Senior Living on the Oregon Coast

Senior L iving on the Oregon Coast

2019-20 Resource Guide

A Siuslaw News Publication

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Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home

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Locally Owned & Operated by the Burns Family

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Your Community Friend... ...when you need one most.

Burns’s Riverside Chapel/Florence Funeral Home is locally owned and operated by Alan and Karen Burns. The compassionate care that the clients receive from the family is based on their commitment to the community in which they live.

Karen holds a Funeral Director license, and many women have found it comforting to have a woman WR WDON WR GXULQJ WKH GLIÀ FXOW DQG VWUHVVIXO WLPHV Karen is proud to be a member of the Florence Kiwanis Club.

Alan served as Mayor of Florence from 1998-2005. He is a second generation Funeral Director and a graduate of San Francisco College of Mortuary Science.

Kourtney is third generation Funeral Director/ Embalmer. After graduating from Mt. Hood Community College with an AA in Mortuary Sciences, she joined the family business in 2009.

Kourtney is the proud mother of Clayton Kent and a house full of pets.

From traditional to unconventional — military, indoor or outdoor, formal or casual — they work to ensure that all the needs are met to honor the loved ones and families that they serve. ,Q DGGLWLRQ WR WKH FKDSHO DQG 3DFLÀ F 6XQVHW Cemetery, they own and operate two crematories — one for humans and one for pets. They offer products and memorabilia to honor those that have passed away and for beloved pets as well.

Randy came to the business in 2016. He is currently serving his apprenticeship and will be a licensed Funeral Director. He loves the outdoors DQG VSHQGLQJ WLPH ZLWK KLV GDXJKWHU /H[L DQG À DQFp Laurie.

www.burnsriversidechapel.com 2765 Kingwood St., Florence

541-997-3416 24 Hour Caring Service

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Smart ways to embrace retirement

on the Oregon Coast

R 4 — Senior Resource Guide 7 — Benefit from Pet Ownership 10 — Go Gray With Style 14 — Facts about Alzheimer’s 15 — Improve Life Expectancy 17 — Spend Time with Family 18 — Give the Gift of Travel A special publication of the Siuslaw News P.O. Box 10 — 148 Maple St., Florence, OR 97439 541-997-3441 — www.TheSiuslawNews.com

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etirement is on the horizon for a significant number of people.

Around 10,000 people retire each day in the United States, according to a study

by Merrill Lynch and Age Wave, a consultancy studying the cultural and economic impacts of aging. But many soon-to-be retirees are not fully prepared for life after their work life ends. Shedding new light on this next chapter can make retirement something to look forward to even more.

How retired are you?

Retirement may no longer mean what it once did. Some retirees remove themselves entirely from the active employment market, while others prefer to keep at least one toe in the professional water.

Some retirees change fields and do part-time work. Others may volunteer their time without getting paid. Still, some choose to use retirement as an opportunity to spearhead a new business venture that may not have

been possible beforehand.

Retirees should reflect on their goals, as well as their finances, and make plans accordingly.

grams.

It pays to know the rules of each plan to avoid unnecessary expenses that can eat into retirement dollars. For those Americans who will be See retirement as a begin- relying solely on Medicare, ning, not an end find a counselor who can Quite often soon-to-be re- spell out the intricacies of the tirees focus on the end of a plan, or use the free tool on career or the end of a stage in Medicare.gov. life without putting enough focus on the possibilities Choose your living space ahead. This is a prime time Retirement can be an opto find a new social network, portunity to shed an old skin travel, join a ministry and and try on a new one — espemuch more. cially as it pertains to housing. There are options to Don’t neglect health care downsize for empty-nesters Retiring may involve find- or even to secure resources ing health insurance and to “age in place.” preparing for other types of According to United Inhealth care later in life. come, a money management The U.S. Census Bureau service, retirees should try says that employment-based out particular scenarios and insurance covered 55.4 per- locations prior to jumping in. cent of the population in Rent in a particular neigh2015, the most recent years borhood, or house sit and for figures, followed by try things on for size. Airbnb Medicaid (19.5 percent) and and other types of services Medicare (16 percent). Resi- can make this trial easy. dents of other countries may A new outlook on retirebe covered by government ment can open up a world of standardized health pro- opportunities.

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Florence area directory — Senior Services Accountants

Banking Services

Holloway & Associates CPAs, 733 Highway 101, 541-997-3434, hollowaycpas.org

Assistance Services Ability Center Mobility, 3574 Marcola Rd. Springfield, 541-726-4001, abilitycenter.com Addus HomeCare, 1144 Willagillespie Rd. Eugene, 541-342-5567, www.addus.com Craig Drafting & Design, 541-997-6926 Florence Heating & Sheet Metal, 1645 Kingwood St., 541-997-2422 Florence Janitorial Services, 541-997-2385 Front Desk Florence, 541-902-5122 Goodman’s Floor Covering, 541-997-1080 Heavenly Helpers LLC, 1720 34th Place, 541991-7051 Jack Mobley Construction, 541-999-0742 Jesse Butler Yard Care, 541-852-5251 Lofy Construction, 541-590-3691, lofyconstuction.net Neils Carpet Upholstery Cleaning, 541997-3825 Overhead Door, 541-997-5008, www. overheaddoor.com Pest Tech Inc., 509 Highway 101, 541-9973781 Ray Wells, Inc., 541-997-2054, raywellsinc. com Robert’s Handyman, 541-997-5970 Siuslaw Glass & Mirror, 178- Kingwood St., 541-997-8526 Siuslaw Outreach Services, 1576 12th St., 541-997-2816 Swanson’s Pest Management Inc., 541997-4027 Wells Tree & Excavation, 541-999-5083 W.G. Peterson Woodworking, 1723 Highway 101, 541-997-3127 Your Organizing Answer, 541-999-7972, yourorganizinganswer.com

