Avamere at Hillsboro
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Avamere at Hillsboro Named Best Assisted Living
Avamere at Hillsboro, a senior living community in Hillsboro, Oregon, was named one of Hillsboro’s Best for the third consecutive year! These awards are voted by local citizens and hosted by Hillsboro-News Times. Avamere at Hillsboro was named Best Assisted Living. “I...
Avamere at Hillsboro Celebrates Remodel with Open House
Celebrate Avamere at Hillsboro’s newly remodeled senior living community as we unveil our new, modern look! Socialize and explore our new community while you enjoy refreshments, shaved ice, and a live band. Our experienced team will be here to answer all your...
The Benefits of Senior Living for Independent Seniors
As we age, many of us prefer to maintain our independence and stay in our own homes for as long as possible. However, as we face new challenges such as declining health, difficulty with daily tasks, and social isolation, it can become more difficult to maintain a high...
Celebrating Activities Professionals Week
National Activities Professionals Week is celebrated January 23-27, 2023. The National Association of Activity Professionals has chosen Adventure Awaits as this year’s theme. Adventure is certainly what our life enrichment teams create for our residents! The...
5 Fun Activities in Hillsboro, Oregon for Older Adults
Hillsboro, Oregon is a beautiful town that is perfect for retirees. This charming town has all the amenities and conveniences of a larger city, but with a small-town feel that retirees will love. Here are five fun activities for active older adults. 1. Golfing...
An Assisted Living Resident’s Experience as an Oregon Duck
It was 1947 during the Civil War football game between two college rivals: University of Oregon and Oregon State University. Oregon State scored a 58-yard pass in the third quarter, putting them on top. But the game wasn’t over just yet. Avamere at Hillsboro resident...
Reminiscing on a Life of Painting
Tucked away in an assisted living apartment at Avamere at Hillsboro surrounded by beautiful house plants, you’ll find a painter, Mary Grellman. Mary paints artwork of all sizes, from pieces hung on the walls to large murals on buildings. Painting from Reno to Bellevue...
Independent Living Resident Creates Breathtaking Sketches from Real-Life Scenery
Al Boucher, a 91-year-old independent living resident at Avamere at Hillsboro, has created hundreds of sketches featuring gorgeous scenery, old buildings, and more. He started drawing from a young age, even before he was in grade school. “I drew on a page of every...
Creating Art from Bike Chains
One assisted living resident at Avamere at Hillsboro, an assisted living community in Hillsboro, Oregon, is getting creative with bicycle chains. At 99 years young, Melvin “Mel” Mattson is a veteran having served in the Philippians during the 1940s. Today, he creates...