When You Can’t Be There This Christmas
December 2, 2010 by admin
Filed under Advice, Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
We can all imagine just how difficult it would be to be left alone in an Assisted Living facility over Christmas time. So what do you do as a family member who lives hundreds of miles away? How can you help grandma to avoid becoming one of the millions of Americans who get depressed over the holidays?
This is not an easy answer. There is no simple fix. People want to be together on the holidays, and there is simply no substitute for a human touch. However, there are a couple of things you can do to help your aging loved one know that she is loved and remembered.
First, call her, and then call her again! Seriously. Give her a phone call the night before Christmas. Let the children tell her how much they love her. Take time to tell her you wish she could be with you. And then call her again the next morning to say how much the kids enjoyed opening their presents. Her present to them:)
Secondly, get her visuals as soon as possible. If she has video chat capabilities (we have talked a lot about that on this site!), then get her on Skype or Face Time and let her be a part of the festivities. Let her see your faces. If not, send her pictures right away. Chances are, she at least has email, right? Send her some photos of the kids, the food, the tree. Make her a part of the celebration even though she is away.
Finally, make her gift personal! Don’t just order something for her online and have it shipped to her elder care services home. That is all well and good, but just make sure you do something else as well. Something that has a person ring to it. Have the kids make her a gift. Send a personal card with personal photos. Put some real thought into it. Write her a note. Make her a calendar with faces of the kids. Just do something to let her know that you cared enough to take some time for her.
There is no way to completely fend off the feelings of sadness and loneliness over the holidays for grandma. But you can at least let her know that no matter where she is, you and the family still love her very much. For more ideas, check out Elderly Care Services.
Rose City Nursing Home
October 21, 2009 by admin
Filed under Individual Facilities
Rose City Nursing Home
34 NE 20th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
503-231-0276
Rose City Nursing Home is one of the highest rated skilled nursing facilities in Portland.
Glisan Care Center
October 21, 2009 by admin
Filed under Individual Facilities
Glisan Care Center
9750 NE Glisan St
Portland, OR 97220
503-256-3920
Gilsan Care Center is a skilled nursing facility in Portland.
Nursing Homes in Portland
October 16, 2009 by admin
Filed under Long-Term Care, Nursing Homes, Oregon Directories, Portland
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 |
Why We Care For Elders
September 14, 2009 by admin
Filed under Our Philosophy, Stories
In a society that often assigns value based on usefulness to society, seiniors are often the first to be forgotten. This is a tragedy. True, our parents or grandparents might not be able to swing a hammer anymore. They might be long past the days when they could manage a home, teach a class, or direct a company. It’s been a while since they could create wealth and pay taxes. And because they have exited highway of economic productivity, it can be easy to lose sight of them altogether.
At I Care For Elders, we don’t believe people ever outgrow their value. Human beings cary worth inside them, whether they are past their prime or at the top of their game. Our senior citizens, then, are some of the most precious resources we have today. If we want to make the world a better place, we need to embrace their stories, nurture their relationships, and celebrate their lives.
That’s what I Care For Elders is all about. Yes, you will find helpful links to important information about Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, etc, but you will also find real people, celebrating lives lived well. We’ll share advice on how to care for our loved ones, how to connect with them amid so many changes, and how to make their twilight years as joyful and rewarding as possible.
Want to join the conversation? Jump on in. We would love to hear your stories, too! Let’s help each other navigate these complicated courses. And in the mean time, let’s all take a moment to cherish our aging loved ones again. Right now. Before we pull back on the on-ramp of everyday life.