2016
"Unique Complimentary Guide Reveals Solutions for Seniors"
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WELLNESS AVAILABLE IN, NEAR, OR FROM
YOUR Compiled by the Safety Committee of the "Silverton Senior Center" (the assumed business name registered by "Silverton Area Seniors Inc."). Also available in print at the Silverton Senior Center. Clicking on a topic takes you directly to that section (unless programs are incompatible). To access a website, click on the word "website". While aiming for accuracy, errors may occur, & information may change. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement. Please submit suggestions or corrections at 503-873-3093 or [email protected]
TABLE OF TOPICS
COMMUNITY RESOURCE ORGANIZATIONS MEDICAL SUPPLY, DEVICES, DURABLE & MOBILITY EQUIPMENT
FORMAT: TOPIC *Subtopic *Phone & website of organization or publication * Resource/Tips/Address _
Center for Hope & Safety 503-399-7722 (24-hr crisis) (former Mid-Valley Women’s Crisis Service) website Refuge & support for victims & survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, & human trafficking. 605 Center St. NE, Salem
Marion County Circuit Courthouse, 503-588-5105 Restraining orders under the website Elderly Persons & Persons with Disabilities Abuse Prevention Act, or Family Abuse Prevention Act 115 High St. NE, Salem Oregon Department of Human Services 1-855-503-SAFE (7233) (DHS) Adult Protective Services, report 1-866-399-7722 Query of abuse by care facilities updated nightly website
Silverton Area Violence Prevention Available Fridays, 10AM-2 PM Held at Silverton Together 421 S. Water St. (main floor), Silverton ADVANCE DIRECTIVES for Health Care The Health Care Decisions Act of Oregon website preauthorize a health care representative to allow the natural dying process in event of permanent unconsciousness, advanced progressive illness, extraordinary suffering, or close to death. website Physicians Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) developed by Center for Ethics at OHSU to advise doctors, nurses, paramedics, & hospitals of your preferences. website (national site) Tip: Give a copy of your directive or living will to your physician & health care representative.
ALARMS/ALERTS (see also Disaster, Medical Supplies) *Medical Alerts Consumer Reports What to look for in a medical alert system website
Foothills Medical Supply 1-800-871-4083 Special orders from selection of personal alarm devices 304 N. First St., Silverton website
Philips Lifeline partners with Silverton Health 1-800-636-6156 for 24 hour emergency assistance subscriptions. website
*Home & Car Security Systems Consumer Reports CO & smoke alarms website Keep your home safe How to boost your home security website
Tip: Change batteries at regular interval, such as your birthday, New Year’s.
ANIMALS, SERVICE Department of Human Services (DHS) Commonly Asked Questions: Service Animals, SB 610 website
Northwest Battle Buddies 1-360-601-9744 Connects Veterans with service dogs website
BLOOD PRESSURE (see also Medical Supplies) Blood pressure may be monitored clinically, at home, or in retail kiosks with manual or digital devices. Mayo clinic staff review: Get the most out of home blood pressure monitoring. website
Higi kiosk measures blood pressure, BMI, pulse & weight, then calculates a score. Located at Rite-Aid pharmacy, 333 Westfield St., Silverton
Silverton Health Free blood pressure for seniors 60+ Held at Silverton Senior Center, 503-873-3093 Tues.9:30 AM, 115 Westfield, Silverton website
CAREGIVING(See also Support Groups) *General Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers 503-502-4509 (Mary Reitan) Support Group meets monthly, 3rd Tues., 2-3 PM, Silverton Hospital Café 342 Fairview St., Silverton website
Caring Conference, annually in April 1-541-553-3313 hosted by AARP & Oregon Indian Tribes (# for Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs)
Cascade Care Providers 503-580-3310 Caregiver relief, companionship, & transportation
National Institute on Aging Skills, support, & tips for caregivers website
Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) Lifespan Respite website
Oregon Home Care Commission Registry of Home Care Workers & Personal Support Workers For Seniors & Adults with Physical Disabilities website
Willamette Valley Hospice Publishes Family Caregiver Connections website
*Medical Home Health Care Providence Benedictine In-Home Services 1-503-845-9226 ComForcare 503-400-6637 3000 Market St. NE, Suite 355, Salem website
First Call In-Home Care 503-375-2273 (First Call Home Health) 2608 Cascadia Industrial St. SE, Salem website
Right at Home 971-983-3103 2600 Progress Way, Woodburn website
Visiting Angels serves Mid-Willamette Valley 1-800-365-4189 Including Marion County 503-375-2061 250 Broadalbin St., Suite 250, Albany website
Country Meadows 1-503-982-2221 155 S. Evergreen Rd., Woodburn website
Regency Woodland 503-364-1355 4710 Sunnyside Rd. SE, Salem website
Visiting Angels 1-800-365-4189 Serves Marion County, Mid-Willamette Valley 503-375-2061 250 Broadalbin St., Suite 250, Albany website
CHURCHES/ RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL ORGANIZATIONS In addition to spirituality, churches provide social opportunities. Several hold health & safety programs, share garden produce, provide safety nets (help shopping, transportation, cash assistance, shelter etc.) Ministries may do grief counseling, visit the sick & homebound. Contact faith group to find out if programs are limited to members, or have any other eligibility requirements.
Immanuel Lutheran 503-873-8656 Parish Nurses hold events & may visit parishioners. 303 N. Church St., Silverton website
Salvation Army Cascade Division 503-585-6688 Provides food, shelter, basic needs, & limited financial help for Marion County residents. 1977 Front St. NE, Salem website
St. Vincent de Paul Society 503-364-3210 (main #) related programs. 503-364-5672 (emergency) 3745 Portland Rd., Salem website
*Retail A Buck & Buck 1-800-458-0600 Mail order specializing in elderly apparel 3111 27th Ave. S., Seattle WA website
*Second-hand/Vintage Seventh Day Adventist Church 503-873-8568 (pastor) Community Clothing Center, Every Thurs., 10 AM-noon Must register for once monthly & emergency use 1159 Oak St., Silverton website
Silverton Area Senior Center, Thrift Shop 503-874-1154 Sells used, brand name clothing. 10 AM-5 PM Tu.-Sat. 10 AM-4 PM Sun. Closed Mon. 207 High St., Silverton website
Tips: Choose apparel that is comfortable to put on, take off, & launder. Avoid back zippers, pullovers, extra-long sleeves, & dangling accessories.
