Alzheimer's Association— Leads the Fight Against Alzheimer's

We are relentless. We are optimistic. We are inclusive. We are a group of people— staff and volunteers—determined to end Alzheimer’s and all dementia. Serving 38 counties in Oregon and Washington, the Alzheimer’s Association® Oregon & Southwest Washington Chapter fights for the more than 69,000 Oregonians and 120,000 Washingtonians living with Alzheimer’s disease. Our services include free and confidential support groups, community education classes, and extensive online resources. If you, or a loved one, are navigating Alzheimer’s, dementia, mildcognitive impairment or memory-loss, call our 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900.

Alzheimer's and Demential Caregiving Center (ALZ.ORG/CARE)

Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia often involves a team of people. Whether you provide daily caregiving, participate in decision making, or simply care about a person with the disease — we have resources to help.

Caregiver Support Group and Community Education Classes (ALZ.ORG/CRF)

Get easy access to resources, community programs and services. Our Chapter provides support, education, training, and other resources. Visit our Community Resource Finder for real-time support group and educational program listings.

Online Caregiver Forum

(ALZCONNECTED.ORG)

ALZConnected® is a free online community for everyone affected by Alzheimer’s or another dementia, including: people with the disease, caregivers, family members, friends, and individuals who have lost someone to Alzheimer’s. Connect with others who know, first-hand, how this experience affects your life.

Alzheimer's Navigator (ALZHEIMERSNAVIGATOR.ORG)

Alzheimer’s Navigator helps guide caregivers to answers by creating a personalized action plan and linking to information, support, and location resources.

TrialMatch

(ALZ.ORG/TRIALMATCH)

TrialMatch® connects individuals living with Alzheimer's, caregivers and healthy volunteers to clinical trials that may advance Alzheimer's research. TrialMatch allows users to search for studies without creating an account, choose whether to receive email notifications of new opportunities, and directly contact research teams.

Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures Report

(ALZ.ORG/FACTS)

The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s is growing—and growing fast. More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million.

Walk to End Alzheimer's

(ALZ.ORG/WALK)

Across the nation, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is full of flowers, each carried by someone committed to ending this disease. Because like flowers, our participants don't stop when something's in their way. They keep raising funds and awareness for a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

Article Provided by: Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter 800-272-3900 www.Alz.org/ORSWWA

Attorneys

Oregon

Diabetes Care Center and Nutrition Outreach, 2900 E Barnett #2, Medford, 97504 541-789-5906

Family Resource Center, 5 St John's Wy, Reedsport, 97467 541-271-9700

Klamath & Lake Counties Council on Aging, 404 Main St #6, Klamath Falls, 97601 541-205-5400

Leading Age Oregon, 7340 SW Hunziker St #104, Tigard, 97223 503-684-3788

Disability Programs pg #32) ADRC Rogue Valley Council of Governments 541-618-7572

Alliance of People with Disabilities, 1120 E Terrace St #100, Seattle, 98122

Area Agency on Aging Douglas County Senior Services, (Ad pg #31) 1036 SE Douglas Ave, Rm 221, Roseburg, 47470

Disability Rights Oregon,

800-452-1694 Douglas Network Public Health,

Events

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Roseburg Dream Center, 1900 SE Main St, Roseburg, 97470

Roseburg Rescue Mission, 752 SE Pine St, Roseburg, 97470

Army,

South Douglas Food Bank, 420 'E' St, Riddle, 97469

St Francis Community Kitchen, 323 Comstock Ave, Sutherlin, 97479

St Joseph Community Kitchen, 630 W Stanton St, Roseburg, 97470

541-673-5157

St Vincent DePaul, 116 N Main St, Myrtle Creek, 97457 Mon & Wed 9am-1pm

St Vincent DePaul Society, 112 E Central Ave, Sutherlin, 97479 541-459-3394

Sutherlin

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Perl Funeral Home & Siskiyou Memorial Park

541-772-5488

2100 Siskiyou Blvd. • Medford, Oregon 97504 www.PerlFuneralHome.com Cards

Complete Cremation, Funeral and Cemetery Services

Service to All Local Cemeteries

Respect and Honor to Our Veterans

Convenient Pre-Planning Options Available Call Any Time for Professional Assistance

