KOIN 6’s ‘Aging & Awesome’ featured HelloCare and our nurse-led approach to helping Oregon seniors stay safe and steady at home.

Today we have a guest writer!

Jenn Friedline CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM is the owner and founder of Jenn’s Dogs. She focuses on the relationship between humans and their canine companions.

Retirement brings a new rhythm to life. It’s often slower, more intentional, and full of possibilities. The relationship you share with your dog can grow even deeper during this stage, especially when your lifestyle shifts and your priorities change. As we settle into this new pace, it’s important to recognize that the way we live with dogs has also evolved.

Traditional obedience and rigid routines are no longer the gold standard for many families. Instead, more people, especially older adults, are discovering the value of connection, communication, and companionship over control.

How Society Has Changed and What That Means for Dogs

Dogs today are growing up in a very different world than

The third installment in this five part series on Post Hospitalization Syndrome.

This is the second installment of this series examining the impact of hospitalization on older adults.

Being admitted to the hospital can have long term effects on wellness for an older adult. This is the first part of a five part series raising awareness about overlooked risks to the health of older adults.

Care for older adults is different than other age groups. Understanding the nuances of health risks and benefits maximizes the opportunities for long duration independence in the home.

Budgeting for senior care can be a stressful process. It can be difficult to anticipate the exact level of care required, as it may change with a person's health status. Here, our owner/nurse, Helen Anderson, gives you the tools you need to better understand how cost works in senior care. From Home Care to Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Want more information on hiring a caregiver to come into your home? Our nurses wrote a guide just for families like you. Download now.