Events

Join Partners In Care for an informative and engaging presentation offering expert clinical and legal insights into dementia. Dr. Gregory Ferenz, a neurologist specializing in memory and dementia care, and Melissa Lande, an attorney with expertise in estate planning and elder law, bring a compassionate and practical perspective to the challenges faced by individuals, families, and professionals navigating dementia. What is dementia and what are common characteristics? What should someone expect after a dementia diagnosis? How do families ensure assets and wishes are protected? What documents should every family have in place? How do medical and legal planning work together? Wednesday, December 3 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm FREE lunch provided at 11:45am The Wyatt Room at Partners In Care. Parking is available at 2611 NE Courtney Drive in Bend *Free to attend; light lunch will be provided. RSVPs are encouraged. RSVP to CommunityEvents@partnersbend.org or by calling (541) 706-1335.

Join Partners In Care’s first community-based book club! Partnering with The St Charles Foundation and Paulina Springs Bookstore, this is an initiative aimed at bringing people together, reducing social isolation, and building community! This book club is free to attend and open to all. We meet the second Wednesday of each month from 10 – 11 AM at Paulina Springs Book Store in Sisters, Oregon. A little different from your average book club, we discuss one book over the course of two to three months; allowing time for in depth discussion of the text and themes, and creating space for wholehearted conversation and friendship building. Partners In Care provides a copy of each book to anyone attending. See below for the books discussed so far, and upcoming reads: 2026 The Eights by Joanna Miller (January - April) If you are interested in attending, kindly RSVP so the appropriate number of books can be ordered- we also order extra for anyone who wishes to join along the way. If transportation is limiting your ability to attend, please let us know so we can connect you with ride assistance! RSVP by calling the Book Club leader Bethany Benefield at (541) 706-0567 or by […]

In this presentation, Dr. Janet Foliano, a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s most difficult seasons, will explore common stressors caregivers face, how to recognize burnout, and practical strategies to prevent and manage it. What are the most common challenges for caregivers? What are the signs of caregiver burnout? What can you do to prevent caregiver burnout? What can you do if you are already at the level of caregiver burnout? Wednesday, February 4 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm FREE lunch provided at 11:45am The Wyatt Room at Partners In Care. Parking is available at 2611 NE Courtney Drive in Bend *Free to attend; light lunch will be provided. RSVPs are encouraged. RSVP to CommunityEvents@partnersbend.org or by calling (541) 706-1335.

As we age, the choices we make each day can have a meaningful impact on our long‑term health and well‑being. Local concierge physician, Dr. Lance Adams, MD, will share practical habits that support healthy aging for people at different stages of later life. He will offer straightforward guidance for maintaining well‑being and managing the common challenges many older adults experience. This session provides simple, realistic steps you can implement right away to help you live well today and age well in the years ahead. Wednesday, April 1 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm FREE lunch provided at 11:45am The Wyatt Room at Partners In Care. Parking is available at 2611 NE Courtney Drive in Bend *Free to attend; light lunch will be provided. RSVPs are encouraged. RSVP to CommunityEvents@partnersbend.org or by calling (541) 706-1335.