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 […]