The Commission on Aging will hear from local service providers on the impact COVID-19 has had on the mental health of older adults and hear about what services and resources are available in our community to help address isolation.  

The presentations will take place during the Commission on Aging’s monthly meeting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Until further notice, the Commission on Aging meetings will be held in a virtual format via Webex. For information on how to join and participate in a commission Webex meeting, please visit https://clark.wa.gov/community-planning/commission-aging-meetings

The presenters include:

• Ann Pollock, Registered Nurse, Columbia River Mental Health
• Lisa Capeloto, Development Director, CDM Caregiving Services
• Dr. Dinelli M. Monson, Chief Medical Officer, and Sheela Tallman, Vice President of External Affairs, United Healthcare

In addition, the commission will receive an update from Clark County Health Officer, Dr. Alan Melnick and recognize David Kelly, Executive Director of the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington.

The Commission on Aging, supported by the Clark County Council, is a nine-member volunteer group that implements the Aging Readiness Plan and provides leadership addressing needs of aging community members. For more about the commission, please visit www.clark.wa.gov/aging.

CONTACT:
Jacqui Kamp, Community Planning
564.397.4913, jacqui.kamp@clark.wa.gov
Jenna Kay, Community Planning 
564.397.4968, jenna.kay@clark.wa.gov