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By Dick Weinman

by Jon Bartholomew, Government Relations Director, AARP Oregon

By Dr. Susan Tolle, Oregon Health and Science University

It usually starts small – perhaps running a few errands or preparing some meals. Maybe you don’t even see yourself as a caregiver yet. Sometime the changes can be sudden and dramatic. But as your loved ones age, they may need more help. And, perhaps you will too. A little planning ahead can make a big difference in your life. Join AARP Oregon and community partners for upcoming educational forums to help maximize future independence and quality of life.

By Elaine Friesen-Strang

By Geneva Craig

By Gwen Curran

It’s a fact: as we get older our needs change. Sometimes the very things that made a house a home in our youth become daily hurdles as we age. AARP Livable Oregon recently talked with Nancy Tanner about her move with her husband to a community more suited for their changing needs.

By Gwen Curran

Welcome to our new blog series written and curated by Oregonians about the state of livability in our beautiful state.