Community Education

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 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!

Everyday Conscious Living and Dying Though the various aspects of contemplating our life we learn to live more mindfully each day, each moment, each hour, acknowledging that our mortality is our greatest teacher. Join Carla Purusa and Lisa Hurley from Partners In Care and a small group of people in a year-long study group that supports our individual contemplation and practice while contributing to the collective evolution of our loss, grief and death culture. Together, in the spirit of community, we will gather to explore the messaging in Stephen Levine's book "A Year to Live" through a series of monthly sessions for a whole year.  Registration is required! RSVP by March 14 to Carla at (541) 771-3262 Participation Commitment• Attend at least 10 of 12 monthly large group sessions – must attend the first session• Participate fully in Home Groups (required!)• Complete home practice assignments, practices, and readings• Attend the Orientation Session• While the group is no cost, participants must purchase the book Important Points• *April 5 session is 10 am - 1:30 pm• Participation is required at home community home groups• Estimated 5-7 hours/month + monthly Home Groups + daily meditation The Details • The Prognosis: And It Begins […]