The Council on Aging of Central Oregon invites you to join the Peak Posse group of adventure hikers. They've set up a local fundraiser to address loneliness, hunger and isolation among older adults in Central Oregon. Anyone can purchase a fun commemorative Eagles Nest 2021 patch and all proceeds will go to the Council on Aging's programs and services in Central Oregon. "Social isolation and loneliness are big risk factors in our older adult population," said Susan Rotella, executive director of the Council on Aging. "And with the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all seen first-hand the challenge that many seniors face behind closed doors for years on end. This effort by Peak Posse members is inspiring and we are grateful for their fundraising effort so we can better support the growing number of Central Oregon seniors in need." Any person can purchase one or more (and we hope more!) of the commemorative patches. Consider using them as gifts, or challenge your fa
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced that the Central Oregon Health Council has awarded the agency $137,837 to support older adults at risk of isolation and loneliness through its new calling program connecting volunteers with seniors. The money will be used to expand the agency's Caring Connections program to adults 60+ in Jefferson and Crook Counties. Isolation and loneliness have long been recognized problems in the older adult population. More than one third of adults over age 45 report being lonely (Wilson & Moulton, 2010), equating to over 42 million older adults who experience chronic loneliness. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated an already difficult situation for our older adult neighbors, friends, and family members who spent a lot of time this past year restricted to their homes. "Social isolation is a key risk factor in aging populations," said Susan Rotella, executive director of the Council on Aging. "The impacts can be devastat
Grant will expand ‘Caring Connections’ senior calling program to Jefferson, Crook counties
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Monday that the Central Oregon Health Council has awarded the agency $137,837 to support older adults at risk of isolation and loneliness through its new calling program connecting volunteers with seniors. The money will be used to expand the agency’s Caring Connections program to adults 60+ in Jefferson and Crook counties.
Isolation and loneliness have long been recognized problems in the older adult population. More than one third of adults over age 45 report being lonely (Wilson & Moulton, 2010), equating to over 42 million older adults who experience chronic loneliness. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated an already difficult situation for our older adult neighbors, friends, and family members who spent a lot of time this past year restricted to their homes.
Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation helps Meals on Wheels in Deschutes County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Thursday that the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation has awarded a $12,000 grant for Meals on Wheels programming in Deschutes County.
The Council on Aging will use the funds to provide home-delivered meals to adults aged 60+ who are at nutritional risk due to decreased mobility, lack of ability to stand and prepare a meal or are unable to shop and carry groceries on their own.
“The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation continues to support one of our most important programs - Meals on Wheels,” said Susan Rotella, executive director for the Council on Aging of Central Oregon. “Their generous and sustained support, especially now during COVID-19, allows us to serve many more older adults in Deschutes County with home-delivered meals and a regular wellness check by a friendly volunteer. We are grateful for the $29,500 they have provided
Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Awards Grant for Meals on Wheels Program in Deschutes County The Funds will be used to Provide Home-Delivered Meals to Older Adults to Keep Them Safe and Living Independently
Bend, Ore., January 28, 2021 – The Council on Aging of Central Oregon today announced that the Cow Creek
Umpqua Indian Foundation has awarded a $12,000 grant for Meals on Wheels programming in Deschutes
County. The Council on Aging will use the funds to provide home-delivered meals to adults aged 60+ who are
at nutritional risk due to decreased mobility, lack of ability to stand and prepare a meal or are unable to shop