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Living with Serious Illness

Information and resource guide for Lane County, Oregon

 
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Community Programs
You might also want to check out the listings at www.laneseniorservices.org

 
 
Administrator log in   "I don't know what we would have done without the help we received. Having other people handle some of the tasks let us just be a family together, loving and supporting each other through this very hard time. You don't have to do it alone. There are lots of programs available. And some of them are free or low cost."

 
  Adult Day Centers
Provide supervised daytime care in a facility. Often includes meals, medication monitoring, etc. Purpose is to provide short term, daytime relief for the family caregiver.
Cancer Resources
Information and support services available for persons with cancer, and their family members.
Cardiac Resources
Information and support services available for persons with heart disease, and their family members.
Care Management
Coordinates care for persons who have difficulty taking care of themselves. Arranges for community programs and local assistance. Lists both private pay services and programs for low income families.
Children's Resources
Information and support services addressing the special needs of seriously ill children and their families, as well as children who are themselves grieving due to the serious illness or death of a loved one.
Complementary Care
Looking for an accupuncturist, massage therapist, energy therapist, therapeutic music practitioner, or naturopathic physician sensitive to end-of-life needs? Find referrals here!
Diabetes Resources
Information and support services for persons with diabetes
Elder Abuse
Services available to protect seniors who have trouble taking care of themselves and may be in danger due to physical, verbal or financial abuse, or neglect and abandonment.
Financial Assistance
Programs that offer monetary assistance for specific purposes (e.g., utilities, telephone), or assistance with money management (e.g., credit counseling, tax preparation).
Home Health Care
Nursing care, rehabilitation, medication supervision and therapeutic services provided in the home by trained nursing staff and home health workers.
Home Repair, Yardwork and Weatherization
Includes programs for low income home owners as well as renters.
Hospice Services
Specialized care for the terminally ill, provided by a multidisciplinary team that typically includes physicians, nurses, social workers, a chaplain and other allied health professionals.
Housing - Adult Foster Homes
Private families who take seniors into their home and offer room and board and medication supervision for those who are not able to live independently.
Housing - Assisted Living Facilities
Apartment-style living providing supervised housing, meals, medication supervision, and activities. For those who are fairly independent, or live with a fairly independent person who can care for them.
Housing - Residential Care Facilities
Apartment-style living for those with slightly more complicated needs than is appropriate for Assisted Living.
Housing - Skilled Nursing Facilities
A residential facility that provides 24 hour skilled nursing care, although some also provide day long, or short term stays.
In Home Care Providers
Generally provide personal (non-medical) care in the patient's home, such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, assistance with bathing, etc. May also provide skilled (medical) care such as wound dressing, medication management, pain assessments, etc.
Information and Referral Services
Provides information about local programs and services, and often assists in accessing those services.
Insurance Counseling
Provides information about insurance options and assistance in filling out medical insurance claims forms. Includes information on Medicare, Medicaid, Oregon Health Plan and supplemental insurances.
Legal Services
Provides assistance/counsel with legal issues relating to benefits, advance care planning, and estate planning documents.
Long Distance Caregiving
If you are caring for someone who lives far away, these are resources that can help put you in touch with support services in their area.
Nutrition Programs
Provide meals, food stamps, and emergency food boxes.
Prescription Assistance
Provides information on access to reduced price and free medications.
Respite Care
A facility that provides several days of 24-hour care for an older person. The purpose of the care is to allow the primary caregiver some short term relief from their day-to-day responsibilities.
Support Groups-Alzheimer's and other dementias
For patients and families dealing with conditions that damage memory, such as Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's and stroke.
Support Groups-Bereavement
For those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Provides an opportunity to receive and offer support in a caring and accepting atmosphere.
Support Groups-Better Breathers
Offers persons with emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, and other respiratory diseases an opportunity to share problems and experiences with others who have similar ailments.
Support Groups-Cancer
Find online and in-person groups for both patients and for family members.
Support Groups-Cardiac
Gatherings for patients and family members coping with conditions of the cardio-vascular system (e.g., congestive heart failure, stroke, heart attack...)
Support Groups-Caregivers
Serious illness affects more than just the patient. Get support and learn valuable tips from others who are also caring for a loved one.
Support Groups-Children
Gatherings for children and teens who are ill themselves, as well as youths who are impacted by the illness of others.
Support Groups-Diabetes
Groups for those impacted by diabetes and by complications from diabetes (e.g., dialysis).
Support Groups-Online
Provide even homebound caregivers and patients with an opportunity to share information, feelings and coping skills in a supportive atmosphere with others who are in a similar situation.
Support Groups-Stroke
Adjusting to life changes following a stroke can be difficult. Gain support from others who are in the same situation.
Telephone and Visitation Services
Phone calls and/or home visits to seniors who are housebound.
Transportation -- Medical
Providers of transportation for people requiring medical assistance.
Transportation for Non-Medical Reasons
Public or private transportation for short or long distances, often at reduced rates if rider is disabled, senior or low income.

Inclusion of a service on this webpage does not imply endorsement by Partners. Similarly, ommission of a service does not reflect criticism. We have simply included those services known to us at the time of creating this website.

 
 

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This website was created by volunteers from Partners to Improve End of Life Care, a community coalition dedicated to improving end of life care through education, advocacy and support.
 
   
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