There are many programs in the community designed to provide resources for support of seniors and family members who are caring for them. 

A UNIVERSITY RESOURCE GUIDE FOR AGING ADULTS

This resource guide is designed to help families with aging adults living in Linn and Benton Counties access as much information and as many programs as possible. This guide is a compilation of local and state resources as well as national resources including legal advice, housing options, and support networks. We hope this guide is a helpful resource for you and your family. Please note: this is a resource guide and should not be considered a referral or endorsement of the individual agencies or businesses listed.

To download a copy click here! Or to request more information or additional copies, please contact us at:
541-737-4906
[email protected]

ELDERCARE CONNECTIONS

Monthly, Thursdays, 12:00-1:00
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
via
Zoom

2024-2025 schedule (TBD)

Join us for monthly, lunch-hour informational meetings and discussions about what it means to be a caregiver and how to optimally support the ones you love and yourself. Connect with other OSU community members providing care for a loved one.

To learn more or to be added to our ElderCare Connections email list and receive the Zoom meeting links, please contact Cari Maes at 541-737-4906 or [email protected].

ANNUAL OSU GERONTOLOGY CONFERENCE

This two-day conference, held at Oregon State University, will feature workshops by leading geriatric professionals presenting current information for health and human services occupations in a wide variety of disciplines.

Visit their website for this year's conference dates and information.
541-737-2261
Click here to visit their page!

GRACE CENTER FOR ADULT DAY SERVICES

Grace Center is the first certified adult day program in the state of Oregon.  They provide a caring and secure environment for mental and physical exercise- no matter what your age!  Their focus is on maintaining or improving participants' physical and mental abilities.  Programs that are offered provide many opportunities for socialization and making new friends.  Call to schedule a complimentary full/partial day visit.

Cost depends on the services needed.  Services can be paid for with partial scholarships based on income, long term health care insurance, Medicaid, Family Caregiver Respite Program, Oregon Project Independence and/or Veterans Benefits.

980 NW Spruce Ave. Corvallis, OR 97330
541-754-8417
[email protected]

OREGON CASCADES WEST SENIOR & DISABILITY SERVICES

Oregon Cascades West Senior and Disability Services is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties.  They provide information and referral, advocacy and leadership, and programs and services for seniors to insure their independence, dignity, choice and individual well-being.  Contact them if you are looking for personal care, home care, respite for caregivers, case management, home-delivered meals, adult day services, help with grocery shopping, concerns about elder abuse, help with Medicaid, and much, much more.

Cost depends on the services that are needed.  Many of them are free of charge.

1400 Queen Ave. SE, Suite 206
Albany, OR 97322
541-967-8630

CORVALLIS COMMUNITY CENTER

The Corvallis Community Center is a great place for adults ages 50 and over to make friends, have fun and get fit!  Whether you are looking to travel, learn a new language, get in shape, make new friends, or just need information, they have what you are looking for.  Go experience events, classes and programs designed around the interests and needs of adults ages 50 and over!

Cost depends on the event, class or program that a person participates in.  Many of the activities are free of charge!

The Corvallis Community Center is also a community resource.  It provides information on aging, supports family caregivers, trains professional and lay leaders and students, and develops innovative approaches to addressing aging issues.

2601 NW Tyler Ave. Corvallis, OR 97330
541-766-6959
[email protected]

Oregon Regional Senior Living and Aging Services Directories

Retirement Connection: designed for Boomers, Seniors, Caregivers & Providers to search more than 150+ topics of information and connect you with a quick and complete reference of providers and services. Their educational articles, business profiles, event postings, and help pages are available to offer ongoing support.

 

National Senior Living and Aging Services Resources

Homecare, Hospice & Palliative Care

Legal Resources

Senior Living and Resources

Geriatric Care Managers

Insurance and Benefit Counseling

Long Term Care Information

Caregiver Education and Support