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Expert Source
Vassar Byrd is a nationally recognized expert source on the topics of gerontology, innovative senior living and the importance of person-directed care. She has lent her expertise to stories in the L.A. Times, U.S. News & World Report, the New York Times, Parents.com, The Oregonian and more. She has also been featured in stories on KXL-FM News/Talk and NPR.Rose Villa is regularly featured in local and industry media. If you are a journalist, please contact Jennifer Werdel, Director of Marketing and Communications.
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Rose Villa Comfort Companions program assures that no resident dies alone
Aug 28, 2015The all-volunteer program was started in 2013, when a previous social worker at Rose Villa recognized there was a need. Residents who volunteer for the program provide 24/7 care, “at the drop of... Read More »
CEO Roundtable: Healthcare policy
Aug 25, 2015On July 24, the Portland Business Journal gathered a panel of health care experts from all points of the spectrum — insurance, health systems, physicians, senior care, the Oregon Health Authorit... Read More »
Pet friendliness abounds! Volunteer dog walker, Darlene, shares her love of pets and helps others.
Feb 21, 2015
Rose Villa residents Ed and Judie Hansen share their journey to shed light on a growing challenge seniors face
Dec 24, 2014
Issues of Choice and Challenge
Dec 4, 2014Balancing Quality of Life with Safety and Risk Vassar Byrd, Rose Villa CEO, will join a panel of professionals at the Wellspring Conference center on January 11, 2016. Presented by Making Oregon Vital... Read More »
Rose Villa's "Mr. Tomato"
Sep 23, 2014Writer Janet Eastman recently sat down with Don Cresap aka "Mr. Tomato" and Bob Zimmer to talk about the community farmer's market and how their involvement helps the market to flourish. Don and Bob o... Read More »
Rose Villa featured in the Oregonian Food Day
Sep 17, 2014In her quest to identify a senior community that could serve her vegan diet needs, Sue Griffin found herself at Rose Villa. In the following article by Food Day writer Grant Butler, Sue shares her exp... Read More »
ACF Pro Chefs Oregon Annual BBQ Competition
Jul 30, 2014ACF Pro Chefs Oregon recently held their 5th Annual BBQ Competition at their picnic in Cook Park. Read More »
