News Archive: From PCOA
Falls Are NOT an Inevitable Part of Aging
(And no, you don’t need to bubble-wrap yourself.) Let’s clear up a big myth: falling is not just part of getting older. Sure, our balance isn’t what it was when […] Continue
Staying Steady in Tucson: Falls Prevention for Older Adults
Staying Steady in Tucson: Falls Prevention for Older Adults This article was contributed by Pam Ryan, a valued PCOA volunteer. Living in Tucson means you’re more likely to deal with […] Continue
What the State Plan on Aging Means for Pima County
What the State Plan on Aging Means for Pima County On July 31, Pima Council on Aging (PCOA) hosted a public input session to support Arizona’s next State Plan on […] Continue
The Program That Gave Me My Life Back
When Victoria walks into her Enhance®Fitness class at El Rio Neighborhood Center, she walks into more than a workout. She walks into a safe space—one she didn’t think she’d ever […] Continue
Faces of PCOA – Isabelle P
Meet Isabelle Peck: Student Engagement Specialist for the Caregiver Training Institute As the Student Engagement Specialist for the Caregiver Training Institute (CGTI), Isabelle Peck plays a pivotal role in supporting […] Continue
2024 Arizona Family Caregiver Month Proclamation
Faces of PCOA – Selina L
Selina L serves as a dedicated Long Term Care Ombudsman at PCOA, a role that involves advocating for residents in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Her work is critical […] Continue
Faces of PCOA – Luz J
Luz J has been a dedicated Medicare Specialist at PCOA for the past two years. Her role involves providing Medicare counseling to both new and enrolled beneficiaries, ensuring they are […] Continue
Faces of PCOA – Meghan M
Meet Meghan M (she/her). Meghan has been working for PCOA for two and half years as a Client Services Specialist in the Rights and Benefits department. She assists clients with […] Continue
Faces of PCOA – Harbhajan K
Meet Harbhajan K, Director of Dementia Capable Southern Arizona. Harbhajan has been working for PCOA for the past five years and began here as a Case Management Supervisor. During her […] Continue
Pima Meals on Wheels Ride Along Experience
Contributed by Jocelyn, our PCOA Marketing Intern: Getting to experience the Meals on Wheels ride along was something that I will remember for a long time. I think too often […] Continue
Navigating your Medicare Choices
Medicare is a longstanding, vital and complex government social program that provides unique health insurance designed for older Americans, including older adults in Pima County. Understanding its various components can […] Continue
PCOA at the 34th Annual National Philanthropy Day
National Philanthropy Day is an annual event to recognize and celebrate the philanthropists and fundraisers who sustain our vibrant nonprofit community. Each year, the Association of Fundraising Professionals hosts a […] Continue
Classes help seniors understand most falls are not inevitable
September is Healthy Aging Month, and Falls Prevention Awareness Week is this week. In Tucson, the annual observance of Falls Prevention Awareness Week has morphed into a monthlong series of […] Continue
Reid Park Zoo Senior Celebration
Salute to Centenarians
TMC for Seniors and PCOA hold the Salute to Centenarians annually to honor and celebrate centenarians in our community. If you know of a centenarian (those at least 99 or […] Continue
PCOA Statement in Solidarity with Our Jewish Community
In recent weeks, our community has seen a series of anti-Semitic attacks targeting the Jewish community. These vile acts of vandalism include defacing the door of Chabad on River with […] Continue
PCOA Provides New Service Opportunity for Family Caregivers
TUCSON, AZ – PCOA is proud to announce a new opportunity for family caregivers to take a restorative break by launching its Friends and Neighbors program. Friends and Neighbors is […] Continue
Pima Council on Aging Partners with City of Tucson to Provide Grocery Shopping Service to Older Adults
TUCSON, AZ – Through generous funding of $500,000 from the City of Tucson federal CARES Act funds, Pima Council on Aging is expanding its grocery shopping service for City of […] Continue
Pima Council on Aging Represents Older Adults on Governor’s Task Force on Long-Term Care
TUCSON, AZ – Pima Council on Aging’s President & CEO, W. Mark Clark, will represent the Area Agencies on Aging in Arizona on Governor Ducey’s Task Force on Long-Term Care. […] Continue
Pima Council on Aging Awarded Grant for Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative
TUCSON, AZ – Last week, the federal Administration of Community Living announced their 2020 awards for the Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative. Pima Council on Aging was selected as one of […] Continue
Pima Council on Aging Joins Forces with Caregiver Training Institute
TUCSON, AZ – Pima Council on Aging (PCOA) proudly announces a restructuring that will bring the Caregiver Training Institute (CGTI) into the Pima Council on Aging family of nonprofit companies […] Continue
Pima Council on Aging Opposes Proposition 127
Pima Council on Aging opposes Proposition 127 because it will have a direct negative impact on low to moderate-income older adults in Pima County. Proposition 127 proposes to amend the […] Continue
What’s New at PCOA
As PCOA enters a new fiscal year on July 1, we’re looking forward to an exciting year filled with opportunities to serve our community in new ways. Continue
We Celebrated the Gift of Longevity
PCOA’s The Gala on May 18 at the Westin La Paloma was an absolute success. The Gala is a fundraising event that brings our community together in support of PCOA’s programs and services. Continue
An Aging America Requires New Approaches
In just over a decade, a demographic transformation will occur: older people are projected to outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history. Continue
NTL Older Americans Month 2018: Engage at Every Age
Across the country, older Americans – a rapidly growing population – are taking part in activities that promote wellness and social connection. They are sharing their wisdom and experience with future generations, and they are giving back to enrich their communities. They’re working and volunteering, mentoring and learning, leading and engaging. Continue