Oregon families give so much every day. 💙
Each year, they dedicate 600 million hours caring for loved ones. Caregivers deserve recognition, resources, and support.
#FamilyCaregivingFriday #AARPOregon #Caregiving #SupportCaregivers
Celebrating progress and looking ahead!
Today at Portland City Hall, we honored Older Americans Month with a city proclamation and celebrated the completion of a 5 year age friendly cycle. Grateful for the partnerships that make Portland and Multnomah County stronger, more inclusive places for all ages. Excited to begin the next chapter!
#OlderAmericansMonth #AgeFriendly #AARPOregon #PortlandOregon #CommunityImpact #AARP
🎉 You’re invited! 🎉
Join AARP Oregon & Beaverton Police Department for a Community Fair & Open House focused on keeping our community safe and supported!
📅 June 7 | 12–3:30 PM
📍 Beaverton Police Department
Learn how to stay safe, support your family, and connect with local resources 💙
✔️ Fraud prevention
✔️ Caregiving info
✔️ Community connections
✔️ Refreshments
⚠️ Register today:
events.aarp.org/event/BeavertonCommunityFair2026/
#BeavertonOR #CommunityEvent #StaySafe #AARPOregon
“Age-friendly” is a blueprint for a better city for all. An age-friendly city works for everyone, not just older adults. I’m excited to dig into the 8 key elements that help our community thrive at every age, and I’m happy to be partnering with @councilorjamiedunphy on some upcoming projects to make Portland more age-friendly!
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1) Good to Know: What is Age-Friendly Portland? 8 key aspects of an age-friendly city.
2) Outdoor Spaces and Buildings: Accessible, safe, and clean environments with seating. Photo of the Arleta Triangle Square.
3) Transportation: Affordable, accessible, and reliable public transit. Photos of two city buses.
4) Housing: Affordable, well-designed, and safe housing options. Photo of a cottage cluster housing development.
5) Social Participation: Inclusive, affordable, and accessible leisure and cultural activities. Photo of native Hawaiian dance.
6) Respect and Inclusion: Programs that prevent loneliness and combat ageism. Photo of an older couple dancing.
7) Civic Participation and Employment: Opportunities for volunteering and/or work. Photo of two volunteers working on the forest floor.
8) Communication and Information: Accessible technology and information, including those not online. Two photos of people using or learning to use computers and tablets.
⚾ Join AARP Oregon for AARP Day at the Ballpark! Celebrate caregivers and kick off summer at Sandlot Night with the Eugene Emeralds. Enjoy a pre-game picnic with food, drinks, resources, and trivia in the First Base Picnic Area.
📍 2800 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Eugene, OR
🗓 June 13, 2026 | 3:00–6:30 PM PT
🎟 $15 (limited) | Must be purchased through AARP
Register: /event/ems2026/
#AARPOregon #AARP #OregonEvents #EugeneEmeralds #Baseball #AgeFriendly
Join us for an important conversation on accessible housing in Oregon 🏠✨
Accessible housing is often misunderstood. Without clear, shared definitions, it’s difficult to move real solutions forward. In this webinar, experts from @1000oregon , @cv_pdx , and AARP Oregon will break down what accessibility really means, explore common myths about cost and feasibility, and discuss why current approaches aren’t meeting the needs of our communities.
🗓 Tuesday, May 12
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM
🎤 Featuring Cassie Wilson, Allen Hines, and Bandana Shrestha
👉 Register using the link in our bio and be part of the solution
Hosted by AARP Oregon, 1000 Friends of Oregon, Community Vision, and @sightlineinstitute .
#AARPOregon #AccessibleHousing #AARP #InclusiveCommunities #OregonHousing #EquityInHousing
Tomorrow! Join us, @aarporegon@cv_pdx and @sightlineinstitute for a webinar designed for housing advocates, developers, planners, architects, and students who want to deepen their understanding and strengthen their ability to advocate for inclusive housing policy that works for everyone across our communities.
Register via the link in our bio. This session will be recorded! Sign up to get the recording if you can't make the session live.
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#AccessibleHousing #OregonHousing #HousingPolicy
🚨 Scam Alert, Oregon! 🚨
@oregondot is warning about a new wave of scam texts claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls or traffic fines. These messages may look official and use urgent language to pressure you, but they’re fake.
⚠️ What to know:
• ODOT and DMV will never ask for payment through an unsolicited text
• These scams are designed to steal your personal and financial information
• Messages often include fake links that look legitimate
✅ Stay safe:
• Do not click links or respond
• Delete the message and block the number
• Report scams to the FTC
Spread the word and help protect your community! 💙
#ScamAlert #Oregon #ConsumerProtection #StaySafe #AARPOregon #ODOT
When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, a third of older Americans aged 65 or older lived in poverty, and there were few programs to meet their needs. More than sixty years later, we’ve made progress — but we still have work to do.
This month and beyond, I’ll be talking about how we transform the way society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. That means challenging stereotypes, dispelling misconceptions, and honoring the contributions older adults make to our city every single day.
As your councilor, I want to help the city support new opportunities for community members to stay active and engaged as we age, and to enhance opportunities for purpose, exploration, and connection at all ages.
Beyond a push for longevity, it’s also about quality of life. If we’re alive, we’re aging! Making Portland a truly age-friendly city means supporting the ability of people of all ages, wages, and stages to thrive in our city.
I’ll be focusing on making Portland an age-friendly city in the months ahead. Stay tuned!
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Pink slide with group photo of people at Multnomah county’s Older Americans Month proclamation from May 4. Reads May is Older Americans Month
Keeping the conversation going 💬
Fraud can happen to anyone, but knowledge is power. Thanks to everyone who showed up, asked questions, and took steps to stay informed.
Missed the forum? It’s never too late to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones. 💡
#FraudPrevention #AARPOregon #FraudAwareness #FraudwatchNetwork #AARPOregon
Our Fraud Fighter Forums in Medford, Lane County, and Portland brought communities together to learn how to spot and prevent scams. From expert insights to real-time Q&A, attendees gained the tools they need to stay one step ahead.
With over 100 participants in Portland and strong turnouts across all locations, it’s clear that our communities are committed to staying informed and protected 💡
#FraudPrevention #AARPOregon #CommunityStrong #ScamAwareness #AARP #FraudFighter #FraudWatchNetwork
🌟 May Volunteer Spotlight: Julie Rossi 🌟
Since 2021, Julie has been making a meaningful impact with AARP Oregon after retiring from a 30-year career in adult education. Based in Medford, she brings her passion for learning and helping others to every role she takes on.
From leading with the Speaker Bureau to educating communities through the Fraud Watch Network, Julie empowers people with knowledge on fraud prevention, Social Security, caregiving, and more. Her dedication to fraud education is deeply personal, and driven by the belief that knowledge is the best protection.
Julie is also helping grow community efforts in Southern Oregon and is passionate about promoting programs that help people stay safe and independent at home.
Thank you, Julie, for your energy, leadership, and commitment to making a difference! 💙
#VolunteerSpotlight #AARPOregon #CommunityImpact #FraudPrevention #AARP #VolunteerAppreciation
