Caregiver Resources

Homebound services pages:

Caregiver Resources

Oregon Department of Human Services

Here’s a good definition of who a caregiver is and how to be successful. Great link to a list of more resources!
Oregon DHS Caregiving

Washington County Department of Aging and Veterans Services

Visit or call the local office in your city. Find out about local residential facilities, medicare, medicaid, respite relief. Ask about monetary assistance and get on a mailing list!
Washington County Disability, Aging & Veteran Services

AARP’s “Prepare to Care” Guide

Download this guide for free.
Prepare to Care

Caregiver Media Group

Join a chat room, e-newsletter, purchase materials or link to free support Groups.
Caregiver.com's Washington County Oregon Support Groups

OSU Extension Service Washington County Events

Attend upcoming events and get on a contact list.
Washington County Extension Coming Events

Oregon Health and Science University, "The Prepared Caregiver"

Read about getting a house ready for challenges facing your loved one, learn about nutrition, get hints to take care of yourself in your new role.
The Prepared Caregiver

National Family Caregivers Association

Must read tips and guides!
Tips and Tools

National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health

Get more information about a condition. Oftentimes, support groups will be listed.
http://www.medlineplus.gov

Library Resources

Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS)

Search for materials to checkout or do research using online periodicals.

Remember to call your library for more help in searching the library catalog and for help placing holds on titles.
Search the WCCLS catalog

WCCLS Homebound Program

If leaving the house for a lengthy period of time to browse your local library for research or entertainment is difficult in your home care situation, join the WCCLS Homebound Program to have materials delivered to your home. Read all about it, download an application or call the office for more details (503) 648-9785.

WCCLS Homebound Program, Audio Book list

Listen to cassettes or CDs with others at home or while driving in the car.
Audio Book List

WCCLS Homebound Program, Memory Kits

Activity kits for memory exercises. Mini Kits and Visit Kits are especially good for one on one activity.
Memory Kits

WCCLS Homebound Program, Video lists

Enjoy movies with family or to relax! Scroll to the bottom of the page for video links.
Video Lists

GoodReads

Browse great book titles and place holds.
Good Reads

Library2Go

Checkout/Download audio books at home.
Library2Go Audio Books

Talking Books and Braille Services

The Oregon State Library offers persons of all ages with visual disabilities to apply for home library service and equipment. Download an application and have a doctor sign.
Oregon Talking Books and Braille Services

Other Assistance

Dial 2-1-1 Telephone Referral Line to help you get in touch with a wide range of social services.

Ride Connection Transportation

Call to ask if the person in your care can get free transportation to a service provider in the area.
Ride Connection Transportation's Washington County Services

Oregon State Insurance Division's Department of Consumer & Business Services

Get objective information to help you make insurance decisions or file a complaint regarding an insurance company or agent.
Oregon State Insurance Division's Department of Consumer & Business Services

State of Oregon, Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA)

Free help to understand Medicare and Prescription Drug Programs.
Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance

Oregon State Department of Consumer & Business Services, Consumer Advocacy Unit

New SAFE program to help keep Seniors safe from fraud and financial abuse.
Oregon State Department of Consumer & Business Services, Consumer Advocacy Unit

Elder and Vunerable Adult Abuse Prevention (DAVS)

Learn the signs of physical and psychological abuse, who to talk to and how report it.
Elder and Vunerable Adult Abuse Prevention (DAVS)