The Aging Veteran Services Division is a program within the agency that was established to address the needs and concerns of our rapidly aging veteran demographic and their families. Currently more than 50% of Oregon veterans served during WWII, Korea and Vietnam eras and nationally, more than 12.4 million veterans are age 65 or older.
Long-term care needs for older Americans is a national concern. For the foreseeable future, older veterans and their families will increasingly need access to long-term care, adult foster care, home and community based services, as well as access to prosthetics, mental health care, health care, dental and hearing aids, and prescription medication.
The Aging Veteran Services Division is the front line for connecting all aging veteran-related benefits and resources. Currently, the division incorporates the operational management of the two Oregon Veterans’ Homes and Conservatorship program.
With more than half of Oregon's veterans being 65 or older, the Aging Veteran Outreach Coordinator provides services directed at aging veterans, especially those receiving in-home care or care in long-term facilities around the state. The position is an integral part of the agency mission to ensure aging and vulnerable veterans receive the highest quality of veteran programs and benefits and priority representation from an accredited veterans service officer specializing in assisting veterans with benefits as they age. ODVA also offers priority representation to ensure each aging veteran has applied for benefits and is receiving all entitlements through the federal VA and other government and nonprofit entities. Learn more here.
Fiduciary Services
Established in 1965, ODVA’s Conservatorship Program provides professional fiduciary services to manage income and assets of incompetent veterans and their families deemed incompetent by the federal VA to manage their federal resources. The conservatorship program assists veterans and eligible dependents in managing their financial affairs and property. Conservatorship helps to ease the burdens often associated with paying bills, collecting funds on debts owed to the veteran, corresponding with creditors, and buying or selling real-estate, or other investments. Learn more here.
Representative Payees serve veterans deemed incompetent by managing the veteran’s monthly income provided by the USDVA and/or the Social Security Administration. The Representative Payee applies for benefits, establishes budgets, arranges payment for care and other bills for services for the client. Learn more here.
ODVA's Veteran Volunteer Program is now statewide! Whether you've served in the military or not, if you're 18 years or older, we welcome you to join our cause, and start making a difference in the lives of veterans across Oregon. As a volunteer, you'll receive training to raise awareness about federal and state veterans benefits, and help expand outreach efforts alongside the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs and our partners. Your efforts directly impact the lives of veterans by providing crucial information and support. You'll assist veterans in understanding and accessing state and federal services, guide them to state-certified VSOs or other agencies, and contribute to expanding our outreach initiatives. Learn more here.
Other Resources and Information
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