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Downsizing for seniors going mainstream

Published by the Associated Press As Americans live longer, many people find themselves navigating a confusing web of interconnected services for themselves or their parents when it comes time to shed possessions and relocate. Some use hard-won lessons from their … Continue reading

For retirees, the decision to move can be a lifesaver

Columnist Scott Burns tackles the conversation of when to move out of your home. Excerpt from his article: “Sadly, few people understand that where you live can literally be a life-or-death decision. The problem is that we freeze up as … Continue reading

New study on early cognitive problems

A new study finds that older people with mild cognitive impairment — sometimes a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease — have a harder time remembering important dates and medications than those without cognitive problems. Details about the study can be found … Continue reading

New Guidelines Have Been Released for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Accelerating scientific discovery has sharpened our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease. In response to the pace of insight, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Alzheimer’s Association convened three workgroups to explore the need for new diagnostic criteria that reflect … Continue reading

Seniors and Downsizing

A lively discussion regarding seniors and downsizing was featured in Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Think Out Load program on “Downsizing as a Senior,” broadcasted in December 2010. A central part of the program and discussion was a resident at Portland retirement … Continue reading

EncoreSL.com Nominated Best Website

SeniorHomes.com has nominated Encore Senior Living’s website, located at www.encoresl.com, as a top senior living provider website for 2011. To be nominated, a website must provide assisted living, independent living, alzheimer’s/memory care and have 3 pages of objective, non-sales related … Continue reading

Encore Senior Village donates furniture to nursing home in Mexico

When Encore Senior Village in Tucson started their renovation in early 2010, they brainstormed ways they could impact their local community and reuse and recycle their gently used furniture and equipment. That was when they heard about a senior nursing … Continue reading

Encore Senior Living Ranks in Top 40

For three years running, Encore Senior Living has ranked in the top 40 “Largest Assisted Living Providers” according to Assisted Living Executive magazine. Find out more here >>

Encore’s Vicki Markley Receives Prestigious Recognition

The California Assisted Living Association announced that Vicki Markley of Canyon Hills Club by Encore Senior Living will receive the organization’s prestigious Outstanding Executive Director award during their Fall Conference in Costa Mesa. CALA chooses recipients of these awards based … Continue reading

New Lifestyles Senior Housing Managers board member announced

Published by the Vancouver Business Journal Peter Muhlbach has been appointed to the board of Lifestyles Senior Housing Managers LLC. Muhlbach is currently the president and chief executive officer of Encore Senior Living LLC, directing the overall operations of the … Continue reading

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