What Caregivers Are Saying
“Over the years OCP has provided invaluable information bolstering my tool belt. Tackling challenges in long term care are less daunting with the knowledge Oregon Care Partners has provided. My clients are happier and my staff are better equipped to be successful in the journey of a care partner.”
Corinne Chase Knight, Care Professional, Adult Day Services, Benton County
“OCP has helped me to gain confidence in my caregiving skills for my parents by reminding me to:
- Prepare specific legal tasks as a family ASAP
- Accept that my mom’s behavior will continue to change
- Be gentle with myself
- Remember that it will be challenging
- Recognize it’s not her fault/this isn’t on purpose, it’s this progressive disease
- And to seek out support sooner than later through recommended resources.
I feel supported and like I have places to go if my situation becomes unmanageable or I just need to talk to someone.“
Lindsey Trowbridge, Family Member, Linn County
“Proud that my state cares enough about caregiving and care partnering to offer continued education opportunities like this. It benefits everyone in our communities.”
June Jacobson, Care Professional, Assisted Living Community, Clackamas County
“Oregon Care Partners has provided invaluable and free education as well as a forum to learn more about dementia from experts and caregivers like myself. So thankful that there is no cost and so many classes to choose from.“
Tim Ray, Family Member, Washington County
“Participating in Oregon Care Partners classes has given me many new tools and resources to support my role as an informal family caregiver for my mom; doing so has also provided really helpful perspectives I can bring to other hats I wear as a community volunteer, consultant, and friend to many other fellow informal caregivers. So grateful for the Oregon Care Partners team and course instructors!”
Jen Barth, Family Member, Multnomah County
“Oregon Care Partners equips caregivers with the tools and training needed to provide care that supports independence, dignity and choice.”
Maria Coldea, Care Professional, APD Adult Foster Home, Multnomah County
“So many classes are exactly what I need and can be applied across work and personal environments.“
Terry Cottle, CNA/Nursing Instructor, Central Oregon Community College, Deschutes County
“Incredible insight. I thought I had an understanding of meeting people where they are at, but now I think I have really conceptualized that.“
Julia Bernasconi, Care Professional, Behavior Support Services, Washington County
“Oregon Care Partners has taught me valuable information that I have implemented with success. It is also very helpful for myself to hear others in similar caregiving settings.“
Douglas Balzer, Family Member, Jackson County
“Me ha ayudado aprender aunque no es en mi idioma, un servicio gratis, y me apoyan embiando más información sobre los temas, lo que me gusta que dan recogimiento y currículo de tiempo asistido más comunicaion.“
Belia M Pelayo, Care Professional, In-Home Care Agency, Clackamas County
“It really has great information for FREE here to help with lots of different areas of care.“
Lisa Black, Care Professional, APD Adult Foster Home, Douglas County
“The classes are GREAT! Take as many classes as you can because it will help you in the Health Care industry. ‘Never Stop Improving.’“
Lawrence Potter, Care Professional, Clackamas County
“I learn something new with every training I take. I like the live webinars because of the interaction between participants. However, I also enjoy the recorded trainings because I can take them when I have the time.”
Christina Reed, Care Professional, Malheur County
“I feel so grateful to live in a place that recognizes how challenging this work is, and offers resources and community to help each other.“
Reigh Robitaille, Family Member, Columbia County
