Bess Lindahl
Your End-of-Year Financial Planning Checklist
The end of the year is always a busy time, and it can feel overwhelming to think about adding more to your to-do list. However, checking...
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Bess Lindahl
Aug 184 min read
Embrace New Connections: Building Community and Staying Socially Active for Single and Married Older Adults in August and September
As summer slowly turns into fall, August and September offer a unique opportunity to rejuvenate our social lives and build new...
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Bess Lindahl
Jun 232 min read
A Guide on How to Protect Yourself from Scams
In the digital age, where technology facilitates seamless transactions and interactions, the risk of falling victim to scams has...
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Bess Lindahl
May 174 min read
Choice at End of Life
In looking up words that describe American values, nearly all of the results showed “independence” and “individualism” high on the list....
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Bess Lindahl
Mar 255 min read
How to Start Swedish Death Cleaning
We all have to go sometime. So does our stuff. Whoever coined the phrase “Swedish death cleaning” really needs a new marketing person....
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Bess Lindahl
Feb 201 min read
Aging Transitions- How to decide when a different setting is needed for your aging loved one
Deciding when to transition out of one’s home is a personal and individualized choice that depends on various factors. Here are some...
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Bess Lindahl
Jan 191 min read
PECC Plans for 2024 and updates for Medicaid and Aid & Attendance Benefits
Everyone always has big plans for the year: resolutions, goals and milestones. The Portland Elder Care Council has been busy planning our...
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Portland Elder Care Council
Dec 18, 20233 min read
Stay Socially Engaged: How Older Adults Can Thrive During the Winter Months
As the winter months approach, it's easy for older adults to find themselves retreating indoors and becoming less socially active. Cold...
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Bess Lindahl
Nov 7, 20231 min read
What do you want to see in 2024?
Twenty twenty three has flown by, and whether we like it or not, twenty twenty four is right around the corner. The Portland Elder Care...
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Portland Elder Care Council
Jul 11, 20234 min read
PECC July Blog | Designating a Beneficiary
Designating a beneficiary is a simple and easy thing to do, but it can have a big impact on the distribution of your assets after your...
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Portland Elder Care Council
Jun 15, 20232 min read
PECC June Blog | World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). The purpose of WEAAD is to raise awareness of elder abuse and to encourage people to...
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Portland Elder Care Council
May 8, 20233 min read
PECC May Blog
Caregiving for an elderly family member can be a challenging but rewarding experience.
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Portland Elder Care Council
Mar 31, 20236 min read
PECC April Blog
This month Whitney from Big Rocks Organizing is giving us her tips, tricks, and timelines to make moving easier and less overwhelming!...
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Portland Elder Care Council
Mar 9, 20235 min read
PECC March Blog
This month we're talking about what End-of-Life Doula is and Community Death Care. Read on for more information.
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Portland Elder Care Council
Nov 10, 20221 min read
Preventing Dementia
By Dr. Alia Alhumaid
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Portland Elder Care Council
Sep 1, 20223 min read
Social atrophy as a byproduct of COVID, its impact, and a remedy for older adults
The global pandemic has changed our lives in measurable and definitive ways. Mandated social distancing and the fear of contracting COVID...
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Portland Elder Care Council
Feb 24, 20212 min read
Combating Seasonal Affective Disorder
It's been a long winter… Are you experiencing a loss of interest? Feeling sluggish? Less engaged? Trouble concentrating? Public health...
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Portland Elder Care Council
Jan 24, 20213 min read
Is it safe to consider moving to a retirement community right now?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on a seemingly relentless path, we are all left wondering when things will get back to “normal”. When...
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Portland Elder Care Council
Dec 22, 20202 min read
Twelve Easy Ways to Live to the Age of 100+ (By Preventing Falls!)
Every year, 800,000 Americans end up in the hospital because of a fall. And did you know, that at least 27,000 die every year as a...
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