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Create a Home Recycling Station in 5 Easy Steps♻️
Let’s set up a simple, effective home recycling station in just five steps.
Portland Elder Care Council
Mar 133 min read
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Selling Your Home in a Rapidly Changing Market: Why Staging Matters
The real estate market is constantly evolving, and selling a home today requires a well-thought-out, tailored plan. While pricing your home
Portland Elder Care Council
Feb 182 min read
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Understanding the Differences Between: Healthcare Representative, Power of Attorney, Guardianship, and Conservatorship .
Attempting to understand the terminology in legal documents for ourselves or our loved ones can often be perplexing. Here are some...
Portland Elder Care Council
Jan 162 min read
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Your End-of-Year Financial Planning Checklist
The end of the year is always a busy time, and it can feel overwhelming to think about adding more to your to-do list. However, checking...
Bess Lindahl
Nov 29, 20244 min read
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Embrace New Connections: Building Community and Staying Socially Active for Single and Married Older Adults in August and September
As summer slowly turns into fall, August and September offer a unique opportunity to rejuvenate our social lives and build new...
Bess Lindahl
Aug 18, 20244 min read
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A Guide on How to Protect Yourself from Scams
In the digital age, where technology facilitates seamless transactions and interactions, the risk of falling victim to scams has...
Bess Lindahl
Jun 23, 20242 min read
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Choice at End of Life
In looking up words that describe American values, nearly all of the results showed “independence” and “individualism” high on the list....
Bess Lindahl
May 17, 20244 min read
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How to Start Swedish Death Cleaning
We all have to go sometime. So does our stuff. Whoever coined the phrase “Swedish death cleaning” really needs a new marketing person....
Bess Lindahl
Mar 25, 20245 min read
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Aging Transitions- How to decide when a different setting is needed for your aging loved one
Deciding when to transition out of one’s home is a personal and individualized choice that depends on various factors. Here are some...
Bess Lindahl
Feb 20, 20241 min read
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PECC Plans for 2024 and updates for Medicaid and Aid & Attendance Benefits
Everyone always has big plans for the year: resolutions, goals and milestones. The Portland Elder Care Council has been busy planning our...
Bess Lindahl
Jan 19, 20241 min read
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Stay Socially Engaged: How Older Adults Can Thrive During the Winter Months
As the winter months approach, it's easy for older adults to find themselves retreating indoors and becoming less socially active. Cold...
Portland Elder Care Council
Dec 18, 20233 min read
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What do you want to see in 2024?
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...
Bess Lindahl
Nov 7, 20231 min read
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PECC July Blog | Designating a Beneficiary
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...
Portland Elder Care Council
Jul 11, 20234 min read
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PECC June Blog | World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). The purpose of WEAAD is to raise awareness of elder abuse and to encourage people to...
Portland Elder Care Council
Jun 15, 20232 min read
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PECC May Blog
Caregiving for an elderly family member can be a challenging but rewarding experience.
Portland Elder Care Council
May 8, 20233 min read
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PECC April Blog
This month Whitney from Big Rocks Organizing is giving us her tips, tricks, and timelines to make moving easier and less overwhelming!...
Portland Elder Care Council
Mar 31, 20236 min read
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Portland Elder Care Council
Mar 28, 20230 min read
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PECC March Blog
This month we're talking about what End-of-Life Doula is and Community Death Care. Read on for more information.
Portland Elder Care Council
Mar 9, 20235 min read
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Preventing Dementia
By Dr. Alia Alhumaid
Portland Elder Care Council
Nov 10, 20221 min read
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Social atrophy as a byproduct of COVID, its impact, and a remedy for older adults
The global pandemic has changed our lives in measurable and definitive ways. Mandated social distancing and the fear of contracting COVID...
Portland Elder Care Council
Sep 1, 20223 min read
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