Resources* for Our Seniors
Check out some of these important links!
As we move through the current pandemic carefully and safely, here are some COVID-19 Resources:
Other senior services:
Seniors May Benefit From New Year's Resolutions!
Senior Moving Guide: Storage and Housing Assistance
NorthWest Senior and Disability Services (NWSDS) is a local intergovernmental agency, contracted with the state of Oregon to deliver services to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. They also help the Astoria Senior Center deliver meals to seniors. In Clatsop County, NWSDS is located in Warrenton, OR, just east of Costco.
RetireGuide - a free web resource dedicated to providing useful information to help older adults and those caring for them, including Medicare and Caregiving.
Senior Employment Programs and Resources
Alzheimer's Information: Living with Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's and Diet
AARP Caregiving Resources can be found here.
In older homes in Clatsop County, asbestos in the home could be a significant health risk. Here's some great information on Asbestos in the Home, from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Mesothelioma Cancer Network, dedicated to improving the overall quality of life for seniors diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases.
An Oregon Senior Resources page which aggregates links to different services such as Agencies on Aging, Senior Apartments, Cohousing, Elder Law, etc., can be found here.
Local Hospital Information for Columbia Memorial Hospital and Providence ElderPlace
Health Tips for Seniors at ElderWellness and Medicare Allies
Aging in Place Made Easy - Review one of their latest and greatest newsletters
Information on how seniors can stay active and mobile: Seniors Mobility
*Note: Some of these links are for-profit businesses, but offer sage advice to seniors. Please be aware of that while you navigate through their websites. The Astoria Senior Center does not profit off of any of these entities.