A woman and her son discovered that her line of credit through Stoneberry had an interest rate that quietly increased over time, and they are warning others to be aware of potential predatory tactics and high interest rates when dealing with the company.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Redmond Senior Center has launched its year-end fundraising campaign, with a goal of raising $100,000 by Dec, 31. The funds will support the center’s vital programs and services that benefit seniors in the Redmond community, including Meals on Wheels, daily lunches, wellness programs, and various social and recreational activities, the organization
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Update: Adding video SALEM, Ore. — Medicare Open Enrollment for 2026 plans began Oct. 15 and remains open through Dec. 7. This is the time when people with Medicare can review their current coverage and make changes for the upcoming year. Medicare beneficiaries who would like to discuss their Medicare options can receive free, confidential
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The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is teaming up with the Humane Society of Central Oregon to expand its Pet Pals program while launching its annual Food Fur All fundraiser to sustain and grow those services amid reduced funding.
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In the fall of 2024, KTVZ’s Problem Solvers broke the story of a resident at Aspen Ridge Memory Care facility passing away after being left in the sun on a hot August day. This spawned a multi-part series, investigating claims made by former staff and resident familiy members of alleged abuse and neglect.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â Meals on Wheels, a program of the Council on Aging of Central Oregon, is a lifeline for many older adults in the region, delivering not just nutritious meals, but also connection, safety checks, and a sense of community. For those who are homebound or living alone, this service can make all
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A new program at Aspen Ridge Retirement Community in Bend is highlighting the power of intergenerational connection.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents can once again access free tax preparation services designed to assist low-income and older adult taxpayers during the upcoming tax season. Here’s the announcement from the Council on Aging of Central Oregon: Offered through the AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide, this all-volunteer program provides professional, no-cost tax assistance at several
Continue Reading Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senate Special Committee on Aging Chair Bob Casey, D-Pa., on Wednesday hailed new consumer protections proposed by the Biden administration that would shield seniors seeking Medicare Advantage plans from deceptive marketing practices that have dramatically increased in recent years.
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Thanksgiving got off to an early, very thankful start for some seniors in Bend, with an extra reason to celebrate. After being closed for a few years, a community gathering spot reopened.Â
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As the community prepares to celebrate the season of giving, Home Instead® encourages Bend residents to share the holiday spirit with older adults who may not have family and feel alone. Through Be a Santa to a Senior®, community members can give a special holiday gift to an older adult who may otherwise go without.  Â
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15 is a reminder of how important it is to learn how to spot and stop scams. Everyone can learn how to prevent becoming a victim of a scam or help someone else, the Oregon Department of Human Services said Wednesday. Since the COVID-19
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As adults age, it’s common to start thinking about how getting older affects their energy, physical health and cognitive well-being.
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The Council on Aging of Central Oregon hosted special Halloween meals for Meals on Wheels clients in Bend, Sisters and La Pine to kick off the holiday season. Additionally, Grab-N-Go drive through lunches for older adults in Sisters and Bend included costume contests, ghoulish attired volunteers and staff and a nutritious hot meal for the diners.
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Every October, open enrollment begins for Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans. Medicare plans and coverage for prescription drugs change each year, so it is important for Oregonians who are enrolled in Medicare to evaluate their plan options and make changes during open enrollment.
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The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Monday that it has put into service its new Ford Transit van for meal deliveries to seniors around the Tri-County.
Continue Reading CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A team of researchers, including Oregon State University’s Kagan Tumer, director of the Collaborative Robotics and Intelligent Systems Institute, has received a five-year, $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation to build intelligent systems that help people as they grow old.
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Hannah’s House provides care for people who can’t take care of themselves. The adult foster care home has managed to survive COVID-19, but now faces a different challenge.
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If you believe you are capable of becoming the healthy, engaged person you want to be in old age, you are much more likely to experience that outcome, a recent Oregon State University study shows.
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Usually, when you hit a certain age, you start to slow down, but one Bend man is not letting his age stop him from having more adventures of a lifetime.
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