Family Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
2026-06-22 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix) | Online Event
Are you overwhelmed by caregiving challenges? You could benefit from the support of people who can relate to your experiences.

Support groups provide safe, welcoming, and confidential settings for you to share your experiences and emotions, as well as your questions and wisdom. You can learn and practice ways to manage stress as you connect with others. PCOA provides monthly support groups in various Pima County locations. Support groups are open to any adult providing care for someone 60 and older, or for someone of any age with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.

Please be aware that PCOA events can be filmed and/or photographed. By attending, you consent to your image and likeness being used in future promotional materials, social media, archives, and other publications.

Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to respecting your privacy. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our event staff.

End of Life Care Planning with a Dementia Diagnosis (virtual)
2026-06-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Online Event
End of Life Care Planning: What You Need to Know When Living with a Dementia Diagnosis

A practical and honest presentation that helps participants understand end of life care decisions and decision-making authority. Information about capacity to make healthcare decisions and advance directives will be provided.

Cafe at the Katie
2026-06-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 and 1 more date | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ, 85716, US
A safe and welcoming place where people living with memory loss and their care partners can socialize and participate in activities together

Memory cafes provide those dealing with cognitive decline and their friends, families, and caregivers a welcoming, relaxed, and non-judgmental environment where they can take part in engaging experiences designed with them in mind. Be part of our community. We invite you to come socialize with others in a safe, supportive, and fun environment.

Please be aware that PCOA events can be filmed and/or photographed. By attending, you consent to your image and likeness being used in future promotional materials, social media, archives, and other publications.

Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to respecting your privacy. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our event staff.

PCOA/SHIP Understanding Medicare
2026-06-24 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-22 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-26 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-23 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Murphy-Wilmot Library, 530 N. Wilmot Library, Tucson, AZ 85711, Tucson, AZ, 85711, US
Join us in person to get the lowdown on Medicare and how it works for you!

Understanding Medicare
Join us in person for a friendly and easy-to-follow session all about Medicare. Whether you’re new to it or want to clear up some confusion, this event will help you get the hang of your options, benefits, and how to navigate the system with confidence. Bring your questions and leave feeling more informed and ready to make the best decisions for your health coverage.

Caregiving Essentials: First Steps Training
2026-07-14 09:00 - 15:30 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ, 85716, US
Caregiving Essentials: First Steps (Part #1 Steps to Resilience; Part #2 Physical Care & Safety)

This two-part workshop is for informal, non-paid family caregivers and touches upon common caregiver issues. In the morning, Part# 1 Steps to Resilience, topics are discussed such as communication strategies, legal and financial matters, housing, memory care & dementias, end of life planning, and many others. In Part #2 Physical Care & Safety, we have an apartment like room which is set up to demonstrate and assist caregivers in learning proper body mechanics to not hurt your back, home safety and assistive devices, setting up an emergency plan and other useful topics.

Workshop 1: Steps to Resilience
(9:00 am–12:30 pm) • Stress Management Tools • Communication Strategies • Alzheimer’s & other dementias • Nutrition, Hydration & Assistance with Eating • Psychological & Emotional Conditions • Grief & End of Life Resources • Managing Medications • Phone and Technology Use • Housework/ Laundry Services • Driving Concerns • Finances & Legal Resources
Workshop 2: Physical Care and Safety
(1:00–3:30 pm) • Proper Body Mechanics • Home Environment Safety & Fall Prevention • Planning for an Emergency • Understanding Assistive Devices • Proper Walking /Transferring techniques • Re-positioning with reassessment • Activity Planning, Outings and Car Etiquette • Infection control and providing Personal Care

For possible respite during training, call Arizona Caregiver Coalition 888.737.7494 or our Helpline 520-790-7262.
NOTE: If staying for both, bring your own lunch. Only water and coffee will be available.

Please be aware that PCOA events can be filmed and/or photographed. By attending, you consent to your image and likeness being used in future promotional materials, social media, archives, and other publications.

Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to respecting your privacy. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our event staff.

Caregiving Essentials: First Steps Training
2026-08-06 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-09-10 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-10-20 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-11-13 09:00 - 15:30 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ, 85716, US
Caregiving Essentials: First Steps (Part #1 Steps to Resilience; Part #2 Physical Care & Safety)

This two-part workshop is for informal, non-paid family caregivers and touches upon common caregiver issues. In the morning, Part #1 Steps to Resilience, topics are discussed such as communication strategies, legal and financial matters, housing, memory care & dementias, end of life planning, and many others. In Part #2 Physical Care & Safety, we have an apartment like room which is set up to demonstrate and assist caregivers in learning proper body mechanics to not hurt your back, home safety and assistive devices, setting up an emergency plan and other useful topics.

Workshop 1: Steps to Resilience
(9:00 am–12:30 pm) • Stress Management Tools • Communication Strategies • Alzheimer’s & other dementias • Nutrition, Hydration & Assistance with Eating • Psychological & Emotional Conditions • Grief & End of Life Resources • Managing Medications • Phone and Technology Use • Housework/ Laundry Services • Driving Concerns • Finances & Legal Resources
Workshop 2: Physical Care and Safety
(1:00–3:30 pm) • Proper Body Mechanics • Home Environment Safety & Fall Prevention • Planning for an Emergency • Understanding Assistive Devices • Proper Walking /Transferring techniques • Re-positioning with reassessment • Activity Planning, Outings and Car Etiquette • Infection control and providing Personal Care

For possible respite during training, call Arizona Caregiver Coalition 888.737.7494 or our Helpline 520-790-7262.
NOTE: If staying for both, bring your own lunch. Only water and coffee will be available.

Please be aware that PCOA events can be filmed and/or photographed. By attending, you consent to your image and likeness being used in future promotional materials, social media, archives, and other publications.

Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to respecting your privacy. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our event staff.

Cafe at the Katie
2026-09-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-12-09 10:00 - 11:00 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ, 85716, US
A safe and welcoming place where people living with memory loss and their care partners can socialize and participate in activities togetherMemory cafes provide those dealing with cognitive decline and their friends, families, and caregivers a welcoming, relaxed, and non-judgmental environment where they can take part in engaging experiences designed with them in mind. Be part of our community. We invite you to come socialize with others in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Please be aware that PCOA events can be filmed and/or photographed. By attending, you consent to your image and likeness being used in future promotional materials, social media, archives, and other publications. Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to respecting your privacy. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our event staff.
