Cafe at the Katie
2025-05-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix) | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
A safe and welcoming place where people living with memory loss and their care partners can socialize and participate in activities together

Understanding Medicare (in-person) - at The Katie - PCOA
2025-05-14 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-11 12:00 - 15:00 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Office, 600 S. Country Club, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
Learn all about Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D) in one place!

Family Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
2025-05-15 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-05-29 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-05 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-06-18 13:30 - 15:00 | AZ
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 with others. PCOA provides monthly support groups in various Pima County locations. Support groups are open to any adult providing care for someone 60 and older, or for someone of any age with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.

Please be aware that PCOA events can be filmed and/or photographed. By attending, you consent to your image and likeness being used in future promotional materials, social media, archives, and other publications.

Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to respecting your privacy. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our event staff.

DCW Training-SPANISH
2025-05-19 09:00 - 2025-05-21 17:00 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
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 lecture and skills lab training. Successfully completing our State-Approved Training and Testing Program qualifies you to become a DCW in as little as three days!
In accordance with CDC guidelines, masking at PCOA facilities is optional for staff, volunteers, and members of the public. CDC recommends people at high risk of serious illness from COVID 19 discuss when they should wear masks and other precautions with their healthcare provider. PCOA representatives will gladly put on a mask at your request. Participants at in-person event(s) will be expected to adhere to distancing and safety guidelines as provided. Guidelines for functions held in community sites not operated by PCOA may vary.

Please be aware that PCOA events can be filmed and/or photographed. By attending, you consent to your image and likeness being used in future promotional materials, social media, archives, and other publications.

Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to respecting your privacy. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our event staff.

Caregiving Essentials: First Steps Training
2025-05-20 09:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-12 09:00 - 15:30 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
Caregiving Essentials: First Steps (Part #1 Steps to Resilience; Part #2 Physical Care & Safety)

Cafe at the Lupu
2025-05-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-17 10:00 - 11:00 | PCOA Lupu Building, 8467 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ, 85710, United States

Let's Talk About Living... and Dying
2025-05-22 13:00 - 14:30 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
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, & reviewing your advance directives.

Please be aware that PCOA events can be filmed and/or photographed. By attending, you consent to your image and likeness being used in future promotional materials, social media, archives, and other publications.

Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to respecting your privacy. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our event staff.

ALTCS Workshop - May 2025 (In-Person Event)
2025-05-28 14:00 - 16:00 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Office, 600 S. Country Club, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
ALTCS Workshop

The 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 for as long as possible, or receive the support they need in a safe placement where their care needs can be met.

Topics we’ll cover:
· The financial criteria for eligibility (both income and resources)
· How much care one requires for their personal needs to meet the medical eligibility criteria
· What to do if an applicant’s income or resources exceed the income limit
· What it means to spend-down and when it’s necessary
· What Share of Cost means–who it applies to and who it doesn’t
· Estate recovery and perhaps dispel some myths
PCOA holds the ALTCS workshop on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM. There is no cost to attend. The presentation alternates each month between In-Person (seating is limited) and Virtual (via Zoom). For more information or to register please contact Pima Council on Aging at (520) 790-7262.

Registration is required. Seating is limited for in-person workshops, please contact us if you are unable to attend.

Please be aware that PCOA events can be filmed and/or photographed. By attending, you consent to your image and likeness being used in future promotional materials, social media, archives, and other publications.

Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to respecting your privacy. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our event staff.

Understanding Medicare (in-person) - Murphy-Wilmot Library
2025-05-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Murphy-Wilmot Library, 530 N. Wilmot Library, Tucson, AZ, 85711, United States
All things Medicare : Original and Medicare Advantage. Prescription (Part D). Medigap (Supplemental Coverage). Medicare Savings Program.

First Aid/CPR Training - The Katie
2025-05-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-14 09:00 - 13:00 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
First Aid & CPR Training and Certification

DCW Training
2025-06-03 09:00 - 2025-06-05 17:00 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
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 lecture and skills lab training. Successfully completing our State-Approved Training and Testing Program qualifies you to become a DCW in as little as three days!

Please be aware that PCOA events can be filmed and/or photographed. By attending, you consent to your image and likeness being used in future promotional materials, social media, archives, and other publications.
Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to respecting your privacy. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our event staff.

Dementia Friends Information Session (Online)
2025-06-05 15:00 - 16:00 | AZ
Become a Dementia Friend in your community!

First Aid/CPR Training- Lupu
2025-06-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Pima Council On Aging, 8467 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ, 85710, United States

Dementia Friends Information Session (In-Person)
2025-06-11 15:00 - 16:00 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
Be a part of making Pima County a dementia-friendly community!

Dementia Friends Info Session w/Emphasis on African-American Pop. (online)
2025-06-16 15:00 - 16:30 | AZ
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 becoming a Dementia Friend

This Dementia Friends information session is appropriate for all community members and is open to everyone. We will look at the broad impact of dementia as well as the specific impact on the African-American population.

Please be aware that PCOA events can be filmed and/or photographed. By attending, you consent to your image and likeness being used in future promotional materials, social media, archives, and other publications.
Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to respecting your privacy. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our event staff.

Spanish- First Aid/CPR Training - The Katie
2025-06-17 09:00 - 13:00 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States

You're Dead, Now What? Exploring Body Disposition Options
2025-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | 600 S Country Club Rd, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
You’re Dead, Now What? Exploring Body Disposition Options

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!

Please be aware that PCOA events can be filmed and/or photographed. By attending, you consent to your image and likeness being used in future promotional materials, social media, archives, and other publications.
Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to respecting your privacy. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our event staff.

Memory Loss: Progression, Behaviors, and Interventions pt 1 (online)
2025-06-23 15:00 - 16:30 | AZ
Learn more about the brain changes that occur with dementia.

ALTCS Workshop - June 2025 (Online Event)
2025-06-25 14:00 - 16:00 | AZ
ALTCS Workshop

The 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 for as long as possible, or receive the support they need in a safe placement where their care needs can be met.

Topics we’ll cover:

· The financial criteria for eligibility (both income and resources)
· How much care one requires for their personal needs to meet the medical eligibility criteria
· What to do if an applicant’s income or resources exceed the income limit
· What it means to spend-down and when it’s necessary
· What Share of Cost means–who it applies to and who it doesn’t
· Estate recovery and perhaps dispel some myths

PCOA holds the ALTCS workshop on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM. There is no cost to attend. The presentation alternates each month between In-Person (seating is limited) and Virtual (via Zoom). For more information or to register please contact Pima Council on Aging at (520) 790-7262.

Registration is required. Please contact us if you are unable to attend.

Please be aware that PCOA events can be filmed and/or photographed. By attending, you consent to your image and likeness being used in future promotional materials, social media, archives, and other publications.

Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to respecting your privacy. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our event staff.
