Senior & Disability Services: Programs & Protections in Lane County
Time: Noon to 1:15 pm
Venue: LCC Downtown Campus
101 W 10th Ave
Eugene, Oregon
97401
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We'll meet at the Mary Spilde Downtown Eugene Lane Community College campus! It's at 101 West 10th Avenue, across 10th from the Downtown Eugene Public Library. We will not be able to offer lunches.
Topic:
Are you or someone in your life a senior citizen who may be in need of some helpful advice? Are you concerned that they might be getting scammed? Do you want to know how to help them get the services that can make a difference? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you will not want to miss this program.
This presentation will describe the numerous programs and services provided by Senior & Disability Services, a division of Lane Council of Governments (LCOG), and the designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for Lane County, Oregon. As a designated AAA, Senior & Disability Services coordinates and offers services that help older adults live independently in their own homes or the community setting of their choice.
The presenters will describe how to access programs such as Medicaid, Oregon Health Plan, long-term care, senior nutrition programs, area resources, volunteer opportunities and much more. Attendees will be provided with a comprehensive guide, The Lane Senior Guide, which is Lane County’s most comprehensive resource for senior and disability services with 600+ entries.
Sorry – no lunch will be available for this program.
Speakers
Title: Community Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator
Organization: Senior & Disability Services
Website: https://www.lcog-or.gov/sdslane
Biography:
Biography is provided by the speaker and edited for length/proofreading
Melisa Andrion has worked for Senior & Disability Services, Lane Council of Governments, since July 2016. She spent the first six years as a case manager assisting people with Medicaid programs. In 2022, Melisa was promoted to Community Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator. In this role she travels throughout Lane County sharing information about Senior & Disability Services by providing presentations and hosting outreach tables at local events.
Title: Lead Adult & Protective Services Specialist
Organization: Senior & Disability Services
Website: https://www.lcog-or.gov/sdslane
Biography:
Biography is provided by the speaker and edited for length/proofreading
Maddy Davis is the Lead Adult and Protective Services Specialist for Senior & Disability Services, where she has worked since March 2023. Maddy began her career as a community health worker where she found joy working with older adults, especially some of the most vulnerable individuals in our community. This focus led to her position with APS completing investigations in the community and in facilities and working on the abuse reporting hotline, receiving reports of abuse and neglect. Maddy became a Lead APS Specialist in February 2026 where she primarily provides training to new staff and assists ongoing staff training.
