In Your Community – Vancouver

1st Choice Advisory provides personalized senior housing and care referrals across Washington and Oregon. Their advisors help families navigate assisted living, memory care, adult family homes, and in‑home care options — simplifying a complex process with compassion and expertise.

Phone: 1‑800‑361‑0138
Vancouver Advisors: Christyna Hengstler – (360) 844‑0007; Rachel Lovingier – (360) 688‑3252
Website: choiceadvisory.com
Address: 5703 NE 133rd St, Vancouver, WA 98682

AAADSW is the region’s primary public resource for older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers. They provide caregiver support, dementia resources, in‑home assistance, Medicare counseling, long‑term care advocacy, and more across Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, Klickitat, and Wahkiakum counties.

Phone: (360) 735‑5720
Website: helpingelders.org
Address: 201 NE 73rd St, Vancouver, WA 98665

A DSHS‑approved CNA training program offering hybrid coursework, hands‑on skills labs, CPR/First Aid certification, and job placement support. Their mission is to prepare compassionate, highly skilled CNAs who elevate the quality of care in our community.

Phone: (360) 984‑0770
Email: admin@betteroptionsnursingschool.com
Website: betteroptionsnursingschool.com
Address: 15214 NE 25th Cir, Vancouver, WA 98684

PRO provides education, support groups, exercise classes, wellness programs, and a helpline for individuals living with Parkinson’s and their families. They serve both Oregon and Southwest Washington with in‑person and virtual programs.

Helpline: 1‑800‑426‑6806
Website: parkinsonsresources.org
Main Office: 8880 SW Nimbus Ave, Suite B, Beaverton, OR 97008

Patriot Angels helps veterans and surviving spouses secure the VA Aid & Attendance benefit — a tax‑free monthly benefit that can help pay for home care, assisted living, or other support. They guide families through the complex application process with expertise.

Phone: (844) 757‑3047
Email: Support@patriotangels.com
Website: patriotangels.com
Address: 90 Volunteer Dr, Suite 405, Hendersonville, TN 37075

A comprehensive regional resource guide (print & online) covering 150+ senior‑related topics. Retirement Connection connects families and professionals with local providers, events, educational articles, and care options across Portland/Vancouver and beyond.

Phone: (503) 585‑5865
Website: retirementconnection.com
Coverage: Portland/Vancouver, Mid‑Willamette, Southern Oregon, Puget Sound

A Caring Closet provides *free* durable medical equipment (DME) — including wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, hospital beds, and more — to anyone in need across SW Washington. Their volunteer‑run warehouse ensures dignity and accessibility for all.

Phone: (360) 258‑0039
Email: info@acaringcloset.org
Website: acaringcloset.org
Warehouse Address: 7500 NE 16th Ave, Suite 1C, Vancouver, WA 98665
Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month from 10 AM – 1 PM