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You may have heard someone say: “Dementia? No, my mother has Alzheimer’s, not dementia.” However, the accurate way to explain it would be: “Dementia? Yes, my mother has Alzheimer’s disease.” Still confused? Dr. Debrah Bier clarifies this in our...

This is Part 1 of a 7-part series on Cognitive Aging. Sara Kofman, Public Policy Director, and Jenny Herget, Program Coordinator, both of the Alzheimer's Association-Oregon Chapter, walk us through Alzheimer's disease, the early warning signs,...

Retirement Connection is a comprehensive retirement resource for anyone who wants to know about their retirement options. You can find this resource guide in print, on our website, and via the network. This is your resource guide to connecting those...

Georgena Eggleston, M.A., CRS, LSP and CEO of Beyond Your Grief is our guest. An author, speaker, and teacher, Georgena has walked the path of grief after losing her son to suicide. She talks to us about the tools of Mindful Grieving and Intentional...

Hospice is not a place but rather a philosophy of care that focuses on fulfilling the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those with a life-limiting illness. When a patient, along with his or her physician, and family, decide to no longer...

Joanne Kantor, Director of Recruiting and Retention, and Lauren Buster, Client Care Coordinator at ComForCare Home Care of West Linn, share their personal experiences and insights about highly valued caregivers. They bring two of their top caregivers...

POLST: Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment. When and why should you complete this form? Dr. Susan Tolle answers these questions. She founded the Oregon Health & Science University Center for Ethics in Health Care and has directed it since...

Kellie Lapp, Executive Director of Oregon Health Decisions, discusses why everyone should have an Advance Directive. Whether you are 18 or 80, documenting your medical wishes now means your family won't have to make heart-wrenching decisions later.

Special Guests Malcolm and Sue Fylan, along with Lance Christian, Executive Director of ALS joined us this week on Aging in Portland. Malcolm shares his personal story about first learning of his ALS diagnosis. Faced with this heart-wrenching...

Lance Christian with The ALS Association Oregon & SW Washington Chapter shares what they are doing to lead the effort in Oregon and SW Washington to serve people with ALS, and to fund research for a cure.

Kathleen Beck from Rivercrest Shared Small Housing Senior Living at Its Best on Aging in Portland

What are the options for Aging In the Right Place? Talk to Jennifer Roney, RN! She has been walked alongside families for 30+ years to determine the best place for aging parents to live. The process starts with a conversation. By the end of our first...

How to navigate the challenges of aging with our parents focusing on their health, happiness, and independence.

Judy Rough, Sr. Director of Strategic Alliances Discusses the Society of Certified Senior Advisors (SCSA) on Aging in Portland with Host Mark Turnbull from ComForCare Portland.