Health & Nutrition

Nova Health Primary Care, 4480 G N Highway 101, 541-997-1251, novahealth.com Banner Bank, 777 Highway 101, 541-997Better Breathers Club, Peace Harbor Medical Oregon Eye Consultants, 2002 Highway 101, 3486, www.bannerbank.com Center, Conference Room C, fourth 541-687-1927, oregoneyeconsultants.com First Community Credit Union, 2077 Wednesday, 2 p.m., 541-902-6300 ext. 5635 PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Highway 101, 541-902-9599, myfirstccu.org Senior Meals Program, Senior Center, 11:30 Center, 400 Ninth St., 541-997-8412 Oregon Pacific Bank, 1355 Highway 101, a.m., 541-997-5673 Peace Harbor Primary Care, 541-997-7134 541-997-7121, www.opbc.com Singing Pines Café, Senior Center, 11:30 Premiere Foot and Ankle, 4750 Village Plaza Umpqua Bank, 430 Highway 101, 541-997a.m., Tuesday & Thursday, $7, 541-997-8844 Lp, Ste 202, Eugene, 541-203-7707 3431, www.umpquabank.com Siuslaw Diabetes/Prediabetes Support Siuslaw Medical Clinic, 1845 Highway 126, U.S. Bank, 2300 Highway 101, 541-997-5151, Group, 541-902-6059 Florence, 541-999-6599 usbank.com Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Support Wellspring Clinic & Points of Grace Washington Federal, 620 Highway 101, 541- Group, 541-999-4239 Acupuncture, 1845 Highway 126, Suite H 997-8206, www.washingtonfederal.com Park Place, 541-902-8860 Insurance

Car Services

Ace Johnson’s Auto Sales, 1870 Highway 101, 541-902-1368, 541-991-2274 Florence RV & Automotive, 4390 Highway 101, 541-997-8287 Hoberg’s Complete Auto Repair, 345 Highway 101, 541-997-2413 J&J Automotive, 1885 42nd St., 541-9973260 Johnston Motor Co., 2150 Highway 101, 541997-3475, www.johnstonmotorcompany. com Les Schwab Tires, 4325 Highway 101, 541997-7178 NAPA Davison Auto Parts, 4480 Highway 101, 541-997-3428 Petersen Auto Detail, 541-999-6078, facebook.com/petersenautodetail Tony’s Garage, 1730 21st St., 541-902-1955 West Coast Autobody, 1178 Quince St., 541997-7117

Bankers Life, 541-242-2646, tammy.green@ bankerslife.com Dana Dane Insurance, 1525 12th St., 541997-1410 Futurity First, 541-999-1150, dawneden@ ffig.com Medicare (general), 800-633-4227 Oregon Health Plan, 800-699-9075 Streets Insurance, 1234 Rhododendron Dr., 541-997-8574, streetsinsurance.com/

Legal Services Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center, 541-485-1017, www.lclac.org/

Medical Services

Best for Hearing, 2285 Highway 101 Ste. M, 541-902-5302, www.bestforhearing.com Chad E. Clement, D.D.S., P.C., 1256 Bay St., 541-997-3423, myflorencedds.com Denture Services Inc., 524 Laurel St., 541Funeral Home – Crematory 997-6054, dentureservicesinc.com Lower Umpqua Hospital, 600 Ranch Road, Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Reedsport, 541-271-2171 Home, 2765 Kingwood St., 541-997-3416 McKenzie Primary Care, 4480 G Highway Dunes Memorial Chapel and Cremation 101, 541-997-1789 Services, 2300 Frontage Rd., Reedsport, 541- Northwest Reflections Health & Wellness, 271-2822, www.dunesmemorial.com 5292 Harvard Ave., Florence, 541-590-3906

FLORENCE SENIOR CENTER

A gathering place for all ages.

JOIN THE FUN! Delicious, low-cost lunches every weekday Card games • Bingo • Line Dancing • Pool • Yoga Chairs Excercise • Community Events Event Space Available • Volunteers Welcomed

GET OUT AND MEET NEW PEOPLE

1570 Kingwood, Florence, 97439 • www.florenceseniorcenter.org

541-997-8844

Senior & Disabled Services Florence Office, 3180 Highway 101, 541-9029430 Florence Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood St., 541-997-8844, florenceseniorcenter.org Social Security Administration, 800-7721213 Tax Aid (AARP), 888-687-2277

Tax Preparation Siuslaw Tax Service, 1958 E. 17th St., 541997-9249

Transportation Rhody Express, Monday through Friday service, 541-902-2067, www.ltd.org/rhody/ River Cities Taxi, includes late-night service, 541-997-8520, facebook.com/Rivercitiestaxi/ Florence Yachats Connector, Monday through Friday service, ltd.org/florenceyachats-connector/

Veteran Services Disabled American Veterans Ch. #23, 1751 21st St., 541-997-8060 Roseburg, 800-549-8387 Portland, 800-949-1004

Lane Council of Governments Senior & Disability Services Senior & Disability Services (S&DS), a division of Lane Council of Governments, provides services for older adults and adults with disabilities.

Services include information and referral through the ADRC, Meals on Wheels & Café 60 dining sites, Medicaid, SNAP (formerly Food Stamps), long-term care services, family caregiver supports, Adult Protective Services, health promotion programs and many more.

The Senior Connections Program of S&DS works with adults aged 60 and older and family caregivers, at no charge, regardless of income.

Senior Connections Area Coordinators and volunteers in six Lane County communities work to help older adults in their own homes and conduct initial assessments, referrals and ongoing facilitation of services for federal and state programs.

Trained volunteers are the key to our success.

S&DS has offices in Eugene and Florence, with outstations in Cottage Grove, Junction City, Oakridge and Veneta. For more information, visit 3180 Highway 101, call 541-902-9430 or go to www. sdslane.org.

Hubbard’s Retreat Adult Foster Care

Five bedrooms all with their own bath Close to town with country setting For more information call 541-997-8964 Located at 5253 Heceta Beach Road, Florence

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Florence area directory — Social Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities Friends of Florence Cancer Van, 541-997-

8663, friendsofflorence.net Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Lane County, Habitat for Humanity, 2004 Highway 101, 1601 15th St., 541-902-0304, bgcwlc.org 541-902-9227, www.florencehabitat.org Celebrate Recovery, 5:30 p.m. at Florence Helping Hands Coalition, 541-997-5057, Church of the Nazarene, 1536 12th St. www.helpinghandsflorence.org CROW, Children’s Repertory of Oregon Mapleton Food Share, 10718 Highway #126, Workshops, 3120 Highway 101, 541-999-8641, www.mapletonfoodshare.org www.crowkids.com Mapleton School District, 541-268-4312, City of Florence, 250 Highway 101, 541-997- mapleton.k12.or.us 3437, ci.florence.or.us Meals on Wheels Program, 1570 King-wood Disabled American Veterans Vans to Medical St., 541-902-9430, florenceseniorcenter.org Centers, 541-902-3122, dav.org Memory Loss Respite Center, 1570 Kingwood Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, 290 St., 541-902-8539, florenceseniorcenter.org Hwy 101, 541-997-3128, florencechamber.org Oregon Coast Humane Society, 541-997Florence Area Community Coalition, 5414277, oregoncoasthumanesociety.org 999-2927, www.florenceareacc.org Oregon Coast Military Museum, 2145 KingFlorence Community PTA, florencepta.org wood St., oregoncoastmilitarymuseum.com Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., 541- Peace Harbor Home Health & Hospice, 310 997-1994, eventcenter.org Ninth St., 541-997-3418, peacehealth.org/ Florence Food Share, 2190 Spruce St., 541peace-harbor 997-9110, www.florencefoodshare.org Rotary Club of Florence, theflorencerotary.org Florence Kiwanis Club, florencekiwanis.org Salvation Army, (toll free) 800-481-3280, bill.

