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Innovative housing for elders with special needs

Published by the Oregon State Bar Elder Law Section Newsletter The demand for housing and care designed to the meet the needs of people with dementia, which includes Alzheimer’s Disease, continues to grow. When a facility advertises dementia care, it … Continue reading

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Senior News from the NCOA

  • Help for Oklahoma tornado victims NCOA urges people affected by the Oklahoma tornado to visit BenefitsCheckUp® to get quick links to programs that may help them find food, shelter, and more.
  • Send an email for hungry seniors The Senate is debating revisions to the Farm Bill, including a $4.1 billion cut from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Ask your Senators to protect food benefits for hungry seniors.
  • Get ready for Senior Center Month September may seem far away, but it’s not too soon to start thinking about to mark National Senior Center Month. This year’s theme is Experts in Living Well.
  • Time to get your hearing checked May is Better Hearing Month. Age-related hearing loss often leaves seniors disconnected from their friends and family. It pays to get screened.
  • Let’s stop elder abuse June 14 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Use this event to raise awareness by hosting a screening of An Age for Justice, a short documentary that tells the real story of elder abuse in America.