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Our guide is organized into 3 primary sections and identifi ed by color tabs:

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1. At Home Care & Health

This section offers two comparison spreadsheets/ grids . One for Home Health Medical Care and another for In Home Personal Assistance . First familiarize yourself with the different levels of care offered by each license type . We have included home care defi nitions to assist you in fi nding the care that best serves your needs . This section also includes additional homecare resources and caregiver registry services .

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Housing At Home Care & Health Care & Health 18 Amedisys home health services, 16083 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd #100, Portland, 97224 503-619-1020 18 Assured home health, 25195 SW Parkway Ave #103, Wilsonville, 97070 503-682-1008 16 Gentiva health services, 16760 Upper Boones Ferry Rd #106, Portland, 97224 503-620-3407 15 maxim healthcare services, 10300 SW Greenburg Rd #380, Portland, 97223 503-452-4545 15 maxim healthcare services, 12503 SE Mill Plain Blvd #205, Vancouver, 98684 360-896-7289 17 Touchmark home health, 2911 SE Village Loop, Vancouver, 98683 360-253-3855 Addus healthcare, 4838 NE Sandy Blvd, #200, Portland, 97213 503-261-8599 Adventist health home care services, 5835 NE 122nd Ave #155, Portland, 97230 503-251-6301 brightstar healthcare, 1111 Main St #401, Vancouver, 98660 360-433-9375 brightstar healthcare, 1675 SW Marlow Ave #400, Portland, 97225 503-620-6011 brightstar healthcare, 825 NE 20th Ave #336, Portland, 97232 503-688-5575 cochran homcare, 14300 SE 1st St #130 , Vancouver, 98684 360-882-0900 community home health & hospice, 14508 NE 20th Ave #201, Vancouver, 98686 360-253-4626 • Gentiva health services, 204 SE Stone Mill Dr #260, Vancouver, 98684 360-253-7746 home care & hospice southwest, 100 E 33rd St #201, Vancouver, 98663 360-759-1500 • innovative senior care, 8855 SW Holly Lane #123, Wilsonville, 97070 503-582-9246Kaiser Permanente home health, 2701 NW Vaughn St #140, Portland, 97210 503-499-5200 • marquis At home, 7644 SW Mohawk Bldg J-Ste A, Tualitin 97062 971-206-5212 northwest healthcare, 7710 NE Vancouver Mall Dr #C, Vancouver, 98662 360-574-5293 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PT, OT, ST • • PT, OT, ST • PT, OT, ST • • PT, OT, ST • • PT, OT, ST • • PT, OT, ST, RT • PT, OT, ST, RT • PT, OT, ST, RT • PT, OT, ST, RT • PT, OT, ST PT, OT, ST • PT, OT, ST PT, OT, ST • PT, OT, ST PT, OT, ST Addus healthcare, 4838 NE Sandy Blvd, #200, Portland, 97213 503-261-8599 Adventist health home care services, 5835 NE 122nd Ave #155, Portland, 97230 503-251-6301 brightstar healthcare, 1111 Main St #401, Vancouver, 98660 360-433-9375 brightstar healthcare, 1675 SW Marlow Ave #400, Portland, 97225 503-620-6011 brightstar healthcare, 825 NE 20th Ave #336, Portland, 97232 503-688-5575 cochran homcare, 14300 SE 1st St #130 , Vancouver, 98684 360-882-0900 community home health & hospice, 14508 NE 20th Ave #201, Vancouver, 98686 360-253-4626 • Gentiva health services, 204 SE Stone Mill Dr #260, Vancouver, 98684 360-253-7746 home care & hospice southwest, 100 E 33rd St #201, Vancouver, 98663 360-759-1500 • innovative senior care, 8855 SW Holly Lane #123, Wilsonville, 97070 503-582-9246Kaiser Permanente home health, 2701 NW Vaughn St #140, Portland, 97210 503-499-5200 • marquis At home, 7644 SW Mohawk Bldg J-Ste A, Tualitin 97062 971-206-5212 northwest healthcare, 7710 NE Vancouver Mall Dr #C, Vancouver, 98662 360-574-5293 Providence home health, 6410 NE Halsey St, Portland, 97213 503-215-4646 signature homecare, 25117 SW Parkway Ave #F, Wilsonville, 97070 503-783-2470 Total care, 2101 E Evergreen Blvd #106, Vancouver, 98661 360-597-3059 Tuality home health, 1809 Maple St, Forest Grove, 97116 503-357-2737 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PT, OT, ST • • PT, OT, ST, RT • PT, OT, ST, RT • PT, OT, ST, RT • PT, OT, ST, RT • PT, OT, ST PT, OT, ST • PT, OT, ST PT, OT, ST • PT, OT, ST PT, OT, ST • • PT, OT, ST • PT, OT, ST • • • PT, OT, ST Indicates link available at www.RetirementConnection.com

