Manage your health
Take care of your health. Get regular check-ups, take medications as prescribed, and prevent or manage ongoing health conditions. You will likely feel better and do the things you want to do.
Resources about managing your health
- A personal health record helps you organize your health-related information. You can also use the information to better communicate health issues to your doctors or other health care providers.
- A list of preventive services covered by Medicare is helpful.
- Find information on medications and tips to save money on prescriptions from the Centers for Medicine and Healthy Aging.
- Oregon's Quitline provides free counseling and nicotine patches or gum. It can help people quit tobacco when they're ready.
- Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) helps people with Medicare understand their rights and options in health insurance. This includes Medicare Advantage plans, Medigap, and Part D plans.
- Oregon's long-term care insurance partnership program can help younger adults plan for possible long-term services and supports. Also see the Funding your care section of this website.
Community workshops that support healthy living
Living Well is a six-week community workshop in English and Spanish. It helps people of all ages who are living with ongoing health conditions.
Healthy Lifestyles for People with Disabilities is a three-day workshop. It takes a holistic approach to health. Participants learn from peers, try new exercises and set wellness goals.
Planning Toolkit
Find information, resources and tools to help you start planning.
Ideas for managing your health
- Schedule an appointment for a check-up.
- Get your flu shot each fall.
- Participate in a Living Well workshop in your community.
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