What We Do

Personal Advocate Services has trained volunteers to help older adults and link individuals to community resources. They focus in the area of housing, healthcare, crime, and elder abuse. Personal Advocate volunteers assist seniors in Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties.

Community Safety Advocates This new program is a collaborative effort joining neighborhoods, police and the community together to provide citizens with more access to information. Click here for details.

Community Education provides a variety of informational workshops to seniors. Topics include: "Scams, Fraud, and other Bad Stuff," plus Aging Awareness, and Transportation options for seniors.

The Commission is a 31-member panel that advises local officials on programs and policies for older adults. "When the Commission speaks, government acts!"

Elder Friendly The elder population represents a large and growing consumer group. By the year 2010, one in three Americans will be over age 50. Implications for business are clear: Improved access to older consumers and knowledge of their needs are important to be competitive in the business arena.

Download the Elders in Action Flow Chart of Services (PDF 1.5 MB)