COMMUNITY RESOURCEORGANIZATIONS Community Action Agency 503-585-6232 Assists Marion County residents, or refers to other programs for housing, energy & weatherization 2475 Center St. NE, Salem website
Marion County (CHIP) Community Health Improvement Program website
Marion & Polk Counties 211Info 211 Search resources for food, healthcare, housing, & jobs. website
Northwest Senior & Disability Services 503-304-3420 (NWSDS) 1-800-846-9165 Aging and Disability Resource Connection 1-866-206-4799 Gatekeeper Program, especially for those living alone website
SILVERTON AREA COMMUNITY AID 503-873-3446 (SACA) Food bank, Mon., Wed., Fri., 9 AM-noon, Tues. 9-noon & 5-7 PM Distributes holiday food baskets. Holds Food Drive during Oct. & other events Holds Community Resource Day annually. Holds periodic classes on food & nutrition, & finance. Accepts donations for food, clothing, toiletries, bedding etc. Has applications for Marion Co. Housing Authority. Provides some transportation passes. 421 S. Water St. (basement), Silverton website
SILVERTON TOGETHER503-873-0405 Non-profit community progress team to strengthen & support families & to facilitate community. Mon. through Fri. 9 AM-2 PM, Has applications for Marion Co. Housing Authority Has applications for food stamps. Contact with Silverton Area Violence Project Available Fri., 10 AM-2 PM 421 S. Water St. (main floor), Silverton website CONSUMER PROTECTION: Complaints, Fraud, Identity Theft, & Scams Tips: Beware of contacts you did not originate, & emails with only link & name of supposed sender. Scams typically ask for your Address, Banking information, Account Numbers, Passwords, Remote Access to your computer, demand immediate payment money order, wired money or prepaid card, according to state & federal justice programs. Shred anything with names, phone, email, address, account numbers & personal information. Keep purses out of view of windows (car & home).
Complexity in health care service, insurance, & bills led many to designate friends, relatives, or trained people to advocate for them.
Advoconnection Tips for interviewing advocates website
If your local complaints about significant issues prove unsatisfactory, contact the appropriate agency or board.
Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners 503-378-5816 (DC) website
Oregon Board of Dentistry 971-673-3200 (DMD, DDS, hygienists) website
Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers (LCSW, CSWA, LMSW, RBSW) website
Oregon Board of Massage Therapists 503-365-8657 (LMT) website
Oregon Board of Medical Examiners 1-877-254-6263 Complaint Resource Officer 971-673-2702 (LAc, DO, MD, PA, DPM) website
Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine 971-673-0193 (ND) website
Oregon Board of Nursing 971-673-0685 (NP, RN, LPN, CNA, CRNA) website
Oregon Board of Optometry 503-399-0662 (OD) website
Oregon Board of Pharmacy) 971-673-0001 (RPh, PharmD, Technicians) website
Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners 503-378-4154 (LCP, LP, PsyD) website
Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries 971-673-0764 Civil Rights Division includes housing & service animal discrimination website
Oregon Department of Justice 503-378-4320 (hotline) Complaints about business, Elder Care, Identify Theft resources website
Oregon Health Licensing Office 503-378-8667 (Denture Technology, Dieticians, Environmental Health, Hearing Aid Dispensing, Nursing Home Administrator, Respiratory Therapy, Waste Water Sanitation) website
Oregon Insurance Division 1-888-877-4894 website
Oregon Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-800-522-2602 Advocates for long-term care residents, & investigates confidential complaints, free. website
Oregon Physical Therapy Licensing Board 971-673-0200 (PT) website
Oregon State Bar (JD, lawyers) 1-800-452-8260 (JD, lawyers) website
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 1-800-638-2772 website
U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigations Fraud Target: Senior Citizens tips to avoid fraud & link to common frauds website
U.S. Federal Trade Commission Identify Theft website
U.S. Food & Drug Administration Bad Ad Program report advertising that violates law 1-301-796-1200 Office of Prescription Drug Promotion website MedWatch Report adverse reactions to drugs & devices website DEATH & DYING(see also Grief & Bereavement. Donors) *Hospice Gentiva Hospice Services, Hospice Care 1-888-GENTIVA (534-0291) 503-315-1003 website
Providence Hospice 1-503-845-2463 website
Willamette Valley Hospice 1-800-555-2431 1015 3rd St. NW, Salem 503-588-3600 website
*Oregon Death with Dignity Act Oregon Health Authority website
DISASTERPREPAREDNESS (see also Weather) American Red Cross 7 aspects of a personal support network website
City of Silverton Emergency Notifications automatically sent & updated to listed home land-line phones without sign up. Metcom 9-1-1 Emergency Alert Program alerts you to imminent threats to health & safety (severe weather, floods, gas leaks, critical police activity, unexpected road closures, missing persons, evacuation of buildings or neighborhoods, & the like) within Silverton/Marion County. You choose how to receive information (landline phone, cell phone, business phone, email, text message, hearing impaired device, & other options). Additionally, you may opt-in for notice of public events, as safety fairs. Local adult children can receive alerts about their parent’s home. Click Emergency Management, then website click Citizen Alert Notification Sign-Up icon (via Everbridge).
North Marion County Area Citizen Alert Notification (NORCOM) Operates the above alert system website
DONATIONS/RECYCLING (See also Medical Waste) Tips: Reducing clutter lowers your risk of falling over or bumping into those items. Keep donations clean & dry. Unwanted items are a hardship & expense for donation centers.
*Places To Donate Or Recycle Items You No Longer Use. Gaia Oregon Donation Box Accepts clothes & shoes for reuse & recycling in US, Africa, India Located at Los Girasoles Bakery & Restaurant 503 C. St., Silverton
Goodwill Donation Center Accepts most clothes & many household goods. Does NOT accept large appliances, baby furniture, auto parts, household chemicals, weapons, construction materials, bathroom fixates, mattresses, box springs, newspapers, or anything soiled or wet. Drive-up or walk-up window 601 N. Water St. Silverton website
Little Bell School House (All proceeds for local K-12 schools) Accepts empty Oregon deposit beverage containers In front of Roth’s Fresh Market 918 First St., Silverton
Make A Wish Foundation (benefits from some of proceeds from Gemtex) Accepts all shoes (pairs & single), clothing, accessories, Small household goods. Accepts items in ANY condition. Drop off-box on west side of C St. near Wilco
Restore (Habitat for Humanity) 1-855-500-4161 Accepts items specified on website 503-902-0645 245 Young St., Woodburn website
Seventh Day Adventist Church 503-873-8568 Accepts clothes & household items 1159 Oak St., Silverton website
Silverton Area Senior Center, Thrift Shop 503-874-1154 Accepts most items, EXCEPT old computers, TVs, & mattresses. 207 High St., Silverton website
Silverton Grange (benefits some proceeds of St. Pauly Textile) Accepts usable clothes, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, pillowcases, drapes & stuffed toys. Drop off in shed at 201 Division, Silverton
Silverton Lion’s Club 503-871-6753 Eyeglass Collection Site (Nick Robinson) in Silverton Post Office, website 551 N. Water, Silverton
St. Joseph Shelter/Mission Benedict 503-845-6147 Accepts food staples, clothing, household goods, & some furniture. Distributes clothing, household items to anyone. Food limited to Mt. Angel/Monitor area. 925 S. Main, Mt. Angel website
St. Paul’s Catholic Church 503-873-2044 (benefits some of proceeds by Gemtex) Accepts all shoes (pairs or single) clothing, accessories, Small household goods. Items accepted in ANY condition. Does NOT accept furniture, appliances, or large items. Drop-off box, 1410 Pine St. in church parking lot off Grant St., Silverton website
Teen Challenge Thrift Shop 503-585-6278 Supports faith-based recovery for teens in NW Accepts all things sellable in thrift shop. Charges $20 pick-up fee 3060 Portland Rd. NE, Salem website
Willamette Valley Hospice 503-588-3600 Accepts Depends/Adult Incontinent Pads, wheelchairs, shower benches, durable equipment, & unused gift cards. website
North Marion Recycling & Transfer Station 1-503-588-5169 Electronics (often not accepted by donation centers), old cameras, cell phones, computers, discs, microwaves, printers, stereos, & TVs accepted free of charge by recyclers. 17827 Whitney Ln. NE, Woodburn website
Republic Services 1-877-981-1278 Recycle center currently accepts milk jugs, plastics (1-7), junk mail, magazines, phone books, cardboard, tin cans, aluminum, scrap metal, glass bottles, oil, paint, batteries, electronics, appliances require $25 to remove Freon. Does NOT accept light bulbs, window glass, wood, waxed cardboard, plastic toys, film plastic, tanks of acetylene, Styrofoam, household chemicals, or trash. Sat. only, 9 AM-1 PM Silverton City Shops, 830 McClaine, Silverton website
Salem-Keizer Recycling & Transfer Station, 503-588-5169 Takes hazardous waste during limited hours (batteries, chemicals, paint, solvents & like) 3250 Deer Park Dr. SE, Salem website
Vehicle Donations Charities often accept donations of cars, trucks, & boats Check charity is 501c3 registered at Oregon Depart. Of Justice website
Consumer Reports Car Donation: Rules of the road includes tips on title transfer & such website
*Places To Obtain Items At No Or Low Cost In addition to churches, garage sales, check out:
Silverton Area Senior Center Thrift Shop 503-874-1154 207 High St, Silverton website
DONORS, MEDICAL *During Life you may be donor &/or recipient if you meet eligibility requirements.
