Know your options. Live with confidence.

Getting older in Happy Valley and Clackamas should feel supported, not overwhelming. The Elder Beat is your local guide to the services, resources, and information that help older adults and their families live with confidence, connection, and dignity — right here in our own backyard.

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Our resource directory

The Elder Beat has compiled a directory of organizations and services that support older adults and their families right here in Happy Valley and Clackamas — from federal and state agencies like Medicare and the Oregon Department of Human Services, to community services like the Happy Valley Library, to local businesses that bring groceries, medications, and other essentials right to your door. Check it out!

Our latest blog posts

We publish semi-monthly blog posts with locally focused tips and information. We also publish a monthly newsletter. You can subscribe to receive them free in your inbox.

Social Activities and Community Centers in Clackamas County

If you haven’t been inside a senior center in a while, or ever, there is...

Technology Tools That Help Seniors Stay Safe and Independent

Technology moves fast, and a lot of what gets marketed to older adults is either...

Caregiver Burnout: Recognizing It and Finding Help

Caregiving is one of the most demanding jobs most people never trained for, and one...

Legal Planning for Older Adults

There is a particular kind of paperwork most of us know we should deal with...

Fall Prevention: Practical Steps for Staying Safe at Home

Falls are so common among older adults that it is easy to start thinking of...

Navigating Family Conversations About Aging

Most families know, somewhere in the back of their minds, that certain conversations need to...

Question of the month

Every month we post a Question of the Month, inviting visitors to our website to weigh in. Here’s the question for October: What is one local business, service, or resource in Happy Valley or Clackamas that you think more neighbors should know about?