RESOURCES
Contents
1) CASE MANAGEMENT TOOLS. 3
2) DEMENTIA.. 3
a) Dealing with possible or diagnosed dementia. 3
b) Support groups. 3
c) Workshops – Facts – Stats. 3
d) Hands-on Caregiver Training. 3
3) AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CONNECTION OF OREGON (ADRC) 3
4) COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY / PROGRAM... 4
5) OPTIONS COUNSELING.. 4
6) SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM.. 4
7) CAREGIVING.. 4
8) PERSONAL ALERT SYSTEMS. 4
9) ADA COMPLIANCE. 5
10) PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE. 5
11) INSURANCE ASSISTANCE. 5
12) FINANCIAL HELP – HOMECARE, BILLS, MORTGAGE, DEBT. 5
13) GUARDIANSHIP / CONSERVATORSHIP / POWER OF ATTORNEY. 5
14) FOOD ASSISTANCE / BANKS / PANTRIES. 6
15) INCREASED LEVEL OF CARE. 6
16) SENIOR CENTERS. 6
17) MOBILITY & TRANSPORTATION.. 6
a) Wheelchair Ramps. 6
b) Adapting Vehicles. 7
c) Milton-Freewater. 7
18) HELPING HANDS – Emergency Services (Utility shut-offs, Rental assistance, Laundry vouchers, etc.) 7
19) HOUSING OPTIONS. 7
a) CAPECO’S HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. 7
b) UMATILLA COUNTY. 8
i) HERMISTON.. 8
ii) PENDLETON.. 8
iii) MILTON-FREEWATER. 10
iv) PILOT ROCK. 10
v) UKIAH.. 10
c) MORROW COUNTY. 10
i) BOARDMAN.. 10
20) HIRE HOMECARE WORKERS PRIVATELY. 10
21) BURNOUT – COMPASSION FATIGUE. 11
a) Job Burnout: How to spot it and take action - http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/adult-health/in-depth/burnout/art-20046642?pg=1. 11
b) Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project - http://www.compassionfatigue.org/pages/compassionfatigue.html 11
22) VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION – SPECIFIC. 11
a) Transportation. 11
b) Caregiver Support. 11
i) Resources for Caregivers of Veterans - http://www.caregiver.va.gov/. 11
1)CASE MANAGEMENT TOOLS 2)DEMENTIAa)Dealing with possible or diagnosed dementia
4)COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY / PRORGRAM
16)SENIOR CENTERS
Hermiston Senior Center
435 West Orchard Ave, Hermiston, OR 97838 541-567-3582
17)MOBILITY & TRANSPORTATION
a)Wheelchair Ramps
R&J Mobility Service Inc 503-838-5520 EZAccess.com (Aluminum)VA http://www.rjmobilityservice.com
AMRamp 888-715-7598 (Steel/Open mesh) http://www.amramp.com
In Home Medical 509-547-2246 https://www.inhmed.com
b)Adapting Vehicles
RJMobility Service Inc 503-838-5520 http://www.rjmobilityservice.com/veterans
c)Milton-Freewater
Taxi Service
541-938-8243; Teresa Dutcher; http://www.mfcity.com/transport
Description: Seniors age 60+ and disabled persons of all ages may apply at City Hall to receive taxi tickets for use in the City's taxi service. Service is dial-a-ride, door-to-door system which operates Monday through Saturday, 8am to 7:30pm. Tickets are $1 for city residents and $2 for rural residents within the 5-mile service area from city center. For taxi service, call 509-386-1224.
Bus Service
541-938-8243; Teresa Dutcher; http://www.mfcity.com/transport
Description: The City's bus service is a fixed-route service between Milton-Freewater and College Place and Walla Walla, WA. The bus operated Monday through Friday with a one-way fee of $1. Route & times may be found online at the city's website www.mfcity.com, the Chamber office, 157 S Columbia or at City Hall.
Transportation Solutions - Medical Transport Only
509-386-4983; Steve Dalke
Description: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, wheelchair and ambulatory.
