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2011 Classes
Senior Balance and Movement Class from Dance Well’s WellDance Program
Location: DanceWell Ballroom
Address: 6280 SW Arctic Drive, Portland, OR 97005
Our WellDance Program is geared specifically to Senior needs. This ongoing weekly class combines time to improve balance and movement skills, actual dance steps and practice time. Learn more at our website about our DanceWell's WellDance Program.
www.dancewellballroom.com

Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk
The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. It calls on volunteers of all ages to become champions in the fight against Alzheimer's. By teaming up with the Alzheimer's Association, you can walk with a purpose - and move us closer to a world without Alzheimer's. Together, we can MOVE a nation!
www.alz.org/co/in_my_community_memorywalk.asp

American Cancer Society
800-ACS-2345
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 14 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States.
www.cancer.org

American Diabetes Association
800-342-2383
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's premier voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the Association's mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The Association's commitment to research is reflected through its scientific meetings; education and provider recognition programs; and its Research Foundation and Nationwide Research Program, which fund breakthrough studies looking into the cure, prevention, and treatment of diabetes and its complications.
www.diabetes.org

American Heart Association
800-242-8721
Since 1924 the American Heart Association has helped protect people of all ages and ethnicities from the ravages of heart disease and stroke. These diseases, the nation's No. 1 and No. 3 killers, and other cardiovascular diseases, claim nearly a million American lives a year. The association invested more than $348 million in fiscal year 2002-03 for research, professional and public education, and advocacy so people across America learn what they can do to reduce their risk and live stronger, longer lives.
www.americanheart.org

BenefitsCheckUp
The National Council of Aging created this website to help older adults to quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives. You take 10 or 15 minutes to enter information about your financial situation into an online questionnaire. BenefitsCheckUp is completely confidential.
www.benefitscheckup.org

Direct Deposit - A Safer, Easier Way to Get Your Benefits
Direct deposit is the best way to get your Social Security or SSI payment. It is safer and easier than a check, because your money goes straight to your account on your payment day. Now, signing up is easier than ever. Call Go Direct at 800-333-1795 or visit the website today!
www.GoDirect.org

Eldercare Locator
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Tel: 800-677-1116
The Eldercare Locator helps older adults and their caregivers find local services & housing options for seniors. If you want more specific references call us at 1-800-677-1116, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time.
www.eldercare.gov

Healthy Aging Information
The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion maintains a website that offers valuable information on healthy aging for adults. From information on health related behaviors, chronic and infectious disease, good nutrition, common injuries for adults, immunization guidelines and more - the website is a great educational and reference tool for healthy aging.
www.cdc.gov/aging

Meals on Wheels Association of America - MOWAA
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Meals on Wheels Association of America - MOWAA is a national, nonprofit organization providing training and grants to programs that provide food to older people, and those who are frail, disabled, at-risk, or homebound. They have website search feature to look for services in your area.
www.mowaa.org

Retirement Connection Guide Serving Oregon & Washington
There is a Retirement Connection Guide book serving Portland-Oregon, Salem-Oregon and Vancouver-Washington. Copies can be picked up at more than 200 locations including: libraries, senior centers, hospitals, housing communities and local events. If you are a physician office, local church or other organization would like additional copies, they will be provided at no cost. The book can also be downloaded from their website.
www.RetirementConnection.com

Third Age
An online media and direct marketing company focused exclusively on serving the needs of midlife adults -- generally those in their 40s, 50s and 60s -- and those who want to build a genuine relationship with them
www.thirdage.com