Kindred Hospice offers hospice and palliative care services to individuals with end-stage illnesses in Clackamas, Columbia, Marion, Multnomah, and Washington counties. Their team of professionals includes registered nurses, physicians, health care aides, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors, and trained volunteers who provide care in English and Spanish using interpreter services.
Pinnacle Hospice Care of Portland offers comfort care for those in need of hospice services, providing medications, medical equipment, education, spiritual care, grief support, respite care, and community resource referrals to patients, loved ones, and caregivers in Clackamas, Columbia, Hood River, Marion, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill counties.
The National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization Helpline (NHPCO) provides individuals and families with assistance and information about end-of-life care and services. NHPCO’s website, www.nhpco.org, offers valuable resources and support to those facing serious illness or the loss of a loved one.
The National Association of Home Care and Hospice advocates for in-home caregivers of the chronically ill and disabled, and offers a database search locator for home care and hospice agencies nationwide. No age restriction applies.
ALZConnected is an online support community for anyone affected by Alzheimer’s or other dementia diseases, providing support for caregivers, family members, and individuals who have lost someone to Alzheimer’s, with no age restriction, available statewide.
National Caucus and Center on Black Aging, Inc. offers information on employment, healthy living, and disease prevention to elderly and low-income African Americans and other minority groups. Their services are available nationwide with no age restrictions.