The one website every Clark County elder should know about

There are too many websites out there. We all experience this on a daily basis. But for elders or those facing disabilities, this fact can be a hindrance to getting a wide variety of services. 

That's why 211info has partnered with Leadership Clark County, Clark County, Southwest Washington Agency on Aging & Disability, the United Way of Columbia-Willamette and Human Services Council in partnership to create MyEncoreYears.org.

Here's some more about MyEncoreYears.org from Clark County:

Residents 50 and older can learn about age-related topics ranging from assisted living options and health care to dog walking services and continuing education classes through a new website, www.MyEncoreYears.org.

The outreach program is aimed at helping older residents with life transitions by providing access to a wide array of community services from one location. The program connects residents with resources to help address the challenges and opportunities that come with aging.

The website will feature five area agencies that are clearinghouses for information on issues of aging. Callers can get referrals to a variety of services as well as help determining what services or agencies they or family members need.

Thousands of refrigerator/household magnets featuring the program’s toll-free hotline and website address are being distributed through Clark County fire districts, law enforcement agencies, hospital and health clinic networks, public agencies and community centers.

By 2025, a quarter of Clark County’s population is projected to be 60 or older. Last year, the Board of County Commissioners appointed a task force to assess the county’s capacity to serve a growing number of older people. The task force is considering housing, transportation, health care, supportive services and civic/social engagement as it develops an Aging Readiness Plan. A draft plan could be available late this year.