ElderCare Connections | Family Resource Center

Join us for ElderCare Connections!

Join us for monthly, lunch-hour informational presentations and conversation. This is a time to learn and connect with other OSU community members who are providing care for a loved one or who are looking to learn more about healthy aging, care options and planning, and other related topics. For accommodations, contact Cari Maes, [email protected], or 541-737-4906

To Join Via Zoom: https://beav.es/pH9

2025-26 Schedule

OCTOBER 16

Coping with Grief

with Dr. Beth Zimmerman, Licensed Psychologist (CAPS)

NOVEMBER 13

SHIBA Info Session (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance)

with Benton County SHIBA

DECEMBER 11

Exploring Central Oregon Aging Resources

with Brenna Cranswick, Council on Aging of Central Oregon

JANUARY 15

Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults

with Lauren Kraemer, MPH (COH | Extension- Family & Community Health)

FEBRUARY 19

What is a Long-Term Care Ombudsman?

with Debbie Boures, Deputy Ombudsman for Benton & Linn Counties

MARCH 19

Considerations, Questions to Ask, and Advocacy – Understanding Home Care for Aging Adults

with David Vinings, M.A. Oregon Home Care Commission

APRIL 15 **Please Note: the April date has changed to Wednesday, April 15

Creating a Care Plan

with Eileen Lawless, M.S./M.S.W (University of Arizona)

MAY 21

Staying Connected Across the Miles: Digital Technologies & Elder Care

with Kelly Fiori, M.A. (Seniors First)

Archived resources from past presentations:

Please note: these are presentations created/owned by external partners. We are unable to provide these materials in alternate formats, but we are happy to provide printed copies where possible. Please reach out to our office, [email protected] or 541-737-906.

April 15, 2026: Creating a Care Plan

February 19, 2026: Long-Term Care/Living Resources and Tip Sheets

December 11, 2025: Central Oregon Aging and Disability Resources

November 13, 2025: SHIBA Medicare Presentation and Medicare Advantage Plan Comparison Sheets (our local counties)

March 2025: Managing Caregiver Stress (Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care)

February 20, 2025: Sleep and Healthy Aging

January 16, 2025: Senior Living Options

December 19, 2025: Physical Activity for Healthy Aging

November 21, 2025: Exploring ADRC Resources

May 9, 2024: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

April 11, 2024: Bone Nutrition

March 14, 2024: Oregon POLST: Fact Sheet and Differences Between an Advanced Directive and a POLST