Senior Resources

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Get local senior resources and links to information helping you with your long term care planning. Find resources for legal planning, move managers, dementia care, and senior housing options.

Finding the right senior housing - by the senior list

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Department of human services & aging

Legal resources

  • Pixton Law Firm: (503) 968-2020 www.pixtonlaw.com
  • Amy Bilyeu: (503)445-4299 aeb@clblaw.net
  • Meredith Williamson: (503)445-2232 www.nwestatelaw.com
  • Kristianne Cox: (503)739-8810 greshamelderlaw.com
  • Legal Aid: For people who are low income that need legal assistance.  The hotline for people to call with help with regard to getting on public benefits is (800) 520-5292. There are also 11 office locations statewide. They will help with elder law issues, as well as other issues including family law. Legal Aid of Oregon

Disclaimer: Portland Senior Housing only recommends products and services that we've either personally checked out ourselves, or that come from people we know and trust. However, these are not affiliates. We do not receive any financial compensation should you use these products or services and are not liable for any transactions.

moving & packing companies - move managers

  • Managed Moves,  Steve and Christa – (503) 780-7136
  • 3 Star Movers (exceptional for small moves) – (503) 935-2283
  • Willamette Express – (503) 513-5118

Disclaimer: Portland Senior Housing only recommends products and services that we've either personally checked out ourselves, or that come from people we know and trust. However, these are not affiliates. We do not receive any financial compensation should you use these products or services and are not liable for any transactions.

alzheimer's and other dementias

  • Alzheimer’s Association – (Information and resources for those who this disease has affected) click HERE
  • Get quick caregiving tips for minimizing symptoms and handling situations.      click HERE
  • Understanding Alzheimer’s, By Jolene Brackey- a fabulous 15 page PDF, giving perspective into a loved one’s affliction and how to find some common ground in conversation and activities: click to download:  Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease

Disclaimer: Portland Senior Housing only recommends products and services that we've either personally checked out ourselves, or that come from people we know and trust. However, these are not affiliates. We do not receive any financial compensation should you use these products or services and are not liable for any transactions.

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other helpful links

  • Parkinson’s Resources – click HERE
  • Informative health specifically for seniors- click HERE
  • Medical hip device recall info- click HERE
  • Providence Elder Place – click HERE

  • Mesothelioma- providing up-to-date, free, information and support, specifically focused on helping patients diagnosed with Mesothelioma- click HERE

  • Find Elders In Action’s Age Friendly Businesses in Portland, Oregon: click HERE
  • How To Choose Assisted Living Like A Pro, by Amie Clark, BSW, AMAZON
  • 'The Talk’ with Mom and Dad, By Sue Shellenbarger: click HERE
  • The Senior List: Best Medical Alerts, Senior Discounts & Caregiving Tips: click HERE

Disclaimer: Portland Senior Housing only recommends products and services that we've either personally checked out ourselves, or that come from people we know and trust. However, these are not affiliates. We do not receive any financial compensation should you use these products or services and are not liable for any transactions.

senior housing options - descriptions and overview

  • Independent Retirement
  • Assisted Living
  • Residential Care
  • Adult Care Homes
  • Memory Care

  • Nursing Homes

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