Portland Senior Housing

Articles

Welcome to our list of articles.

Here you'll find helpful information (and sometimes just opinions) about

senior housing, health, and topics of interest for family and caregivers.

Some Heroes Wore Aprons

My dad was an inveterate storyteller with a tendency toward embellishment. His motto was, “If you want to be the hero of the story, you have to tell it yourself.”

Regardless of who’s telling the story, the important thing is that stories get told – especially family stories. Our younger generations need them.

How to Safely Stay Put While Waiting to Move to Assisted Living

Families are caught in a bind. Mom needs assisted living now but the timing’s wrong. Either the communities aren’t admitting new residents, or their referral agent recommends waiting. The problem revolves around staffing and caregiver shortages in the metro area.

How to Quickly Boost Your Happiness

Did you know one of the easiest ways to get a rush of happy is by giving someone a compliment? Compliments are the original 2 for 1 deal.

Hugs, Smiles, & Technology

As the end of 2021 draws near, it’s time to reflect upon what I’ve learned this year. Two things stand out in sharp contrast – the importance of human contact and the significance of technology. Seemingly polar opposites now act as two sides to the same coin.

Assisted Living

You settle your parent in their new assisted living and think to yourself, Things are going to be great! And then it's not. There. Are. Issues. Find out what to do to resolve any concerns you have.