BLOOD (includes your own blood for your own future use) American Red Cross 1-800-733-2767 475 Cottage St. NE Suite 110, Salem website
Mobile blood donations facilities periodically visit Silverton.
BONE MARROW Oregon Health Sciences University 1-503-494-5058 Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Program website
KIDNEY Oregon Health Sciences University 1-800-452-1369 Ex. 8500 Clinical Transplant Services 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., Portland website
PLASMA Grifols, Talecris Plasma Resources 503-364-8946 351 Belmont St. NE, Salem website
*After Death anatomical gifts of all or part of your body may be designated for transplant, therapy, research, or education. Suitability is determined at time of death. Any designation can be revoked later. Oregon Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act 97.951-97.985 website
Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles Organ, Eye & Tissue Donation website Older drivers are more apt to use seat belts, limit driving at night & during bad weather, & less likely to drive under the influence, according to the Centers for Disease Control & the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Drivers over age 75 have more fatal crashes per miles driven. Risk rises with medication use, impaired vision, & impaired cognition. Errors occur more during merging, changing lanes, turning left, & at intersections.
*Retain, Extend, & Improve Driving Skills American Automobile Association (AAA) Offers Senior Driving tips & classes, such as Roadwise Driver. website
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), District 6 1-888-687-2277 Offers Drive Smart course on-line & In person, periodically in area, website including at Silverton Senior Center.
Car Insurance firms Oregon law requires insurers provide a discount (unspecified) to people completing a state-approved Mature Drive Improvement Program (every 3 years until age 70, every 2 years after age 70). Your car insurance may offer programs for older drivers.
Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Courses website
Tips: Safe Driving by older drivers include: Plan your drive. Avoid distractions. Open window slightly to better hear traffic. GPS may be safer than map unless second person is navigator. Allow adequate space between vehicles. Be vigilant of pedestrians in dark clothing.
One tip source is Age Page website
*Parking Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Disabled Person Parking Permits website Parking designated for persons with disabilities are only for them. Space designated for senior citizens offered by some establishments & parks.
*When You Drive Driving Under the Influence Oregon law ORS 813.010 specifies 0.08% or more blood alcohol, or intoxicating liquor, inhalant or controlled substance. This increases risk of a crash four-fold. Below 0.08% still increases risk accidents.
Other medications (prescription & over-the-counter) may impair your alertness, judgment, cognition, reaction time, induce confusion, dizziness, &/or drowsiness.
Tips: Find out whether your drugs (medications, supplements, or herbs) may affect your driving due to causing drowsiness, decreased alertness, or vision changes. These span allergy pills, pain medication, motion sickness, & overactive bladder medication.
· getting lost · pedestrians appear from nowhere · trouble staying in lane · confuse gas & brake pedals · others concerned about your driving.
National Institute on Aging Tips for Caregivers: When driving should stop website Home Safety for People’s with Alzheimer’s Disease, Driving website Older Drivers website
Vehicle Donation (see Donations/Recycling) EMERGENCY & CRISIS *MEDICAL EMERGENCY *Ambulance 911 (emergency 24 hr./7) *Hospitals Silverton Hospital Emergency 503-873-1500 342 Fairview St., Silverton(general number) Salem Hospital 1-800-876-1718 890 Oak St. SE, Salem503-561-5200 Accredited Level II Trauma Center (main switchboard) Affiliate Hospital with Kaiser Permanente
Center for Hope & Safety 503-399-7722 (24-hr Crisis) (was Mid-Valley Women’s Crisis Service) Refuge & support for victims & survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, & human trafficking. 605 Center St. NE, Salem website
Psychiatric Crisis Center 503-585-4949 (24-hr Crisis) Marion County Health Department 1118 Oak St.SE, Salem website
Northwest Human Services (NWHS) 503-581-5535 (24-hr Crisis) Crisis & information hotline 1-800-560-5535 (crisis hotline) Medical, dental, & mental health 503-588-5828 services in Marion Co. (administration) 694 Church NE, Salem website
Oregon Poison Center 1-800-222-1222 (help line) website Suicide Emergency 911 (emergency. 24 hr/7)
Suicide awareness, prevention, & support 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) Suicide hotline in Spanish 1-800-273-TALK (8255) +2 website
Veterans Administration crisis line 1-800-273-8255 +1 (Crisis) website
Tips: Place your medical information in spot visible to EMTs, such as on your refrigerator door. Date your medication list. Keep your cell phone charged
Fill-in or attach other documents to this page. Name: Address: Phone(s): Email:
Emergency Contact Name & Number:
Health Information: Allergies
Diet
Conditions
Drugs (Medications/Supplements/Herbs)
Mobility
Primary health practitioner(s)
Insurance(s)
Keep copy of this page in your billfold & take on any trips, local or international
Includes crime in progress, fire, gas leaks, downed power lines, & tree falling.
