Aging in Place - Helping each other stay home as long as possible. Everybody's dream.
Alzheimers Support
Hearing Aids
Live-in Care Facilities
Assisted Living Facilities – There are two nonprofit facilities in Tillamook County both run by CARE
“The core principle of assisted living at KH and NBH is the idea that this is your home and that you can create the sort of life that suits you and it will be respected. Now when I look around my clean, comfortable one bedroom apartment painted in a soothing green, I’m motivated to continue moving forward and not sit here regretting what I’ve lost or don’t have. I find empathy, a willingness to make one’s life easier and a dedication to this work in the caregivers who are part of my days now. I have plenty of company, purposeful work and lots to keep me entertained if I desire. Although I got here before expected, I count my blessings each day for this unexpected gift. I will say again, that it helped to know my options and to be familiar with them before the day came when I truly needed assistance.” Chris Wagner in Tillamook County Pioneer on-line news source.
Volunteer Opportunities include: e.g. calling bingo, reading to elders & playing music.
Donations are always welcome to help purchase devices and other tools needed for resident assistance.
There are also facilities in Clatsop County.... needs info
Adult Foster Care - NW Senior Disabilities Services maintains a list of these facilities.
Transportation - A huge issue that tops the list of most elders wanting to stay in their homes.
- Rainy Day Village Network - local neighbors helping neighbors that is being set up locally. (Their website is currently under construction)
- NW Senior Disabilities Services - (503) 815-2060 or toll free: 1(800) 584-9712. A great organization and well organized website with a wealth of services including: options counseling and referrals to connect you with information about Medicare, Medicaid, Family Caregiver Support, Home Care (including Project Independence), elder abuse reporting, and food assistance. There is no cost for this service. Just a sample: "Whether you are a caregiver, home care worker, or adult foster home provider, taking care of yourself is necessary so that you can take care of others. Download one of their resources for "Taking Care of the Caregiver" or "Hiring a Respite Provider." They can also help if you are looking for work in this field.
- Aginginplace.org is a national resource hub about specific aspects of aging in place. We haven't checked them out closely but according to their PR their "unbiased, informative guides help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions about their homes, finances, health, activities of daily living (ADL) and independent living."
- Ideas from Australia - "How a Dementia-friendly Net-Zero Home Will Help Older People Stay Put"
Alzheimers Support
- Local Support Group - Held the fourth Thursday of the month. 11 to 1 at the Nehalem Bay House (Assisted Living facility on Tohl Road 503- 368-6445), led by Patty Fox. Lunch is provided.
- See our Alzheimers page for more general information.
Hearing Aids
- Costco (believe it or not!) actually has a great relatively affordable evaluation and sales program. Sales people don't receive a commission so there is no pressure to buy. Friends and family have reported that their help has been invaluable.
- Lions Club - needs info - let us know what you know.....
Live-in Care Facilities
- Skilled Nursing Facilities - Nehalem Valley Care Center (503- 368-5171) is the only such facility in Tillamook County. It is located in Wheeler adjacent to the Rinehart Clinic. The nonprofit residential “nursing home” & rehabilitation center, run by the Nehalem Bay Health District, has both short and long term care (including memory care). “Our recent experiences in this facility with a loved one recovering from a serious traumatic brain injury have been very positive.” Lane deMoll, Fall 2018
Assisted Living Facilities – There are two nonprofit facilities in Tillamook County both run by CARE
- Kilchis House - 4212 Marolf Pl., Tillamook (503) 842-2204
- Nehalem Bay House in Nehalem - 35385 Tohl Ave, Nehalem (503) 368-6445
“The core principle of assisted living at KH and NBH is the idea that this is your home and that you can create the sort of life that suits you and it will be respected. Now when I look around my clean, comfortable one bedroom apartment painted in a soothing green, I’m motivated to continue moving forward and not sit here regretting what I’ve lost or don’t have. I find empathy, a willingness to make one’s life easier and a dedication to this work in the caregivers who are part of my days now. I have plenty of company, purposeful work and lots to keep me entertained if I desire. Although I got here before expected, I count my blessings each day for this unexpected gift. I will say again, that it helped to know my options and to be familiar with them before the day came when I truly needed assistance.” Chris Wagner in Tillamook County Pioneer on-line news source.
Volunteer Opportunities include: e.g. calling bingo, reading to elders & playing music.
Donations are always welcome to help purchase devices and other tools needed for resident assistance.
There are also facilities in Clatsop County.... needs info
Adult Foster Care - NW Senior Disabilities Services maintains a list of these facilities.
Transportation - A huge issue that tops the list of most elders wanting to stay in their homes.
- Tillamook Transportation District - has handicapped accessible buses that regularly connect between Clatsop and Tillamook Counties and on into Portland. They also operate Dial-a-Ride a free handicapped-accessible van with door-to-door demand response free service within certain zones.
- Rainy Day Village Network - Once launched, volunteers can help cover some of the gaps in these services - including evenings.
- June 5, 2018: Providence Seaside Hospital has partnered with Rinehart Clinic, in Wheeler, to expand its Community Connections transportation program into Tillamook County. The free community benefit ride program is a ministry of Providence Seaside Hospital that allows patients with medical appointments in Clatsop County and/or the Portland metro area to reserve transportation through the hospital. The program is staffed with a program coordinator, part-time driver and several volunteer drivers.“ Expanding the program to serve Wheeler-area residents helps address our community health goals,” says Kendall Sawa, chief executive, Providence Seaside Hospital. “We know transportation is a barrier for many, so we’re proud to offer this service to our neighbors to the south of us.” The Community Connections transportation program serves people of all ages who have limited transportation options and meet certain income eligibility criteria. Clients are asked to schedule ride requests 14 days’ in advance of a medical appointment. To learn more, please call Providence Seaside Hospital Community Connections at 503-717-7766.