Classes & Events

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 […]

Basic Life Support Training

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

American Red Cross Basic Life Support Training

Healthy Living with Chronic Conditions

Online Event

Techniques to deal with chronic condition symptoms, such as fatigue, pain, sleeplessness, stress, frustration and depression

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 […]

Memory Loss: Progression, Behaviors, and Interventions pt 2 (in person)

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

Focuses on behavioral interventions and caregiving strategiesThis training focuses on caregiving strategies, including positive physical approach and supportive communication, common challenges with dementia patients, such as fatigue, agitation, bathing, dressing, and sundowning, and some strategies for addressing them. You will also compare pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, learn about several non-pharmacological options, and get ideas for […]

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 […]

Let’s Talk About Living… and Dying

Pima Council On Aging 8467 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85710, Tucson, AZ, US

Let's Talk About Living... and Dying"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, storing, […]

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.

Aging Mastery Program Tuesdays 1:30pm – 3pm/1x week/10 weeks

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

The Aging Mastery Program is a fun and engaging program for aging well offering topics of importance to older adults.Aging Mastery is a comprehensive and fun approach to living that guides and empowers older adults to enrich their lives and celebrate the gift of longevity. The belief that modest lifestyle changes can produce big results […]

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 […]

ALTCS Workshop – February 2025 (Online Event)

Online Event

ALTCS WorkshopThe ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System) Workshop is designed for individuals and family caregivers in the community to learn more about Arizona’s long term care Medicaid program. Long term care is expensive. Many cannot afford it. The ALTCS program enables people who need help with their personal care needs to continue living independently […]

Dementia Friends Information Session (Online)

Online Event

Become a Dementia Friend in your 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 will take as […]

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 […]

Visibility Matters: LGBTQI+ and Aging

Online Event

Let's shine a light on the experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals as they age during this online event - Visibility Matters!Visibility Matters: LGBTQI+ and Aging – Live Virtual TrainingJoin us for an enlightening live training session aimed at equipping service providers with the knowledge and tools necessary to offer aging-related care that is welcoming, respectful, and […]

A Matter of Balance – St. Francis in the Foothills

4625 E River Rd 4625 East River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718, Tucson, AZ, US

A Matter of Balance is an evidence-based program for older adults who have fallen, have a risk of falling and/or fear of falling.Session runs every Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 2025The A Matter of Balance program is an evidenced based program designed to manage falls 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 […]

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 […]

Nosh & Know -Making Informed Choices: Understanding In-Home Care & Services

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

Nosh & Know -Making Informed Choices: Understanding In-Home Care & ServicesTopic: Making Informed Choices: Understanding In-Home Care and Services Overview: Get the information you need to make informed decisions about in-home care and services. This session will cover various options available for aging in place, helping you choose the right support for your needs. What to Expect: Expert […]

A Matter of Balance – St. Mark’s United Methodist Church

1431 W Magee Rd 1431 West Magee Road, Tucson, AZ 85704, Tucson, AZ, US

A Matter of Balance is an evidence-based program for older adults who have fallen, have a risk of falling and/or fear of falling.Session runs every Mondays and Wednesdays, March 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 30, April 2, 2025The A Matter of Balance program is an evidenced based program designed to manage falls and increase […]

Dementia 101 (online)

Online Event

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 also […]

First Aid/CPR Training- Lupu

Pima Council On Aging 8467 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85710, 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 […]