What Caregivers Are Saying
“My mom developed dementia symptoms around August of last year. I as well as my family had no idea what to do. After coming across Oregon Care Partners and taking one of the classes, I realized that this is a extremely beneficial tool in understanding and succeeding in being a care partner.”
Jeremiah Lyons, Family Caregiver, Josephine County
“In nearly 20 years working in geriatrics, mental health, and outpatient care, I have yet to receive such a comprehensive training that affirms what I know and gave insights to what I needed to learn!“
Matthew A. Eldridge, Care Professional, Adult Foster Home – AMH, Josephine County
“There is excellent free training through Oregon Care Partners, and it has helped me to be a better caregiver to my brother. I am not alone. I feel like I belong when I am in an in person class through Oregon Care Partners. It’s an awesome feeling!”
Michelle Chylik, Family Caregiver, Jackson County
“Oregon Care Partners truly cares about the well-being of individuals, whether they are care partners, or older adults experiencing a disability or impairment. They have selected subject matter experts to deliver presentations that are immensely educational and easy to follow. Highly recommend.”
Vy Nguyen, Member of the Public, Washington County
“There is so much information that Oregon Care Partners just brings to your fingertips.“
Brian Andres Velasco-Zavala, Care Professional, In Home Care Agency, Lane County
“Oregon Care Partners has been a tremendous support for me as a caregiver in Oregon. I would love to share my positive experience to help other caregivers in the state.”
Asfaha Solomon Embaye, Unpaid Caregiver, Volunteer, Multnomah County
“Our desire to always learn new things is what makes it possible for us to be effective care partners. Oregon Care Partners offers a great variety of classes and webinars to spark new ideas and remind us of those we have forgotten when tiredness sets in, which is often true for those who do this complex, difficult service.”
Ann Delmar, Care Professional, Assisted Living Community, Clackamas County
“It is an incredible honor to be a part of this culture of care. I am excited to learn more and grateful to these experienced professionals, willing to share their time in this way. It is an honor to be in this community of care. Thank you OCP!”
Alexis S Hatfield, Care Professional, In Home Care Agency, Jackson County
“Free continuing educating on a variety of topics. Information is very up to date. Teachers are very experienced and helpful.“
Constance Huff, Student, Lane County
“I love this—reminds me that many people are going through this and there are things to do that make it less frustrating for everyone.“
Dana Dyer, Companion Care Partner, Yamhill County
“Get signed up ASAP, do the courses ASAP, you will be better for it and the person your trying to care for will get much better care from you. This will lower your stress, and you will see you are not alone and there are people who understand and want to support you and the person your giving care to.“
Ted Scarlett, Family Caregiver, Tillamook County
“Very helpful and it changes the whole perspective of how you understand and view how people with dementia go through with their lives.“
Karma Wangchuk, Care Professional, Residential Care Community, Multnomah County
