Jeanice Lee talks to Jeanne Wright, Director of Douglas County Senior Services. They serve 60+ seniors. Wright says many people do not know the number of services that are available to seniors in the community. Wright says they are involved in a call center in Douglas County that connects to people in the county to services by calling 541.440.3677. Services include meals, counseling, health services and more. Wright mentions the Oregon Project Independence which is a service for seniors living in their homes. Call 541.440.3677 to find out about their programs or to report senior abuse or neglect 541-464-2456. Volunteers are needed.
Original airdate: 3/5/2023
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Jeanice joined EMF in 2009 and she covers Southern California, N Oregon, Washington State, and Hawai'i, including major markets Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles.
