OR: Senior Issues
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Fed funding helps OR address barriers to internet access
Oregon is working to address the state's digital divide with hundreds of millions of dollars in funding. Infrastructure presents the largest …
National Healthcare Decisions Day: Make end-of-life planning early
It's National Healthcare Decisions Day, which highlights the importance of planning for the future when it comes to medical choices. In particular…
International Women's Day: 50+ women make up influential voting bloc
It's International Women's Day, and AARP is highlighting the important role older women will play in this year's election. The organization recently …
Tax-Aide program to the rescue in Oregon
A program to assist people with their taxes has gone live in Oregon. The AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide program has sites across the state to help people …
AARP grant 'unique' opportunity to fund community projects in OR
A program that funds ideas for improving communities is now open to applications. The AARP Community Challenge grant program is accepting …
Family caregivers reminded to take care of themselves
November is National Family Caregivers Month and a few tips can help people with these duties. Executive Director of the Oregon organization Aging …
OR Andrus Award winner volunteering for social connections
A volunteer active in Ashland has been recognized for her service in the community with a prestigious award from AARP Oregon. Anne Bellegia is the …
'Making communities work for everyone' focus of Age-Friendly Oregon Summit
Supporters of efforts to make Oregon cities more livable and accessible for people of all ages are meeting this week. The Age-Friendly Oregon …
OR slips to 7th in long-term care scorecard
Oregon ranks in the top 10 in a recent analysis of long-term care systems across the country. The state comes in seventh on AARP's Long-Term …
Assisted Living Week: Access to Long-Term Care Critical, Oregonians Say
This week is National Assisted Living Week, highlighting the hard work put in to help older people and people living with disabilities. Many …
Grants Help Make Four OR Communities More Age-Friendly
Four Oregon organizations have received grants from AARP Oregon to help make their communities more age friendly. One of the chosen projects is the …
Proponents Celebrate 58th Anniversary of Medicare's Start
Nearly six decades after its creation, Medicare continues to provide a health-care safety net for older Americans. On July 30, 1965, President …