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Anger over vaccination timeline AARP's Joyce DeMonnin has been fielding dozens of calls for days from seniors frustrated with the timeline for getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Many wonder why they've had to wait longer than many seniors in other states who are getting vaccinated. She said the AARP has been advocating for Oregon to follow the national CDC recommendations that older adults go first. "I'm sorry to report Oregon is the last in getting older adults in the queue to get vaccinated and people are furious and impatient," she said. She said about 5 percent of the calls and letters she gets ...

Oregon lacks targeted plan to ensure vulnerable seniors vaccinated amid expected ‘chaos,’ advocates say Updated Feb 06, 2021; Posted Feb 06, 2021 Sara Gardner, 82, pictured with her cat Kathy in her Sellwood condo. Gardner, who is a two time cancer survivor, doesn't expect to be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine starting Feb. 8. Facebook Share Sara Gardner spends her COVID-19 days in her Sellwood condo living a lonely life on repeat. The 82-year-old goes on walks, if it’s not too slick, and occasionally drives her 88-year-old neighbor to medical appointments. She moderates social med...

Advocates push for better communication from Oregon officials to help seniors get vaccines Genevieve Reaume, KATU Staff Replay Video UP NEXT Frustration is mounting as loved ones work to get their elderly parents signed up for a COVID-19 vaccine. Next week, those 80 years and older become eligible, but those trying to schedule the shots are being thrown in a circle, unable to find answers to basic questions including how, when and where they'll get vaccinated. "I know over 50 people, most of them younger than 60s, certainly younger than 70, that all have gotten their shot, bu...

MEDFORD, Ore. —With the ever changing information surrounding the vaccine, it can cause confusion. AARP tells us that many members of it’s community are worried they won’t get the right information. AARP says perhaps one of the biggest concerns is that technology can be a barrier for the age group they support. It would like to be a source to share information on registering and getting a vaccine for older adults in the state. “While most older adults now a days have got a computer, it may not be comfortable to doing a big google search and the local information may be different tha...