Silverton Fire Department 911 819 Railway NE, Silverton 503-873-5328 (business) website
Silverton Police Department 911 306 S. Water St., Silverton 503-873-5321 (non-emergency) website
Northwest Natural (Gas) 1-800-882-3377 In case of leak also call 911 for fire department website Portland General Electric (PGE) 1-800-544-1795 (outages/downed lines) website
Centers for Disease Control People age 65 or older should exercise regularly to prevent health problems, make muscles stronger, & enable doing day-to-day activities without becoming dependent. Minimum is 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes per week of intense aerobic activity, such as jogging, or an equivalent mix of the two. This can be done 10 minutes at a time. How much physical activity do older adults need? website
National Institute on Aging Go4Life everyday fitness ideas website Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging website
Aerobics, low impact Start & Stay Fit Mon. & Wed. 9:30 AM, Fri. 10 AM $3 for members, $4 for non-members Held at Silverton Senior Center 503-873-3093 115 Westfield St., Silverton website
Arthritis Exercise Class, Arthritis Foundation Tues. & Thurs. 1 PM Held at Silverton Senior Center 503-873-3093 115 Westfield St., Silverton website
Body Balance/Health Management Exercise Physiologist teachers Free for seniors & those with limited mobility Mon. & Wed., 11 AM-noon Silverton Health, Woodburn Health Fitness Center 971-983-5212 1475 Mount Hood Ave., Woodburn website
*Fitness & Gym Anytime Fitness 503-873-7033 Offers members senior Cardio Circuit, Cardio Kickboxing, Cycling, Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Zumba Gold 703 McClaine St., Silverton website
Silverton Fitness 503-873-0800 Offers members Boxing, Pilates, Spinning, Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Zumba Gold 1099 N. First. St., Silverton website
Jazzercise Dance Mixx 503-873-8210 Instructor, Andi Morgan Mon., Tue, Thurs. 5:50 PM & Sat. 8:30 AM Held at Silverton Community Center 421 S. Water, Silverton website
*Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Services (PT Northwest & Silverton Health) 503-873-1647 Mon., Tues, Wed. Fri., 8 AM-5 PM, Fri., 8 AM-4 PM 240 Phelps St., Silverton website
Silverton-Mt. Angel Physical Therapy 503-873-6111 11 W. C St., Silverton website
*Swimming Silverton Community Swimming Pool 503-873-6456 ADA accessible website Offers Aquacise, AquaFit, Aqua Healing, Stretch & Tone, & Recreational Swim Call YMCA for schedule 503-873-0205 601 Miller St., Silverton website
*Tai Chi (see also Exercise, Fitness) Silverton Senior Center 503-873-3093 Tracy Roberts, instructor Tues. & Thurs. 9 AM $3 for member, $4 for non-member 115 Westfield, Silverton website
Tai Chi with Rachel Bailey Tu. & Thurs. 10-11 AM 503-587-5130 Sponsored by Silverton Together & YMCA Held at Silverton Community Center 421 S. Water St., Silverton
Tae Kwon Do Bailey’s Traditional Taekwon Do College, meets Tues. & Thurs. 7:10-8:10 PM held at St. Edward’s Church 222 W. Center St., Silverton 503-928-2216
*Walking Generally, walking 30 minutes a day improves blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, mental health & mood, ability to do daily activities, prevent falls, & lower your risk of heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Oregon Garden Walking Group 503-873-3093 Mon, Tues, Thurs., & Fri., 10:30 AM Meets at Silverton Senior Center 115 Westfield, Silverton
Silverton Walk Abouts, a volkswalk group 503-769-5380 POB 33, Silverton 97381
Tips for walking: Wear bright colors, carry a flashlight Keep hydrated. 40% of pedestrian fatalities involve pedestrian alcohol.
*Yoga (see also Exercise, Fitness) Morning Yoga all levels with Sarah Newman [email protected] Tues. & Thurs., 9:30 AM-10:45 AM Evening Hatha Yoga with Robin Kuhn, 503-930-1896 Registered Yoga Teacher Mon., & Wed., 5:45-7 PM, Tue. & Thurs. Both held at Silverton Grange 201 Division, Silverton
Silverton Senior Center 503-873-3093 Mon., Wed., Fri.-9:30 AM 115 Westfield St., Silverton website
*Zumba (see also Exercise, Fitness) Immanuel Lutheran Church Mon. 5-6 PM website
Zumba Gold Tues. & Thurs. 8 AM Tues. 5:30 PM (trial for evening turnout) $5 for members, $6 non-members Silverton Senior Center 503-873-3093 115 Westfield, Silverton website
FALL PREVENTION (see also Housing) Tips: Change positions slowly, especially if taking blood pressure pills or diuretics. Use reaching devices. Avoid footwear that slides on floors. Don’t rush to answer a phone. Avoid, or anchor small area rugs. Progressive lenses may contribute to falls.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Falls Among Older Adults: An Overview website Includes tips to prevent falls (exercise, eye exam, medication review, clutter removal, grab bars & railings & adequate lighting).
Oregon Health Sciences University OHSU Study Finds Ladder Fall Injuries Increase for Seniors During Fall Months website Includes tips for proper use of ladders.
Right at Home Offers Fall Prevention Guide website FOOD & BEVERAGE *Nutrition Links to information on nutrition for seniors website
*Eating In Food Bank SACA (Silverton Area Community Aid) 503-873-3446 monthly & emergency access if meet requirements Holiday food baskets Mon., Wed., Fri., 9 AM-noon, Tues. 9-noon & 5-7 PM 421 S. Water St., Silverton website
Food Stamps Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 1-888-997-1447 (SNAP) website applications available at Silverton Together 503-873-0405 421 S. Water, Silverton Grocery home deliveries Safeway. website First order delivery is free. Minimum order: $49
Meals on Wheels, reservations 503-873-6906 Northwest Senior & Disability Services (NWSDS) Located in Silverton Senior Center 115 Westfield St. Silverton website
Tips: Look for healthy recipes for one or two that are easy to fix. (on-line, friends, cookbooks) Volunteer to teach others of all ages how to cook & preserve food. *Eating Out Lunch, reservations 503-873-6096 Mon.-Fri. 11:30 AM, suggested donation $3 Northwest Senior & Disability Services (NWSDS) Held at Silverton Senior Center 115 Westfield St., Silverton website
Monday Meal, anyone welcome to attend Oak Street Church 5:30-7 PM 502 Oak St., Silverton 503-873-5446
Free Community Dinner every Wednesday 5-7 PM503-873-6620 1st Christian Church, Outreach Program 402 N. 1st, Silverton website
Mark Twain Middle School Annual Senior Breakfast at 503-873-5317 Free hot cooked breakfast & art display for seniors & guests. 1st Saturday in May, 8-10 AM 425 N. Church St., Silverton
Silver Creek Fellowship 503-873-7353 Mission of Hope offers mobile food bank & food pantry, distributing food, & feeding the homeless at varying locations. Check schedule on website website
Tips: When eating out, look for chairs easy to get in & out of, restroom easily accessible, & noise level that allows you to hear well. Take home boxes of meat, fish, or dairy should not be left for hours in hot car or purse.
