040
Fernhill Estates	5737 NE 37th Ave	(503) 288-5967
Glisan Care Center	9750 NE Glisan St	(503) 256-3920
Harbor Care Reedwood	3540 Se Francis Street	(503) 232-5767
Johnson Assisted Living	10801 NE Weidler St	(503) 255-0685
Lawrence Convalescent Center	812 SE 48th Ave	(503) 236-2624
Marquis Care at Autumn Hills	6630 SW Beaverton Hillsdale	(503) 292-7874
Marquis Care at Centennial	725 SE 202nd Ave	(503) 665-3118
Marquis Care at Mt Tabor	6040 SE Belmont	(503) 231-7166
Marquis Care at Piedmont	6040 SE Belmont	(503) 231-7166
Marquis Care at Powellhurst	13033 SE Holgate Blvd	(503) 761-1533
Marquis Care at Vermont Hills	6010 SW Shattuck Rd	(503) 246-8811
Menlo Park Health Care	745 NE 122ND Ave	(503) 252-0241
Park Forest Care Center	8643 NE Beech St	(503) 256-2151
Porthaven Healthcare Center	5330 NE Prescott St	(503) 288-6585
Providence Child Center	830 NE 47th Ave	(503) 215-2400
Robison Jewish Health Center	6125 SW Boundary St	(503) 535-4300
Rose City Nursing Home	34 NE 20th Ave	(503) 231-0276
Sylvia & John's Residential Care	19909 SE Stark St	(503) 665-8195

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Assisted Living in Portland

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:21:53 +0000

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.

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