Senior Service Network (SSN-Mid-Willamette Valley) – The staff of Retirement Connection coordinates the meeting. It is an open meeting for those serving the needs of seniors in the Salem area. Breakfast, speaker, and networking are provided; there is no cost to attend. Please invite those you feel may be interested. Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 9-10:30am. For more info email: Erin Greeno.
Next Meeting
January 28, 9am
Location: Broadway Commons, Cedar Hall (inside the church across parking lot from Broadway Commons itself)
Address: 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Speaker: John Hughes, ComForCare Salem
Topic: GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience)
Key points:
– Designed to provide care navigation for people with dementia and support family caregivers
– Create a new standard of care
– Fully funded for eight years
– Launched in July 2024 with established track of providers (100) and remaining providers (new track – 300 additional providers) launch July 2025
– Free Medicare Benefit impacting both family and individual living with dementia (connected benefit)
GUIDE eligibility:
Dementia diagnosis (mid to late stage)
Medicare Parts A and B as your primary source of health insurance.
NOT enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan
Not enrolled in PACE
Not residing in a long-term nursing home
Not using Medicare Hospice benefit
February 25, 9am
Location: Broadway Commons, Cedar Hall (inside the church across parking lot from Broadway Commons itself)
Address: 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Speaker: Audrey Southwick, Light the Way Health Insurance
Topic: GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience)
March 25, 9am
Location: Broadway Commons, Cedar Hall (inside the church across parking lot from Broadway Commons itself)
Address: 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Speaker: James Riddle, Lead Veteran Service Officer in Marion County
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April 22, 9am
Location: Broadway Commons, Cedar Hall (inside the church across parking lot from Broadway Commons itself)
Address: 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Speaker: Zeth Owen, Greatness Digital
Topic: How AI is taking over GOOGLE, changing how we search for EVERYTHING
May 27, 9am
Location: Broadway Commons, Cedar Hall (inside the church across parking lot from Broadway Commons itself)
Address: 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Speaker: Zeth Owen, Greatness Digital
Topic: How AI is taking over GOOGLE, changing how we search for EVERYTHING
June 24, 9am
Location: Broadway Commons, Cedar Hall (inside the church across parking lot from Broadway Commons itself)
Address: 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Speaker: Sammie Mosley, Signature Hospice
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July 22, 9am
Location: Broadway Commons, Cedar Hall (inside the church across parking lot from Broadway Commons itself)
Address: 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301
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August 26, 9am
Location: Broadway Commons, Cedar Hall (inside the church across parking lot from Broadway Commons itself)
Address: 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301
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September 23, 9am
Location: Broadway Commons, Cedar Hall (inside the church across parking lot from Broadway Commons itself)
Address: 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301
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September 23, 9am
Location: Broadway Commons, Cedar Hall (inside the church across parking lot from Broadway Commons itself)
Address: 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301
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October, No SSN MWV meeting, join us for the Release Party!
November 25, 9am
Location: Broadway Commons, Cedar Hall (inside the church across parking lot from Broadway Commons itself)
Address: 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301
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December 16, 9am
Location: Broadway Commons, Cedar Hall (inside the church across parking lot from Broadway Commons itself)
Address: 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Topic: White Elephant Gift Exchange