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By: Claudia Norton and David Reeve

Senior Living Terms, Decoded

If you've started researching senior living, you've probably been barraged with a bunch of terms that all sound the same. Independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing ...

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By: Claudia Norton

Isn't Staying In My Own Home Less Expensive?

A Fair Question with a Complicated Answer

After working in senior living for many years, there's one question I've heard more than almost any other: "Why would I move into...

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By: Amber Fox

Can I Avoid Losing My Independence?

A Question I Often Hear

After many years working at Willamette Oaks, I've heard the same concern from prospective residents again and again: "If I move to a senior...

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By: David Reeve

How Aging Impacts Nutrition

Eating Well Matters More Than Ever

As our parents grow older, one of the things families begin to pay closer attention to is how they're eating. What's on the plate...

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By: Claudia Norton

Is Being “Social” Really That Important?

One Resident's Take

A resident stopped me in the hallway the other day as she walked back to her apartment from breakfast. "You know what I thought when I moved...

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