Washington County Health and Human Services

06/04/2026

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06/03/2026

On Tuesday, June 9, 2-4 p.m. at Beaverton City Library, join Jewish Family & Child Service - Portland, Oregon for a community event designed to support family caregivers of older adults through education, connection and resources. A panel of three local professionals will offer practical guidance and insight into the caregiving experience, followed by an opportunity to connect with local organizations offering caregiving and aging-related resources. Topics include navigating care options and planning ahead; understanding grief and emotional changes in aging; tools for caregiver stress and sustainability; and community resources and support services. RSVPs requested but not required.

Holding It All Together: A Caregiver Support Panel and Resource Forum Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 2:00–4:00 p.m. Beaverton City Library, Rooms A & B12375 SW 5th Street, Beaverton, OR 97005 Caring for an older adult can bring both meaning and challenge. Family caregivers often navigate complex care sy...

06/02/2026

We're adding a virtual option to our book club for family caregivers! Join us Mondays, June 8 through June 29, 1-2 p.m. at our Disability, Aging and Veteran Services office, located at 5240 NE Elam Young Parkway, #300, in Hillsboro (or via Microsoft Teams or Zoom). We will read Being My Mom’s Mom by Loretta Anne Woodward Veney and explore the author’s experience caring for her mom, her lessons learned, and how she found joy in the small moments. Books are provided for $12.95. If this is a hardship, the cost can be waived. Register with Brittany at 503-310-5550 or [email protected]. She can provide details for those wishing to attend virtually. *RSVPs needed by this Thursday.*

06/02/2026

Parents and caregivers, there's still time to sign up for our intergenerational art and story event this Saturday! Read more in this Hillsboro News Times article.

Camryn Pennington doesn’t see intergenerational connection as something that should depend on proximity or family structure. To bridge the distance between older adults experiencing social isolation and children who rarely […]

06/01/2026

It's Medicare Fraud Prevention Week. If you have questions about how to protect yourself, need to report fraud, or want help determining whether you’ve been a victim, please contact our Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program at 503-846-3094. Or visit https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/davs/medicare-help. Pictured here are some of our awesome SHIBA volunteers.

Medicare help is provided in Washington County by trained volunteers in the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program. The counselors are highly trained and offer FREE Medicare counseling.

05/22/2026

Knowing what to prepare before recreating outdoors can help you keep your cool this summer season. Expecting bright hot weather? Consider the following to :

- Wear light, loose clothing with light colors to reflect heat and sunlight

- Apply plenty of sunscreen to protect yourself against sunburns

- Carry a bottle of water to drink throughout the day.

- Put on a hat to protect your face and scalp from direct sun light.

Watch the video to see how you can put those tips into practice. Learn more about staying safe in the sun at StayCoolWashingtonCounty.com

05/20/2026

Where you live, work and play can shape how much heat you’re exposed to. For example, some families use air conditioning to stay cool at home, while others depend on fans or local cooling spaces like public libraries. Check on family, friends and neighbors during extreme heat events to make sure they have what they need to . Together, we can keep each other safe.

Check out more tips this Heat Safety Week at StayCoolWashingtonCounty.com.

05/19/2026

Intergenerational Art & Story! On Saturday, June 6, from 3:30-4:30 p.m., at the Hillsboro Brookwood Library, we invite parents to bring their children, and caregivers to bring their aging loved ones living with dementia, to connect and enjoy time together in a warm and welcoming environment. Attendees will engage in fun and no-pressure activities together, including creative storytelling and a collaborative art project. Every generation has something special to offer, and intergenerational programs can bring those gifts together! Register with Camryn at 503-846-3105 or [email protected]. Hillsboro Public Library

05/19/2026

Thanks to everyone who supported or attended our Family Caregiver Resource Fair this past Sunday at the Beaverton City Library. We are especially grateful to our presenters and participating community organizations dedicated to supporting unpaid family and friend caregivers.

Alzheimer's Association The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration Friendly House Gentog Community Services Lewy Body Dementia Meals on Wheels People Oregon Senior Peer Outreach Oregon Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance Program Pacific University Ride Connection Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue TriMet Upstream Access Urban League of Portland Washington County Sheriff's Office