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Senior Resources Through SWAAD
The Southwest Washington Agency on Aging and Disabilities (SWAAD) is at the forefront of senior resources, working to assist persons 60 years of age or older as well as adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers. Their goal is to help this population achieve well being through opportunities for community living and provide a network of in-home and community services that promote choice, independence and dignity. One of the SWAAD programs is their Family Caregiver Support Program. Saturday SWAAD held a “Living Well, Caring Well: SWAAD Family Caregiver Workshop” at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. The main speaker was Roger Anunsen, co-founder of mindRAMP, creator of MemAerobics, and delegate to the White House Conference on Aging. Very interesting. You might not be familiar with SWAAD. It is a public service agency that is part of the national network of Area Agencies on Aging. They are dedicated to helping their target population access needed community services in Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Klickitat and […]
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Gain a better understanding of the neurological diseases that may create a need for assisted living
Many of us have had our lives or the lives of our loved affected by neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. The impact of these diseases can be devastating, requiring placement in special Alzheimer or Parkinson’s units or other assisted living settings. It does help to know as much about the disease process as possible. For those in the Vancouver WA and Portland OR area, there is another educational opportunity for the community’s residents. A free community forum will address the three diseases from diagnosis to the latest treatments and research. After the three experts speak, there will be a question-and-answer session. The forum will be held at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in the Southern Auditorium on November 1, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The location is at 9205 SW Barnes Road in Portland. Register for the forum at http://www.providence.org/brain or call 503-216-1055. It is our hope that you find the community […]
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Senior Services In Clark County, WA Are A High Priority
Senior services in Clark County, WA are important now and will become more important within the next ten years. It is understandable that Clark County and Southwest Washington continue to be concerned about the future of senior services in the Clark County, WA area. After all, by 2025 a quarter of Clark County’s population is projected to be 60 and older. Recently, a forum focused on senior services in Clark County was held in Vancouver, WA. The forum, organized by local agencies on aging and senior lobby groups, consisted of thirteen legislative candidates who answered questions posed by the moderator, a Washington State University – Vancouver assistant professor of political science. Those questions included topics such as the preservation of the state’s AARP ranking of its long term care program as “the second best at a low cost among 30 states.” Washington’s long term care program has been used as a model by other states developing their programs. According to […]
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Aging, Longevity And Long Term Care Knowledge
Learning about aging, longevity, and long term care may make all the difference in your life or the life of a loved one. Remaining as independent as possible, whether residing at home, in the home of family, or in an assisted living setting, is something we all want. There are various ways to help. This week there are two events in the Vancouver, WA/Portland, OR area. One is a conference that features a nationally recognized expert on aging and longevity, the other is training for persons who are interested in volunteering to help improve the quality of life and ensure the rights of the elderly and disabled living in long term care homes. Oregon Health and Science University is holding its second annual Healthy Aging Conference Wednesday, October 10, at the Portland Art Museum from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Dr. Walter Bortz II, a clinical professor of medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, will present the keynote address at […]
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Caring For Aging Skin25 Feb 2016
You may notice the following changes as your skin ages. It becomes thinner and loses fat, looking less smooth than it used to. Veins and bones become more prominent through the skin. Scratches, cuts and […]
Short Term Options2 Feb 2016
Many seniors who are looking for senior housing don’t know about short term stay options that are available at many senior living communities. There are a few different reasons you or your loved one might […]