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3 Amazing Brain Boosting Tips to Increase Brain Power with a Brain Doodle

Brain Doodle – Brain Boosting Research 3 Amazing Brain Boosting Tips In addition to physical activity you can improve your Brain Power with a simple or complex session with a pen and paper. Brain Doodle. The team at Drexel used fNIRS (functional near-infrared spectroscopy) technology to measure blood flow in the areas of the brain related to rewards. fNRS is a noninvasive optical imaging technique that was used to measure level of oxygen in hemoglobin,

Jennifer Kem April 11, 2024 2:00 pm

Elderly News

7 Great Ways to Reduce Stress – Advice for Caregivers of Seniors

Easing the Load: Practical Advice for Working Caregivers of Seniors by Millie Jones of Senior Wellness 7 Great Ways to Reduce Stress Balancing work, caregiving, and personal life presents a unique set of challenges, especially when caring for seniors. Caregivers often find themselves juggling their professional responsibilities, personal needs, and the demands of providing care to their elderly loved ones. Finding harmony among these roles is crucial for maintaining well-being and achieving a sense

Millie Jones April 4, 2024 2:00 pm

Elderly News

Ethical Senior Housing Help

Self-serving, unethical senior referral agents take advantage of older adults. HB 2661-8 would set regulations and oversight on the senior referral industry. Learn more now.

Jennifer Kem March 21, 2024 1:57 pm

Elderly News

Medicare VS Medicaid

OSRAA – Medicare vs Medicaid Navigate New Housing with the specialists at Golden Placements: Golden Placements helps you manage resources. We help you navigate the details. We take care of the leg work for finding your best living situation. GPS has ideas gathered over years of experience by being Senior Life Specialists. Portland Senior Living with Medicare and Medicaid and their various options from our Golden Girls specialists are IS NO COST. We

Jennifer Kem March 14, 2024 1:42 pm

Elderly News

Senior Living – Professional Senior Placement

What is a Senior Placement Specialist? We are Golden Placements Services, GPS, a small boutique company. Our GPS senior living placement specialists guide individuals and their families through the complex process of finding ideal housing option fitting personal needs and budget. We work for You, at no cost to YOU. We do not do this often but you should know that other placement agencies work for a large sales force or telemarketer companies. They sell

Jennifer Kem January 25, 2024 2:23 pm

Elderly News

Oregon | Medicaid Long Term Care Eligibility 2024

Oregon Medicaid Care Eligibility for 2024 How does a senior qualify for Medicaid in Oregon? Age/Disability – the applicant must be age 65 or older, or blind, or disabled in some way. For my loved one this was a motorcycle accident. Rendering him completely dependent on others for everything. The applicant must meet certain medical requirements consistent with the level of care requested. Your loved one must need care for thirty (30) consecutive days.

Jennifer Kem January 18, 2024 8:16 pm

Elderly News

Activities of Daily Living

What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)? Recognizing a person’s limitations is the first step in developing a care plan (or making a referral for care). This helps us to provide the appropriate type and level of assistance. ADLs – many of us have never heard of this term. The acronym ADL is very familiar with caregivers of the elderly, nursing one back to health and those with diminished physical capacity. ADLs – Activities of

Jennifer Kem January 18, 2024 2:10 pm

Elderly News

4 Affordable Housing Options for Older Adults

Affordable Housing Options for Older Adults Explore Your Affordable Senior Living Options Yes, finding your perfect place can be overwhelming. When talking about Affordable Housing Golden Placements is here to help! As we grow older, our adult needs increase, we may require a move from one type of community to another. The number of elderly people is increasing due to excellent development of medical technology and vastly improved healthy lifestyles. Because the average life span

Jennifer Kem January 12, 2024 2:20 pm

Elderly News

Stay Fit – 5 Ideas to Explore

Stay Fit – 5 FREE Ideas to Explore Your Health Care Insurance Program has some great options for your fitness at many levels of wellness. Healthy Aging and Exercise programs are designed just for you, at any age. You can reach out to your Personal Health Insurance Program to see what is available for your age bracket. Some offer Programs for you to enjoy anytime anywhere at NO COST to you. Here are some

Jennifer Kem January 4, 2024 2:13 pm

Elderly News

Top Bad Habits to Avoid at any Age

Top Bad Habits We all know that Bad Habits are called bad because they really do not server a good purpose in our lives. This year try reaching for the stars by replacing one of the items listed below with a new activity that will truly bring you joy. Here is a list of bad habits to remove from your life for happier more healthy living: Smoking Procrastination Nail biting Overeating Emotional eating Sedentary lifestyle

Jennifer Kem December 21, 2023 2:30 pm

Blood Pressure Medication Health Care Ideas

Elderly News

Blood Pressure Medication plus Alzheimer’s – What are the Risks?