18)HELPING HANDS – Emergency Services (Utility shut-offs, Rental assistance, Laundry vouchers, etc.)
a)CAPECO’S HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Applewood Village
549 NW 12th Ave, Hermiston, OR
541-567-1400
33 affordable housing units
Irrigon Farm Labor Housing
Irrigon, OR
541-567-1400
For farm workers and their families
8 affordable housing units, scattered site project, comprised of four duplexes - built in 1994-95
Morrow Estates
220 Anderson Circle, Boardman, OR
541-481-2855
40 affordable housing units
Terwilliger Plaza
245 SW 5th St, Pendleton, OR
541-276-1416
20 affordable housing units designed for people with disabilities
b)UMATILLA COUNTY
i)HERMISTON W
ii)PENDLETONSun Ridge Retirement Community
3234 SW Nye Ave, Pendleton, OR
541-276-2143
ABC Realty
125 SE Court, Pendleton, OR
541-276-4699
Blue Mountain Village Apartments
2700 SW Goodwin Ave, Pendleton, OR
541-278-1950
Eaglecrest Apartments
12 NW 12th, Pendleton, OR
541-276-4303
Eastview Homes
714 SW 4th St, Pendleton, OR
For Homeless
Fred Bradbury
541-276-0398
Garton & Associates
440 SW 1st, Pendleton, OR
541-276-0931
Goodwin Court
238 S Main St, Pendleton, OR
541-966-4053
Hailey Place Apartments
600 SW 30th, Pendleton, OR
541-276-5407
48 Family Units
Hillcrest Apartments
1211 SW 21st St #208, Pendleton, OR
541-276-4303
Indian Hills Apartments
1335 SW 2nd St, Pendleton, OR
541-276-2195
48 Family Units
Mary Rabb Property Management
541-276-0315
Mountain View Apartments
2410 NW Carden #1A, Pendleton, OR
541-276-5237
Oregon Trail Manor
2430 SW Perkins, Pendleton, OR
541-276-6910
50 Elderly Units
Pendleton Riverside Apartments
1300 NW Carden, Pendleton, OR
541-276-7223
40 Family Units
Pendleton Southgate Realty
707 Southgate, Pendleton, OR
541-276-1957
Pendleton Square Apartments
300 SW 28th Dr, Pendleton, OR
541-276-0393
Pendleton Square 1 & 2
294/300 SW 28th, Pendleton, OR
541-276-3054
45 Family Units
Rolling Hills Properties
541-276-4900
S&P Property Management
541-966-8897
Security Apartments
130 SW Court, Pendleton, OR
541-276-9006
South Hill Apartments
248 SW 28th Dr, Pendleton, OR
541-276-5904
T Investments
541-276-1316
Village Apartments
438 SW 5th St #C4, Pendleton, OR
541-276-5869
iii)MILTON-FREEWATER D
iv)PILOT ROCK E
v)UKIAH
G
c)MORROW COUNTY
i)BOARDMAN
20)HIRE HOMECARE WORKERS PRIVATELY
a) Job Burnout: How to spot it and take action - http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/adult-health/in-depth/burnout/art-20046642?pg=1
b) Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project - http://www.compassionfatigue.org/pages/compassionfatigue.html
22) VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION – SPECIFIC
a)Transportation
i)Resources for Caregivers of Veterans - http://www.caregiver.va.gov/
Contents
1) CASE MANAGEMENT TOOLS. 3
2) DEMENTIA.. 3
a) Dealing with possible or diagnosed dementia. 3
b) Support groups. 3
c) Workshops – Facts – Stats. 3
d) Hands-on Caregiver Training. 3
3) AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CONNECTION OF OREGON (ADRC) 3
4) COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY / PROGRAM... 4
5) OPTIONS COUNSELING.. 4
6) SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM.. 4
7) CAREGIVING.. 4
8) PERSONAL ALERT SYSTEMS. 4
9) ADA COMPLIANCE. 5
10) PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE. 5
11) INSURANCE ASSISTANCE. 5
12) FINANCIAL HELP – HOMECARE, BILLS, MORTGAGE, DEBT. 5