*Alcohol Dietary Guidelines for Americans Moderate alcohol use is about 2 drinks for men, 1 for women (one drink is 12 oz. of beer, 5 oz. of wine, or 1.5 oz. of distilled spirits). Moderate use may lower all-cause mortality & risk of coronary heart disease, but increase risk of breast cancer. Even moderate use poses risks for people taking interacting medications, with liver disease, or who will drive or operate machinery. website FOOT CARE(see also Health Care Providers, Podiatry) Silverton Health Foot Care Clinic by appointment $35 503-873-1784 every Tues. & every other Wed., 8:30 AM-2 PM held at Silverton Senior Center 115 Westfield St., Silverton
GERONTOLOGY/GERIATRIC MEDICINE Annual Gerontology Conference, 1-800-678-6311 2 days in April For retirees age 60+ & relevant professionals Oregon State University, Corvallis website
Geriatric Medicine Physicians’ Building Group 503-362-9334 1234 Commercial St. SE, Salemwebsite
Jody Brehm, MS 503-949-2031 Grace Garden Counseling 429 N. Water, Silverton website
Faith-based counseling from faith of your choice.
Unger Funeral Chapel 503-873-5141 Lists links to Griefwords Online Library website
Willamette Valley Hospice 1-800-555-2431 Offers 6 week grief support groups 503-588-3600 Mondays, 1-2:30 PM, Silverton. Call for location & dates. website
GUNS(see also Self-Defense) Consider changes in cognition, behavior, dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease), emotional state, eyesight, frailty, & reaction time in decision whether to retain guns. Veterans Administration Dealing with Dementia: Firearms & Driving Safety website
Older people are less apt to be victim of violent crime. The elderly complete more suicides with guns.
Tips: Lock-up any fire arms. Put safety lock on guns. Avoid access by grandchildren, or others. Consider selling your guns to responsible party, giving to heirs now, or donating to a museum.
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS(See also Exercise, Hearing, & Vision) Tips: Verify whether your provider accepts your insurance, especially the Oregon Health Plan, Medicaid, and traditional Medicare.
Eng Acupuncture Center 503-873-6705 Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine/Massage 612 N. 1st St., Silverton website
Silver Creek Natural Health 503-873-4226 Acupuncture/Chiropractic 208 S. Water St., Silverton
White Oak Wellness (WOW) Acupuncture, Massage 503-874-4067 306 Oak St., Silverton website *Chiropractic Allen Chiropractic Wellness Center 503-874-9355 510 Front St., Silverton
Cote Chiropractic 503-873-8099 951 N. 2nd St., Silverton website
Mt. Angel Chiropractic Clinic 1-503-845-9373 165 N. Main St., Mt. Angel website
Silver Creek Natural Health 503-873-4226 Chiropractic, Acupuncture 208 S. Water St., Silverton *Dentistry DENTISTS Michael M. Bliss, DMD 503-873-6118 306 E. Main St., Silverton
Alan G. Carter, DMD, PC 503-873-8335 106 McClaine St., Silverton website
Dental hygiene clinic 503-584-7101 Chemeketa Community College website Bldg. 8, Rm. 9, Salem (connects to K. Falls site)
Kaiser Permanente Dental Office 503-370-4311 2300 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem website
Michael Kim, DDS Family & Spa Dentistry 503-873-3530 410 Oak St., Silverton website
Shauna L. Pier, DDS 1-503-845-6891 310 E. Charles St., Mt. Angel
DENTURES Natural Dentures 503-371-9897 3445 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem website
Salem Denture Center 503-364-8265 758 Hawthorne Ave. NE, Salem website
*Medical Clinics (Physician, Nurse Practitioner, & Physician Assistant based) Hope Medical Clinic 503-874-6026 530 Welch St., Silverton website
Kaiser Permanente Medical Office 1-800-813-2000 2400 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem 503-361-5400 Mental Health 503-588-5955 website
Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) 1-503-494-8311 (main line) 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., Portland website
SILVERTON HEALTH operates these clinics: Mt. Angel Family Medicine 1-503-845-2000 Family Medicine & Internal Medicine focus on prevention, detection & treatment of adult illness & injury. 845 W. Marquam St., Mt. Angel website
Silverton Family Physicians (Incorporates former McClaine Street Clinic) 503-873-5667 Family Medicine focusing on prevention, detection, & treatment of adult illness & injury 347 Fairview St., Silverton website
Silverton Specialist Center 503-873-8740 (general #) Gastroenterologists, neurologists, 503-873-5310 (surgeons) orthopedists, podiatrists, sports medicine, 503-874-2427 surgeons, & urologists. (podiatry & urology) 450-456 Welch St., Silverton website
STEPS 503-873-1670 Outpatient wound care, administration of intravenous fluids, medications & other medical therapies. 240 Phelps St., Silverton website
YAKIMA VALLEY FARM WORKERS clinics, Include bilingual Spanish/English, assist with insurance applications, Lancaster Family Health Center 503-588-0076 3896 Beverly Ave NE, Bldg. J, Ste. 40, Salem Salud Medical Center 503-982-2000 1175 Mt. Hood Ave, Woodburn website
Golden Lifecare Solutions 503-530-6181 Dementia Care Management website
Natural Health Center 503-873-6051 Herbs, supplements, classes, Chi energizer, colon hydrotherapy, Iridology, massage 216 S. Water St., Silverton
Salmon Creek Counseling & Hypnosis 970-218-7114 Liz Williams, LCSW website
Silverton Bodyworks Clinic 503-874-4484 Aromatherapy, massage, microdermabrasion, yoga 210 Oak St., Ste. 2, Silverton website
*Naturopaths Donald McBride, ND 503-364-1441 1305 Broadway St. NE, Salem website
Mt. Angel Chiropractic & Naturopathic Clinic 1-503-871-9036 165 Main St., Mt. Angel website
Laika Rodriguez, ND 503-585-7673 1495 Liberty St. NE, Salem website
Alex R. Serkalow, ND 503-588-2333 873 Medical Center Dr. NE, Salem website *Osteopaths Bruce W. Duffy, DO, 503-371-2260 specialty Geriatric Medicine 4182 Vitae Springs Rd. S, Salem
Santiam Orthopedics & Sports Timothy R. Borman, DO 503-375-3636 700 Bellevue St. SE, Salem
SERVICES & SUPPLIES for OTC & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, including counseling, refills, & transfers
High School Pharmacy 503-873-8391 immunizations, on-line refills, drive-through, & delivery in-town 406 McClaine St., Silverton website
Rite-Aid Pharmacy 503-873-2460 immunizations, on-line refills 333 Westfield St., Silverton website
Silverton Pillbox Pharmacy 503-873-6321 immunizations, drive-through, delivery 302 N. First St., Silverton website
*Assistance To Pay For Medications &/or Co-pays FamilyWize prescription savings card/app website
Needy Meds Program website
Oregon Prescription Drug Program website Enrolling provides discounts
Partnership for Prescription Assistance website Links to other savings & assistance programs
Silverton Area Community Aid (SACA) 503-873-3446 Limited emergency assistance for medications 401 S. Water, Silverton website