Blood pressure medications A recent Johns Hopkins report surrounding Blood Pressure Medication which was published in the journal of Neurology confirmed some research work earlier conducted and produced by Johns Hopkins researchers. What they found is wonderful news for Blood Pressure Medication users! The use of potassium-sparing diuretics reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s in people by nearly 75 percent. Those people who took any type of antihypertensive medication lowered their risk by only a third. Johns Hopkins researchers

Jennifer Kem November 23, 2023 2:51 pm

Revocable Trust, Will or Living Will – Senior Living

Senior Living; How do you choose between Revocable Trust, Will or Living Will? Revocable Trust More people should, as wills have basic shortcomings. If they have any imprecise language or lack in terrorem clauses (which threaten heirs that challenge them with disinheritance), they can invite lawsuits and other battles. If the author of a will is elderly, a spouse, ex-spouse or children could try to assert that the author had insufficient mental capacity at the

Jennifer Kem August 10, 2023 10:19 pm

how to know when an loved one is ready for elderly care

Senior Living Tips

Staying at Home vs Moving to a Retirement Community

It can be hard to know when your senior loved one is ready for an elder care facility. Learn the common signs so you know when to take action for your loved one.

Jennifer Kem June 1, 2023 2:18 pm

Elderly News

7 Common Scams That Target the Elderly: Be Prepared

These 7 common scams that target the elderly are nothing to joke about.

The last thing you need is to have your financial situation compromised in your golden years by opportunistic fraudsters.

Don’t become a statistic – make sure you and your loved ones keep an eye out for these types of scams.

Jennifer Kem May 18, 2023 2:05 pm

Elderly News

5 Best Tips for Selling Your Family Home

5 Best Tips for Selling Your Family Home Your current home may be too big after raising your family and getting ready to sell is all about planning and timing. Estate planning is wise at any age. Proper strategy helps your loved sons and daughters and yourself have peace of mind. Prepare to Sell Your House When Buying and Selling your home you will need the best-kept secrets to help you get top dollar when

Jennifer Kem April 21, 2023 1:43 pm

Estate Planning

Avoid Family Squabbles Over Inheritance of Property

Should you rely on “will power” to bequeath assets? The more complex your estate, the more ill-advised that choice becomes. Having only a will in place when you die may not be enough.

If you feel one heir should receive more of your estate than another, that wish needs to be articulated in your estate planning. Learn how to avoid family squabbles when you sit down to plan your estate with a professional.

Jennifer Kem April 6, 2023 2:27 pm

Elderly News

Safe and Affordable Housing

We Help You Find Access Safe Senior Housing for Your Loved One By 2030, one in every five Americans will be over age 65, and our nation will face a severe shortage in appropriate housing to meet their needs. As your loved ones age, they will need housing that is structurally and mechanically safe and that accommodates them with their needs and or unique abilities. Those 50 and older also need safe communities, adequate transportation

Jennifer Kem March 2, 2023 3:44 pm

Estate Planning

Portland’s Best: Ranking the Top Rated Senior Living Facilities

Top Rated Senior Living Facilities Portland’s Best: We help you Rank the Senior Facilities near you according to your priorities. Need to find the best Senior living facilities in Portland? We give you an insider’s perspective starting with our trained placement specialists. When you call we listen to what you need and discuss our list of the top-rated options near you.

Jennifer Kem January 19, 2023 5:40 pm

Elderly News

Legislation for Senior Referral Businesses

Learn more about HB 2661: New Legislation for Senior Referral Businesses if you’re in the elder care industry, from Golden Placements.

In Vision August 18, 2022 1:17 pm

Senior Living Tips

7 Fun Celebration Ideas With Seniors This Summer: Summer fun for Seniors

Celebrating with the seniors in your life is a great way to stay in touch and share quality time, but it doesn’t have to happen just during the holiday season.

Jennifer Kem August 4, 2022 2:00 pm