Elders in Action

Elders in Action is powered by the experience of more than 150 volunteers, who work to solve problems, tackle important issues and help businesses and What We Do: Personal Advocate Services has trained volunteers to help older adults and link indivi...

Elders in Action is powered by the experience of more than 150 volunteers, who work to solve problems, tackle important issues and help businesses and 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, health care, crime, and elder abuse. Personal Advocate volunteers assist seniors in Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties. Speakers Bureau 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 f