Tips: Check if your local pharmacy has home delivery, or your insurance includes mail order. Verify if any extra charges for this service. Verify you have the correct medication before leaving the pharmacy. Ask your pharmacist questions you have about your medications. Secure your medications away from visitors to your home. *Podiatry (Foot Care) SILVERTON HEALTH Foot Clinic By appointment Tues. & every other Wed. 503-873-1784 held at Silverton Senior Center 115 Westfield, Silverton website Silverton Specialist Center 503-874-2427 (podiatry) 452 Welch St., Silverton website *Public Health Marion County Health Dept. 503-588-5357 3180 Center St. NE, Salem website Silverton Services 421 S. Water St., Silverton website
Marion County Health Dept., Woodburn 503-981-5851 Offers alcohol & drug prevention, chronic disease prevention, gambling prevention & treatment, suicide prevention, tobacco education & prevention 976 N. Pacific Hwy., Woodburn website
Oregon Poison Center 1-800-222-1222 (emergency)
Oregon Health Sciences University 503-494-7799 (education) 3181 SW Sam Jackson Rd., Portland website
Affordable Care Act website
Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) website Medicare 1-800-633-4227 1-800-722-3134 website
Oregon Health Authority Oregon Health Plan 1-800-699-9075 website
Oregon Insurance Division help, or complaint 1-888-877-4894 website
Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance 1-800-722-4134 (SHIBA) Offers Medicare counseling & Medicare savings programs Annual Oregon Guide to Medigap, website Medicare Advantage, & Prescription Drug Plans
Various insurers explain their plans at Silverton Senior Center, especially prior to enrollment periods. HEARING Audio Hearing Services 503-874-8600 951 N. 2nd St., Silverton
Salem Audiology Clinic 503-877-1684 Offer diagnosis, testing, fitting, repair, supplies & accessories 3857 Wolverine St. NE #16C, Salem website
Silverton Lions’ Club 503-873-4123 (Hal Werner) Offers low income adults help for hearing exams. website
Woodburn Hearing Center 503-981-8575 Offer diagnosis, testing, fitting, repair, supplies & accessories. 2200 Country Club Ct., Ste. E, Woodburn website
Tips: Hearing impaired miss hearing or mishear others. Check if any medications you take may cause ringing in ears or hearing loss.
HOUSING(See also Weather, warming stations) Whether you stay in your own home or downsize, minor adjustments or major remodeling may be needed. Universal design incorporates principles of safe, convenient living. Resources include: American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Bathroom checklist website Designing for Livable Communities website Universal Design Home Audits Aging website
Amramp of Portland 503-400-2924 Serves all Oregon, warehouse in Silverton Wheelchair ramps, stair lifts, grab bars, automatic door openers, roll-in showers, etc. website
This Old House 6 Ideas for Elder-Friendly Design website
*Maintenance & Repairs (see also Care Giving, non-medical) North Willamette Valley Habitat for Humanity website Rehabitat, Home Livability Program, Repair Program 1-503-845-2434 Determine if you meet qualifications for critical home repairs 1-503-845-2164
ReStore Habitat for Humanity 1-503-845-4161 Sells reusable & surplus material for home website improvement, such as appliances, fixtures, furniture & building materials. Open Wed. through Sat. Proceeds help North Willamette Valley Habitat for Humanity. 245 Young Rd., Woodburn
Silverton Rotary Club Senior Fix up Project of yard work for a few seniors. Annual project usually occurs in the autumn. website
Tips: Change batteries of detectors on memorable day, such as specific holiday, or birthday Avoid false alarms by not placing fire detector near toaster. Place near bedrooms.
*Housing, General Reverse Mortgages Tip: The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) issued new guidelines about reverse mortgages during 2015.
Federal Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) website HECM Counselor 1-800-569-4287
Marion County Housing Authority 503-798-4170 2645 Portland Rd NE Suite 200, Salem website Applications available at Silverton Together 503-873-0405 421 S. Water, Silverton
Mobile Homes Palo Park 503-576-9410 (Diane) 1732 Pine St., Silverton
Silverton Mobile Estates for ages 55+ 503-873-8097 1307 S. Water, Silverton
Silvertowne I & II 503-873-6978 920 S. 2nd & 1115 Mill St., Silverton
Stardust Village Mobile Home Park 503-930-9827 1418 Pine St., Silverton
Twilight Courts 503-873-3339 811 S. Water St., Silverton
Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) Long-term Care Overview website (assisted living, nursing home, adult foster care, residential care) Resource Connection 1-855-ORE-ADRC (1-855-673-2372) website Tip: Verify what insurance long-term facilities accept for care.
*Assisted Living(Assisted Care Community, Residential Care Institution) Country Meadows Village 1-866-219-9564 (Crown II Development) 155 S. Evergreen Rd., Woodburn website
Davenport Place (Enlivant) 503-873-7162 930 Oak St., Silverton website
Elliott Residence at Marian Estates 1-503-769-8313 390 SE Church St., Sublimity website
McKillop Residence at Marian Estates 1-503-769-8900 500 Conifer Circle, Sublimity website
Mt. Angel Towers (Residential Care) 1-503-845-7211 1 Towers Ln., Mt. Angel website
Providence-Benedictine Orchard House 1-503-845-2757 550 S. Main St., Mt. Angel website
Silver Creek Senior Living (Westmont) 1-503-981-4142 703 Evergreen Rd., Woodburn website
Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) Overview of Adult Foster Home Program & classification designation website
Northwest Senior & Disabled Services (NWSDS) 3410 Cherry Ave. NE, Salem 503-304-3400 1320 Meridian Dr., Woodburn 1-503-981-5138 Master list of up-to-date of adult foster care, with vacancies. website Hovland Care Home, Gayla Hovland 503-873-2305 17633 Powers Creek Loop Rd. NE, Silverton
Lone Oaks Care Home , Dee Humphries 503-873-7116 331 Lone Oaks Lp., Silverton
Wisdom Keepers, Susan Conmi 503-873-7316 171 Steelhammer Rd., Silverton
*Memory Care (Alzheimer’s Care, Dementia Care) Marian Estates (Jennings McCall) 1-503-769-3499 390 Church St., Sublimity website
Silver Creek Senior Living (Westmont) 1-503-981-4142 703 Evergreen Rd., Woodburn website
Woods at Willowcreek 503-581-4239 4398 Glencoe St. NE , Salem website
*Nursing Facilities (Convalescent Home, Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing Facility which includes Rehabilitative Services & Restorative Nursing) Marian Estates 1-503-769-3499 390 Church St., Sublimity website
Marquis Silver Garden 503-873-5362 115 S. James St., Silverton website
Oregon Veterans’ Homes 600 North 5th St., Lebanon 1-541-497-7265 700 Veterans Dr., The Dalles 1-800-846-8460
Providence-Benedictine Nursing Center 1-503-845-6841 (reception) 540 S. Main, Mt. Angel website
*Emergency Shelter(see also Weather) The Arches Project Housing Programs 503-399-9080 Rental assistance, housing placement for those on brink or currently homeless in Marion County. 1164 Madison St. NE, Salem website
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website
