Building Momentum Across Oregon
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From rural communities to statewide events, AGE+ has been connecting with neighbors and partners to listen, learn, and develop solutions that strengthen programs in areas like digital equity and housing, as well as opportunities that expand access and choice for older adults. These conversations have amplified voices and highlighted the importance of age-inclusive policies. Thanks to our supporters, we are celebrating that aging is living and longer life is an opportunity for all generations.
Here’s a look at some of the ways we've been bringing our efforts to life in Oregon.
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Join Us to Celebrate the Opening of Oro Vista Village
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Say hello to Oro Vista Village, a welcoming home for people 55+, featuring 26 affordable, accessible units and a vibrant community space to gather, connect, and feel at home. Residents will be moving in this October, and we’re celebrating this milestone on Wednesday, October 16, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Join us for coffee, meet the team, and see the new community. Click below for details and to RSVP!
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Putting Health Literacy Forward at Suncrest Commons
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This fall, AGE+ is putting health literacy and multigenerational support forward by partnering with Jackson County Behavioral Health to bring programming to residents at Suncrest Commons. Jennine Greenwell, Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist for Jackson County, brings her expertise in supporting the mental and physical well-being of older adults to these programs. She will lead a three-session health literacy course in the community room, covering topics such as preparing for and self-advocating at doctor’s appointments, recognizing and reporting elder abuse, and navigating various community resources. After this program concludes, we will reconvene to coordinate additional programming at both AGE+ developments in Talent: Suncrest Commons and Oro Vista Village.
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| Older adults are leading the way. AGE+ brings conversations about aging into the spotlight through media, events, and forums. We provide educational opportunities that help organizations, leaders, and public health professionals understand aging, remove age bias, and build stronger, multigenerational communities. Across Oregon, our team highlights the solutions older adults bring to pressing challenges.
Recently, KATU News invited AGE+ to discuss the growing need for affordable, accessible housing and stronger financial security for older adults. Click below to watch the coverage.
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| Free Webinar: Fraud & Scams
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Digital literacy is essential for all generations, helping people stay connected, access resources, and engage confidently in today’s world. As part of Digital Inclusion Week (October 6–10), AGE+ is offering a free educational webinar on October 9 at 1:30pm PT, titled Understanding Fraud & Scams.
This session will highlight common scams, teach you how to recognize them, and help you learn what steps to take when they appear. We’ll also look at how AI is making scams more sophisticated and share trusted resources for staying informed. Sign up today and invite a friend to join!
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This summer, another cohort of the Leadership Exchange on Ageism (LEA) explored how age bias impacts communities and organizations. Participants left equipped with tools and strategies to challenge ageism in their workplaces and neighborhoods, building a network of leaders dedicated to creating inclusive Oregon communities. An alum gathering will continue the conversation and strengthen this statewide network. LEA fosters both individual leadership and a movement for systemic change benefiting all generations. Learn more about LEA here.
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Pictured L to R: Stephanie Hooper and LEA alums Lisa Watson, Nick Brodnicki, and Tracy Williams-Murphy at the AARP Age-Friendly Summit, sharing strategies to address ageism.
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A Win for Age-Inclusive Hiring in Oregon
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Oregon’s new law, HB 3187, effective as of September 26, 2025, makes it illegal for employers to ask job applicants about their age or graduation dates until after an interview or conditional offer. This change helps ensure that hiring focuses on skills and experience, rather than age.
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| In Case You Missed It: AGE+ Short Film on Housing
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AGE+’s short film Breaking Ground: An AGE+ Story highlights how older adults in rural Oregon are rebuilding their lives with stability, independence, and community. Through modular housing, we’re showing what’s possible when housing prioritizes people.
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