Classes & Events

Visibility Matters: LGBTQI+ and Aging – Virtual

Online Event

Visibility Matters: LGBTQI+ and Aging (Virtual)The Goal of Visibility MattersTo help our community’s service providers ensure that older LGBT adults receive aging related care services that are welcoming, respectful, and safe for them.What does the training include? A training to help service providers become more informed, sensitive to, and supportive of the needs of Lesbian, […]

Cafe at the Lupu

PCOA Lupu Building 8467 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85710, Tucson, AZ, 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 […]

A Matter of Balance – Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center

Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center 1660 West Ruthrauff Road, Tucson, AZ 85705, Tucson, AZ, US

A Matter of Balance - Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community CenterTuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 12noonOctober 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, and November 5, 7Contribution Fee: $30 (covers your book & supplies)A Matter of Balance is an eight-week structured group intervention that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity […]

Caregiving Essentials: First Steps Training

PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ, 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 […]

Understanding Medicare with Pima Council on Aging SHIP

Oro Valley Public Library 1305 West Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737, Oro Valley, AZ, US

All things Medicare: Original and Medicare Advantage. Prescription (Part D). Medigap (Supplemental Coverage). Medicare Savings Program.Learn about All things Medicare: Original and Medicare Advantage. Prescription (Part D). Medigap (Supplemental Coverage). Medicare Savings Program and Extra Help.

Dementia Friends Info Session w/ Special Emphasis on Preparing for Holidays

Online Event

Become a Dementia Friend in your community!In this information session, you will:-get a general understanding of what dementia is-learn the most common type of dementia-get tips for a more dementia-friendly holiday season-focus on adopting a mindset to create a dementia-friendly and inclusive community-learn tips for communicating with people with dementia-choose an action step that you […]

Dementia Care Partners Support Group

PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ, US

A support group specific to care partners of those living with dementia.

Cafe at the Katie

PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ, 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 […]

Dementia Champions: Train the Trainer Event

PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ, US

Do you want to help your organization and community members understand dementia and what they can do to make a difference?If you're a Dementia Friend and want to take it a step further, here's your chance to become a Dementia Champion and facilitate Dementia Friends information sessions for your organization and other community members!

ALTCS Workshop – October 2024 (Online Event)

Online Event

ALTCS WorkshopTopic: ALTCS Workshop - Date: October 23, 2024 - Time: 02:30 PM ArizonaJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://bit.ly/PCOAALTCS23Meeting ID: 897 2167 3847Passcode: 700090Dial by your location+1 669 900 9128 USFind your local number: https://pcoa-org.zoom.us/u/kdvW7N2Kb9

Let’s Talk About Living… and Dying (Remote)

Online Event

Let's Talk About Living... and Dying (Remote)"Let's Talk About Living... and Dying" is an interactive and informative training that will help you to:-Understand end of life care planning-Make informed healthcare decisions-Select and complete the advance directives that meet your needs-Pick the person who will advocate for your health care wishes, and develop strategies for completing, […]

First Aid/CPR Training – The Katie

PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ, US

First Aid & CPR Training and CertificationThe American Red Cross First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. What does this course teach? First Aid BasicsMedical emergencies Injury emergencies Environmental emergencies Preventing illness and injury Adult CPR […]

Clements – November 2024 – EnhanceFitness

Clements Regional Center - Fitness Center 8155 East Poinciana Drive, Tucson, AZ 85730, Tucson, AZ, US

Clements - November 2024 - EnhanceFitnessMondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, November 1, 4, 6, 8, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29Please note: No Class on Monday, Nov 11th due to Veterans DayExercises are done seated and standing.EnhanceFitness® is developed specifically for older adults, with exercises focusing on four key areas important to your health […]

Randolph – November 2024 – Enhance Fitness

Randolph Recreation Center 200 South Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711, Tucson, AZ, US

Randolph - November 2024 - Enhance FitnessMondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, November 1, 4, 6, 8, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29Please note: No class on Monday, Nov 11th due to Veterans DayEnhanceFitness® is developed specifically for older adults, with exercises focusing on four key areas important to your health and fitness: stretching and […]

PCOA Katie Dusenberry Center (9am) – Nov. 2024 – Enhance Fitness

PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ, US

PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center (9am) - Nov. 2024 - Enhance FitnessMondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, November 1, 4, 6, 8, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27No class on November 11 due to Veterans Day and November 29 the day after ThanksgivingEnhanceFitness® is developed specifically for older adults, with exercises focusing on four key […]

PCOA Katie Dusenberry Center (10:30am) – Nov 2024 – Enhance Fitness

PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ, US

PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center (10:30am)- Nov 2024 - Enhance FitnessMondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, November 1, 4, 6, 8, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25,27No class on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day and November 29, the day after ThanksgivingEnhanceFitness® is developed specifically for older adults, with exercises focusing on four key areas […]

Dementia Friends Information Session (In-Person)

PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ, US

Be a part of making Pima County a dementia-friendly community!In this training you will:-get a general understanding of what dementia is-learn the most common type of dementia-focus on adopting a mindset to create a dementia-friendly and inclusive community-understand five key messages about dementia-learn tips for communicating with people with dementia-choose an action step that you […]

DCW Training

PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ, US

Successfully completing our State-Approved Training and Testing Program qualifies you to become a DCW in as little as three days!A Direct Care Worker (DCW) provides non-medical services such as personal care (hygiene, grooming and helping with elimination needs), light housekeeping, nutrition assistance, and physical support and assistance as necessary.The Direct Care Worker class includes classroom […]

Understanding Medicare with Pima Council on Aging SHIP

Oro Valley Public Library 1305 West Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737, Oro Valley, AZ, US

All things Medicare: Original and Medicare Advantage. Prescription (Part D). Medigap (Supplemental Coverage). Medicare Savings Program.Learn about All things Medicare: Original and Medicare Advantage. Prescription (Part D). Medigap (Supplemental Coverage). Medicare Savings Program and Extra Help.

First Aid/CPR Training – The Katie

PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ, US

First Aid & CPR Training and CertificationThe American Red Cross First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. What does this course teach? First Aid BasicsMedical emergencies Injury emergencies Environmental emergencies Preventing illness and injury Adult CPR […]

Cafe at the Katie

PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ, 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 […]

Understanding Medicare (in-person) at PCOA -The Katie

PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ, US

All things Medicare: Original and Medicare Advantage. Prescription (Part D). Medigap (Supplemental Coverage). Medicare Savings Program.

First Aid/ CPR Training- CGTI

CareGiver Training Institute 710 South Kolb Road ##4, Tucson, AZ 85710, Tucson, AZ, US

First Aid/ CPR Training- CareGiver Training InstituteThe American Red Cross First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner.What does this course teach?First Aid BasicsMedical emergenciesInjury emergenciesEnvironmental emergenciesPreventing illness and injuryAdult CPR and AED useOpioid-associated life-threatening emergenciesChild CPR […]