Aging & Disability Services

“Life changes, and sometimes you need a little help”

We serve seniors (people age 60 and older), people with disabilities age 18 and older, and veterans. We’re here to identify resources that will let them live independently in their own homes for as long as possible.

Our services include:

  • a 24-hour helpline that serves as the “front door” to all resources available to seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans
  • helping people identify and enroll in government programs such as Medicaid and Food Stamps
  • identification and investigation of possible abuse against seniors and people with disabilities
  • guardianship services for people who are unable to make decisions for themselves,
  • licensing and monitoring of adult care homes, which provide housing and other services in small, family-type settings
  • coordination of services with Seniors Centers and other community partners outreach to ethnic minority populations

 

THE HELPLINE: 503-988-3646 provides 24-hour information and assistance to seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers.

 

News and Announcements

June 2 conference: Aging & Memory in the African American Community

5/21/12 - 3:56 pm

The third annual conference on Aging and Memory in the African American Community will feature the latest research on factors that contribute to the development of memory loss and dementia; methods to delay or prevent memory loss; and techniques for healthy aging in the African American community. A resource fair and a healthy soul-food lunch are included. Admission is free. The event will be held: Saturday, June 2, 2012 9:00 am to 3:30 pm University of Portland, Buckley Center 5000 North Willamette Blvd. Portland, OR 97203-5743

May is Older Americans Month

5/3/12 - 11:35 am

May is Older Americans Month and Multnomah County’s Aging and Disability Services is committed to helping individuals maintain their health and independence later in life. Older adults who participate in social, civic, creative and physical activities are more likely to retain mobility, muscle mass and cognitive abilities.

Multnomah County Aging & Disability Services Seeks After Hours Consultant

4/30/12 - 8:48 am

Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services seeks to contract with one additional consultant to provide after hours follow up and response to calls received via the Helpline.  After hours consultants are responsible for helping ensure safety of seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans outside of regular business hours (from 5:00 PM in the evenings to 8:00 AM in the mornings, all hours weekends and holidays).  Consultants provide response to clients at a variety of locations within Multnomah County, including:

Lynn Schemmer-Valleau awarded CVA, Certified in Volunteer Administration

4/2/12 - 4:45 pm

Aging and Disability Services’ Lynn Schemmer-Valleau was recently awarded the credential Certified in Volunteer Administration. This is the only internationally-recognized credential in the field. Lynn joins 1,100 professionals in the United States, Canada and other nations in her demonstration of knowledge and skills related to professional volunteer management.

Caring for Your Loved Ones at End of Life

4/2/12 - 3:39 pm

End of life decision making can be confusing, complex, and difficult. Caring for Your Loved Ones at End of Life, an event sponsored by Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services, Providence ElderPlace, and AARP, will offer options and considerations when making health care choices related to end of life. Tuesday, April 24, 2012 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) Providence Cancer Center Auditorium 4805 NE Glisan Portland, Oregon 97213
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