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• Choosing a Long-Term Care Facility

  Information about types of facilities and how to choose one that is appropriate for your needs. Read More

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  Oregon Department of Human Services

• Community-Based Care - Seniors

  Information about Oregon's community-based care facilities, including Adult Day Care Services, Adult Foster Care, Assisted Living Facilities, Residential Care Facilities, and Nursing Facilities. Content Detail

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  Oregon Department of Human Services

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• Do You Need Help in Your Home?

  Seniors and people with physical disabilities can receive services while living in their own homes. This document provides tips about preparing for an in-home care assessment and explains the steps of being evaluated for eligibility for this program. Content Detail

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  Legal Aid Services of Oregon

• Eldercare Locator

  The Eldercare Locator assists in finding local agencies in every U.S. community that can help older persons and their families access home and community-based services like transportation, meals, home care, and caregiver support services. Content Detail

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  US Dept. of Health and Human Services

• Find and Compare Nursing Homes

  Find and compare Medicaid and Medicare-certified nursing homes, and learn about alternatives. Includes a guide to choosing a nursing home, information on payment, patient rights, and a nursing home checklist. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Help in Your Home

  Seniors and people with physical disabilities can receive services while living in their own homes. These services include personal assistance, nursing tasks and help with housekeeping. Home-delivered meals can also be arranged. Medicaid may be able to pay for some of these services for eligible individuals. Content Detail

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  Oregon Department of Human Services

• Oregon Aging & People with Disabilities Services - Local Offices

  Links to local offices for DHS Self-Sufficiency, DHS Child Welfare, County Developmental Disability Programs, DHS Aging and People with Disabilities and Area Agency on Aging, and Vocational Rehabilitation. Content Detail

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  Oregon Department of Human Services

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• Oregon Long-Term Care Ombudsman

  The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman investigates and resolves complaints made by or on behalf of residents of nursing facilities, adult foster care homes, residential care facilities, or assisted living facilities. Content Detail

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  State of Oregon

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• Programs and Services for Seniors & Persons with Disabilities - Oregon DHS

  Programs and services available to assist senior and people with disabilities, including: Alzheimer's Resources, For Family Caregivers, Community-Based Care, Help in Your Home, Spousal Impoverishment Law, Estate Administration Program, Elder Abuse Investigation, Elder Financial Exploitation, Financial and Medical Assistance. Content Detail

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  Oregon Department of Human Services

• Senior Law Project

  The Senior Law Project (SLP) is a volunteer lawyer program that is operated by Legal Aid Services of Oregon in the Portland metro area. SLP attorneys help clients with civil legal issues. Content Detail

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  Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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