Seventy-four year old Lyda Overton is a second-generation Oregonian. Now retired, she used to spend her days selling real estate in the Portland Metro area. She also spent several years giving back to the community as a case manager for Multnomah County. (more…)
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Lyda Overton, Portland
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009Robert Joyce
Thursday, March 5th, 2009“If you’re over 65, you best have your own thing worked out,” says Portland resident Robert “Bob” Joyce. Acquiring the right supports, getting the proper medical care and finding a suitable place to live did not come easy for Joyce, now 69, as he’s struggled to overcome many unexpected, challenging life events. (more…)
Mya Chamberlin
Thursday, March 5th, 2009Friendly House is in Mya Chamberlin’s bones. Her first exposure to the organization was as a child attending pre-school there, then again in her teens as a volunteer, and today at age 36, she’s employed there as a program director coordinating the organization’s senior activities. (more…)
Ginny Strawn
Monday, February 16th, 2009Ginny Strawn counts on her in-home care. The last few years have brought her a series of health challenges, leaving the 56-year-old native Oregonian needing assistance to perform many activities for daily living.