Public invited for input on long-term care plan
The state is evaluating its long term care system and how it can meet the growing demands as Oregonians live longer and healthier lives. The public is invited to provide input and direction on the future of long term care services at a series of public meetings around the state through October.
Mike McCormick, APD Deputy Director stated: “We are inviting the public to be a part of the discussion for Long Term Care 3.0, an initiative to increase the quality and sustainability of the long term care system. The goal of the redesigned long term care system is to deliver the right services at the right time at the right place. “
“For decades, Oregon has been nationally recognized for innovation in long term services and supports for older adults and people with physical disabilities,” McCormick said. “However, as baby boomers turn 65 in greater numbers each day, it is critical that we modernize our system to meet the needs of Oregonians, maintain the breadth and quality of our programs and continue to lead the nation in long term care innovation.”
Community meetings are designed to be very interactive. State staff will present overarching values, goals and visions for the future. Public input will be sought on how those goals can be met.
While initial brainstorming has begun to identify potential key components of a newly designed system, McCormick says final proposals will not be produced until input from a wide variety of communities, stakeholders and advocates have been considered.
“We are looking forward to gathering input on long term services and support needs from Oregonians themselves,” McCormick said. “We cannot build this new system without stakeholder participation and support. I encourage Oregonians to participate.”
Representatives from The Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) will be seeking public input at the following locations and times:
* Tuesday, October 9 MEDFORD
Medford Library -Adams Room 205 South Central Avenue 9:30-11:30 AM
* Thursday, October 11 COOS BAY
Baycrest Village Banquet Hall, 3959 Sheridan Ave, North Bend, 1:30-3:30 PM
* Friday, October 12 ROSEBURG
Public Safety Center Umpqua Room, 700 SE Douglas Ave, 9:30-11:30 AM
* Monday, October 15 ASTORIA
Port of Astoria Commission Board Room, 422 Gateway Ave, Suite 100, 1:30-3:30 PM
* Tuesday, October 16 EUGENE
Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard Street, 1:30-3:30 PM
* Wednesday, October 17 ALBANY
Public Library 2450 14th Avenue SE , 1:30-3:30 PM
* Thursday, October 18 TILLAMOOK
Oregon Dept. of Forestry, Tillamook District Conference Room, 5005 Third Street
1:30-3:30 PM
* Monday, October 22 HOOD RIVER
Hood River Library, Jeanne Marie Gaulke Community Meeting Room
502 State Street, 1:30-3:30 PM
* Tuesday, October 23 PENDLETON
Pendleton City Hall, 1st Community Conference Room, 501 SW Emigrant Avenue 1;30-3:30
* Tuesday, October 23 GRANTS PASS
Josephine County Community Corrections, Marie Hill Room, 510 NW 4th Street 1:30-3:30
* Wednesday, October 24 LA GRANDE
Cook Memorial Public Library Community Room, 2006 4th Street 9:30-11:30
* Thursday, October 25 BAKER CITY
Public Library, 2400 Resort Street 9:00-11:00 AM
* Friday, October 26 ONTARIO
Ontario Public Library, 388 SW 2nd Ave 9:30-11:30 AM
* Monday, October 29 BEND
Bend Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue 1:30-3:30 PM
* Tuesday, October 30 KLAMATH FALLS
Public Library, 126 S 3rd Street 1:30-3:30 PM
* Thursday, November 1 WOODBURN
Public Library, 280 Garfield Street, 1:30-3:30 PM
* Thursday, November 1 NEWPORT
Newport Senior Activity Center- 20 SE 2nd Street 1:30-3:30 PM
* Friday, November 2 SALEM
State Fire Marshall’s Office, 4760 Portland Road NE 9:30-1:30AM
Sessions in the Portland area will be scheduled for the first week of November and a notice will be going out when dates, locations and times are confirmed.
For more information, call Naomi Sacks at 503-385-7168 or Bob Weir at (503) 947-2321.
