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Portland is the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Valley region of the Pacific Northwest, at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers.
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are local aging programs that provide information and services on a range of assistance for older adults and those who care for them. By contacting your local agency you get access to critical information including:
- Available services in your area, Mobility assistance programs, meal plans & housing, Assistance in gaining access to services, Individual counseling, support groups and caregiver training, respite care, supplemental services, on a limited basis.
- Facilitating an online forum where caregivers can share their experience and learn from others by asking questions, giving answers, or participating in a group discussion.
- Helping caregivers find and compare local service providers like elder law attorneys, in-home care companies and senior housing options.
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Big on self dignity and kindness and because it's the right thing to do
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Portland is a city with a diversity of people of all ages. Older people enjoy the livability of the city and suburbs, but it rankings comparing it with other cities in the paint a mixed picture. Portland earns highest senior friendliness scores (%tile 1=low 99=high) in the categories of health [87%tile], economy [82%tile] transportation [81%tile] and disease [59%tile], whereas its scores for housing [46%tile], social [53%tile], crime [44%til] and environment [40%tile] are average to below average. [https://www.bestplaces.net/docs/studies/seniorcities_list.aspx[.
I live in a townhouse which is one of several. The way the neighbors drive cars and the lack of politeness make me feel uneasy.
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I have noticed that a lot of jobs for careening have opened up where I live. From in home to facilities. We offer a lot of services as in transportation to & from appointments, community activities and everyday living.