8 Reasons Why Moving Parents Into Senior Living May Be Best It’s only natural to want to stay in our homes for as long as possible. But for older adults, it’s not always in their best interest. Care demands will alter as a person ages and, in most circumstances, become more demanding or difficult. This […]
Practical Considerations When Seniors Move to Assisted Living Moving to assisted living is a major life transition that naturally can seem daunting to seniors and their families. However, approaching this move with positivity and proper planning can make all the difference. To help break it down, we’ve compiled some practical considerations for when seniors move […]
Debunking Myths About Assisted Living in Portland, OR If you or your senior loved one needs a little help with daily activities, assisted living communities are an excellent solution. They allow seniors to remain independent in a professionally managed community setting. Assisted living offers seniors an ideal balance between independence and connection with community. Unfortunately, […]
Choosing the Right Memory Care Community At Helping Hands for Seniors, we understand how difficult it is to watch a loved one struggle with memory loss and suffer from cognitive decline. A diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can come along with a lot of decisions, throughout the entire progression of the disease. This often […]
8 Tips to Help Your Senior Loved One Transition to Assisted Living Moving into assisted living is a big life change for seniors and, of course, can be intimidating. While there’s no way to completely ease worries with this type of move, there are some ways to help your senior loved one transition to assisted […]
When Is It Time to Consider Assisted Living in Portland, OR? Helping Hands for Seniors Can Assist When the Time Is Right As a family member, it can be difficult to know when the time is right to place your loved one in an assisted care facility. Depending on your level of responsibility, you may […]
15 Tips For a Successful Conversation About Long-Term Senior Care in Portland, OR Talking about the transition to senior living can be a challenging subject whether you’re considering it for yourself, or you need to bring it up to a family member. Here are 15 tips to foster a healthy, successful conversation about long term […]