COVID-19

Please refer to this page for Grace Center updates regarding COVID-19 precautions:

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• May 6th, 2022: Mask Update

• July 1st, 2021: Resuming Standard Services Announcement from Director

• December 1st, 2020:

Grace Center is approved by the State to resume alternative services again as of December 3rd, 2020. Alternative services include limited in-person services at the center (waitlist for new clients) and telehealth activities and exercise classes (no waitlist for new clients). Please contact us at 541-754-8417 or office@gracecenter-corvallis.org with any questions.

• November 16th, 2020:

Due to the Governor’s mandatory state-wide two-week freeze order, Grace Center will not be offering in-person services November 17th through December 2nd, 2020. Our telehealth services, however, will continue during the two-week freeze. Please contact us at 541-754-8417 or office@gracecenter-corvallis.org with any questions.

• October 22nd, 2020:

Grace Center is now opening our alternative services to new clients; telehealth is available immediately and there is a waitlist for in-person services; contact us at 541-754-8417 or office@gracecenter-corvallis.org for more information 

• September 1st, 2020: Alternative Services Announcement from Grace Center Co-Directors

• July 22nd, 2020: Letter from Jane-ellen Weidanz, Long Term Services and Supports Administrator, Oregon Department of Human Services

• June 12th, 2020: Letter from Jane-ellen Weidanz, Long Term Services and Supports Administrator, Oregon Department of Human Services

• More Resources:

  • Program to Encourage Active Rewarding Lives for Seniors (PEARLS)Asian Health & Service Center: 503-872-8822 x200Jewish Family & Child Service: 503-226-7079 x124
  • David Romprey Oregon Warm Line- Peer Support Line800-698-2392
  • Friendship Line- Emotional Support, well-being check-ins, information and referrals and crisis intervention800-971-0016
  • Senior Loneliness Line503-200-1633
  • Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon (ARDC)855-673-2372
  • Report Suspected Abuse855-503-SAFE(7233)
  • Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO)- Advocates for consumers in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care facilities, and adult foster homes.800-522-2602

• Resource: Conversation Partners Pilot Program

  • Pilot Program Dates: May 1^st, 2020- June 5^th, 2020

  • Description: COVID-19 has impacted two significant groups within our communities: OSU/LBCC students and the senior community. Many Public Health and Human Sciences students have lost their internship opportunities this year due to COVID-19, for many, this has compromised their graduation dates and left them with no foreseeable opportunities. Qualified students are presented with an opportunity to complete their degree requirements while serving their community. Although many are facing isolation right now, the senior community has been significantly impacted in their ability to connect with others. Students will be connected with individuals in the community to provide social connection/friendship to those who submit requests. This program is not replacing any crisis line or resources already established, students are practicing professional helping skills by providing conversation. We are able to offer this as a bilingual program through the duration of the pilot program.

  • Key Points:

    • This is a county-based program that promotes community connection and support

    • This is a remote internship opportunity to promote the Stay Home, Save Lives order

    • This is a bilingual program

    • Program serves any aging adult who is seeking social connection and students attending OSU or LBCC to complete their internship requirements and gain professional experience.

    • Seniors may request up to 1-hour of phone conversation per week with an OSU/LBCC students

  • Call (541) 766-3535 to schedule a time

• Grace Center Family Caregiver Support Group

  • Our now virtual support group meets twice a month, on the first and third Tuesdays from 3:00pm-4:00pm.  A reminder email with instructions and call-in information is sent out the week before.  Call Briana at Grace Center 541-754-8417 to sign up if you are not already on the list.

• Care Resources:

  • Toenail Trims – Timberhill Foot Clinic: Corvallis 541-754-9665 or Albany 541-928-1235   https://www.timberhillfootclinic.com/

  • Oregon Care Partners – free instructor-led webinars and online classes for caregivers

  • Teepa Snow: Managing Dementia Care in the Time of COVID-19

  • The Alzheimer’s Association – Corona virus: Tips for Dementia Caregivers

  • Daily Caring – Coronavirus Senior Care: 32 Top Caregiver Questions Answered

  • Care Blazers – Dementia Caregiving During COVID-19 Tips

• Activity Resources:

  • Grace Center’s YouTube Channel!

  • Teepa Snow Meaningful Activities

  • 10 Easy Crafts for Seniors with Dementia

  • Dementia-Friendly Activities to do at Home with Your Loved One

  • 15+ Activities for People Living with Late-Stage Alzheimer’s

  • Corvallis Benton County Library: Hold List Home Delivery

  • Corvallis Parks & Rec Virtual Zumba Classes (for more info: laurenplaza@gmail.com)

• April 29th, 2020: Letter from Mike McCormick, Aging & People with Disabilities Interim Director, Oregon Department of Human Services

• Resource: Senior Loneliness Line

• Resource: Addressing Social Isolation for Older Adults During the COVID-19 Crisis

• Grace Center YouTube Channel Link: CLICK HERE

• March 26th, 2020: Spring 2020 Newsletter with Updated COVID Closure Info

• March 16th, 2020: Letter from Co-Directors & Board President

• March 10th, 2020: Letter from Rene` Knight, Director of Operations

• March 2nd, 2020: Letter from Monique DeOlus, LPN, Nurse Care Coordinator