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Honoring Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. This is a time to celebrate the culture, rich heritage, and contributions of the Indigenous people and communities of the United States.Our Communities on Native Land The Kalapuya tribe are the original inhabitants where...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Cristal Ruvalcaba’s Story
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor people of Hispanic heritage who have influenced America and the world in a monumental way, and to learn about Hispanic history. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Cristal Ruvalcaba, Director of Sales and Outreach with...
Happy Assisted Living Week
Sarah Silva, President of Arete Living Arete Living is a senior living management organization proudly managing Avamere Communities. Happy National Assisted Living Week! This year’s theme is Joyful Moments. I love this focus, as it perfectly encapsulates the heart of...
Pen Pals from Oregon to Nebraska
Everyone talks about the new normal amidst the COVID-19 pandemic – for many, this means video chats, working from home, wearing masks everywhere else you go, juggling working with kiddos’ distance learning, and more. Now pen pals can be added to the list. For...
Moving to Assisted Living: What to Pack
At Avamere at Park Place, we know moving yourself or a loved one to assisted living can be a very long and involved process. We want to make things a little easier for you! We’ve created a helpful resource you can download that outlines what to pack for an assisted...
Making a Difference for Girls in Africa from an Assisted Living Community
It all started with a random internet search. Caroline Swanson and Paula Crane, two assisted living residents at Avamere at Park Place in Tigard, Oregon, found Little Dresses for Little Girls in Africa. This Christian nonprofit lives by their motto “We’re not just...