Marketing Update- Southern Oregon February 2025
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Southern Oregon
Monthly Marketing Update- February 2025

We are already working on the next edition of the Retirement Connection Guide for Southern Oregon, which will go to the printer in April. If you know anyone that would like to be included please help us with an introduction. Retirement Connection is the only comprehensive resource guide and it is used by hospitals, physicians, the Alzheimer’s Association, Area Agencies on Aging, DHS offices, and numerous other referral sources. Since we only print once a year- don’t miss out.

At our Portland Release Party last week, I heard great feedback from one of our attendees that I wanted to share… “I use the guide every day for my clients and refer to others in the guide often. Although I do see a direct ROI, I would still advertise because our community needs this resource and it helps me do my job and help others.” If you feel the same way, please help the guide continue to grow by advertising, sharing the guide with others, posting your events, or attending our networking events. We are more than just a print guide, in addition to our community networking, our 2 websites CareAvailability.com and RetirementConnection.com have great online traffic and are great tools to increase your online exposure.

Speaking of networking events: the SONAR meeting in Jackson County has had amazing attendance the past few months and provides a great opportunity to connect and share referrals with each other. Please spread the word and invite others.
Also save the date, May 15th for the Retirement Connection Release Party (details below)

Tomorrow is our bi-monthly "Transitions of Care” Zoom call, and this month we will focus on the needs of providers to facilitate smoother transitions to/from the hospital. Please email me any agenda items. We typically have about 100 people join in for the short 30-minute Zoom call.

Network Meetings


Please visit our networking page for more details.

February 20, 9:00am
Southern Oregon Networking And Resource (S.O.N.A.R.)
February 27, 9:30am
Douglas County Senior Resource Coalition

Marketing Update


Please visit our event calendar for details and to post your events.

February 4, 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

May 15, 3:30pm
Retirement Connection Southern Oregon Release Party
RoxyAnn Winery
3283 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR 97504
 
We are pleased to announce the latest updates to CareAvailability.com, designed to improve user experience and provide additional value to our sponsors. The site now features additional "Support and Referral Services" listings, as well as sponsor profiles that highlight their services. All paid sponsors have been added to the site and can now claim their listings and add descriptions, logos, photos, and more.

CareAvailability values its relationships with referral agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations, recognizing these partners' critical role in connecting seniors with vital resources. This enhancement reinforces our dedication to collaboration and open communication, ensuring seamless transitions for seniors.

Reach out to support@careavailability.com if you have any questions about optimizing your listing.

On the Move

Do you know someone that 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.
Nugget Of Knowledge
"It doesn't happen all at once, " said the Skin Horse. "You become.
It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in your joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand." ~ Velveteen Rabbit

This is one of my favorite quotes of all time and was one of the readings at my wedding. I love the idea that to be "real" it takes much time and you have been worn out. The word "real" can mean so many different things when you take it out of the context of stuffed animals and into our daily lives. Sometimes real can also be messy, but the authenticity is worth it.

Amy Schmidt
Retirement Connection

503-505-5865
amy@retirementconnection.com



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