Resources for Older Adults

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

Class Information for Oregon and SW Washington

• Community Integrated Network of Oregon (CINO) Compass is a secure, online tool to help you find and register for classes and workshops in your area.
  
• Oregon Wellness Network’s Falls Prevention and Exercise Programs
  
• Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance Participant Guide (PDF)
• Tai Chi for Arthritis website.
  

Helpful Links

• The Community Integrated Network of Oregon (CINO) is a network of diverse partners building statewide infrastructure to deliver and sustain evidence-based health education programs and interventions. CINO is led by Comagine Health and Oregon Wellness Network (OWN).
  
• Aging and Disability Resource Connection of 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