Area Agency on Aging - AREA PLAN

A Public Meeting was held Thursday, March 20, 2025, 11 am, at 211 SE Byers Ave, Pendleton, Oregon to discuss.

A Public Meeting, was held in person and online with a Web link above, starting at 11 am, Thursday, March 20, 2025. The meeting took place at CAPECO's Main Office location in Pendleton, Oregon, located at 211 SE Byers Avenue. Along with reviewing the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) 2025 - 2029 AREA PLAN, CAPECO partnered with members of the community to hear and discuss questions and input on the new plan.

As important members of the local communities in seven Oregon counties we currently serve, CAPECO highly values YOU and your perspective, questions, input and suggestions. You are welcome to join us in the spirit of collaboration, as we move forward with the steadfast goal of improving and providing life-enhancing, Senior-focused community services in our neighborhoods.

We look forward to hearing from you soon! If you have already reviewed the new AAA Area Plan linked above, and would now like to share your thoughts and input about the Plan, please feel free to fill out and submit the online survey form, below. Thank you for your time and interest.

Senior Services

The Area Agency on Aging Department (AAA) provides services to older adults throughout Gilliam, Hood River, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Wasco and Wheeler counties. The goal of the AAA is to assist older adults and people with disabilities to remain at home as long as possible. This is accomplished through a variety of programs:
  • Food & Nutrition: Congregate Meals, Home Delivered Meals, Nutrition Education, Wellness Checks
  • Caregiver Services: Respite Care, Information, Referral, and Assistance (see below), Supplemental Services, supports for Relatives as Primary Providers (grandparents raising grandchildren)
  • Money Management
  • Legal Aid of Oregon Referrals
  • Oregon Project Independence: limited in-home assistance to help people safely remain living at home
  • Additional Services: No Wrong Door (Options Counseling), Elder Abuse Awareness, Case Management, Reassurance phone calls, Wellness Education, Public Outreach & Education (see below)

Helpful Links

CAPECO's Area Agency on Aging Department works closely with Oregon's State Unit on Aging and Aging and People with Disabilities.

For more information about these programs, call 855-673-2372.

Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon (ADRC) - a resource directory for Oregon families, caregivers, and consumers seeking information about long-term supports and services.
855-ORE-ADRC (855-673-2372)