Mary M.

“ Number one, I'm headed towards being a senior as I am going to be 59 in one month. I live in a 55 and older apartment and I'm helping my neighbors constantly.

Older people and individuals with disabilities need someone to help them get around and to spend time with them so they are not alone because it is helpful, fun, and enjoyable to spend time with others.

I have a four year degree in education and a minor...

Number one, I'm headed towards being a senior as I am going to be 59 in one month. I live in a 55 and older apartment and I'm helping my neighbors constantly.

Older people and individuals with disabilities need someone to help them get around and to spend time with them so they are not alone because it is helpful, fun, and enjoyable to spend time with others.

I have a four year degree in education and a minor in social science. I have worked in over 40 Portland Public Schools, for Janus Youth Programs as well as the Beaverton School District. For the last four years I've been working with mostly elders for the brokerages here in Portland. My clients were mostly, developmentally disabled. I have worked with clients for years and even though they may be working with other Independent Providers, we still call each other and do many things together. In other words we became friends.

For my clients I: helped with insurance, medical, communication via computer, writing and phone calls to manage: bills discrepancies, find help with utility bills, low cost telephones, credit issues and finding affordable housing. I have been volunteering for years and can help get individuals back into our social network spending time with people with similar interests. I love to hike, walk, and ride my bike.

I have an Associate Science degree in horticulture and turned that into an organic gardening business. I have been working in the field for 38 years and I can grow anything and teach organic gardening skills to most anyone. I'm experienced with houseplants, aquarium set up, and pet management: turtles, lizards, fish, birds, cats and dogs. There is something wonderful about having plants and animals in your home and with proper management it is easy,

I enjoy and love to play with animals.

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