| Commission Chair Helps Oregonians Find Quality Home Care | |
 Oregon Home Care Commission Chair, Joseph Lowe. "It's a passion of mine to help others and to make sure those without voices are heard," he said. "All of my life I've relied on assistance to meet my daily needs. That assistance has been via family, friends, and caregivers. Five years ago, I moved to Oregon leaving family and friends behind. I now solely rely on a live-in homecare worker to provide my assistance," he said. "The assistance I receive is vital to my living," he says." I get help for just about everything from meal preparations down to bathing and grooming tasks. My disability leaves me with very limited range of motion (movement and mobility) resulting in not being able to do a lot of simple, basic daily living necessities that most people could do for themselves." As chair of Oregon's Home Care Commission, Joseph plays a key role and provides a vital service for Oregonians. "Joseph is an extraordinary individual and example of the type of volunteer and giving spirit that makes Oregon a special place to live," said Cheryl Miller, executive director of the Oregon Home Care Commission. Recently, The Oregon Home Care Commission Registry and Referral System became available for Oregonians searching for a homecare worker to find a provider with the right mix of skills and background to best help their loved one. Joseph says that every homecare worker on the registry has gone through a criminal background check and receives ongoing regular rechecks. "I strongly urge anyone looking to find care for a loved one to research options available through the Oregon Home Care Commission or the Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon (ADRC), which provides additional information and supports regarding in-home services available through in-home agencies and other community support services statewide," Joseph said.  Joseph Lowe and his home care worker, Roxy Tolva. "Joseph is an example of a person with a disability who, with the help and supports of a homecare worker is serving Oregon through his many volunteer activities and work as an advocate for seniors and people disabilities," Miller said. The Oregon Home Care Commission meets in Salem on the first Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. Meetings are open to the public and time is allowed for public comments. For more information on the commission call 503-378-2733 or visit their website at: www.oregon.gov/DHS/spd/adv/hcc. For more information on the home care registry, go to www.or-hcc.org For more information on the ADRC, go to www.ADRCofOregon.org |
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