Compassionate Care. Gracious Grounds. Respectful Remembrance. Cards

Rogue Valley Council of Governments, (Ad pg #32) 155 N 1st St, Central Point, 97502

Guardian & Conservator Center for Non-Profit Legal Services, 225 W Main St, Medford, 97501

Oregon Dept of Veterans' Affairs – Conservatorship, 700 Summer St NE, Salem, 97301 503-373-2085, 800-692-9666 UCAN

Health

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Starting one of the Most Important Conversations of Your Life

All too often families and individuals put off one of the most important conversations of their lives and then find themselves in a world of hurt, or worse, not having the capacity to communicate their desires at the end of life. Reasons for this vary, but the consequences end up being the same, others are left making the decision for you, often with long-term consequences for you and those around you.

With this in mind, we should think of starting this conversation as a gift that often brings a sense of connection with those around us. So, the question is how do I or we start such a conversation? The good news is you can start the conversation any way you wish. Perhaps by starting an engaged conversation with your loved ones about your wishes and hopes for how you would like to be treated in your last months. Perhaps using an event that those around you can relate to might be the starter. Whatever feels right is the way to start and far better than not starting the discussion at all.

Here’s how it started in my family. Years ago, after I had a significant bike accident, one of my adult children asked what treatment I would want if I were tragically hurt. This question began a discussion with my spouse and our closest family members. The result was a clear understanding of my desires and a document that empowers my family to make these decisions. It was freeing and enabling for all of us to speak openly about our thoughts on care and endof-life options.

Try starting with “I’d like to share my hopes and dreams for my last months of life.” You don’t need a goal, it’s an evolution of many conversations. As we age and go through health issues, our sense of what we would like evolves. Your conversations over time or however long it takes should guide you to the following:

 What are my desires for aggressive care and weighing the balance of the burdens of such care?

 Who do you wish to be your advocate for these decisions when you are unable?

 Make sure your advocate will honor your wishes and share your desires even when they are saddened by these turn of events.

 Discuss your financial goals with whom would manage them when you are no longer able.

Often this conversation doesn’t begin because people might be fearful of the outcome of them. It doesn’t matter what you say; it is more important to open the dialog. Remember doing nothing or avoiding this discussion ultimately puts you at risk of having these important decisions made by others often without your input. In the worst scenario, you hand over these decisions to governmental entities by not finalizing your wishes with those you love. So please start the discussion with those closest to you. Article Provided by: www.ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry of federally & privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States & around the world The website contains information about a trial’s purpose, who may participate and phone numbers for more details Medical

What is AllCare PACE?

AllCare PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a Medicare and Medicaid program that provides clinical and social care services in order to assist seniors so they can remain safe & independent in their own homes, or in the community.

AllCare PACE is a comprehensive, fully-integrated, provider-based, health plan for the most frail seniors in our community-those who’d qualify for nursing home level of care. The PACE model is centered around the belief that it is better for frail individuals and their families to be served in the communities they reside whenever possible. Although all PACE participants are eligible for nursing home level of care, 95% will continue to live at home.

AllCare PACE provides all Medicare-and Medicaid-covered care and services, and all other services the PACE team of health care professionals deem necessary to improve and maintain your health. This includes medications, as well as any other medically necessary care, such as doctor or healthcare provider visits, transportation, home care, social services, hospital visits, PT & OT, and coordinated social activities. All under the guidance of the PACE interdisciplinary team of professionals who provide comprehensive, coordinated medical services to help seniors age in place and improve the quality of life for themselves and their families.

To qualify for AllCare PACE, you must be 55 years or older, live within the service area (Josephine & Jackson County). Need nursing home level of care as certified by the state, and be able to live safely in the community with the help of AllCare PACE. If a participant is dualeligible (Medicare & Medicaid), there are no deductibles, co-pays, or other cost for their total care. If you don’t have Medicare or Medicaid you can pay privately for PACE services (fees vary, please contact AllCare PACE for more information)

Those seniors who especially benefit from AllCare PACE:

 Want to live at home, but need additional support

 Have difficulty getting to their doctor appointments

 Have absent, limited or stressed family support

 Are increasingly frail

 Need more coordinated medical care

 Need more social interaction

To see if you qualify for AllCare PACE, or for more information on how to enroll, Call or visit us online!

Article Provided by: AllCare PACE

541-474-8000 www.AllCareHealth.com/PACE