Events and Opportunities of Potential Interest 

Below are non-OGA events related to aging and gerontology that may be of interest to OGA members and supporters.

  • Caregiving and Fraud: Protecting Your Loved Ones, hosted by AARP Oregon 
    • When: Thursday, November 12 at 1:30-3 pm 
    • Where: Zoom; register at https://events.aarp.org/event/FightFraudNov12/summary
    • What: Caregivers play a vital role in protecting loved ones from fraud, scams, and financial exploitation. Our target audience for the event are caregivers and other community members who want to better protect themselves and their family from fraud and scams by providing useful and practical information. The free webinar features nationally recognized fraud expert Paul Greenwood, former Deputy District Attorney in San Diego, who spent decades prosecuting elder abuse and financial exploitation cases. Suzan Turley will share current scam trends, warning signs to watch for, practical online safety strategies, and resources available through the AARP Fraud Watch Network. Paul Griffo will host the event. Suzan and Paul Greenwood’s presentations will be followed with an update by Paul Griffo on AARP-Oregon’s efforts to educate the community on the risks of cryptocurrency kiosks and efforts to bring forward state legislation in 2027 to protect Oregonians from cryptocurrency kiosk availability.
  • Opportunity from AGE+ to work on the Multi-Sector Plan for Aging: 

    • Oregon's population is changing, and we need to respond. People from communities and sectors across the state are coming together to work on the Multi-Sector Plan for Aging. As this work ramps up, your input is needed to help make sure things like housing, healthcare, and transportation work for everyone. This plan is about creating a future where all Oregonians feel welcome and supported.

      Share your ideas, expertise, stories, and hopes for Oregon’s future at SharedFutureOregon.org or by calling 503-683-2430. Please share this information widely in your community so more people can participate.

  • Opportunity from Store to Door: 
    • Store to Door, a Portland-area nonprofit serving homebound seniors since 1989, is seeking volunteer Board members. If you are interested in serving on a board of a non-profit that is making an impact through direct service to seniors, please get in touch. For more information about Board Service with Store to Door, please see details here.