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A Day in the Life in Senior Living

Senior living offers an enriching and rewarding lifestyle for people of all ages. A typical day in senior living is filled with activities, social events, exercise classes and much more. There are opportunities to make new friends and reconnect with old ones, as well...

Senior Living Employees Step into the World of Dementia

Our employees stepped into the world of dementia and Alzheimer’s. On December 8, 2022, our senior living community in Portland, Oregon hosted Dementia Live training for employees and neighboring Arete Living-managed senior living communities. Dementia Live by AGEucate...

Representative Lisa Reynolds Visited Avamere at Bethany

Representative Lisa Reynolds visited Avamere at Bethany, a senior living community in the Portland, Oregon area on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Representative Reynolds represents House District 36 in the Oregon State Legislature, covering downtown Portland, Old Town,...

5 Top Tips for Considering Senior Living Communities

If you or a loved one are considering a senior living community, it’s important to do your research to find the best fit. With so many different types of communities and care levels available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. To help you get...

Parent Corner: Serena Vande

Livia’s Parent Corner highlights the kids of Arete Living employees and residents. This section is named after Livia Thompson, Senior Life Enrichment Director with Avamere at Bethany, who initiated this idea.By Serena Vande, Dietary Department, Avamere at Hillsboro I...

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...