Meet Cassie Regimbal, director of client service operations at the Council on Aging. She has a passion for older adults and has worked in the industry for almost 20 years. Cassie is a licensed master social worker who graduated from Portland State University in 2018. Focusing on older adults has been her life’s mission. Cassie,…
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No matter where you live, it is always possible a disaster could occur without warning, so it’s best to get ready before the shake, rattle, and roll begin. That is the key to surviving a disaster – to anticipate “it” before “it” reaches you. 1. Identify your risk Due to strained financial resources, isolation, and…
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If you live in Oregon and have a print disability that may include visual, physical, and reading difficulties, the Oregon Talking Book and Braille Library are available for you. Located in Salem, Oregon, they lend throughout all of Oregon. Lending is accessible through the mail or via download. “Talking Books delivers a personalized connection to…
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Here’s a hearty congratulation to our Volunteer of the Month, Bob Hancock! His hard work is an asset to the Council on Aging (CoA) of Central Oregon. Bob has been driving for the CoA for almost a decade and is willing to go that extra mile to do whatever it takes to help. Bob, what…
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We’d like to extend a hearty congratulations to our volunteer of the month Natalie Morganti. Natalie prepares and packages food for our Grab-N-Go program. She also volunteers for Pet Pals, where she fulfills orders and makes deliveries. Natalie, why did you decide on volunteering at the Council on Aging? I’ve volunteered with Meals on Wheels…
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Trouble balancing is the most common reason seniors seek medical help Good balance is critical to staying active, independent, and to go about daily life. If you have good balance you can walk without staggering, and you are unlikely to fall while getting out of a chair. If you’ve ever felt lightheaded or dizzy, you…
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An excerpt from an interview of Caring Connection participants by Geoff Norcross, host of Think Out Loud on OPB. This episode aired Friday, June 25th. Norcross: Emily, can you talk first about the problem? Emily Freeman, Council on Aging Outreach Manager: A poll released last month by the University of Michigan revealed that twice as many…
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In a society that glorifies youth and change in its popular imagery, the common negative images of age and aging can fuel disrespectful behavior. Among the ageist biases reported, older people felt they were thought of as useless, less intelligent, stingy and a burden. As a group, there is a perception in developed countries that…
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Here’s to our Volunteer of the Month, Sierra Ritchie! Her creativity and hard work are an asset to the Council on Aging. Sierra is a member of the local Girl Scouts and earned her volunteer badge by donating over 50 hours to the Council on Aging! Sierra, why did you decide on volunteering at the…
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Congratulations to Morgan Dewalt for her volunteer service as our Medicare counselor’s receptionist. Our Medicare counselors are part of the Oregon Senior Health Benefits Assistance Program (SHIBA) and are highly trained volunteers that help seniors navigate the complexities of Medicare, including enrolling at 65, annual open enrollment updates and fraud issues. Morgan, why did you…
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