Save the Date for the 2020 Ageless Award Luncheon!
Thursday, April 23, 2020 at The Nines in Portland
Read Our Whitepapers!
JFRF has been working hard to share the facts about aging in Oregon and the U.S. We have 4 whitepapers to inform people about how our country’s age structure is changing and what that means for everyone.
Oregonians Living Longer and Better
Oregonians are living longer, but this “longevity bonus” may come at a cost.
Housing Challenges for Older Oregonians
Increasing numbers of older adults in Oregon are “housing challenged.”
Oregon's New Age Structure
The changing age structure of Oregon is more than just a passing wave.
The Financial Security of Older Oregonians
Converging trends are threatening financial security for older adults.
News & Updates
Save the date! The 2020 Ageless Award Luncheon is on Thursday, April 23rd!
This year's luncheon will be held at The Nines in Portland. Purchase your tickets or sponsorship package for the 2020 Ageless Award Luncheon today! Click here for more information!
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Joan Dingle, AGE+ contributor and support group moderator for our Ties That Bind initiative, is also an experienced grandparent who raised her grandchild. She spoke with Public News Service about how critical it is that these grandparents ensure the children they are...
read moreWhy AGE+?
People are living longer, which calls for new intergenerational strategies to value and care for older adults. Medicare and Medicaid are critical sources of support, but community networks are needed to fill in housing, mobility and caregiving gaps, especially for older adults who are isolated, poor and underserved.
AGE+ empowers communities through stimulating partnerships, training caregivers and sponsoring innovative programs that address the real and growing challenges facing aging in America.