Building Our Future

We’re building our future one brick at a time. Our Senior Services Center is planned to be the home to a new generation of inclusive, age-friendly services that can meet the needs of a rapidly changing and aging Central Oregon.  As the provider of services for older adults in Central Oregon for 45 years, we…

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Building Our Future

10 Ways To Stay Entertained And Busy During COVID-19

With self-isolation as the new normal, you may be missing your usual outings with family, bridge games, religious services, book clubs, or casual social visits and other ways you like to stay entertained.   That makes staying entertained while staying safe at home is now more important than ever. Here we’ve shared dozens of suggestions adapted…

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10 Ways To Stay Entertained And Busy During COVID-19

Inclusiveness for an Aging Population

(Image Courtesy of Larrygrams) The United States has an aging population as Americans are living longer than ever before. Thanks to advances in healthcare technologies we have increased the life expectancy by an average of roughly 30 years since 1900. Considering a person in Oregon lives until they are approximately 79.5 and the average age…

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Inclusiveness for an Aging Population

Age Friendly Transportation

Welcome to our second issue on Age-friendly cities. Last time we discussed Outdoor Spaces and Buildings and now we are digging into Transportation. Even if you have lots of inviting parks near you, it doesn’t matter if you can’t get there on time. As we age, accomplishing daily tasks like driving and parking may become…

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Age Friendly Transportation

Commitment to Equality and Diversity

The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is committed to valuing and helping people—all people—as they age. During this COVID-19 pandemic, we’re doing everything possible to ensure that older adults have the provisions and services they need to remain safely in their homes. We are also acutely aware of another, ongoing and longstanding issue: racism…

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Age-Friendly Communities: Outdoor Spaces and Buildings

In 2007 the World Health Organization released its report Global Age-Friendly Cities: A Guide, in which it details specific criteria for Outdoor Spaces and buildings. Both of these are vital as our environment has a direct effect on our well-being, both mental and physical. A stroll in the park or a comfortable bench may not…

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Age-Friendly Communities: Outdoor Spaces and Buildings

Staying Productive, Healthy and Engaged during COVID-19

In this time of quarantine and social distancing, it can be hard to fill the days. Perhaps you’re missing your grandchildren, or just wishing there were good sports on television.  There are many ways to keep in touch, and keep busy, even during this strange time.  Council on Aging of Central Oregon has created a…

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Staying Productive, Healthy and Engaged during COVID-19