13) GUARDIANSHIP / CONSERVATORSHIP / POWER OF ATTORNEY. 5
14) FOOD ASSISTANCE / BANKS / PANTRIES. 6
15) INCREASED LEVEL OF CARE. 6
16) SENIOR CENTERS. 6
17) MOBILITY & TRANSPORTATION.. 6
a) Wheelchair Ramps. 6
b) Adapting Vehicles. 7
c) Milton-Freewater. 7
18) HELPING HANDS – Emergency Services (Utility shut-offs, Rental assistance, Laundry vouchers, etc.) 7
19) HOUSING OPTIONS. 7
a) CAPECO’S HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. 7
b) UMATILLA COUNTY. 8
i) HERMISTON.. 8
ii) PENDLETON.. 8
iii) MILTON-FREEWATER. 10
iv) PILOT ROCK. 10
v) UKIAH.. 10
c) MORROW COUNTY. 10
i) BOARDMAN.. 10
20) HIRE HOMECARE WORKERS PRIVATELY. 10
21) BURNOUT – COMPASSION FATIGUE. 11
a) Job Burnout: How to spot it and take action - http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/adult-health/in-depth/burnout/art-20046642?pg=1. 11
b) Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project - http://www.compassionfatigue.org/pages/compassionfatigue.html 11
22) VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION – SPECIFIC. 11
a) Transportation. 11
b) Caregiver Support. 11
i) Resources for Caregivers of Veterans - http://www.caregiver.va.gov/. 11
1)CASE MANAGEMENT TOOLS 2)DEMENTIAa)Dealing with possible or diagnosed dementia
- Local – Umatilla County - http://www.alz.org/oregon/in_my_community_20728.asp#Umatilla
- Alzheimer’s Association Helpline 800-272-3900
- Alzheimer’s Association, Oregon Chapter
- ADRC of Oregon
- I Have Alzheimer’s Disease
- National Institutes of Health – Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Alzheimer’s Network of Oregon
- Tips for Caregivers: Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease
- ADRC Caregiver Resources - https://adrcoforegon.org/consite/explore-caregiver-supports.php
- Oregon Family Caregiver Handbook - http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/spwpd/sua/docs/Family%20Caregiver%20Handbook%20de9398.pdf
- Caregiving Guides
- Powerful Tools for Caregivers - http://www.powerfultoolsforcaregivers.org
- Oregon Home Care Commission - http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/seniors-disabilities/HCC/Pages/index.aspx
- Family Caregiver Support Program (through ADRC of Oregon 855-673-2372) - https://adrcoforegon.org/consite/explore-caregiver-supports.php
4)COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY / PRORGRAM
- Oregon - http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/oregon_community_action_agency.html
- Washington - http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/washington_community_action_ag.html
- Salvation Army – Pendleton (Umatilla, Union, Wallowa Counties) - 541-276-3369 http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/umatilla__union__wallowa_salva.html
- Must meet 6 criteria
- EASTERN OREGON SCP (Baker, Deschutes, Umatilla)
- Sponsor: Community Counseling Solutions
- PO Box 469, Heppner, OR 97836
- John Brenne, 541-276-4474, jcbrenne@outlook.com
- http://www.oregonvolunteers.org/volunteer/seniorcorps/scp/
- Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam, Grant
- John Brenne, Project Director Senior Companion Program
- P.O. Box 1602, Pendleton, OR 97801
- Office (Pendleton) — 541-276-4474, 1-800-541-5116
- jcbrenne@outlook.com
- http://communitycounselingsolutions.org/senior-companion-program/
- What to look for in a medical alert system - Consumer Reports article from 7/2015
- LogicMark - https://www.logicmark.com/products/ Can’t purchase from LogicMark.
