Serengeti Care

10/13/2026

💚 Today, let’s make space to listen, connect, and care for mental well-being.

World Mental Health Day reminds us that mental health is an important part of a person’s overall well-being.

For people receiving care, meaningful support can begin with something as simple as being present, listening without judgment, making time for conversation, maintaining social connections, and helping someone feel seen and valued.

This year’s World Mental Health Day also emphasizes the importance of listening to people with lived experience and ensuring their voices help shape the care and support they receive.

Compassionate care considers the whole person, including their emotional needs, preferences, experiences, and voice. 💚

📞 Call 425-272-9272 or visit serengeticare.com to learn more about Serengeti Care’s compassionate approach to caregiving.

10/12/2026

Falls can happen in an instant, but a little preparation and the right support can make a meaningful difference. Here are a few steps for creating a safer home environment, staying aware of potential hazards, and having support when it’s needed to help your loved one remain safe at home.

10/12/2026

💚 Let’s talk. Where could an extra pair of helping hands make the biggest difference?

Family caregiving can include so much: preparing meals, helping with personal care, running errands, providing transportation, keeping someone company, coordinating appointments, and simply being there when support is needed.

For many families, it isn’t one big responsibility that becomes difficult, it’s managing all the small ones day after day.

So we’d love to hear from our community: What caregiving responsibility would you most appreciate having help with? 💬

📞 If your family could use additional support, call 425-272-9272 or visit serengeticare.com to learn how Serengeti Care can help.

10/10/2026

💚 Discover Supported Living services built around each person’s needs, goals, and everyday life.

For individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, the right support can make daily life feel more manageable, connected, and personally meaningful.

Serengeti Care’s Supported Living services are tailored to the individual and can range from a few hours of support each month to around-the-clock assistance, depending on assessed needs.

Caregivers can assist with daily routines, personal care, meal planning, shopping, finances, medication support, medical appointments, household tasks, community activities, communication, and personal goals.

Most importantly, support is relationship-based and centered on the person, their preferences, their routines, and what matters to them.

📞 Call 425-272-9272 or visit serengeticare.com to learn more about Supported Living services.

10/09/2026

💚 Get to know the values behind Serengeti Care.

For Serengeti Care, compassion extends far beyond the services we provide inside the home. 💚

Our founders, Albert Munanga and Josephine Mporokoso, built Serengeti Care with a commitment to improving the lives of others, and that same spirit continues through their work in the broader community.

From supporting education through a nonprofit school of home care to contributing time and experience to humanitarian organizations, their belief in service shapes the culture of Serengeti Care today.

It’s a reminder that caring for people isn’t simply what we do. It’s part of who we are.

That commitment guides the way our team supports clients, families, caregivers, and the communities we are privileged to serve.

Call 425-272-9272 or visit serengeticare.com to learn more about who we are and the care we provide.

10/08/2026

💚 Care should fit the person, not the other way around.

No two people need exactly the same kind of care.

One person may need help getting ready in the morning. Another may benefit most from meal preparation, mobility assistance, companionship, transportation, or support with personal care.

One of the benefits of hiring an in-home caregiver is having support tailored to the person receiving it. 💚

Care can be built around familiar routines, personal preferences, and the areas where help is needed most, creating a more personal and comfortable caregiving experience.

Call 425-272-9272 or visit serengeticare.com to learn about personalized in-home care from Serengeti Care.

10/07/2026

Care needs don’t always fit neatly into a fixed schedule.

Appointments change. Family commitments come up. Recovery needs evolve. Sometimes, the amount or timing of support a loved one needs changes too.

That’s why flexibility matters when choosing an in-home care provider. Serengeti Care works closely with families to understand their circumstances and provide support that fits as naturally as possible into everyday life.

The right care plan should support your family, not make an already demanding situation more complicated. 💚

📞 Call 425-272-9272 or visit serengeticare.com to explore flexible, personalized care options.

10/06/2026

💚 Build a stronger care team, not a smaller role for the family.

MYTH: Hiring a caregiver means family members are giving up responsibility for their loved one.

FACT: Professional caregiving can actually help families stay connected in a different way.

When everyday responsibilities like personal care, meals, errands, companionship, or household tasks are shared with a caregiver, family members may have more time and energy to simply be present with the person they love.

Bringing in support doesn’t replace family. It can help create a stronger circle of care around them. 💚

Have you ever heard this caregiving myth before?

📞 Call 425-272-9272 or visit serengeticare.com to learn how professional caregiving can complement the support your family already provides.

10/06/2026

🍂 Mark your calendar, Bend! 🍂

We’re excited to co-host the Health & Harvest Market Bend with our friends at Whispering Winds Retirement Living!

Join us Saturday, October 17, for an afternoon celebrating local talent, healthy living, and our Central Oregon community.

Here’s what you can look forward to:
🥕 Local produce & fresh baked goods
🎨 Handmade arts & crafts
🎤 Educational talks beginning at 1:30 PM
🎁 Giveaways & surprises
🤝 Local organizations & community connections
📅 Saturday, October 17 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Whispering Winds Retirement Living
2920 NE Conners Ave, Ste 100, Bend, OR 97701

Bring a friend and come spend the afternoon with us!
We can’t wait to welcome the Bend community. 💚

RSVP Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GVwLLQKcR/

10/05/2026

🤝 Strengthen your team with flexible healthcare staffing when you need it most.

