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Choosing an Apartment in Eugene: 5ive Questions to Ask

Moving from a house to an apartment home comes with a lot of small questions. Here are honest answers to the five we hear most.

What should I be looking...

By: James Adams

Helping Mom or Dad Move, Part 1

When Every Drawer Has a Story

Dad is standing in the garage holding a coffee can of mismatched screws, explaining why he can’t part with it yet. You’ve been at...

By: James Adams

Helping Mom or Dad Move, Part 2

Who Wants the Good China?

The wedding china has been in the hutch for fifty years. Mom wants it to stay in the family. Nobody has room for service for...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...