Join us for our monthly Community Education series as we discuss how to Navigate the Medicare Maze, with Emily Carrick from Pacific Source and Michelle Thomas with Fall River Life & Health Insurance Solutions. How to find a Medicare plan that best meets your needs Questions to ask when choosing a plan Benefits of working with an independent broker How to advocate for yourself or a loved one Register here
Join Partners In Care as we speak with Dr. Allison Lindauer from Oregon Health & Science University’s Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. During this presentation, you will learn about support for caregivers in rural settings, known as the Tele-STELLA Project. Tele-STELLA (Support via Technology: Living and Learning with Advancing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias) uses a well-known program to provide education and support to family caregivers. Dr. Lindauer will: Identify the three main types of dementia Discuss how to use ABC planning to address behaviors Share challenging case questions Register here
Join Partners In Care for our first in-person Community Educationdiscussion in over three years! We look forward to hosting threededicated community members who understand the value ofvolunteerism and have a passion for supporting community-basednonprofit organizations in Central Oregon. During the discussion,you will not only have fun and celebrate volunteers during NationalVolunteer Appreciation Month, but also learn: Why community service matters How volunteering impacts the community & the individual Why it is important to be authentic when volunteering Join us at Partners In Care's Wyatt Room or online on zoom; parking is available at 2611 NE Courtney Drive.
Join us for this in-person Community Education event in the Wyatt Room at Partners In Care on May 19 at noon. Memorial Day is a time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation. It can also be a challenging day for many veterans who experienced the loss of a brother or sister in arms. Our panel of experts have worked to support veterans in our community, and they will discuss: • Methods of communication to foster a trusting environment • Tools that can be used to ease discomfort • Ways to be present, show empathy, and act with compassion to bring peace to a veteran struggling with past trauma, especially at end of life *Parking is available at 2611 NE Courtney Drive in Bend. A light lunch will be provided for those who attend. This is a FREE presentation! Speakers joining us will be: Eric Hardin: Eric served in the US Army for over six years as a forward observer. He has worked on his own PTSD journey for the last ten years. Currently serving as a Peer Support Specialist at the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, he brings his own past experience and knowledge […]
Join Partners In Care on Friday, June 16, for a discussion with Stroke Awareness Oregon. During this free discussion, you will learn about FAST (the signs and symptoms of a stroke), how to respond, and recovery. A light lunch will be provided. Parking is available at 2611 NE Courtney Drive in Bend.
Partners In Care will be participating in a street fair fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association at Mill View Memory Care in Bend on July 13th at 1 pm. Join us to learn more from a variety of community resources!!
Join us August 18 from noon - 1 pm at Partners In Care for our monthly Community Education series! During this discussion with the American Red Cross, you will learn: • What happens to the blood donated- how it is processed and what is done with it • Who uses the blood that is donated? • History of blood donation • Central Oregon stats Light lunch is provided and Community Education is presented at no cost for attendees! Parking is available at 2611 NE Courtney Drive in Bend.
Caregiving for Coco: Celebrating and Supporting Unpaid Family Caregivers Host(s): Partners In Care, Council on Aging, Tower Theatre, Date and Time: September 13, 4:30 p.m. for Caregiver Happy Hour; Coco starts at 6:00 p.m. Location: Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR 97703 Tower Theater will be screening the film Coco in Spanish with English subtitles with a pre-show happy hour for Unpaid caregivers can join early for an opportunity to mingle with other caregivers, and to have one-on-one time with service providers from the Council on Aging, Partners In Care, Volunteers in Medicine, Alzheimer’s Association, and more. As part of the City of Bend Welcoming Week, The Tower Theatre, Partners In Care, Council On Aging and Bend Film, Welcomes Unpaid Family Caregivers to a Movie Night. Unpaid caregivers are typically family members who provide care for those who cannot care for themselves. Caregivers are vulnerable to burnout and isolation, which has negative consequences for the caregiver and the one being cared for. For our immigrant and refugee neighbors who experience additional barriers, such as language, literacy, or navigation of resources, the risks are higher. This event will provide the opportunity for service connection and community building for our unpaid […]
Join us as we learn from Bel-Air Colonial Funeral Home's Mark Wolford. Benefits of Pre-Planning your final wishes Honoring a loved one's life Understanding the choices and resources available to families at a critical time of life Light lunch is provided and Community Education is presented at no cost for attendees! Parking is available at 2611 NE Courtney Drive in Bend.
We invite all professional care providers for medically fragile patients, clients, or long-term care residents to join us for a half day conference at Partners In Care to learn about tools available in our community that will help the most complex patients. WHEN: Friday, October 13, 2023 | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM WHERE: Partners In Care, Wyatt Room, Parking available 2611 NE Courtney Drive in Bend TARGET AUDIENCE: providers, clinicians, social services, nursing, care navigators, discharge planners, facility personnel, including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and long-term care. We look forward to having you join us! REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please RSVP to Joelle Blanchard at CommunityEvents@partnersbend.org Breakfast and a light lunch will be provided at no cost Zoom capability may be available if unable to attend in person; contact communityevents@partnersbend.org to discuss options. The conference will be recorded for viewing following conclusion of the event. CEUs will be available Keynote Presentation: “Compassionate Healthcare: Charting the Course Through Complex Realities with Heart and Purpose” – Qwynn Galloway-Salazar, PhD 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Embark on a journey that explores the intricate tapestry of social determinants of health and the transformative power of trauma-informed practices. Through this exploration, we will unveil the strategies to not […]
Join Partners In Care and Sarah Peterson, the President and Founder of Clear Mourning in this special holiday grief support group and community education event on November 17 from 12 - 1 pm. Clear Mourning helps shift the culture surrounding grief and to hold space for those who have experienced a tragic loss. Every person should have the opportunity and freedom to grieve their loss. During this discussion you will learn: How to prepare for holiday grief Tips to find joy and soften despair How to honor your loved ones during holiday celebrations This is an in person event hosted in the Wyatt Room at Partners In Care; presented at no cost. Lunch is provided! Parking available at 2611 NE Courtney Drive in Bend.
Join Partners In Care at the Redmond Senior Center to learn about signs and symptoms of dementia and take a self-assessment to share with your doctor. Gain an understanding of: Different types of dementia Early signs and symptoms How self-assessments like 'SAGE' work How to talk to your doctor and resources available in the community Hear from Joelle Blanchard from the Partners In Care team. Joelle is a candidate for a master’s in social work from Portland State University. She has worked in hospice for seven years after experiencing a personal loss. Visit www.partnersbend.org/events to learn about more events!
