caregivers in Tigard

Gentog Seniors, Intergenerational Activities

It’s Not All Fun & Games!

Gentog’s Adult Day Program provides a structured day for persons with dementia. This structure includes opportunities for exercise and activities that help to strengthen and maintain mental and physical health. Daily RoutinesPeople with dementia do best with a consistent daily routine. Having structure to the day gives needed predictability and stability when their mind is

Family Caregivers, Parkinson's Club

Missing My Mom

It's been 2 weeks since my mama left this earth. The last 14 days have been a whirlwind of making arrangements for her memorial and burial, of rearranging the house just enough for Dad's comfort without losing her personal touches, of being with family. The first part of life without Mom is behind me. Now I

Family Caregivers, Parkinson's Club, Regal Courier Articles

When Someone You Love has Parkinson’s

I recently authored an article with my Dad about living with Parkinson's. You can find it here: Parkinson's Article. It's been important to my Dad that he shares what it's like to live with this disease. As his body and mind stop functioning as he'd like, he wants to make a difference by helping others to understand. We

Family Caregivers, Regal Courier Articles

Stop Being Lonely!

"One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do. Two can be as bad as one, It's the loneliest number since the number one." Remember those lyrics from the Three Dog Night song? OK, I’m dating myself…but I loved this song when I was a teenager! I can still hear it in my head. Little did