Guardianships and conservatorships for adults in Multnomah and Clackamas Counties
Law office located in Gresham, Oregon
At her sole discretion, attorney Kristianne Cox offers one free telephone consultation of up to 15 minutes, subject to the restrictions* on the Home page
Links to Useful Resources
Before choosing a long-term care community, start here:
http://www.oregon.gov/LTCO/Pages/facilitypick2.aspx
http://retirementconnection.com/listings/housing-portland/
Lists different types of long-term care communities, grouped by type (e.g. Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Memory Care) and city. A free print guide is also available.
When touring Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), Residential Care Facilities (RCFs), or Memory Care Communities, ask for a copy of the Uniform Disclosure Statement.
The forms look like this:
https://apps.state.or.us/Forms/Served/se9098a.pdf (Assisted Living/Residential Care Facility); https://apps.state.or.us/Forms/Served/se9098mc.pdf (Memory Care Community).
https://apps.state.or.us/Forms/Served/de9033.pdf
Printable guide to Oregon Adult Foster Homes which contains useful checklists.
http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/spwpd/pages/ltc/inhome.aspx
In-home services that may be available through state or county programs.
https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/se3886.pdf
2022 Oregon Guide to Medicare Insurance Plans prepared by SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance, www.oregonshiba.org, which is part of the Oregon Insurance Division).
Adult Protective Services:
http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/spwpd/adult-abuse/Pages/index.aspx
If you suspect that a senior or a disabled person is suffering abuse or neglect, including self-neglect if that person is unable to adequately care for himself, make a confidential call to Adult Protective Services.
Multnomah County: (503) 988-4450
Clackamas County: (971) 673-6655