- Freedom Alert - No monthly fee - Calls up to 4 numbers and/or 911
- Guardian Alert 911 – No monthly fee - ONLY CALLS 911
- Sentry Pal – LogicMark’s cellular version – MONTHLY FEE through Uplink
- Other options:
- Alert 1 - https://www.alert-1.com/pricing/plans/225
- Life Alert - http://www.lifealerthelp.com/
- GreatCall - https://www.greatcall.com/
- Medical Alert - http://medicalalert.com/
- SimpleFill.com - Start an application online or by phone 888-635-1847
- My RX Advocate - 877-331-0362
- Partnership for Prescription Assistance - www.pparx.org
- Symphony65 - 888-328-1339 or go to www.Symphony65.com
- SCBN Prescription Advocacy - 888-331-1002 or go to www.scbn.org
- Oregon's Prescription Drug Program
- Apply for Extra Help
- RxAssist Patient Assistance Program Center
- Partnership for Prescription Assistance
- NeedyMeds Prescription Assistance Program
- Patient Advocate Foundation
- Medicare
- SHIBA – Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance Program - 800-722-4134
- 2016 Guide to Medicare insurance in Oregon
- Oregon Locations
- Umatilla County - Good Shepherd Medical Center – 541-667-3507
- SHIBA – Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance Program - 800-722-4134
- http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/index.html
- Paying for Senior Care
- Pendleton Salvation Army (541) 276-3369
- See HELPING HANDS below
- Guardianship vs Conservatorship in Oregon
- https://stanbutterfield.com/guardianships-conservatorships/
- http://oregonelderlaw.com/our-services/guardianships-and-conservatorships/
- Guardian – Manage Medical and Placement
- Conservator – Manage Finances
- Guardian/Conservator Association of Oregon, Inc – http://www.gcaoregon.org/
- CAPECO, Money Management (Conservatorship only) – http://www.capeco-works.org/
- Richard Mazzara - http://www.gcaoregon.org/looking-for-help/gca-member-directory/3796/mazzara-richard/
- Celene Gay - http://www.gcaoregon.org/looking-for-help/gca-member-directory/3825/gay-celene/
- Oregon Public Guardian - https://www.oregon.gov/LTCO/Pages/Oregon-Public-Guardian.aspx
- Trustee – Administers a Trust http://www.gcaoregon.org/trustee/
- Care Planner / Care Manager - http://www.gcaoregon.org/case-managerconsultant/
- Durable Power of Attorney (in force even if incapacitated)
- Durable Power of Attorney Oregon FORM - http://powerofattorney.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/oregon-statutory-durable-power-of-attorney.pdf
- https://stanbutterfield.com/2016/01/12/guardianship-vs-power-of-attorney-in-oregon/
- https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/resource/questions-and-answers-on-powers-of-attorney
- Power of Attorney (in force while living) –
- Legal Aid Services of Oregon - http://lasoregon.org/
- Sam Tucker – 541-938-3377 - http://www.monahangrovetucker.com/ (Milton-Freewater)
- Oregon - http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/oregon_food_banks.html
- The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP
- Apply online
- Morrow County – Hermiston APD, (541) 567-2274
- Umatilla County – Pendleton APD, (541) 278-4161
- Adult Foster Homes
- Assisted Living and Residential Care Facilities
- Nursing Facilities
- Memory Care Communities
16)SENIOR CENTERS
Hermiston Senior Center
435 West Orchard Ave, Hermiston, OR 97838 541-567-3582
17)MOBILITY & TRANSPORTATION
a)Wheelchair Ramps
R&J Mobility Service Inc 503-838-5520 EZAccess.com (Aluminum)VA http://www.rjmobilityservice.com
AMRamp 888-715-7598 (Steel/Open mesh) http://www.amramp.com
In Home Medical 509-547-2246 https://www.inhmed.com
b)Adapting Vehicles
RJMobility Service Inc 503-838-5520 http://www.rjmobilityservice.com/veterans
c)Milton-Freewater
Taxi Service
541-938-8243; Teresa Dutcher; http://www.mfcity.com/transport
Description: Seniors age 60+ and disabled persons of all ages may apply at City Hall to receive taxi tickets for use in the City's taxi service. Service is dial-a-ride, door-to-door system which operates Monday through Saturday, 8am to 7:30pm. Tickets are $1 for city residents and $2 for rural residents within the 5-mile service area from city center. For taxi service, call 509-386-1224.
Bus Service
541-938-8243; Teresa Dutcher; http://www.mfcity.com/transport
Description: The City's bus service is a fixed-route service between Milton-Freewater and College Place and Walla Walla, WA. The bus operated Monday through Friday with a one-way fee of $1. Route & times may be found online at the city's website www.mfcity.com, the Chamber office, 157 S Columbia or at City Hall.