Florence Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood St., olson@usw.salvationarmy.org 541-997-8844, florenceseniorcenter.org Senior Connections, 541-682-3353, lcog.

Community Chorus, Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101, 7 p.m. every Thursday, 541-999-7575 Creativity Corner Papercrafts, first Friday of the month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to crafters, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints CROW Dance and Theatre Art Classes, 3120 Highway 101, 541-999-8641, crowkids.com Florence Ukulele Club “The Flukes,” meets monthly janetlwellington@gmail.com It’s About Time Productions, www.itsabouttimeproductions.com Last Resort Players, lastresortplayers.com Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble, Alternates between Siuslaw and Waldport; Monday, 6:308:30 p.m., 541-999-6907 Music & The Arts Yachats Big Band, Yachats Commons, 7-9 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour, 3-5 p.m., 2ndSat- p.m., first Thursday, $5 donation with children, 541-547-4252 or 541-547-3626 urdayGalleryTour.com Big Wave First Tuesday Open Mic Night, 7 Social Activities p.m.; FRAA, 120 Maple St. Coast Chamber Ensemble, Meets every Ada Grange 570, 82457 Canary Road south of Thursday, 3-5 p.m., Coast Village Clubhouse. All Florence. Offers Bingo and seasonal events musical levels welcome. 541-870-4346.

City Club of Florence, 541-997-1023

org/156/Senior-Disability-Services Siuslaw Outreach Services, 1576 12th St., 541-997-2816, www.florencesos.org Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, 278 Maple St., 541-997-7884, siuslawpioneermuseum.com Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St. and 88148 Riverview Ave. in Mapleton, 541-9973132, www.siuslawlibrary.info Siuslaw School District, 541-997-2651, www. siuslaw.k12.or.us Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue, 2625 Highway 101, 541-997-3212, svfr.org Siuslaw Vision, rivercal.org Soroptimist International of Florence, siflorence@soroptimist.net

Senior Living & Care

Alzheimer’s & Memory Care 8821, newfriendsofflorence.org

New Horizons In-Home Care, 398 Hwy 101, Enchanted Gardens Senior Foster Care New Friends Memory and Residential 541-997-8115, newhorizonsinhomecare.com Home, 1610 22nd St., 541-997-0209 Care of Florence, 3321 Oak St., 541-902Hubbard’s Retreat Adult Foster Care, 5253 Nursing Facilities 8821, newfriendsofflorence.org Heceta Beach Road, 541-997-8964 & Long-term Care Northwest Memory Care, 5292 Harvard Ave,. 541-359-5087, nwmemorycare.com/ Inland Point, 2290 Inland Drive, North Bend, Peace Harbor Rehabilitation & Wellness Regency Florence Rehabilitation Center, 541-756-0176, inlandpointretirement.com Center, 685 Highway 101, 541-902-1669, 1951 21st St., 541-997-8436, regency-pacif- Spruce Point, 375 Ninth St., 541-997-6111 peacehealth.org/peace-harbor/rehabilitaic.com/senior-living/or/florence/regencyHome Health & Hospice tion-and-wellness-center florence-rehabilitation-center/ Regency Florence Rehabilitation Center, Spruce Point Memory Care Unit, 375 Ninth Peace Harbor Home Health & Hospice 400 1951 21st St., Florence, 541-997-8436 Ninth St., 541-997-3418 St., 541-997-6111, spruce-point.com

In-Home Care

Assisted Living New Friends Memory and Residential Care of Florence, 3321 Oak St., 541-902-

Peace Harbor Home Health & Hospice, 400 Ninth St., Florence, 541-997-3418

Florentine Estates, 182 Florentine Ave., 541997-1762, www.florentineestates.org Greentrees Village, Inc., 1600 Rhododendron Drive, 541-997-8674, greentreesvillage.com Inland Point Retirement Community, 2290 Inland Drive, North Bend, 541-7560176, www.inlandpointretirement.com Munsel Park Apartments, 2021 12th St., Florence, 541-997-2661 Sea Aire Assisted Living, 1882 Highway Respite Care 101, Yachats, 541-547-5500, seaaireassistedliving.com Memory Loss Respite Center of Florence, Shorewood Senior Living, 1451 Spruce St., 1570 Kingwood St., 541-902-8539 541-991-4319, www.compass-living.com/

Best For Hearing has a 38-year history helping Florence hear better. We are a family-owned business of two generations of hearing practitioners.

As Florence’s only full-time, locally-owned practice, Best For Hearing is committed to offering the very best in hearing health care.

We are open 5 days a week to serve you and your hearing needs.

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For more entertainment, events, classes and activities all year, visit TheSiuslawNews.com. senior-living/or/florence/shorewood-living/ Spruce Point Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, 375 Ninth St., 541-9976111, spruce-point.com Tanglewood Apartments, 1956 16th St., Florence, 541-997-8817, lovelacedevelopment.com/properties/tanglewood.php Terpening Terrace, 50 Ruby Ave., Eugene, 541-689-0619, terpeningterrace.com Windsong Senior Apartments, 1365 Spruce St., 541-997-5398, lovelacedevelopment.com/properties/windsong.php Ya-Po-Ah Terrace Retirement Apartments, 350 Pearl St., Eugene, 541-3425329, yapoah.com

Dunes Memorial Chapel serving Florence and the surrounding area

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We are here to help families hear better!

2285 Highway 101 Florence, OR 97439 (541) 997-8866 BestForHearing.com

Senior Communities

Coastal Writers, 1st and 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. at Shorewood, 1451 Spruce St., 541-902-8575 Florence Area Democratic Club, first Saturday; 11 a.m. at Florence Senior Center Florence Elks Lodge #1858, 1686 12th St., www.florenceelks.com Florence Newcomers’ Dinner, 541-590-3944 Florence Pickle-Ball Association, Monday, Wednesday and Friday weather permitting.

