Caregiving Essentials: First Steps (Part #1 Steps to Resilience; Part #2 Physical Care & Safety)

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 community-understand five key messages about dementia-learn tips for communicating with people with dementia-choose an action step that you will take as part of […]

A safe and welcoming place where people living with memory loss and their care partners can socialize and participate in activities together

You're Dead, Now What? Exploring Body Disposition OptionsBody 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. Masks […]

Learn more about the brain changes that occur with dementia.

A safe and welcoming place where people living with memory loss and their care partners can socialize and participate in activities together

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 […]

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

First Aid & CPR Training and Certification

Focuses on behavioral interventions and caregiving strategies

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 […]

First Aid & CPR Training and Certification