Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

Latest update: 3/17/2020 11.00 AM

Until further notice, in-person risk monitoring or other case management activities will not occur in the following settings:

• Nursing facility, assisted living facility, memory care facility, or residential care facility.
• Adult foster home or an in-home setting that is subject to a quarantine/isolation or an individual in the setting is suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19.
• In-person risk monitoring or other case management activities that traditionally require an in-person visit will be conducted by phone or video call.
• Staff who are otherwise completing in-person activities not identified above will practice appropriate precautions.

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Senior Services

The Area Agency on Aging Department (AAA) provides senior services throughout Gilliam, Hood River, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Wasco and Wheeler counties. The goal of the AAA is to assist aging populations to remain at home as long as possible. This is accomplished through a variety of programs:

• Food & Nutrition: Senior Meals, Home Delivered Meals, Nutrition Education
• Transportation
• Caregiver Services: Respite Care, Information, Referral, and Assistance
• Money Management
• Legal Aid of Oregon Referrals
• Volunteer Services
• Other Services: No Wrong Door (Options Counseling), Elder Abuse Awareness, Medication Management, Case Management, Reassurance, Wellness Education, Public Outreach & Education

CAPECO AAA Department works closely with the State Unit on Aging and Aging and People with Disabilities.

For more information about these programs, call 541-276-1926.

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)