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Basics of Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What It Is and What You Can do
| May 17, 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
Date: Monday May 17, 2010
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Cost: No Charge-Registration Required
Location: Alzheimer’s Association Office-1650 NW Naito Parkway, Suite 190, Portland, OR 97209
Alzheimer’s affects people in varying ways and ripples out to impact the lives of those who interact with them. Understanding what is happening to a person with Alzheimer’s is key to interacting effectively and providing quality care.
M.O.V.E. Seminar
| January 27, 2010 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
How to Promote Culture Change to Consumers, Residents and Families
Jan. 27, 2010 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Roth’s West Salem Conference Center (503) 370-3790 1130 Wallace Road, Salem
If your organization has been looking for ways to educate residents, family members and consumers about your culture change journey, you won’t want to miss this exciting and important M.O.V.E. educational program!
The Pioneer Network, a national leader in transforming aging, has received a grant from the Picker Institute to develop a consumer education program about culture change. Titled “Creating Home: An Initiative to Educate Consumers about Long-term Care and the Need for Change,”
For questions about registration or more information: (503) 684-3788
Oregon takes care of its Elders
Oregon among national leaders in number of assisted living facilities
By Andy Dworkin, The Oregonian
January 05, 2010, 1:01AM
Keren Brown Wilson mixed apartment privacy, dormitory communal life and health-clinic support to craft Southwest Portland’s Park Place, often cited as America’s first assisted living facility.
In the 29 years since Park Place opened, 40,000 more assisted living facilities have sprung up nationwide, luring older residents who need some help with everyday life but want more independence than traditional nursing homes offer. But Oregon has kept its place as a leader in assisted living, channeling lots of Medicare users into the system and licensing hundreds of new facilities.
Oregon ranks third-highest of the 50 states in its supply of assisted living care, according to a new study by Harvard Medical School faculty. In 2007, the state had about 43 assisted living beds for every 1,000 residents 65 and older, nearly twice the national average.
Read the rest of this article at OregonLive.com.
Holiday Wreath Contest
| December 14, 2009 | ||
| December 18, 2009 | ||
| 8:30 am | to | 10:30 am |
Courtyard at Mt. Tabor needs your help to decorate the community!
Courtyard at Mt. Tabor is holding a wreath decorating contest for local businesses. They’ll provide the wreath, you decorate it to advertise your business or service.
Who: Doctors, Home Health, Hospice, Vendors, Volunteers, Service Groups and Churches
When: Wreaths to be decorated and returned to Courtyard at Mt. Tabor no later than December 14th.
Entry Fee: $5
Judging: December 18th, by Courtyard at Mt. Tabor residents and guests
Where: Bring entry form with $5 entry fee and wreath to Courtyard at Mt. Tabor no later than December 14th. Decorated wreaths will be displayed throughout the common areas in the Senior Living Community for the residents and guests to enjoy!
Awards: Presented at a Holiday Pancake Breakfast Buffet on Friday, December 18th, 8:30-10:30am. Your entry includes two breakfast tickets. Additional tickets are available.
Grand Prize: $500 Visa gift card for the office, or a $500 donation to your favorite charity!
Questions? Contact Krista, Merry or Rachel for more information.
503-788-0896
6125 SE Division St
Portland OR 97206
Lone Oak Holiday Open House
| December 4, 2009 | ||
| 2:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
Join Lone Oak Assisted Living for their Holiday Open House and Tour of Homes
Enjoy holiday refreshments, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and musical entertainment as they celebrate this joyous time of the season!
For more details, please call (541) 463-7700
RSVP by Wednesday, December 2nd
Lone Oak Assisted Living Communities
2615 Lone Oak Way
Eugene, OR
Lecture Series
| November 5, 2009 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 1:00 pm |
| November 12, 2009 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 1:00 pm |
| November 19, 2009 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 1:00 pm |
Creating Circles of Care
Caring for an aging parent or spouse with dementia?
Looking for ways to make the experience better for everyone?
Join the conversation: ask questions, get answers.
“Circles of Care: How to Set Up Quality Home Care for Our Elders”
A free three-part lecture series featuring author and elder care consultant, Ann Cason
Thursdays, 12:00—1:00 pm
Corvallis-Benton County Library Community Room
- Nov 5 – Entering the Elder’s World: Six Ways to Make a Difference.
- Nov 12 – Enriching the Elder’s World: Six Ways to Make Life Worth Living
- Nov 19 – Exiting the Elder’s World: Six Ways to Make End-of-Life Meaningful
Find answers to your questions about how to provide practical and thoughtful elder care.
Ann Cason, author of “Circles of Care: How to Set Up Quality Home Care for Our Elders”
Sponsored by Benton Hospice Service and Friends of the Library
645 NW Monroe Ave
Corvallis, OR 97330-4722
(541) 766-6928
Happy Hour
| October 16, 2009 | ||
| 4:00 pm |
Come mingle and meet new people!
Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the residents and caretakers of this great community!
Huntington Terrace Assisted Living
1410 NE Cleveland Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
