A directory of resources for CHWs supporting older adults. Filter by topic to find what you need.
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Resources for Caregivers
- AARP Caregiving Resources — tips and support for family caregiving
- Family Caregivers Alliance — expert support for caregivers of adults with physical and cognitive impairments
- Oregon Care Partners — free education for family and professional caregivers in Oregon
- UCLA Health Alzheimer’s Caregiver Training Videos — English and Spanish
- Caregiver Action Network Help Desk: (855) 227-3640
- Caregiver support groups:
Abuse
Adult abuse involves individuals over 65, or anyone over 18 with a disability. Reportable types include: physical harm, failure to provide basic care, financial exploitation, verbal or emotional abuse, involuntary seclusion, wrongful restraint, unwanted sexual contact, abandonment by a caregiver, and self-neglect.
To make a report: Call 1-855-503-SAFE or contact your local ODHS office. Mandatory reporters are protected from civil and criminal liability. Your confidentiality is protected by state law.
Ageism
- Reframing Aging — the National Center to Reframe Aging, dedicated to ending ageism through proven communication strategies
Advance Directives and Advance Care Planning
- The Conversation Project — tools and videos to help people talk about end-of-life wishes
- Five Wishes — person-centered advance care planning tool, legal AD in 48 states
- Prepare for Your Care — free step-by-step tools for individuals and families
Dementia
- ALZConnect — free online community for people living with dementia and caregivers
- Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline — 800-272-3900, available in 200+ languages
Depression
Diabetes
- Diabetes presentation recording — Passcode: 2fa^W3n+
Financial Assistance
- Local Community Action Councils — contact information to be added by region
Food Security
- Meals on Wheels — local contact information to be added by region
Hearing
- National Hearing Test — take from home by phone or computer; free for AARP members, $8 for non-members
Hoarding
- Multnomah County Hoarding Resource List (Oregon-specific)
Hospice
- OHA Licensed Hospice Providers in Oregon (Oregon-specific)
Housing
In-Home Caregiving
- ADRC — see Resources (General)
- AAA — see Resources (General)
- Oregon Project Independence — contact local APD office
Legal
- Oregon Ombudsman — contact information to be added
Long-Term Care
- Long-Term Care Options in the Gorge (Oregon-specific)
- Licensed Long-Term Care Provider Search by Location (Oregon-specific)
- Oregon Care Planning Council (Oregon-specific)
Medicaid
- OHP Enrollment Assisters — contact information to be added by region
Medicare
- Medicare Rights Center National Hotline: 800-333-4114
- SHIBA Oregon: 800-722-4134 / shiba.oregon@odhsoha.oregon.gov (Oregon-specific)
- Oregon SHIBA presentation calendar (Oregon-specific)
Medication Disposal
- Med Take Back Oregon (Oregon-specific)
- Med Project mail-back supplies — Call (844) 482-5322
Medication Safety
Mobility
See also: B5 Mobility Protocol above for clinical resources.
- Silver Sneakers — Medicare-covered exercise program
- Sit and Be Fit — online video classes
- Strong People classes (OSU Extension) (Oregon-specific)
Prescription Assistance
- RxAssist — database of patient assistance programs from drug companies
- 340B Program in Oregon — contact information to be added
Resources — General
- Aging Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) — 1-855-673-2372 (Oregon-specific)
- Area Agency on Aging location search — Oregon (Oregon-specific)
- Oregon Directory of AAAs (Oregon-specific)
- AARP Foundation Local Resource Search — find financial assistance, food pantries, medical care by zip code
- ACL Eldercare Locator — 1-800-677-1116 — public service connecting older adults to local services
- Columbia River Gorge Resource Guide (2025) (Oregon-specific)
- Adult and Senior Centers in Oregon (Oregon-specific)
Self Care and Boundaries
Social Isolation
- AARP Connect2Affect — tools and resources for isolated older adults, includes 10-question isolation assessment
Suicide
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 (24 hours)
Transportation
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- Medicaid transportation — contact your local CCO or APD office
- Non-emergency medical transport — contact local county transportation office
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