Staffing gaps can place additional pressure on healthcare teams and make it more difficult to maintain the level of care patients and residents deserve.

Serengeti Care provides healthcare organizations with skilled, carefully vetted professionals who can step in when additional support is needed, from short-term vacancies and seasonal demand to rapidly changing staffing requirements.

Our supplemental staffing solutions can include RNs, LPNs, CNAs, caregivers, medical administrative professionals, and additional operational support.

We work closely with each organization to understand its staffing needs, culture, and expectations so our professionals can integrate smoothly into the existing team.

📞 Call 425-272-9272 or visit serengeticare.com to discuss your organization’s staffing needs.

10/02/2026

💚 Support recovery beyond the therapy session.

October is National Physical Therapy Month, a time to recognize the physical therapists and therapy professionals who help people restore movement, build strength, and navigate recovery with confidence and support.

But recovery doesn’t end when the appointment does.

At home, having a caregiver available to assist with daily routines, transportation to appointments, personal care, meals, and other everyday needs can help make the recovery journey feel more manageable.

When therapy professionals, caregivers, families, and healthcare teams work together, individuals can receive more consistent support throughout every stage of healing. 💚

📞 Call 425-272-9272 or visit serengeticare.com to learn how Serengeti Care can support your loved one throughout recovery.

09/30/2026

🌾 Come celebrate health, harvest, & community in Bend! 🍎
Serengeti Care and Whispering Winds Retirement Living are excited to co-host the Health & Harvest Market Bend, bringing local residents, makers, vendors, and community organizations together for a fun afternoon in Central Oregon.
📅 Saturday, October 17
🕚 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Whispering Winds Retirement Living
2920 NE Conners Ave, Ste 100, Bend, OR 97701

Enjoy local baked goods, fresh produce, handmade arts and crafts, giveaways, community connections, and more!
Educational talks and community & health resources begin at 1:30 PM.

Bring a friend and join Serengeti Care and Whispering Winds as we celebrate local talent, healthy living, and the Central Oregon community! 💚

RSVP Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GVwLLQKcR/

06/09/2026

Join us today!

05/29/2026

Serengeti Care is now serving all of Central Oregon! We love our community and believe in the power of collaboration.

Join us for the Live Well, Be Well event on June 9th at the Pavilion in Bend for an afternoon of fun, connection, and free health and wellness information. Bring your friends and family~let’s learn, laugh, and live well together!

Date: June 9
Location: The Pavilion, Bend
What to expect: Community resources, wellness tips, activities, and more
See you there!

05/20/2026

Many thanks to the Bend Senior Center for having Serengeti Care present "Aging In Place Successfully" today for their Lunch & Learn series! We are grateful to have such amazing, collaborative community partners here in Bend, Oregon! We had a blast with such a fun and engaged audience! Contact 541-588-4355 today to learn more!

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05/15/2026

Best of luck to everyone participating in the annual Pole Pedal Paddle this weekend~Oregon’s largest multi-sport event!

From the slopes of Mt. Bachelor to the finish line in Bend, we are cheering on every athlete taking on the alpine ski, Nordic ski, bike, run, and paddle challenge.

Have a safe, fun, and unforgettable weekend enjoying everything our amazing community has to offer!

~Your friends at Serengeti Care

05/14/2026

Come join Serengeti Care at the Bend Senior Center next Tuesday, May 19th to hear more about Aging In Place Successfully and to sign up for a free in-home safety assessment! We hope to see you there!

All are welcome! Join our weekly series of free educational seminars! Lunch and Learns are offered most Tuesdays, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. in Larkspur's Multi-purpose Room.

- May 19: Aging in Place Successfully - Stephanie VanKlootwyk of Serengeti Care
- May 26: The Power of Better Breathing – Dr. Andy Sabatier DPT, Physical Therapist and Founder of Academy West Breathing Performance

Bring your lunch or grab a snack at Larkspur Cafe; dessert and coffee are on us. ☕🍪

For more detailed information on our Lunch & Learn topics, view the online Lunch & Learn schedule at bendparksandrec.org/bsc-lunch-learn

05/11/2026

Serengeti Care Bend is now serving clients in Central Oregon! Apply today to be extraordinary!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Serengeti Care Bend!

Today we celebrate the incredible mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers who give so much of themselves every single day. Your love, strength, and compassion make homes and hearts warmer and brighter!

We’re honored to support so many amazing moms in our community and to work alongside caregivers who embody that same nurturing spirit. Wishing you all a day filled with love, comfort, and well-earned appreciation. Wishing all moms of every kind, everywhere, a beautiful day!

05/08/2026

Join Serengeti Care at the Live Well Be Well Expo!

We’re excited to take part in the Live Well Be Well Expo on June 9th at The Pavilion in Bend! Come by our booth to learn how Serengeti Care can help set you up for success, independence, and comfort in your own home.

Whether you’re looking for personalized in-home care, post-surgery support, or just ways to stay thriving at home, our compassionate team is here to help you live your best life.

Stop by, say hello, and discover how Serengeti Care can support your wellness journey!