Articles and blog posts we love that provide helpful insight into our approach towards care and integration.
The benefits of community inclusion for seniors
As people age, staying connected to a supportive community becomes increasingly important, with numerous mental and physical health benefits.
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What makes an event dementia-friendly?
Everyone deserves to feel part of the community, and with thoughtful planning, we can make every event an opportunity for inclusivity and connection.
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More Ways to Play
There are many fun and local activities for seniors to enjoy, with or without disabilities - you just have to know where to look. Here’s a list of some ideas to get you started! NW Senior Theater Like theater? Come see a show by NW Senior Theater, or learn more
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Loneliness Seems Inevitable As We Age. This Group Found the Secret to Combating It
In Portland, Oregon, a Japanese meal program for seniors nourishes the elderly—and the volunteers serving them.
With pandemic especially challenging to seniors with Alzheimer’s, one Portland group helps people connect by walking
As we reach two full years of living in a pandemic, an act as simple as a walk outside is reconnecting some of the people hit hardest by COVID-19 isolation.
Amelia Templeton
NPR: How to get older men to socialize is a puzzle. A group called ROMEO is one answer
What Is a Congregate Meal? How Can They Benefit You?
Congregate meals bring #OlderAdults together to enjoy meals out in the community. Learn about the benefits these programs provide and how to find one in your area.👇 #NutritionMatters #SocialConnections #Friends #HealthyEating #AgeWell
Dianne Stone
Dementia villages: A new way to approach memory care - Center for Healthy Aging
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates by the year 2060, there will be 14 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, more than double the number of those affected today. As this disease grows in proportion, family members often find themselves taking on the weight of care as informal caregivers for their relative living […]
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