Department on Aging Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) website
National Institute on Aging Information on health & wellness website National Library of Medicine Daily Med/PubMed website
Office of Disease Prevention & Health Promotion Information spans Diet Guidelines, Health Care Quality & Patient Safety, Health Finder, Health Literacy & Communication, Healthy People 2020, & Physical Activity Guidelines website
Search engines, such as Google
Silver Falls Library, Circulation 503-873-5173 information spans health, disasters, nutrition, prevention 410 S. Water St., Silverton Homebound Program delivers books, CDs, & movies to your home. Library2Go offers downloadable video & audio books. Free. website U.S. Food & Drug Administration website
U-tube videos, search for health topic website KEYS/LOST & FOUND Tips: For emergency, homecare, & friends, consider an outdoor lockbox for them to access a key. Be sure to change the initial code of the device. Electronic means to find your keys, glasses, the remote etc. may also be of interest. Bill Clubb, LMT, by appointment 503-930-7529 Tues., 9AM-4PM 5 minute for $0.50 minimum Held at Silverton Senior Center 503-873-3093 115 Westfield, Silverton website
Eng Acupuncture Center 503-873-6705 Susan Peterson, LMT 612 N. 1st St., Silverton website Mt. Angel Chiropractic Clinic & 503-845-9373 Naturopathic Clinic Kathy Carty, LMT 165 Main St., Mt. Angel
Silverton Body Clinic 503-874-4484 Nicole Beaver, & Amoreona Martinez, LMTs 210 Oak St., Ste. 2, Silverton
Silverton Massage Therapy 503-873-1963 Rachel Lesire, LMT 503-910-1908 Beth Marley-Russ, LMT 306 Oak St., Silverton
The Magic Touch Thea Buckingham, LMT 503-853-6327 104 N. First St., Silverton website
MEALS (see Food) MEDICAL SUPPLY, DEVICES, DURABLE & MOBILITY EQUIPMENT *Bed Rails Bed rails for adults may be portable products, or medical devices. Both offer benefits & risks of injuries & death. Some facilities do not allow these devices.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration Bed Rail Safety website A Guide to Bed Safety Bed Rails in Hospitals, Nursing Homes & Home Health Care: The Facts website
*Supplies, general National Library of Medicine Choosing the correct walking aid for patients website
Foothills Medical Supply 1-800-871-4083 Bathroom safety, canes, crutches, hospital beds, lift chairs, masks, & the like 304 N. First St., Silverton website
Hi-School Pharmacy 503-873-8391 Canes, commodes, walkers, & the like. 406 McClaine St., Silverton website
Rite-Aid Pharmacy 503-873-2460 Canes, commodes, walkers & the like 333 Westfield St., Silverton website MEDICAL WASTE *Medications Marion County Health Department Prevention Services 503-845-9294 sponsors secure drop-box for expired & excess medications with No Questions Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM in lobby of Mt. Angel Police Dept. 5 N. Garfield, Mt. Angel. Closed for lunch. website
Tips: Check if your pharmacy or disposal company has Take Back Days when they accept medications that are outdated, or you no longer use. Do not flush down the toilet.
*Syringes & Needles Republic Services of Marion Co. 503-981-1278 Contact for delivery of red sharps container to your home for a fee. Call for pick-up when container is full. 2215 N. Front St., Woodburn website NOTARYPublic Tip: Check if your attorney, bank, credit union, or tax preparer provides this service.
Postal Connections 503-873-7678 345 Westfield, Silverton website
SELF-DEFENSE (See also Guns) Tip: Consider locks, security system, dog, or handgun.
SOCIAL LIFE(see also Churches, Transportation & Travel, Volunteers) Tip: Holistic health includes social contact & mental stimulation.
Nuestros Abuelos (Our Grandparents) 503-873-3093 Thurs. 1 PM, Serves lunch & has varying activities Silverton Senior Center 115 Westfield St., Silverton website
Silverton Area Senior Center For seniors age 60+ 503-873-3093 Offers daily lunch, exercise classes, cards & games, knitting, social events, support groups, travel, & opportunities to volunteer. Periodic classes on crafts, driving safety, first aid, gardening, insurance, Spanish, etc. Mon. -Fri. 9AM-4 PM, Evening & weekends as scheduled. Watch for Silverton Senior Center News ad in Our Town Monthly Review center bulletin board for offers of care, yardwork, housework, & activities. Holds annual meeting in April. Silverton Senior Center 115 Westfield St., Silverton website
Singles Dine Out for age 40 & over meets monthly at different local restaurants Call Silverton Senior Center for details 503-873-3093
SOCIAL SECURITY1-800-772-1213 Information & guidance on Social Security, SSI, Medicare & Medicaid 1750 McGilchrist St. SE, Ste, 110, Salem website
SUICIDE, See Emergency/Crisis
SUPPORT GROUPS(See also Caregiving, Grief Counseling) *Addiction Services General & Dual Diagnosis Seasons 503-873-3941 Offers drug treatment, outpatient, DUI. 209 C. St., Silverton
Specific Addictions Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) website Mon. - Sat., Noon-1 PM Held at St. Edward’s Episcopal Church 211 W. Center, Silverton
Al-Anon, Oregon Al-Anon Family Groups 1-888-4AL-ANON (AFG) (1-888-425-2666) Sat. 10 AM, Sun. 3 PM, Tues 5:30 PM website Held at Silverton Assembly of God Church 437 N. James St., C-3, Silverton Tues. 5:30 PM Held at Mt. View Wesleyan Church 111 Main St., Silverton 97381
Oregon Council on Alcoholism 1-800-621-1646
Gambling Hotline 1-877-MYLIMIT
Oregon Health Authority Tobacco Quit Line English 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) website Tobacco Quit Line Spanish 1-877-2NO-FUME (1-877-266-3863) website
Oregon Health Plan Tobacco cessation counseling 1-800-273-0557
U Can Quit for Service & Veterans website
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group 503-502-4509 (Mary Reitan) Every third Tues., free Silverton Hospital Café Conference Room 342 Fairview, Silverton website
Diabetes Sugar Smart, Diabetes Support Services Inc. 503-585-1335 Assists the uninsured & underinsured Holds educational meetings. 1274 Cunningham Ln. SE, Suite 110, Salem website
Weight Overeaters Anonymous website Thurs. 7 PM, all welcome 503-910-6862 (Teryl) Held at St. Edward’s Church 211 W. Center St., Silverton
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) 503-871-3504 (Sandy) Meets Fri., 8:30-9:15 AM, Charges fee. Held at 1st Baptist Church basement 229 Westfield St., Silverton
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) 503-873-3504 (Donna) Meets Thurs., 6 PM. Charges fee. Held at 7th Day Adventist Church 1159 Oak St., Silverton
TAX ASSISTANCE Tip: Learn about changes in deductions, such as medical expenses
AARP Usually prepares taxes for seniors weekly Held at Silver Falls Library during tax season 503-873-5770 410 S. Water St., Silverton TRANSLATION SERVICES Oregon Health Authority Health Care Interpreter (HCI) Registry website Oregon Health Care Interpreters Association website Tips: Inquire if your health provider provides translation services. Verify translator is familiar with legal &/or medical terms.
