• Assisted Living And Retirement Communities Have Many Benefits

    Posted on July 28, 2012

    Relocating to a retirement community doesn’t necessarily mean your health and cognitive capacity has declined.  There are many reasons to move into an assisted living setting and there are many requests for assisted living.  Many times moving to assisted living in Vancouver or Clark County means you can retain the independence you want by adding the assistance you need. Retirement communities can range from no assistance to much assistance and some communities offer step down levels of care to make any transitions to increased assistance easier.  Some people prefer to move on their own terms before there is a significant decline.  Others prefer to have a more enhanced support system available in a more secure environment. Being in a retirement community can mean more freedom and feeling safer.  Studies show that residents in a secure community tend to walk more, which is beneficial physically, mentally and emotionally.  One women’s study found that walking about two hours a week increases the […]

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  • Assisted Living Or Not

    Posted on July 21, 2012

    When is the right time to start making decisions on behalf of your loved one?  When is it time to move to assisted living?  Many of us who have loved ones who require care ask these perplexing questions.  Studies show that many caregivers go beyond their capacity trying to fill the needs of their loved one, leaving the caregiver at risk; the emotional and physical toll can take years off the life of the caregiver.  So, reaching out to the numerous available resources is important for both the caregiver and their loved one. Clark County is fortunate to have resources in the community to assist the caregiver or someone who has a loved one who can no longer function independently.  Those resources include various senior agencies, programs, workshops and conferences.  We are more than happy to help you find those senior resources. Asking questions and reaching out for assistance is healthy and wise.  With our population aging, you are not […]

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  • Assisted Living Can Be Postponed

    Posted on July 14, 2012

    With the recently honored work of agencies like the Southwest Washington Agency on Aging and Disabilities, assisted living in Vancouver WA can be postponed. Back in 2009, the Southwest Washington Agency on Aging and Disabilities helped sponsor a forum on aging, the “Get Ready for Aging Boom”. Knowing the impact of aging baby boomers and their goal to remain independent as long as possible without the need for assisted living, the federally designated agency has continued its mission to promote independence, choice, well being and dignity for persons aged 60 and over, adults with disabilities and their families through a comprehensive, coordinated system of home and community based services. This month the agency was honored at an annual conference. The Southwest Washington Agency on Aging and Disabilities has received an Aging Achievement Award from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging for it Aging Boom forum. The 2009 forum involved more than 180 participants ranging from local service providers, […]

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  • Assisted Living And Other Clark County Senior Housing Options May Be Better Than Most

    Posted on July 1, 2012

    Clark County has an advantage over many communities across the nation when it comes to senior housing options.  Vancouver and Clark County have a number of adult family homes and assisted living settings as well as retirement communities, memory care units, skilled nursing facilities, and residential care facilities that other communities may not have. Why does this matter? Because nationwide our population is aging.  By 2030, one in four Clark County residents will be at least 60 years or older.  This means housing needs are changing.  Older adults usually experience a decrease in income, physical agility, and support systems.  This creates the necessity to start changing our neighborhoods now if the goal is to assist older adults to remain in the communities they are accustomed to.  Of course, building safe neighborhoods with affordable housing and nearby essential services is a lengthy process. Being sure older adults and their loved ones are informed about senior housing and assisted living opportunities and […]

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