Resources for Older Adults

• Class Information
• Helpful Links
• Pamphlets and Information
• Contact Information

Class Information for Oregon and SW Washington

• Map of Senior Fitness Classes in Oregon / SW Washington (includes Tai Chi, Stepping On and Otago).
• Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance Participant Guide (PDF)
• Tai Chi for Arthritis website.
• Go4Life Free Virtual Coaching to Encourage Physical Activity The National Institute on Aging’s Go4Life program now provides participants with their own (virtual) fitness coach. Anyone can create a free account and sign up to receive tips and encouragement to get up and active every day. Whether someone wants some gentle encouragement or a little muscle behind the message, these Go4Life coaches can help. Weekly or monthly e-mail tips on specific exercises, nutrition, safety, and more are available at Go4Life.

Helpful Links

• Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon
• Oregon Low Income Home Repair Programs lists information for a variety of resources available throughout Oregon.
• Multnomah County Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) lists a variety of resources for seniors or call them at (503) 988-3646.
• The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization seeking to improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged.
• Self-Management - Take Control of your Health provides useful information and links to promote taking control of your life and living healthier.
• The Medicare Rights Center provides hands-on assistance with understanding benefits, navigating the Medicare system, and securing quality coverage, including this step by step guide to Calling SSA about Extra Help for low income seniors.
• Programs for Elderly.com offers a variety of resources.
• Financial protection for older Americans is a new tool available to help older consumers and their loved ones prevent financial fraud and exploitation. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau teamed up with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to develop a consumer guide and program based on the FDIC’s successful Money Smart program.

Pamphlets and Information

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has useful information on preventing falls, home safety, evaluating your risk of falling and exercise including these:

• What You Can Do to Prevent Falls (PDF), also available in Spanish and Chinese
• Check for Safety (PDF), also available in Spanish and Chinese
• Stay Independent (PDF), also available in Spanish or the checklist in Spanish
• Chair Rise Exercise (PDF),  also available in Spanish
• Postural Hypotension (PDF), also available in Spanish

Contact Information
Jeff Caulfield, Injury Prevention Coordinator
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 705
Portland, OR 97232
Jeff.caulfield@oha.oregon.gov