Remote (Virtual) July 2024 - Enhance FitnessMondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, July 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31Exercises are done seated and standing.EnhanceFitness® is developed specifically for older adults, with exercises focusing on four key areas important to your health and fitness: stretching and flexibility; low impact aerobics; […]

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, […]

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 […]

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-learn obstacles specific to dementia within the intellectually and developmentally disabled population-focus on adopting a mindset to create a dementia-friendly and inclusive community-learn tips for communicating with people with dementia-choose an […]

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, […]

Remote (Virtual) Aug 2024 - Enhance FitnessMondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Aug 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30Exercises are done seated and standing.EnhanceFitness® is developed specifically for older adults, with exercises focusing on four key areas important to your health and fitness: stretching and flexibility; low impact aerobics; strength […]

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 […]

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, […]

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

Preparativos Hechos en Vida (Virtual)Comenzando con eso que hace que la vida valga la pena para usted, esta presentación completamente en ESPANOL, explora los valores de la vida y la muerte, analiza las opciones disponibles para el cuidado al final de la vida, examina documentos importantes y recomienda estrategias para hablar sobre sus deseos, así […]

ALTCS WorkshopTopic: ALTCS Workshop - Date: August 28, 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

Remote (Virtual) September 2024 - Enhance FitnessMondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, September 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30Please note: No class on Monday, September 2nd due to the Labor Day holidayExercises are done seated and standing.EnhanceFitness® is developed specifically for older adults, with exercises focusing on four key areas important […]

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

You're Dead, Now What? Exploring Body Disposition Options (Remote)Body disposition is choosing what happens to your body after death. This presentation explores burial, cremation, “green” options, and organ and body donation—and a few unexpected possibilities!In accordance with CDC guidelines, masking at PCOA facilities is recommended and encouraged for staff, volunteers, and members of the public. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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

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, […]

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, […]

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