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Portland/VancouverMonthly Marketing Update- September 2025I really can’t believe it is September already, or even that it is 2025. This year has flown by so far. As we prepare for fall, many of us are planning our 2026 budgets, conference schedules, etc. Please ensure that you are advocating for the Retirement Connection Guide and CareAvailability.com to be included in your 2026 budgets. These resources do not exist without support from local providers. The guide is used by so many local hospitals, Area Agencies on Aging, DHS offices, and the Alzheimer’s Association. As much as we love seeing the guide in the community, we are able to keep these resources in the community because of the support of local providers. Thank you! Please return the favor by referring to our sponsors when possible, and let them know you found their listings in the guide and
online.If you know a senior living or care provider, please encourage them to always update their grid information in the guide. Families do call us when listings are incorrect or if pricing is outdated. We hear from the public frequently, and they rely on our guide for their family planning and care needs, so updated information is very important.
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Network Meetings
September 9, 3pm Every County Marketing Exchange (ECME)
September 19, 9am Senior Service Network (SSN-Clark)
September 22, 3pm SPIN – Portland
Please visit our networking page for meeting details.
Marketing UpdatePlease visit our event calendar for details or to add your events. September 9, 11am 4th Annual Columbia County Senior Health & Resource Fair
Columbia County Four Square Church 555 Commons Dr, St. Helens Oregon September 11, 5pm MSN Carnival of Care
Willamette Park in West Linn 1100 12th St, West Linn, Oregon September 16, 5pm Visiting Angels Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Location
Visiting Angels 3 Centerpointe Dr, Lake Oswego, Oregon October 7, 11:30am Transitions of Care
The “Transitions of Care” meeting’s goal is to improve communication between case management and community providers, especially related to readmissions and start of care following a hospital visit. Join Zoom Meeting- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5035055865
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ChatBot Update - helping users find Providers as easily as possible
As mentioned last month, we're finalizing a comprehensive ChatBot to be installed on the site in just a few weeks. This will become a key feature for families to find care and connect with
Providers as easily as possible.
Visitors will be able to ask the ChatBot direct questions to quickly determine the type of care they need. They can then provide their city and state, and the ChatBot can send them directly to a search in their area to find the available services needed. Users will also be able to type in Provider names and cities to be taken directly to Provider profile pages - meaning maximized exposure and traffic for Providers.
We're excited to keep facilitating the user to provider experience, and to make this connection as direct as possible. Remember, there are no referral fees, and we list the Provider's DIRECT phone numbers.
Providers: Remember to keep your contact information and availability updated regularly to make sure the public can find your listing!
Any questions? We would love any feedback!
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On the Move
Do you know someone who has recently changed positions? Send us an update to share in the monthly newsletter, helping everyone stay connected and informed about community changes. We include your name, company, and photo so others in the industry can connect with you.
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"In some extremely important ways, people are what you expect them to be, or at least behave as you expect them to
behave." ~ Naomi Weisstein
When we interact with others, sometimes it is best to set aside our internal thoughts to really
listen to their message. Not to filter through our existing perceptions or listen to validate what we already believe. Not to reply with what we believe, but instead to ask more questions. Start from a place of curiosity, not judgment.
Amy Schmidt
Retirement Connection
503-505-5865
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