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Housing At Home Care & Health Care & Health 18 Amedisys home health services, 16083 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd #100, Portland, 97224 503-619-1020 18 Assured home health, 25195 SW Parkway Ave #103, Wilsonville, 97070 503-682-1008 16 Gentiva health services, 16760 Upper Boones Ferry Rd #106, Portland, 97224 503-620-3407 15 maxim healthcare services, 10300 SW Greenburg Rd #380, Portland, 97223 503-452-4545 15 maxim healthcare services, 12503 SE Mill Plain Blvd #205, Vancouver, 98684 360-896-7289 17 Touchmark home health, 2911 SE Village Loop, Vancouver, 98683 360-253-3855 Addus healthcare, 4838 NE Sandy Blvd, #200, Portland, 97213 503-261-8599 Adventist health home care services, 5835 NE 122nd Ave #155, Portland, 97230 503-251-6301 brightstar healthcare, 1111 Main St #401, Vancouver, 98660 360-433-9375 brightstar healthcare, 1675 SW Marlow Ave #400, Portland, 97225 503-620-6011 brightstar healthcare, 825 NE 20th Ave #336, Portland, 97232 503-688-5575 cochran homcare, 14300 SE 1st St #130 , Vancouver, 98684 360-882-0900 community home health & hospice, 14508 NE 20th Ave #201, Vancouver, 98686 360-253-4626 • Gentiva health services, 204 SE Stone Mill Dr #260, Vancouver, 98684 360-253-7746 home care & hospice southwest, 100 E 33rd St #201, Vancouver, 98663 360-759-1500 • innovative senior care, 8855 SW Holly Lane #123, Wilsonville, 97070 503-582-9246Kaiser Permanente home health, 2701 NW Vaughn St #140, Portland, 97210 503-499-5200 • marquis At home, 7644 SW Mohawk Bldg J-Ste A, Tualitin 97062 971-206-5212 northwest healthcare, 7710 NE Vancouver Mall Dr #C, Vancouver, 98662 360-574-5293 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PT, OT, ST • • PT, OT, ST • PT, OT, ST • • PT, OT, ST • • PT, OT, ST • • PT, OT, ST, RT • PT, OT, ST, RT • PT, OT, ST, RT • PT, OT, ST, RT • PT, OT, ST PT, OT, ST • PT, OT, ST PT, OT, ST • PT, OT, ST PT, OT, ST Addus healthcare, 4838 NE Sandy Blvd, #200, Portland, 97213 503-261-8599 Adventist health home care services, 5835 NE 122nd Ave #155, Portland, 97230 503-251-6301 brightstar healthcare, 1111 Main St #401, Vancouver, 98660 360-433-9375 brightstar healthcare, 1675 SW Marlow Ave #400, Portland, 97225 503-620-6011 brightstar healthcare, 825 NE 20th Ave #336, Portland, 97232 503-688-5575 cochran homcare, 14300 SE 1st St #130 , Vancouver, 98684 360-882-0900 community home health & hospice, 14508 NE 20th Ave #201, Vancouver, 98686 360-253-4626 • Gentiva health services, 204 SE Stone Mill Dr #260, Vancouver, 98684 360-253-7746 home care & hospice southwest, 100 E 33rd St #201, Vancouver, 98663 360-759-1500 • innovative senior care, 8855 SW Holly Lane #123, Wilsonville, 97070 503-582-9246Kaiser Permanente home health, 2701 NW Vaughn St #140, Portland, 97210 503-499-5200 • marquis At home, 7644 SW Mohawk Bldg J-Ste A, Tualitin 97062 971-206-5212 northwest healthcare, 7710 NE Vancouver Mall Dr #C, Vancouver, 98662 360-574-5293 Providence home health, 6410 NE Halsey St, Portland, 97213 503-215-4646 signature homecare, 25117 SW Parkway Ave #F, Wilsonville, 97070 503-783-2470 Total care, 2101 E Evergreen Blvd #106, Vancouver, 98661 360-597-3059 Tuality home health, 1809 Maple St, Forest Grove, 97116 503-357-2737 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PT, OT, ST • • PT, OT, ST, RT • PT, OT, ST, RT • PT, OT, ST, RT • PT, OT, ST, RT • PT, OT, ST PT, OT, ST • PT, OT, ST PT, OT, ST • PT, OT, ST PT, OT, ST • • PT, OT, ST • PT, OT, ST • • • PT, OT, ST Indicates link available at www.RetirementConnection.com

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Visit www.RetirementConnection.com for:

▶ Enhanced Search Options ▶ Activity Calendars ▶ Glossary of Healthcare Terms ▶ Additional Articles ▶ Resources for Providers ▶ Links to Local Provider Emails and Websites ▶ Request for Additional Help

2. Community Resources & Services

This section is alphabetical, and includes hundreds of services and organizations that work with older adults, those with disabilities and their families . This section includes everything from Caregiver Resources, Social Security, Care Management, Senior Centers, Upcoming Events, etc .

