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Life can take a toll on our eyes. Do you know how to choose the best sunglasses or protect against an eye infection? Take this quiz to find out.
How Much Do You Know About Eye Protection?
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From choosing the best sunglasses to when you should get an eye exam, take our quiz on how everyday habits and choices can affect your eyes and vision.
Come Join Our Team! We are having a job fair tomorrow, August 3rd from 11am to 4pm. We have multiple positions open. If you are compassionate, caring, patient, energetic, and fun, we would love to talk to you about partnering to enrich the lives of the seniors we serve. We serve these seniors 24 hours a days, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so looking for people that are able to work around this, this includes being available on the weekends.
Some of the fun shifts we have available are:
Cooks
Waitstaff
Maintenance Technician
Caregivers
Medication Technicians
If you can’t make it to our fair, please reach out to us we would love to hear from you.
$500.00 Sign On Bonus
FT and PT positions available
Job duties include:
• Maintain dining room service and assist in room tray service and resident seating assignments.
• Clean and disinfect dining tables and chairs between settings.
• Assist cooks with food prepping.
Qualifications:
• A genuine concern for the elderly.
• Provide excellent customer service skills
• Ability to lead and motivate people.
• Must have a Multnomah County and/or Oregon food handler’s permit.
• Must have First Aid/Abdominal Thrust Training Certificate (within 30 days of hire)
Marc Middleton shares what we can do to help prevent cognitive decline.
The Hippocampus | On My Mind | Growing Bolder®
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Marc Middleton shares what we can do to help prevent against cognitive decline. Read Full StorySummertime grilling isn’t just for meat lovers. Whether you are a vegetarian or just want to add some healthy options to your meal, here are six delicious ways to make vegetables shine on the grill.
Before creating the EazyHold, Kerry Mellin thought about retiring. But she kept hearing she needed a million dollars in the bank — "and I was short, by about a million."
A Clever Idea Is Only the First Step in a Second Career
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Persuading customers to try a unique new product requires plenty of hustle and chutzpahFrom Julie Andrews to Jane Lynch, Brian Cox and more, see who’s on the short list for TV’s biggest awards with our critic’s guide.
Emmy Nominations 2022: See the Full List
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It’s a great year for grownups on TV, and the 2022 Emmy Awards nominations are proof as performers over age 50 earned 65 nominations this year.Do you have an art wound? They're the painful, shame-soaked memories of times when our budding creativity was dismissed or stamped upon. Here's how to heal:
Letting Go of My Imperfect Art
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Take these steps to heal from a 'creative wound' and learn to embrace your inner artist“People diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis should walk for exercise, particularly if they do not have daily knee pain,” says Grace Hsiao-Wei Lo, a professor of immunology, allergy and rheumatology at Baylor University. See what a new study reveals about how taking a stroll can help relieve persistent pain.
Arthritic Knee Pain? Try Taking a Walk for Relief
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For older adults who develop knee osteoarthritis, walking for exercise may forestall pain and limit damage to the joint. Learn how to find relief.Grocery delivery services are super convenient and easy to use. The catch: You may have to pay an extra 25 to 35 percent to skip that trip to the supermarket. Here's how to avoid paying more than you have to for convenience.
Tips to Save On Groceries Delivered to Your Door
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Our bargain shopping expert compared online grocery delivery service prices and fees so you can decide when convenience is worth paying a little more.What's the weirdest destination you've ever visited (photos welcome)? These institutions large and small exhibit eclectic collections that are guaranteed to intrigue.
Quirky Collections at Museums Across the Country
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Classic toys, historic hammers, musical instruments, Route 66 memorabilia and more are on displayCreative and artistic activities are proven to have physical, mental, and psychological benefits for older adults. Here are five ways engaging with art can improve your health.
Art as Therapy: Creativity for Your Mental Health
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Research has uncovered a range of wellness benefits for older adults who engage with arts. Learn how creative work can improve your health.They call it their Sunday Morning Round Table. And it's about so much more than coffee — mainly community and being with people in person.
More Than Just Caffeine: The Benefits of a Coffee Group
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A cup of coffee comes with camaraderie and companionship, and can keep loneliness at bay“Your happiness muscles can atrophy,” says psychologist Scott Glassman. From ice cream to chats with a stranger and more, here are eight ways to flex those muscles.
How to Be Happy: 8 Simple Habits to Help You Find Joy
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COVID-19 and countless worldwide crises have left people feeling isolated and sad. Learn about 8 habits that can help you find your happiness.Experts and experienced gardeners share their top tips for successful gardening.
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Experts and experienced gardeners share their top tips for successful gardeningContact Us Today
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