Classes & Events

Nosh & Know – Aging with Confidence: Exploring Care Options and Resources

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

Nosh & Know - Aging with Confidence: Exploring Care Options and ResourcesOverview: Join us for an informative one-hour session where you’ll learn about the resources available to age in proactive, informed, and protected ways. We’ll identify some of the typical challenges of aging, introduce strategies for coping, and explore resources to preserve your voice and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Visibility Matters: LGBTQI+ and Aging – Virtual

Online Event

Visibility Matters: LGBTQI+ and Aging (Virtual)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 safe for older LGBTQI+ adults. This interactive program delves into the unique challenges faced […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dementia Friends Info Session w/Emphasis on African-American Pop. (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 […]

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 1 (online)

Online Event

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 first […]

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 […]

Visibility Matters: LGBTQI+ and Aging – Virtual

Online Event

Visibility Matters: LGBTQI+ and Aging (Virtual)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 safe for older LGBTQI+ adults. This interactive program delves into the unique challenges faced […]

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 […]

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

Online Event

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 […]

Nosh & Know – Reinventing Retirement: Thriving in a Healthcare Career

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

Nosh & Know - Reinventing Retirement: Thriving in a Healthcare CareerOverview: This session is designed to introduce you to rewarding opportunities in the healthcare field, focusing on entry-level caregiving roles. Whether you are considering a second career, seeking meaningful ways to spend your retirement, or looking to give back to your community, this training will […]