Transportation Solutions - Medical Transport Only
509-386-4983; Steve Dalke
Description: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, wheelchair and ambulatory.
18)HELPING HANDS – Emergency Services (Utility shut-offs, Rental assistance, Laundry vouchers, etc.)
- Call for appointment to access services - 541-276-3418
- Tuesday - Friday from 9AM-11:30
a)CAPECO’S HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Applewood Village
549 NW 12th Ave, Hermiston, OR
541-567-1400
33 affordable housing units
Irrigon Farm Labor Housing
Irrigon, OR
541-567-1400
For farm workers and their families
8 affordable housing units, scattered site project, comprised of four duplexes - built in 1994-95
Morrow Estates
220 Anderson Circle, Boardman, OR
541-481-2855
40 affordable housing units
Terwilliger Plaza
245 SW 5th St, Pendleton, OR
541-276-1416
20 affordable housing units designed for people with disabilities
b)UMATILLA COUNTY
i)HERMISTON W
ii)PENDLETONSun Ridge Retirement Community
3234 SW Nye Ave, Pendleton, OR
541-276-2143
ABC Realty
125 SE Court, Pendleton, OR
541-276-4699
Blue Mountain Village Apartments
2700 SW Goodwin Ave, Pendleton, OR
541-278-1950
Eaglecrest Apartments
12 NW 12th, Pendleton, OR
541-276-4303
Eastview Homes
714 SW 4th St, Pendleton, OR
For Homeless
Fred Bradbury
541-276-0398
Garton & Associates
440 SW 1st, Pendleton, OR
541-276-0931
Goodwin Court
238 S Main St, Pendleton, OR
541-966-4053
Hailey Place Apartments
600 SW 30th, Pendleton, OR
541-276-5407
48 Family Units
Hillcrest Apartments
1211 SW 21st St #208, Pendleton, OR
541-276-4303
Indian Hills Apartments
1335 SW 2nd St, Pendleton, OR
541-276-2195
48 Family Units
Mary Rabb Property Management
541-276-0315
Mountain View Apartments
2410 NW Carden #1A, Pendleton, OR
541-276-5237
Oregon Trail Manor
2430 SW Perkins, Pendleton, OR
541-276-6910
50 Elderly Units
Pendleton Riverside Apartments
1300 NW Carden, Pendleton, OR
541-276-7223
40 Family Units
Pendleton Southgate Realty
707 Southgate, Pendleton, OR
541-276-1957
Pendleton Square Apartments
300 SW 28th Dr, Pendleton, OR
541-276-0393
Pendleton Square 1 & 2
294/300 SW 28th, Pendleton, OR
541-276-3054
45 Family Units
Rolling Hills Properties
541-276-4900
S&P Property Management
541-966-8897
Security Apartments
130 SW Court, Pendleton, OR
541-276-9006
South Hill Apartments
248 SW 28th Dr, Pendleton, OR
541-276-5904
T Investments
541-276-1316
Village Apartments
438 SW 5th St #C4, Pendleton, OR
541-276-5869
iii)MILTON-FREEWATER D
iv)PILOT ROCK E
v)UKIAH
G
c)MORROW COUNTY
i)BOARDMAN
20)HIRE HOMECARE WORKERS PRIVATELY
- Oregon’s Homecare Choice - http://www.homecare-choice.oregon.gov/Home/Providers
a) Job Burnout: How to spot it and take action - http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/adult-health/in-depth/burnout/art-20046642?pg=1
b) Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project - http://www.compassionfatigue.org/pages/compassionfatigue.html
22) VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION – SPECIFIC
a)Transportation
- VA Dispatch 509-524-1424 (Lola)
- Disable American Veterans (Smitty)
i)Resources for Caregivers of Veterans - http://www.caregiver.va.gov/
- Caregiver Self-Assessment Questionnaire - See Column on Right of Web Page
- 10 Tips for Family Caregivers - See Column on Right of Web Page
- Medication Log - http://www.caregiver.va.gov/pdfs/MedicationLog.pdf