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Embrace New Connections: Building Community and Staying Socially Active for Single and Married Older Adults in August and September

Bess Lindahl

Aug 184 min

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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A Guide on How to Protect Yourself from Scams

Bess Lindahl

Jun 232 min

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

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

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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Aging Transitions- How to decide when a different setting is needed for your aging loved one

Bess Lindahl

Feb 201 min

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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PECC Plans for 2024 and updates for Medicaid and Aid & Attendance Benefits

Bess Lindahl

Jan 191 min

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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Stay Socially Engaged: How Older Adults Can Thrive During the Winter Months

Portland Elder Care Council

Dec 18, 20233 min

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

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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PECC July Blog | Designating a Beneficiary

Portland Elder Care Council

Jul 11, 20234 min

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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PECC June Blog | World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Portland Elder Care Council

Jun 15, 20232 min

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

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

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 28, 20230 min

Fall Prevention Seminar

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Portland Elder Care Council

Mar 9, 20235 min

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

Preventing Dementia

By Dr. Alia Alhumaid

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Social atrophy as a byproduct of COVID, its impact, and a remedy for older adults

Portland Elder Care Council

Sep 1, 20223 min

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

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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Is it safe to consider moving to a retirement community right now?

Portland Elder Care Council

Jan 24, 20213 min

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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Twelve Easy Ways to Live to the Age of 100+ (By Preventing Falls!)

Portland Elder Care Council

Dec 22, 20202 min

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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Portland Elder Care Council

Nov 12, 20203 min

Are You Listening?

Remember when your parents were lecturing you on the rules for taking the car for a spin? Dad would put his face in front of yours and...

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