Know your options. Live with confidence.
Getting older in Happy Valley and Clackamas should feel supported, not overwhelming. The Elder Beat is your local guide to the services, resources, and information that help older adults and their families live with confidence, connection, and dignity — right here in our own backyard.
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Our resource directory
The Elder Beat has compiled a directory of organizations and services that support older adults and their families right here in Happy Valley and Clackamas — from federal and state agencies like Medicare and the Oregon Department of Human Services, to community services like the Happy Valley Library, to local businesses that bring groceries, medications, and other essentials right to your door. Check it out!
Our latest blog posts
We publish semi-monthly blog posts with locally focused tips and information. We also publish a monthly newsletter. You can subscribe to receive them free in your inbox.
In-home Care Services
Getting the Most Out of Medicare
Aging in Place: How to Stay Safely and Comfortably in the Home You Love
Staying Strong and Active: Fitness Options for Older Adults in Happy Valley and Clackamas
Champion Your Health: Celebrating Older Americans Month
How to Choose an Assisted Living Community: What to Look For and Where to Start
Question of the month
Every month we post a Question of the Month, inviting visitors to our website to weigh in. Here’s the question for July: Is there something you have started doing in the last few years that you wish you had started sooner?