May 43 minTips for Communicating with SeniorsSeniors crave social connection as much as the rest of us. Unfortunately, sometimes they are less able to verbalize their feelings as...
Mar 313 minSundowners - A soft word, but a difficult conditionSundowners – it’s such a soft sounding word for a very challenging condition. Sundowning refers to an extreme state of confusion that...
Feb 283 minQuality of Life with ArthritisIt is difficult to watch the ones you love struggle to perform daily tasks that they used to do with ease. However, while arthritis is...
Jan 173 minFacing End of Life Care OptionsUnderstanding Options for End of Life Care It is important for seniors and their caregivers to understand end of life care options, like...
Nov 15, 20213 minLow Stress TravelTravel can be stressful for your family member with dementia. Changes in routine upset their feelings of stability and familiarity....
Nov 2, 20215 minNovember is National Family Caregivers MonthWe understand the impacts caregiving can have on your personal time, finances, health, and emotional wellbeing. It's important to reduce...
Oct 15, 20213 minCan You Hear Me??Imagine if you awoke one day and realized that you could no longer hear your favorite songs, the sound of your grandchildren laughing,...
Sep 29, 20213 minDementia Home CareWhat You Should Know About Caring for an Older Adult with Dementia Caring for someone with Dementia can involve special challenges....
Aug 26, 20213 minEating Challenges in SeniorsWhether it’s to stay healthy, in social gatherings with friends, or as an expression of our creativity, food is central to our days and...
Aug 5, 20213 minHelping Seniors Cope with the Loss of a Loved OneDuring this time of their lives, a lot of your senior’s experience may be punctuated by loss: loss of health, independence, mobility,...
Jul 26, 20212 minSeniors & Food SafetyAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) each year 48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3,000...
Jul 6, 20213 minCreating an Advanced DirectiveHow do we want to be treated when we get to the end of our lives? What decisions would we like made on our behalf if we are unable to...
Jun 30, 20212 min50 Fun Activities to do with your Senior Client or Loved OneWhatever your age, interests, or abilities, you can enjoy pastimes that make you laugh, lose track of time, or feel like a goofy kid at...
Jun 24, 20214 minProtecting Seniors from Summer HeatIt's supposed to be a toasty one here in the Willamette Valley these next several days! While summer brings us warmth and bloom,...
Jun 9, 20213 minTelevision & SeniorsIt might surprise you to learn that older adults watch more television than younger people do. Watching TV comprises most of the leisure...
May 13, 20212 minWe take our Caregiver Selection Process very seriously...As owners of Willamette Valley Caregivers, it is important for us to get to know each of our Clients and Caregivers on the Registry to...
Apr 20, 20212 minApril is Occupational Therapy MonthApril is the month to celebrate Occupational Therapists and all that they do to help patients gain or return to their functional...
Apr 12, 20212 minOrganizing FinancesFinances may not be your favorite topic, but at some point, it is something that almost everyone must address with their older loved...
Apr 5, 20211 minSave money with our Amazing Caregivers!One of our primary goals in starting our Home Care Registry, Willamette Valley Caregivers was to provide an affordable option to those...
Mar 30, 20212 minPositivity & HealthOur minds are powerful tools for creating health and wellness. While studies haven’t identified precisely why positive people are...