We all have to go sometime. So does our stuff. Whoever coined the phrase “Swedish death cleaning” really needs a new marketing person....

Deciding when to transition out of one’s home is a personal and individualized choice that depends on various factors. Here are some...

Everyone always has big plans for the year: resolutions, goals and milestones. The Portland Elder Care Council has been busy planning our...

As the winter months approach, it's easy for older adults to find themselves retreating indoors and becoming less socially active. Cold...

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...

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...

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). The purpose of WEAAD is to raise awareness of elder abuse and to encourage people to...

Caregiving for an elderly family member can be a challenging but rewarding experience.

This month Whitney from Big Rocks Organizing is giving us her tips, tricks, and timelines to make moving easier and less overwhelming!...

This month we're talking about what End-of-Life Doula is and Community Death Care. Read on for more information.

By Dr. Alia Alhumaid

The global pandemic has changed our lives in measurable and definitive ways. Mandated social distancing and the fear of contracting COVID...

It's been a long winter… Are you experiencing a loss of interest? Feeling sluggish? Less engaged? Trouble concentrating? Public health...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on a seemingly relentless path, we are all left wondering when things will get back to “normal”. When...

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...

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...

Aging is a fact of life and it comes with certain realities. While most of us probably don’t want to picture ourselves eventually needing...

Older Americans control a large amount of the wealth in this country and have a continued interested in protecting that wealth from loss....

Caregiving can be very stressful and demanding. In the case of a healthy spouse or a child living with the care recipient at home,...