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senior living communities
January 24, 2025
Choosing the right senior community for a loved one is a significant decision. Learn three key questions to ask when interviewing senior living communities.
senior placement agency
November 27, 2024
Finding the right senior placement agency can seem daunting. Here are a few simple tips to help you navigate through your search for an agency!
senior communities
September 3, 2024
Read our blog to discover the top four reasons why we need senior communities. If you're curious about our senior facilities, contact us today!
Senior Communities
December 8, 2023
There are a few simple ways to find the right senior communities for yourself or a loved one. Keep reading or contact us today to learn more.
Medicaid suggested spend down guide
By Judith O'Connell March 8, 2023
This document serves as a guide only. Please contact your Medicaid Senior and Disability Services office with questions, clarification regarding the transfer of assets and expenditures. Assets include bank accounts, vehicles, home or other property investments. The post Medicaid Suggested Spend Down Guide appeared first on Mt. Hood Senior Solutions.
Adult Care Home Truths and Misconceptions
By Judith O'Connell August 31, 2022
Adult care homes, previously known as adult foster homes, have been around for over 30 years.  The original intention of these small homes was to provide an alternative to the traditional “nursing home” model of care as well as provide a small, family like environment. There are now more adult care homes than any other […] The post Adult Care Homes: Understanding the Truths and Misconceptions appeared first on Mt. Hood Senior Solutions.
Family love
By Judith O'Connell February 2, 2022
Whether you are caring for your loved in your home or they have been living independently in their own home, there often comes a time when professional care support may be needed to help safely assist your loved one through their day. Far too many times we see people wait too long to seek additional support for their loved ones. The post When is it time to seek care for my loved one? appeared first on Mt. Hood Senior Solutions.
Grandparent's love
By Judith O'Connell December 8, 2021
During this time of year, many of us struggle with increased anxiety, depression, loneliness, and overall sadness. It’s the time of year when the days are shorter, we are indoors more, and the holidays quickly creep up on us. As we approach the gathering season, many of us may experience increased stress coupled with anxiety […] The post Stress and Depression During the Holidays: A Season for Gratitude and Self-Care appeared first on Mt. Hood Senior Solutions.
Indoor Lighting for Older Adults
By Judith O'Connell October 21, 2021
As we age, the light and dark signals that regulate our circadian rhythm are less likely to reach our retina. This disturbance can reduce our brain’s ability to naturally synchronize our sleep/wake cycle. Research estimates that 40-70% of older adults  experience sleep disturbances due to the dysregulation of these light and dark cycles. The post The Importance of Indoor Lighting for Older Adults appeared first on Mt. Hood Senior Solutions.
Senior Housing
By Judith O'Connell September 29, 2020
Choosing the right level of care for your loved one can be a stressful, time consuming process and experience.  Time and time again, the initial conversations we have with families is about what level of care seems to be most appropriate.  There is a lot of misinformation and preconceived notions about the various levels of […] The post What is the right level of care for my loved one? appeared first on Mt. Hood Senior Solutions.
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