8:30 to 11 a.m. at Rolling Dunes Park, 35th St. Florence Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood St., 541-997-8844, florenceseniorcenter.org Lane Community College Florence Center, 3149 Oak St., 541-997-8444, lanecc.edu/florence The Mustard Seed, 509 Kingwood St., www. themustardseed1720.com PROSS: Professionally Retired Ornery Single Seniors, 60+ years, 541-991-6430 or write 1451 Spruce St. Apt 107

Best For Hearing Staff Experience you can trust

Burial & Cremation Service • Onsite Crematory Columnbarium Spaces • Pre-need Planning

Serving Lane, Douglas and Coos County

Dunes Memorial Chapel

2300 Frontage Road, Reedsport, Oregon 97467 • 541-271-2822

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Lane Community College Florence Center

US TOO

Nestled along “Education Row” in one of the most beautiful and livable cities on the planet, you’ll find the Lane Community College Florence Center.

The Florence Center has a remarkable history of serving the needs of those who live, work, study and play in Western Lane County. It is a place where you can achieve your goals and reach your dreams, whatever they may be.

At LCC Florence, 3149 Oak St., you can meet all the academic requirements to attain an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree that will unlock the door to future educational opportunities across Oregon’s four-year university system. You can also accomplish any of a number of two-year associate degrees.

The center also offers classes that can lead to a multitude of one- and two-year certificates that can unlock the door to a new career

or a key advancement in a specific field.

At LCC Florence, students are sure to find an approach to learning that works best for you, with live lecture classes, online, video and hybrid courses.

In addition, LCC Florence is all about lifelong learning.

For those interested in community education or personal or professional development, you’ll find an amazing array of offerings at the Florence Center. From health and wellness, arts and recreation, the latest in technology and community-oriented classes, you’re sure to find classes you will enjoy. Plus, LCC’s Outward Ventures program has become renowned for fabulous day trips with marvelous and interesting people, integrating lectures with planned activities and delightful outings.

Join us soon at the LCC Florence Center, visit online at lanecc.edu/florence or call 541997-8444.

Us TOO Florence is one of more than 300 nonprofit 501(c)3 chapters of Us TOO International. Since 2004, Us TOO Florence has been helping men, their families and caregivers make informed decisions about prostate cancer detection, treatment options and related side effects through person-to-

person support, educational materials and the presence of a urologist at each of its twice-monthly meetings.

Come with questions — leave with answers. Talk with someone who understands.

For more information, call Bob Horney at 541-999-4239.

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Relaxing riverfront view from all rooms.

Gentle, Personal, Comprehensive Care Offering the CEREC Omnicam, “Completing most single crowns in one visit.”

Tooth Colored Restoration • Root Canals Crown & Bridge • Extractions• Teeth Whitening Implant Restorations • Cosmetic Dentistry Emergency Care Available Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

At Addus, everything we do is focused around one goal: keeping individuals healthy and independent at home. Since 1979, Addus HomeCare Aides have provided in-home care services to older adults and adults with disabilities.

Stop by our booth and explore how Addus’ services can help you or your loved ones remain healthy and independent at home: In-Home Care Services • Adult Day Services Veteran Care Services • Home Health Services

Dr. Chad Clement

1144 Willagillespie Rd • Eugene OR 97401 (541) 342-5567 • www.addus.com

541-997-3423 1256 Bay St., Florence, OR myflorencedds.com

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Benefit from having a pet

Terpening Terrace — Retirement, Resort Style At Terpening Terrace Retirement, get the comfort of home with the luxury you deserve.

The origins of a place tell a great deal about what that place stands for. Back in 1944, 50 Ruby Ave. in Eugene was home to the Terpening family. Bill Terpening grew up on this property filled with fruit orchards, a rose garden and a manicured lawn.

Bill says, “As my folks created a showplace here in Eugene years ago, we have created a place that will be a credit to the community.”

The Terpenings, along with the other founders, built this community on the values of family, community and elegance. To this day, Terpening Terrace is still independently owned by those same people.

Terpening Terrace believes that a retirement community means the freedom to indulge, security in your independence, and most importantly, maintaining that feeling of home.

Find elegance, great food, family and community at Terpening Terrace at 50 Ruby Ave. in Eugene, by calling 541-689-0619 or going to www. terpeningterrace.com.

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ets have been kept for centuries. Statistics from various sources indicate North Americans own millions of dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, and reptiles.

Pets’ affable nature and loving looks are enough for many people to welcome them into their homes, but the benefits of having a pet extends beyond their appearances and temperaments.

• Pets can help prevent loneliness.

Loneliness affects people of all ages, but it is particularly problematic among seniors. Older adults who may be isolated can benefit from having a pet around. According to a study published in Aging &

Mental Health, older adults who owned pets were 36 percent less likely to say they were lonely compared to those who didn’t have an animal companion.

• Pets can save lives. Pets can be trained to perform various tasks around the house and in the community. Rescue animals assist in finding people after natural disasters. Medical alert pets can help people with debilitating illnesses and assist physically impaired people with everyday tasks.

• Pets help lower allergy risks. Keeping pets around can reduce a child’s likelihood of developing allergies by as much as 33 percent, according to a study by pediatrician James E. Gern that was published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. People exposed early on to animals tend to develop stronger immune systems overall.

• Pets provide socialization opportunities. A pet can be the common denominator to strike up new friendships and connect with others. Whether walking around the neighborhood or being part of a pet obedience class or interest group, pets can help their owners expand social circles.

• Pets can help combat stress. Talking to or stroking a pet can make stress easier to handle.

A study from researchers at the State University of New York at Buffalo found that, when conducting a stressful task, people experienced less stress when their pets were with them. Various other studies and data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have found having a pet around can lower blood pressure, ease anxiety and may even help to lessen aches and pains.

Pets provide unconditional love, which can be beneficial to someone facing depression or post traumatic stress disorder.

• Pets help teach responsibility. Taking care of a pet can help people become more responsible. According to the American Pet Product Association’s 2011-2012 National Pet Owners Survey, 58 percent of pet owners say their pets help teach their kids to be responsible through routine care, exercise and feeding of the animal.

Pets are more than mere companions.

In fact, pets can offer numerous health and well-being benefits to people of all ages.

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Your Organizing Answer Chad E. Clement, D.D.S., P.C.