*Medical Transportation non-emergency Cascade Care Providers 503-580-3310 Transport to & from medical appointments
Silverton Health CareVan appointments 503-873-1784 Complimentary rides to Silverton Hospital & affiliated clinics. Donations accepted. 342 Fairview St., Silverton website
Cherriots Triplink for Oregon Health Plan patients 503-315-5544 Non-emergency medical transportation for covered services website
Gold Star Transport 503-910-2717 Non-emergency medical transport, Marion Co. website
Silverton Area Community Aid (SACA) 503-873-3446 May provide transportation passes for CART Mon., Wed., Fri. 9 AM-noon, Tues. 9-noon & 5-7 PM 421 S. Water St., Silverton website
*Non-Medical Transportation Cascade Care Providers 503-580-3310 Transport to & from church, cultural events, shopping, & the like.
Chemeketa Area Regional Transportation System (CARTS) 503-588-BUSS (2877) Carts 20 Bus Silverton/Mt. Angel/Salem Connections to Woodburn, Canyon, Salem, West Salem, Keizer, Polk Co., Canby, South Metro Area Regional Transit in Wilsonville & Tri-met in Portland Schedule Cherrylift for eligible people with disabilities (Triplink) 503-315-5544 555 Court St. NE, Suite 5230, Salem website
Silverton Trolley 503-873-4546 For Dial-A-Ride, call for appointment Limited to Silverton city limits. Donations encouraged website
Oregon West Excursions 1-800-333-0774 Tell them you heard about trip at Silverton 503-585-3979 Senior Center & Oregon West will give the Senior Center a commission. 1698 Liberty St. SE, Suite E, Salem website
Road Scholar (trips by Elder-Hostel) 1-800-454-5768 Trips by activity level website
Senior Pass (replaces Golden Age passport) Lifetime pass for age 62 & over to U.S. National Park Service, Forest Service, Fish & Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management, & Bureau of Reclamation website
Silverton Senior Center, Travel Program 503-873-3093 Offers affordable local trips. Partners with travel agencies to offer regional, & international travel. 115 Westfield St., Silverton website
Tip: Take a copy of your emergency contact & medical information with you when traveling.
Community Action Agency 503-588-9016 Energy Services Program/Weatherization Helps elderly, low-income, disabled people of Marion Co. 2585 State St. NE, Salem website
Northwest Natural (Gas), customer service 1-800-422-4012 Low income assistance, credit assistance 503-226-4240 website
Portland General Electric (PGE) Customer service 1-503-228-6322 Residential Bill-payment Assistance 1-800-542-8818 website
Public Utility Commission, Oregon Lifeline (Oregon Telephone Assistance Program) Reduces landline or wireless phone costs for those qualifying. website Providers include Frontier.
Salem Alliance Church 503-581-2129 Royal Order of Red Suspenders Split, chop, stack, & deliver firewood during cold months. They do not fell trees. website Silverton Area Community Action (SACA) 503-873-3446 Applications forms for assistance from utilities 421 S. Water St., Silverton website
VETERANSERVICES Easter Seals Oregon 503-362-1572 Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program 1313 Mill St., Suite 300, Salem
Northwest Battle Buddies Veterans Resources at Worksource Oregon , Salem503-378-4917 Holds periodic coffees at Silverton Senior Ctr. Connects Veterans with service dogs 1-360-601-9744 website
Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs 503-373-2000 700 Summer St.NE, Salem website
Oregon Veterans’ Homes 600 North 5th St., Lebanon 1-541-497-7265 website 700 Veterans Dr., The Dalles 1-800-846-8460 website
U Can Quit tobacco cessation For service members & veterans website
U.S.Veterans’ Administration (VA) SalemCommunity Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) 971-304-2200 1750 McGilchrist St. SE, Suite 130, Salem website
VISION(See also Animals, Service) *Ophthalmology Kaiser Permanente Medical Office 1-800-813-2000 2400 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem503-361-5400 website
Medical Eye Clinic 503-581-5287 655 Medical Center Dr. NE, Salem website
*Optometry Silverton Eye Care, Mon.-Fri., 9AM-5 PM503-874-2020 114 Main St., Silverton website
Silver Falls Eye Care 503-873-8619 600 N. First St., Silverton website
*Service Silverton Lions’ Club 503-873-4123 (Hal Werner) offers low income adults help for eye exams for glasses website
About.com, All Weather Walking Tips: Walking After Dark website
MedicineNet.com, John Sheppard, M.D. Non-prescription Eyeglasses, Sunglasses & Magnifying Glasses website
Tips: Improve your visibility to others on dark days & nights by wearing white, pink, light blue, green, yellow, orange & reflective wear. Carry a flashlight. Your eyes need about 45 minutes for 80% recovery from bright to dim light. Cataracts worsen glare. Smoking worsens night vision. Consider reading aids, such as magnifying glasses & e-book readers.
Many organizations need volunteers. These also provide you social contact. A sampling includes: Just Serve Matches needs & volunteers website
Senior Corps Programs Administered by Corporation for National & Community Service Foster Grandparents currently inactive in area. RSVP (Retired Seniors Volunteer Program) 503-982-5388 for Silverton & Mt.Angel (Marta Trinidad) website Senior Companions website Search current volunteer needs local, state, & virtual. website
Silverton Senior Center 503-873-3093 Volunteer Coordinator 115 Westfield, Silverton website
St. JosephShelter/ MissionBenedict 503-845-6147 925 S. Main St., Mt.Angel website
*Air Quality Forestfires, field burning, & smoking may aggravate asthma, breathing, heart conditions, lung problems, cause cough, headaches, irregular heartbeat, heart attacks, & irritate eyes.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Air index 503-229-5359 website
OregonSmoke blog information about air quality website
Tip: Limit exposure to smoke & drink plenty of water.
*Temperature During weather extremes, organizations may set up community cooling or warming stations. Consider the conditions you will be exposed to en-route. During cold weather, consider safety of space heaters: U.S.Department of Energy
Older people are more prone to heat stress. Preventive measures include drinking plenty of water. Centers for Disease Control Heat Stress in the Elderly website
iGrow What You Need To Know About Older Adults And The Sun website
This directory prepared by the Silverton Area Seniors, Inc. Date Approved: 5-4-2015Revised: Readability: 16 point, Arial 
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