Over the past few decades, we’ve seen increased dialogue and support for women who are navigating their careers as they raise young children. But much less attention and discussion have focused on the unique challenges that come with navigating a career when caring for aging parents. Two-thirds of all caregivers are female, and many [...]
For those of us who have regular contacts with aging parents or grandparents, part of our social interactions with our loved ones involves hearing the same stories, comments, or feelings expressed repeatedly. For some, this can be a distracting, confusing, or even irritating phenomenon. Family members may even feel that the repeated comments [...]
The Compose Your Life Song public education program offers free resources that encourage seniors and their families to talk about plans and wishes for their final years, while also exploring options for end-of-life care, finances, insurance and funeral planning. For more information and to start composing your song, please visit the following link: https://www.caregiverstress.com/end-of-life-planning/compose-life-song/. Also, check [...]
Aging Life Care™, also known as geriatric care management, is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health challenges. Our professional organization, Aging Life Care Association, began a process in 2015 when it became aware that the term “care manager” had been appropriated by many others in the community. We paid [...]
By Mike Brunt, Owner, Home Instead Senior Care Beaverton, Oregon It's important to protect seniors online - Can you spot an online scam? For the past 10 years, the topic of elder financial abuse has been getting some well-deserved attention in the media and through seminars and support groups. By now, many of us [...]
By Sande George for NW Senior Resources Gladys is one of the 34.2 million caregivers who care for a family member with dementia. She’s committed to caregiving because she feels it’s an act of love. She wants to be there for her husband until “death do them part.” Unfortunately, caregivers experience high levels of stress [...]
Radio show interview with Host Kim Dodge, NMLS 186099/1850 Reverse Mortgage Success Stories with Kim Dodge & Des Lenz, Director, American Pacific Reverse Mortgage Group. Are you wondering how other retirees have used a Reverse Mortgage? Listen to this podcast and hear some creative ways others have tapped into this unique financial tool. https://soundcloud.com/retirement-ready/reverse-mortgage-success Contact [...]
Spring has finally arrived and beautiful transitions are happening all around us. Senior Resource Alliance NW is in full swing, too. I am excited to announce the transition to our new SRANW website! Its design will allow us to introduce you and your families to caring professionals, connect you to trusted experts, and help you [...]
Hire a Professional Moving Company that will take extra care and patience needed when moving a senior. Moving is often very stressful for anybody. But when you’ve been in the same house for 30, 40 even 50 years, it is especially hard. Spencer Scott of Willamette Express talks to Kim Dodge about their unique services [...]
By Mike Brunt, Certified Senior Advisor Franchise Owner, Home Instead Senior Care If you're a family caregiver of a loved one with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, wandering is a problem you have probably had to deal with or worry about. The stories we hear about confused seniors wandering cold streets at night [...]