Inspired by her own personal experiences while helping her parents downsize to a smaller, more manageable home in 2008, Your Organizing Answer founder Deborah Moyer, quickly realized the urgent need for a wider range of organizational and down-sizing assistance service resources for seniors and their families.

Over the past 10 years, Deborah has focused her services toward relieving the intense level of stress and anxiety that many seniors experience during transition. Whether it’s trying to sort through years of accumulated possessions, juggling the details and strenuous activities required to transition out of a beloved home or simply trying to provide better accessibility to their existing home to accommodate a change in lifestyle or health condition, she’s there to help.

Your Organizing Answer is a fully licensed, bonded and insured business dedicated to serving the city of Florence and surrounding communities. Deborah offers a wide range of services including general home, office or garage organizing, pre-move planning, sorting and purging, mover coordination, small packing projects and 3D space planning.

For more information, call her at 541-9997972 or go to yourorganizinganswer.com.

Experience state-of-the-art care with Chad E. Clement, D.D.S., P.C. Our team is all about providing advanced dental care that goes above and beyond when it comes to quality and comfort. Besides staying informed about the latest techniques and products in the industry, we also keep up with the most advanced pieces of dental technology.

We use digital X-rays, which significantly reduce the amount of radiation exposure while also quickly delivering enhanced images. They’re better for the environment too, because they don’t require developing chemicals! We also have intraoral cameras, which we use as both a diagnostic and educational tool. It’s not the easiest to see into your own mouth, and the magnified images from an intraoral camera give you a close look at your own oral health.

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we want to provide care as quickly and comfortably as possible. We use the CEREC system to provide our patients with same-day crowns, compared to the normal weeks-long turnaround time. We also provide laser dentistry, which has a number of great benefits including much gentler procedures and faster recovery periods with periodontal treatment.

Patient Comfort Redefined Lying with your mouth open while someone works on your teeth is far from the definition of comfortable, but with our Isolite™ patient comfort system, we can make it a little easier on you. The built-in bite block allows you to rest your jaw, and its light and suction features let us work more efficiently so you can spend less time in the dental chair.

To schedule an appointment, visit myflorencedds.com, stop by the office at 1256 Bay St. or call 541-997-3423.

Holloway and Associates LLC, CPAs

At Holloway and Associates, we are committed to providing our clients with quality, personalized accounting and tax preparation. We use the latest technologies, including top-rated tax software to offer the best solutions to your tax and accounting issues.

Holloway and Associates also offers electronic processing and electronic deliver, so you get your tax returns and refunds quickly and easily. We have an excellent client retention rate, and we are extremely proud of the highquality services that our firm provides.

Our firm is located on Highway 101 across from Safeway. We are a full-service firm, providing accounting services, financial statement preparation, bookkeeping and QuickBooks consulting, tax planning and consulting services, and payroll preparation.

Holloway and Associates provides income tax preparation services to all entities, individuals, partnerships, corporations, nonprofits, trusts and estates.

Feel free to browse florencecpas.com to see our services and helpful resources. When you are ready to learn more about what we can do for you, we encourage you to contact us at 541997-3434 and 733 Highway 101, or send an email to brittney@florencecpas.com.

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Dana Dane Insurance Would you like experienced assistance when it comes to health insurance? I’ve been offering health insurance since 1996 right here in Florence.

Come to Dana Dane Insurance — 1525 12th St. — to learn about the benefits of Medicare Supplements and other insurance plans for seniors like dental, vision and hearing, as well as Part D prescription plans.

Compare your coverage and monthly premium. Are you paying too much?

Do you have a Medicare Advantage plan? Are you concerned about your increasing annual out-of-pocket medical expenses? You may want to consider returning to original Medicare and choose a Medicare Supplement.

Now is the time to plan for that. Stop by and see if you qualify to enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan.

Have you considered long-term-care insurance but have found it unaffordable? Ask about Short-Term Recovery Care insurance and help protect your future today.

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Spruce Point Assisted Living & Memory Care

Spruce Point is an assisted living and memory care community of excellence. Located in beautiful Florence, our community has enjoyed decades of serving seniors while providing support to cherished loved ones. We take great pride in being an integral part of the Florence community.

Carefully designed spaces with attention to home-like details create a charming, yet vibrant

lifestyle, with countless opportunities for meaningful engagement.

At Spruce Point, our friendly, dedicated team members embrace a heart for service and a passion for living. We strive to always be kind, serve others with joy, inspire respect, live with honor and continuously improve. We believe each individual is a living treasure of un-

equaled importance.

We are committed to providing a safe, friendly and nurturing living environment where everyone is treated with kindness and respect. We pride ourselves on providing individualized services to our residents. Menus are filled with signature local dishes and made-from-scratch entrees.

Programs and activities are tailored to resident preferences and

interests. Health and wellness services are designed to encourage active lifestyles while supporting residents with varying levels needs. Specialty programmatic elements are fashioned especially for residents with dementia based upon life-long patterns for living.

For more information, visit 375 Ninth St., call 541-997-6111 or go to spruce-point.com.

Northwest Memory Care Addus — The Pre-Acute Solution

Northwest Memory Care is a locally owned memory care community in Florence.

Do you know someone looking for excellent care on the coast? Well you’ve come to the right place.

Ronda Perkins has over 25 years of experience personally caring for and overseeing memory care communities. She’s done it all her life so you can

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Opened summer 2019, Northwest Memory Care’s staff work with people who suffer from memory loss by creating a fun, family atmosphere complete with personal care, activities and more.

For more information, call 541-359-5087, stop by 5292 Harvard St. or visit www.facebook.com/nw memorycare/.

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Our team of dedicated physicians are passionate about providing the highest level of care to our patients.

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Since 1979, Addus HomeCare, Inc. has served families at home, providing quality in-home supportive services to elderly and younger persons with disabilities. Our approach is simple: We provide great care and we pay attention. In the conduct of providing our services, we watch for important changes in health condition so we can promptly get that information to the appropriate health resource.

Early identification leads to early intervention. Early intervention leads to lower health care costs and a dramatic increase in quality of life for our consumers. That is our purpose and how we should be measured.

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GO GRAY WITH STYLE

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ray hair is a natural side effect of aging.

The rate at which hair will turn to gray differs based on genetics and other factors. Some people may go gray seemingly overnight, while others may gray at the temples first before the rest of their hair gradually changes color.

Aging women often wonder if they should cover up their gray hair or embrace the silver.

Going gray is no longer something that has women running to their stylists at the sight of the first gray strand. Some actually opt for silver even before their own gray sets in.

