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05/31/2023

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08/12/2021

‘I was out like a light’: Two Oregonians Awarded Red Cross Lifesaving Awards for their Quick Action

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07/08/2021

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03/29/2021

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03/27/2021

Do you have a pet or have you been thinking about getting one? Studies show that there are many positive effects that come from having a pet as a companion!

Owning a pet has been shown to increase the quality of life for people of all ages, but especially for aging adults. Pets are shown to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, increase physical activity, increase physical interaction, and reduce depression and feelings of loneliness – all hugely important for older adults.

03/25/2021

Peace of mind comes in many different forms. Checking things off of a to-do list, getting plans in order, and being in control are all things that can help put a mind at ease.

We help bring peace of mind to our community by helping people plan ahead. From the comfort of your own home or safely in person, we are here to make the process of pre-planning a funeral easy as we guide you through each detail.

03/23/2021

It’s never easy to console someone whose spouse has died, but it can be especially challenging when the deceased is your parent. How can you comfort your surviving parent while dealing with your own loss?

Key Tip 1: In time, grief will diminish, although it sometimes takes a long time. One of the best gifts you can give your parent is patience and understanding, long past the time when the outside world has stopped sending cards or asking how they’re doing.

Key Tip 2: Sometimes grief is delayed. Your parent may have suffered a long illness, requiring your surviving parents’ constant care and attention. Initially, they may remain caught up in taking care of the details after the loss, or may deny that they’re grieving (especially if the death was expected). They may seem fine for weeks or even months. But you should be prepared for the grief to surface at some point.

Key Tip 3: Grief is stressful, and stress impairs the immune system. Grieving people may have more colds, suffer lingering illnesses or have flare-ups of existing conditions. You might suggest that your parent make an appointment with a physician so they can keep a check on their health. Make sure the doctor knows about the bereavement.

03/20/2021

03/17/2021

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

03/15/2021

We're here to help you tackle the choices one by one and make the journey one of love, healing, and life celebration.

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03/13/2021

Never judge your healing process.

03/11/2021

Feeling stressed? You’re not alone! It’s important to set time aside to unwind or de-stress so your mental and physical health don’t suffer. Here are 10 things you can add to your daily and weekly routines to help take some stress off:

Exercise - Work up to 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderately intense exercise like brisk walks or 75 minutes of a more vigorous exercise like swimming laps, jogging or other sports.

Relax your muscles - When you’re stressed, your muscles get tense. Try stretching, taking a hot bath, and getting a good night’s sleep to help relieve the tension.

Deep breathing - Sit in a comfortable positions with your hands in your lap and your feet on the floor. Close your eyes. Imagine yourself in a relaxing place. Slowly take deep breaths in and out. Do this for 5-10 minutes at a time.

Eat well - Eating a regular, well-balanced diet will help you feel better and help control your moods.

Slow down - Find small ways to slow down and chill out. For example, set your watch 5-10 minutes ahead to avoid the stress of being late. Or, when you’re driving down the highway, switch to the slow lane so you can avoid any feelings of rushing.

Take a break - You need to plan some downtime to give your mind time off from stress. Restful things you can do include meditation, yoga, listening to your favorite music, or spending time in nature.

Make time for hobbies - Take time to do things you enjoy and that will make you feel good. Reading, knitting, art projects, golf, watching a movie, or doing puzzles; whatever it is, it doesn’t have to be super time consuming. Even 15-20 minutes will do!

Talk about your problems - If things are bothering you, talking about them can lower your stress. If you don’t want to talk to someone else about them, you can also talk to yourself. It’s called self-talk. The key to self-talk is to make sure it’s positive and not negative. For example, instead of saying “I can’t do this”, try saying, “I’m doing the best I can”.

Go easy on yourself - Accept that you can’t do all things perfectly no matter how hard you try and you can’t control everything in your life. Letting go of control can be challenging but it does great things for lowering stress.

Eliminate your triggers - Figure out what the biggest causes of stress are in your life. If you’re able, try to eliminate them from your life, or at least reduce them.

03/09/2021

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03/07/2021

It's surprising how physical grief can be. Your heart literally aches. A memory comes up that causes your stomach to clench or a chill to run down your spine. Some nights, your mind races, and your heart races along with it, your body so electrified with energy that you can barely sleep. Other nights, you're so tired that you fall asleep right away. You wake up the next morning still feeling exhausted and spend most of the day in bed.

What causes these physical symptoms? A range of studies reveal the powerful effects grief can have on the body. Grief increases inflammation, which can worsen health problems you already have and cause new ones. It batters the immune system, leaving you depleted and vulnerable to infection. The heartbreak of grief can increase blood pressure and the risk of blood clots.

Stress links the emotional and physical aspects of grief. The systems in the body that process physical and emotional stress overlap, and emotional stress can activate the nervous system as easily as physical threats can. When stress becomes chronic, increased adrenaline and blood pressure can contribute to chronic medical conditions.

Emotional and physical self-care are essential ways to ease complications of grief and boost recovery. Exercising, spending time in nature, getting enough sleep, and talking to loved ones can help with physical and mental health. Grief researchers emphasize that social support, self-acceptance, and good self-care usually help people get through normal grief.

03/04/2021

Yes, you are!

03/02/2021

Today is a great day to pick up a book to celebrate National Read Across America day!

02/27/2021

Four things you can do to help a loved one through grief.

Listen. If they initiate a conversation, make space for their words without necessarily feeling the need to interject. We have such problem-solving attitudes in our society, but it’s unlikely that you can fix this situation. Without any magical thing to say to make it all better, just give them the space to express themselves and feel heard.

Acknowledge. This will usually be infinitely more supportive than telling someone that it’s not that bad or “could be worse” — a phrase that should be eliminated from your vocabulary, thank you.

Reach out. You might feel the urge to hold back, out of fear that you’ll remind them of the bad news again, but it’s probably always inescapably in their minds. So just say something. The feeling that someone cares about you and your pain can be so comforting.

Just do it. Don’t just say “if you need anything.” Actually do it. Make the casserole; tell them when you’re coming round to cut the lawn; offer to pick their children up from school that day.

Have you been through grief? What are some ways your loved ones helped you through it?

02/25/2021

Today is National Chili Day! Tell us - what type of chili is your favorite? Feel free to share your favorite chili recipes in the comments, too! 😀