3. Housing

Begin by reviewing the Housing Defi nitions at the beginning of the section to determine which level of care best fi ts your needs . Then turn to the easy to read comparison grids; which are read comparison grids; which are separated into 4 primary care levels: Independent Living, Assisted Living/Residential Care, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing/Intermediate Care . The communities are separated by city so you can quickly search a specifi c geographic area . If you are unsure where to begin, you may want to contact a Housing Placement & Referral Specialist, many of whom are also included at the beginning of the housing section .

Additionally the guide offers ▶ Many featured articles written by local experts, a Caregiver Checklist, and a “Request for Help” form.

Cardiac Care refers to services including patient assessment, specific diet information, and management of the disease process, medication management and education. Cardiac rehabilitation is a program designed to help a person with heart disease return to health and modify risk factors to prevent further heart damage.

Diabetic Management refers to services including patient assessment, diet information, management of the disease process, medication management and education on all of the above. Services are provided by a Registered Nurse under the supervision of an M.D. Some agencies may employ certified diabetic nurse instructors or cardiac care specialty RN’s.

Home Health Care includes skilled nursing services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language therapy and medical social services. A Home Health care agency may choose to be Medicare certified to be reimbursed for their services. Home Health agencies may also teach you how to care for yourself.

Hospice is a comprehensive program of care to patients and families facing a life threatening illness. Hospice emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment. The dying are comforted. Professional medical care is given, and sophisticated symptom relief provided. Very few Home Health Agencies are also licensed for Hospice care.

In-Home Care/Personal Care is care related to activities of daily living, including: mobility, eating, toileting, bathing and personal hygiene, dressing and grooming or cognition support. These services are typically not covered by medical insurance and do not require a physician’s order.

Intravenous Therapy is any medical treatments/medications that need to be introduced to the body via a patient’s veins. Numerous IV Therapies can be provided inhome under supervision of a MD. Some of these include: inter-infective/antibiotic therapies, hydration therapy, pain management, chemotherapy and central line care and maintenance.

Medicaid Certified is a joint Federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. Medicaid Certified facilities can offer services to individuals receiving Medicaid benefits in exchange for reimbursement from Medicaid. Some people qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid (these people are called “dual eligibles”).

Medical social services provide assistance with social and emotional concerns related to an illness, including counseling or help finding community resources.

Medicare Certified facilities can offer services to individuals receiving Medicare benefits in exchange for reimbursement from Medicare. A Physicians order is required to be reimbursed by Medicare. Medicare is a Federal insurance health insurance program for those 65 and over, or who meet other criteria. Nurse Delegated Tasks; A licensed registered nurse may delegate specific nursing care tasks to qualified nursing assistants in a community-based and in-homecare settings. One task taught and delegated to one caregiver for one client. Before delegating a task, the registered nurse delegator must determine that specific criteria are met and ensure that the patient is in a stable and predictable condition.

Psychiatric Services refers to the agency's ability to offer services related to psychiatric support with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. Services may include counseling or administering of medications.

Respite Care is short-term or temporary. It is designed to give families a break from the stress of daily caregiving. Respite care can be for a few hours, overnight, or for days. The amount of care changes with the needs of the family and the ill or disabled person.

Telehealth is a developing application of clinical healthcare, where medical information is transferred and assessment derived through interactive audiovisual media. Telemedicine can also be used to conduct examinations and remote medical procedures, such as: tracking blood sugar, automated blood pressure and weight checks.

Therapy Services (OT, PT, RT, ST) Occupational Therapy, (OT) refers to services to assess and treat patients to help them develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. Occupational therapists help clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function. Physical Therapy (PT) refers to services for the treatment and rehabilitation process where a physical therapist will often stretch, strengthen, facilitate muscles, challenge balance, test coordination abilities, teach home exercise programs to enhance basic mobility skills; to help lessen disability and pain and improve overall function and quality of life. Respiratory Therapy (RT) refers to services for care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It may include the therapeutic use of medical gases and their equipment, humidification, aerosols, ventilator support, bronchi pulmonary drainage and exercise & respiratory rehabilitation. Speech Therapy (ST) refers to services to assess and treat speech and swallowing disorders. Speech therapy can treat speech, language, cognitive skills or swallowing.

Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (WOCN)WOC nurses have advanced training in acute and chronic wound care, as well as the physical, emotional and social issues of patients with ostomies (those who have had some kind of bowel or bladder diversion), stomas, acute and chronic wounds, and incontinence (those with bladder and bowel control and associated skin care issues).

Sources: Oregon Department of Health & Human Services, Administration on Aging and National Institutes of Health.