NorthWest Senior and Disability Services

08/05/2026

08/04/2026

Living with diabetes doesn't mean you have to do it alone. 💜

Our FREE Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) is designed to help you feel more confident managing your diabetes and living well every day.

During this supportive 6-week workshop, you'll learn practical strategies to:
✅ Manage diabetes with less stress
✅ Make healthy lifestyle choices
✅ Build confidence in your daily routine
✅ Connect with others who understand your journey

📅 Starts: September 14
🕠 Mondays | 5:30–7:30 PM
💻 Hybrid: Attend in person or virtually

Whether you've been living with diabetes for years or are newly diagnosed, this program provides the tools, support, and encouragement to help you take charge of your health.

To learn more or register, contact me at:
📧 [email protected]
📞 503-610-5553

07/29/2026

Some Medicare beneficiaries are receiving new Medicare cards with new numbers. Medicare is sending these new cards with a letter explaining why a new number has been issued. If you aren’t sure if mail from Medicare is legitimate, call 1-800-Medicare and ask.

07/27/2026

Huge congratulations to Oregon Wellness Network!

We're happy to announce that Oregon Wellness Network has been selected as a phase 1 team for the U.S. Department of Human Services (HHS) Health at Home Challenge, which will help us make Oregon a Healthier place to live!

The national competition supports new ways to help people with complex health and support needs live safely and independently at home. The winning teams will bring healthcare providers and community organizations together to better coordinate care and support for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid, or who are close to qualifying for both.

“These teams show what it looks like when healthcare and community support work together,” said Mary Lazare, Principal Deputy Administrator, serving as the senior official performing the duties of the ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging. “These coordinated models make it easier for older adults and people with disabilities with complex needs to get the right support at the right time — and remain healthy, independent, and connected at home.”

07/17/2026

Community Values

We believe people can do more together than alone and that each of us plays an important role in helping to create a safe and respectful community. So, we’ve laid out a set of principles for us to follow on this Page:

Let’s celebrate the things that bring us together.

Let’s choose to treat each other like neighbors rather than strangers.

Let’s respect individuality and welcome diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Let’s assume people mean well.

Our moderators are here for the community to uphold these values every day.

07/14/2026

Older adults may be more likely to have heat-related health problems. Being hot for too long can cause hyperthermia — a heat-related illness, and it's important to know the signs as we head into what could be a hot holiday weekend.

Learn more about the signs of hyperthermia and how to prevent hot-weather illness: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/safety/hot-weather-safety-older-adults

07/10/2026

Guard your Medicare card. Don’t give your Medicare number to anyone over the phone. Don’t text it. Don’t use it to sign up for “free” offers.

Saying no is the best defense against scammers.

Learn more here: https://smpresource.org/

07/03/2026

Happy Independence Day (tomorrow)!

All NWSDS Offices will be closed July 3rd, 2026, in observance of the holiday.

Normal business hours will resume on Monday, July 6, 2026.

06/30/2026

SMP Scam Warning! If you are mailed a plastic Medicare card, don't "activate" it. Medicare is not sending plastic Medicare cards. This is a scam. If you get this letter, please report it to the SMP.