Obtenga más información sobre qué es la demencia, cómo afecta la demencia a las personas, señales comunes y los beneficios de la detección.

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 community-understand five key messages about dementia-learn tips for communicating with people with dementiaIn-person session at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, […]

Please Join us for this quarters mandatory in person continuing education training! We will be talking about Boundaries and Time Management

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 […]

Obtenga más información sobre qué es la demencia, cómo afecta la demencia a las personas, señales comunes y los beneficios de la detección.

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 […]

Diseñado para ayudar a los familiares que están experimentando cambios en comportamientos relacionados con la demencia.

First Aid & CPR Training and CertificationThe HSI 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 emergenciesWhy take the time […]

Please Join us for this quarters mandatory in person continuing education training! We will be talking about Boundaries and Time Management

Please Join us for this quarters mandatory in person continuing education training! We will be talking about Boundaries and Time Management

Please Join us for this quarters mandatory in person continuing education training! We will be talking about Boundaries and Time Management

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Please Join us for this quarters mandatory in person continuing education training! We will be talking about Boundaries and Time Management

This presentation provides an overview of common scams targeting older adults and how to avoid them.Description:This presentation provides an overview of common scams targeting older adults and how to avoid them. It highlights the many ways scammers make contact, including phone calls, emails, social media, and in-person tactics, and the various identities they may assume, […]

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 […]

Take a look at what dementia is, causes and risk factors, common signs, common types, and how Dementia Capable Southern Arizona can help. Provides a brief introduction to Dementia Capable Southern Arizona and Dementia-Friendly Communities, an overview of dementia, including a description of dementia, causes and risk factors, common signs, and common types. This training […]

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 […]

Designed to help family members who are seeing dementia-related changes in behaviors that may be difficult to understand.

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 […]

Learn more about the brain changes that occur with dementia. A more in-depth look at dementia, Part I focuses on the 3-stage model of dementia progression, brain changes that occur with dementia, anticipation of decline, and an overview of some common behaviors and how to approach them. It is recommended but not required that you […]

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 […]

En este taller se explora el tema de la planificación sobre el final de la vidaEn este taller se explora el tema de la planificación sobre el final de la vida. Se ofrece información acerca de algunas consideraciones y recomendaciones en el momento de llevar a cabo este tipo de planificación, así como las opciones, […]