According to a 2017 survey of hair trends by L’Oréal Professional, 28 percent of women embraced or considered opting for silver hair. The

trend has continued to gain steam. Celebrities like Jamie Lee Curtis and Helen Mirren were some of the first to embrace their grays. Younger celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Pink and Lady Gaga have opted for silver tresses to make a statement.

But there are still many women who prefer to transition gradually or avoid the harsh chemicals in some hair products. The National Cancer Institute states that more than 5,000 different chemicals are used in hair dye products, some of which are reported to be carcinogenic in animals.

There are many natu-

ral ingredients that can add tint to hair to make gray less visible. Coffee, for example, can cover grays and add dimension to dark tresses. Chamomile tea is recommended for blonds to add natural highlights and perhaps camouflage their grays.

Calendula, marigold, rosehips and hibiscus can deepen red shades or add some subtle red highlights. Henna also is a popular natural method

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Creating highlights to offset gray hair can work as well. Spraying lemon juice on hair and sitting in the sun can produce lightening effects.

Many women are seeking natural options to look their best. Embracing grays or creating subtle tints with natural ingredients can help women feel confident and beautiful.

Volunteer and give back Millions of people across the globe volunteer every day.

Without the selfless efforts of volunteers, many charities would be forced to cease operations. In fact, a 2017 study estimated that the labor provided by volunteers is worth roughly $193 billion per year in the United States alone.

But volunteering can be as beneficial for volunteers as it can for the organizations they help. For example, the Mayo Clinic Health System’s research has indicated volunteering leads to lower rates of depression while providing individuals with a sense of purpose.

Volunteering can be especially beneficial for adults over age 60, with the MCHS noting that older volunteers experience greater increases in life satisfaction and greater positive changes in their perceived health as a result of volunteering.

It’s never been easier to volunteer and begin helping your community. People who want

to join the nearly one billion strong global volunteering community need not look far to get involved.

• Serve meals at a local shelter or community kitchen.

• Sign up to tutor or mentor with a local school program.

• Host a résumé writing workshop and conduct practice interview sessions.

• Work in conjuction with a local food pantry to organize a food donation drive.

• Volunteer to help the environment by working with local, state or national park services to beautify parks.

• Work with a local emergency response organization to produce and distribute disasterpreparedness kits.

• Read to students or seniors.

• Volunteer at an animal shelter.

• Join arts organizations and help with events and programs.

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12 SENIOR LIVING 2019 | Florence-Area Senior Resource Guide Some People’s Legacies Are Written on Monuments

But yours will be written on lives Most of us would like to leave a lasting legacy to show our lives have made a difference–that we have contributed to an important work or cause that will benefit the lives of others for generations to come.

Every day, throughout your community, The Salvation Army is creating a better tomorrow by focusing on today’s needs: Warm meals • Places to rest • Encouragement • Help • Hope With careful planning, you can take care of your family AND serve your community – and The Salvation Army can help.

Our free Legacy Planning Booklet provides information on:

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Please call 800-481-3280 or return the coupon below to request your booklet. We hope it will provide you with helpful ideas and inspire you to take the next step in creating a loving legacy.

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Bill Olson — The Salvation Army’s Charitable Gift Planner

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ost of us would like to leave a legacy to show our lives have made a difference. We want to leave this world a better place.

We want to know we have contributed to an important work or cause that will benefit the lives of others for generations to come. While your legacy will consist of any physical and financial assets you leave behind — money and real estate — it can be much more than that.

“Some people leave their legacies written on monuments or walls, but the most valuable legacies are those written on the lives and in the hearts of others,” says Bill Olson, Director of Giving for The Salvation Army.

“In my work, I come alongside our supporters and their family members and professional advisors and find ways to blend their resources with their heart’s desires.”

One of the charitable gift options Olson works with is called a charitable remainder trust. They can be funded with cash, but also appreciated properties or securities. These gifts can provide a lifetime income to the donors and may also provide for loved ones after they pass on. While these gifts take a little more time to design and implement, they are often the most suitable as they consider both the present needs and future needs of individuals and their families.

“Once I learn what the true desires and needs of a person or couple are, I can discuss options that may best fit their particular situation,” Olson says.

“Then we can craft something that will meet those needs and desires both now and well into the future.”

Olson works with professional advisors in naming The Salvation Army in wills, trusts or as a beneficiary of an IRA

in the gifts he handles for The Salvation Army, he seldom finds this is the motivating factor in one’s decision to be charitable.

“People really do want to make a difference with their lives,” Olson says, “Making a gift in line with our greatest values is a very rewarding experience and it may well inspire and teach loved ones to also be kind and thoughtful of the needs of others less fortunate than themselves.

“In the end, ‘We can’t take it with us!’ However, with good advance planning, everyone can make a significant gift that will The Salvation Army is a big part of recent years’ holiday benefit others long after they celebrations in Florence after Bill Olson worked to estabpass on.” lish a local Kettle Campaign. Bill and Becky Olson have had Olson urges everyone to have a home near Florence since 2010. They support several a will or trust in place, personal local nonprofit organizations besides The Salvation Army directives for health, the end and bring friends and family from all over the world to see of life decisions and financial and enjoy the Central Oregon Coast. matters should they become While gifts of cash from our checking disabled and incapable of making decior other financial account are easy, Olson also urges vol- sions for themselves.

“Finding a good professional adviresourc- unteerism.

“One of the most important gifts of all sor can begin with a simple conversaes.

“While is that of oneself,” he says. “Many of our tion with what an individual or couple most of local charities, schools and other or- want to accomplish most. Then they us make ganizations need our time, talents and can consider the many options they gifts from experience to deliver needed services have in meeting their needs and goals,” our checking account to charities, or in to others and to advise them of the best he says.

The Salvation Army has free materiour case by dropping some change into ways to accomplish their missions.”

Finding one’s passions and then shar- als to share for making a will, or trust, a Red Kettle at Christmas time, there are some attractive gift options to con- ing them with others who have like exploring charitable life income plans sider that may involve one’s financial minds is a very rewarding way to be and finding out how to share their charitable, Olson says. “Just make the life’s values and resources with others and estate advisors,” he adds.

Other gift options are less complicat- call to an organization and offer to help in a meaningful way. If anyone would ed like a gift annuity that provides a life- — it may be the best gift you could pos- like free information without obligation, they can contact Olson by calltime income for one or two people, then sibly make and the most rewarding.”

While Olson says taxes and income ing 1-800-481-3280 or emailing bill. after they pass on a residual amount will security can be strong considerations olson@usw.savlationarmy.org. go to charity.

14 SENIOR LIVING 2019 | Florence-Area Senior Resource Guide Facts about Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is often mistaken as something that only affects aging men and women. While the Alzheimer’s Association notes that age is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s, the group also warns that even men and women nowhere close to retirement age can develop the disease.

In fact, the Alzheimer’s Association reports that, in the United States alone, roughly 200,000 people under the age of 65 have earlyonset Alzheimer’s disease.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, many people with early-onset are in their 40s and 50s. Recognizing that Alzheimer’s is not just for retirees but capable of affecting younger men and women with families and careers is important, as the Alzheimer’s Association points out that healthcare providers typically do not look for signs or symptoms of Alzheimer’s in young people. In such people, symptoms of Alzheimer’s may be incorrectly attributed to stress.

Adults who suspect they might be suffering from early-onset Alzheimer’s should have a comprehensive medical evaluation, which may include a neurological exam and/or brain imaging, conducted by a physician who specializes in Alzheimer’s disease.

Shorewood Senior Living in Florence

Embrace elderhood by planning for the next adventure at Shorewood Senior Living, 15th and Spruce streets, in Florence.

If you are entering elderhood as a vibrant, active person, Shorewood may be the place for you!

These days, many people are healthy and active into their 80s, 90s and beyond. They are smart and wise about a lot of things, including planning for their own future. As savvy realists, they recognize that as we age, it is impor-

tant to be in a supportive community with other like-minded people.

Many independent seniors decide to join us at Shorewood because they want to enjoy the benefits of living in a social community. You’ll enjoy the opportunities of a social environment while staying independent of care as long as you like or are able. If or when you need some assistance, you have a support system and team at the ready that

already know you, your preferences and your personality — and you know them!

At Shorewood Senior Living, be prepared to open your heart, expand your mind, liberate your soul and deepen your life’s journey — all in a supportive community.

For more information, call us at 541-902-3650 and visit www. compass-living.com/seniorliving/or/florence/shorewoodliving/.

OREGON PACIFIC BANK TRUST SERVICES Oregon Eye Consultants LLC

Oregon Pacific Bank is one of the few community banks in Oregon offering comprehensive trust, fiduciary and investment services. The bank’s team of local professionals are highly qualified and eager to help clients work towards aging comfortably in their own homes.

Oregon Pacific Bank objectively preserves and protects trust assets according to

the client’s wishes. This can include providing for beneficiaries; establishing gifting programs, guardianships or family foundations; and managing real estate and personal property.

Our corporate headquarters are located in Florence, Oregon Pacific Bank at 1355 Highway 101. For more information, visit opbc.com or call 541-997-7121.

Oregon Eye Consultants is a leader in comprehensive and vitreo-retinal ophthalmic care in Western Oregon.

The practice strives to provide the highest level of eye care, aiming to support an atmosphere that will comfort and educate our patients in all services they receive. Our goal is to enhance the life of each patient by taking care of all their vision needs.

Contact us today at 541-687-1927 and OregonEyeConsultants.com.

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Our warm and inviting atmosphere offers comfort, security and socialization to everyone living at Ya-Po-Ah Terrace. We offer comfort in three styles of spacious apartments: studio, alcove and one bedroom. All apartments have full kitchens and varied beautiful views. Our friendly community offers security, comfort and socialization.

Our facility is truly a “Community Under One Roof.”

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IMPROVE LIFE EXPECTANCY WITH SOME HEALTHY HABITS

“Who Wants to Live Forever” is a song that appeared on the 1986 album “A Kind of Magic” by the rock band Queen. The song often sparks conversation about the potential benefits of immortality.

Immortality may not be possible, but many people aspire to improve their chances to live a long and prosperous life.

A study published in the journal Lancet analyzed data from the 2016 Global Burden of Diseases project to generate life expectancy predictions from 2017 to 2040 for most countries.

The United States saw the largest decline in ranking among high-income countries, as life expectancies in the United States are projected to fall from 43rd in 2016 to 64th by 2040, with an average life expectancy of 79.8. Life expectancy in the U.S. has dropped in each of the past two years, according to annual reports by the National Center for Health Statistics.

But there may be hope for Americans yet.

Doctors and scientists continually study the lifestyles of people who outlive their life expectancies. While genetics can play a

role, so can following healthy habits, which have been identified to promote longevity.

• Don’t smoke. Many smokers have been told that smoking trims 10 years off their life expectancies, and that statement is corroborated by a study published in 2013 in The New England Journal of Medicine that tracked participants over a span of several years.

The good news is people who quit before the age of 35 can usually regain those lost

years.

• Avoid drug use. Accidental drug overdoses contributed to 63,600 deaths in the United States in 2016, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.

Usage of prescription opioids and heroin has skyrocketed in recent years. Drug use also may exacerbate mental illnesses, potentially making drug users more vulnerable to suicide.

• Maintain healthy body mass. Moder-

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ate to vigorous exercise regimens and diets loaded with healthy foods can keep weight in check. Maintaining a healthy weight has a host of positive side effects, including reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.

Cardiovascular disease is a leading killer in North America. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, nearly four in 10 adults and 18.5 percent of children in the United States are obese. According to the 2015 Canadian Health Measures Survey, 30 percent of adults in Canada are obese and may require medical support to manage their disease.

• Limit alcohol consumption. Some evidence suggests that light drinking can be good for cardiovascular health. However, a paper published in the Lancet suggests every glass of wine or pint of beer over the daily recommended limit will cut half an hour from the expected lifespan of a 40-year-old. The paper says the risks are comparable to smoking.

Simple, healthy lifestyle changes can help people increase their life expectancies.

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Burns’s Riverside Chapel Burns’s Riverside Chapel/Florence Funeral Home is a family-owned and operated funeral home in Florence for more than 30 years. Living in and serving the community they love.

At Burns’s, they understand that the loss of a loved one brings about feelings of deep sorrow, confusion and grief. They understand the needs and challenges that arise. They also understand that grieving families are often left with a number of important decisions to make at a time of great emotional distress. At times like this, their understanding and professional staff is here to help compassionately guide you through the decisions and arrangements that must be made

to honor your loved one with a dignified and fitting tribute.

From traditional funerals to cremation, Burns’s offers a full range of services tailored to honor your faith and family customs.

To ensure that your final wishes are respected, consider funeral

pre-planning. We are available to answer your questions.

Burns’s Riverside Chapel/ Florence Funeral Home is located at 2765 Kingwood St. in Florence.

Reach us by phone at 541-9973416 or go to www.burnsriver sidechapel.com.

Stay active and keep learning at Lane Community College Florence Center!

Stop in today to see what LCC Florence Center has to offer, from senior fitness classes, art and healthy cooking to day trips in and around Florence or even a journey to Europe or beyond. The world awaits — let us help you discover your next adventure!

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Ability Center — Elevating Your Quality of Life

Ability Center, founded by Darrell Heath and just a few staff members in 1994, has expanded to over 100 employees in 14 locations throughout the Western United States. Collectively, Ability Center serves more than 10,000 mobility customers annually with personalized, caring service and mobility solutions for your home and vehicle.

In 1978, Heath worked converting vans for disabled use at the infancy of the mobility vehicle movement. Sixteen years later, his first Ability Center store in San Diego, Calif., opened, dedicated to helping the physically challenged elevate their quality of life through increased mobility. Since then, Ability Center has been at the forefront of the wheelchair accessible, vehicle personalization and adaptive design industry and grown to serve four states: Arizona, California, Nevada and Oregon.

Ability Center’s mission is to pro-

vide our clients with professional solutions that enable them to lead more active and independent lifestyles. We accomplish this through a knowledgeable understanding and compassionate staff who partner with our clients to provide a quality, one-stop-shop experience.

As a leader in the mobility industry, we honor our responsibility to actively support and participate in the communities we serve.

Our Springfield location has a large indoor showroom with a variety of mobility scooters and wheelchairs to try as well as wheelchair accessible vehicles. Plus, our service center is trained to repair and install all types of mobility equipment, including hand controls/driving aids, scooter and wheelchair lifts and assist seating.

Contact us today at 3574 Marcola Rd. in Springfield, call 541-7264001 or visit www.AbilityCenter. com.

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Witnessing your children getting older and starting their own lives and families can be bittersweet. There is pride that comes with seeing their successes, but the melancholy of knowing that the years have passed so quickly. Although you may no longer be tucking your children into bed, reading them bedtime stories or bandaging “boo-boos,” when your children have children, the chance to nurture can start anew.

One of the great joys that comes from having older children is the ability to welcome and love grandchildren. Grandchildren are points of light in people’s lives and provide the exuberance and excitement that reminds you of your own youth.

Grandparents often are thrilled to be involved in the care and upbringing of their grandkids. Some may also live with their grandchildren to help take some pressures off of adult children.

Babysitting is one way that grandparents can be a frequent fixture in their grandkids’ lives. If it’s been some time since you cared for little children, it’s well worth it to take a refresher course in child care.

MAKE SURE IT’S SAFE Conduct a safety audit of your home if grandchildren will be coming over to your place. Are outlets secured with covers? Are medications you may be taking out of reach? Do you have

gates to block stairs or restrict access to certain rooms? Modifications may be needed.

ASSESS YOUR HEALTH Chasing after children can be a workout. Be sure you are up for the challenge and have the stamina. If you have any medical conditions that can impair judgement or reaction time, you might want to reconsider babysitting.

TAKE DIRECTIONS The way you parented may not be the same way your own children parent. Be humble and follow their lead with regard to instructions.

The parenting guide Apt Parenting advises that you should ask about the eating and sleeping habits of the child. You may have to defer to your own children’s guidelines on discipline and behavior.

LEARN WHAT’S NEW Many things regarding childcare have changed in the last 20 years, including safety laws and guidelines. Be sure you are up to date on these changes. And if you aren’t certain about something, ask. This involves everything from crib bar widths to car seat installation.

Babysitting can be a joyous task for grandparents who are ready for the job.

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Unique ways to give the experience of travel Streets Insurance M any people have a passion for traveling. Whether a traveler can’t resist sleeping under the stars at a local campsite or refuse the call of a bustling city overseas, travel beckons people from all walks of life.

The travel experience is unique, and it’s an experience that holiday shoppers can provide for their loved ones who can’t wait to dust off their passports or simply get in their cars and drive to a favorite destination near or far.

• Airline miles: The cost of airline tickets can be prohibitive and has deterred many a wouldbe traveler from visiting a dream destination. However, holiday shoppers with ample airline miles on their credit cards may be able to transfer those miles to a loved one. Such a transfer can dramatically reduce the cost of an airline ticket, opening the door to a wonderful travel experience for a friend or family member who otherwise might

not be able to afford a trip. Rules about transferring miles vary depending on the airline, and transfer fees may apply. But this is a unique way to give the gift of travel.

• Gas card: Of course, flying is not the only way to get from point A to point B. The gift of free gasoline can help road warriors explore their passion for the open road without breaking the bank. Gas prices tend to rise

during spring and summer, so make sure gift cards purchased during the holiday season won’t expire before the weather warms up.

• Camera: Many people feel the experience of travel is best documented through photography. A brand new camera that can create better photos than a typical smartphone camera can help travelers more effectively document their trips while cre-

ating vivid memories they can enjoy for the rest of their lives.

• Ancestry kit: While an ancestry kit might not qualify as a traditional experiential gift, knowing one’s ancestry might open doors to future travels. For example, many countries’ citizenship rules allow people born overseas to apply for citizenship if they have a relative, such as a grandparent, who was born in the country. Earning foreign citizenship and ultimately obtaining a foreign passport can simplify overseas travel by helping them avoid long lines at customs. That can inspire more people to travel overseas. In addition, people often learn new and surprising things about their ancestry after submitting ancestry kits, which can prompt trips to destinations people otherwise may never have considered.

The experience of travel can make for a great gift that recipients may cherish for the rest of their lives.

Since 1988, Streets Insurance Agency has been helping our Oregon neighbors with their insurance needs. Mike is also licensed in California for clients that may live in both states for parts of the year.

We can help choose coverage that will give you peace of mind and protection for many of life’s unexpected perils. If you have a seemingly difficult or unusual insurance need, Mike can often find you affordable coverage unique to your need through one of the many brokers he works with. When the unexpected happens, we’ll do all we can to assist you in navigating the claims process.

Our team has more than 80 years of combined experience as licensed insurance agents. Whether you prefer to review your coverage or purchase a policy by phone, email or online, we strive for professional, courteous and prompt service.

Streets Insurance is certified by and represents many companies for Health, Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage & Drug plans. The open enrollment period each year gives a chance to review coverage options, in addition to special enrollment opportunities.

Contact us today at 1234 Rhododendron Dr., 541-997-8574 and streetsinsurance. com.

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