Dementia Care Partners Support Group
2023-03-28 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix) | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
A support group specific to care partners of those living with dementia.

Preparativos Hechos en Vida
2023-03-30 13:30 - 15:00 | Pima Council On Aging, 8467 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ, 85710, United States
Preparativos Hechos en Vida

Comenzando con eso, que, para usted, hace que la vida valga la pena, esta presentación en español 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 como, completar y renovar su plan de cuidados para el final de la vida.
Se pueden registrar por medio de este portal o llamando a Alex Treviño, al (520) 790-7573 ext. 1778.
De conformidad con los lineamientos de los CDC, en las instalaciones de PCOA se recomienda el uso de cubrebocas, especialmente para el personal, voluntarios y para el público. En la recepción habrá cubrebocas disponibles. Los CDC recomiendan a las personas con alto riesgo de enfermedades graves derivadas del COVID-19 que consulten con su médico para saber si deben utilizar cubrebocas e implementar otras medidas de precaución. Los representantes de PCOA con gusto se colocarán un cubrebocas si así se los piden. Por el momento no se permite servir alimentos dentro de nuestras instalaciones. Se pide a los participantes en eventos presenciales que cumplan con los lineamientos de seguridad y distanciamiento. En situaciones con grupos pequeños o grandes, donde el distanciamiento físico no siempre sea posible, se requerirá el uso de cubrebocas. Los lineamientos para eventos que se lleven a cabo en sitios comunitarios ajenos a PCOA pudieran variar.

CLOSED - César Chávez Day
2023-03-31 00:00 - 23:59

Clements - April 2023 - EnhanceFitness
2023-04-03 08:30 - 2023-04-29 09:30 | Clements Regional Center – Fitness Center, 8155 East Poinciana Drive, Tucson, AZ, 85730, United States
Clements – April 2023 – EnhanceFitness

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28 from 8:30 – 9:30 am
Exercises 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 training; and balance. You can join us no matter what your level of fitness is now, and we offer seated and standing exercise options.
This is no average fitness class! Classes are taught by a certified fitness instructor to ensure quality assurance and safety. Your fitness instructor will measure your starting point in several key areas of strength, mobility and balance and continue to help you monitor your progress throughout your participation. The instructor will get to know you, your individual goals and challenges, and how to help you make the most of each class.
EnhanceFitness® is an evidence-based program with years of research backing it, which means it is scientifically proven to:
• Improve strength and balance
• Increase flexibility
• Boost activity levels
• Improve mood
• Help prevent falls
In accordance with CDC guidelines, masking at PCOA facilities is recommended and encouraged for staff, volunteers, and members of the public. Masks will be available if needed at our front desks. 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. For the time being, food will not be permitted to be served indoors at our facilities. Participants at in-person event(s) will be expected to adhere to distancing and safety guidelines as provided. For small or large group settings where 6 feet of physical distance cannot be always maintained, masks will be required. Guidelines for functions held in community sites not operated by PCOA may vary.

Randolph - April 2023 - EnhanceFitness
2023-04-03 09:00 - 2023-04-29 10:00 | Randolph Recreation Center, 200 South Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, 85711, United States
Randolph – April 2023 – EnhanceFitness

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28 from 9:00 – 10:00 am
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 training; and balance. You can join us no matter what your level of fitness is now, and we offer seated and standing exercise options.
This is no average fitness class! Classes are taught by a certified fitness instructor to ensure quality assurance and safety. Your fitness instructor will measure your starting point in several key areas of strength, mobility and balance and continue to help you monitor your progress throughout your participation. The instructor will get to know you, your individual goals and challenges, and how to help you make the most of each class.
EnhanceFitness® is an evidence-based program with years of research backing it, which means it is scientifically proven to:
• Improve strength and balance
• Increase flexibility
• Boost activity levels
• Improve mood
• Help prevent falls
Classes meet three times a week for an hour each session. Exercises are done seated and standing.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, masking at PCOA facilities is recommended and encouraged for staff, volunteers, and members of the public. Masks will be available if needed at our front desks. 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. For the time being, food will not be permitted to be served indoors at our facilities. Participants at in-person event(s) will be expected to adhere to distancing and safety guidelines as provided. For small or large group settings where 6 feet of physical distance cannot be always maintained, masks will be required. Guidelines for functions held in community sites not operated by PCOA may vary.

Memory Care Support: Dementia Friends, Brain Health, and Early Detection
2023-04-03 10:00 - 11:30 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
Memory Care Support Series – Brain Changes 101: Including Dementia Friends

This 6-week series is designed for caregivers caring for a loved one with memory loss. We will walk through many aspects of this journey with you, from learning the basics of memory loss and dementia to end of life planning. We will help you understand the changes that are occurring with your loved one and how to address them without forgetting your own self-care! In the process, you will also become a certified Dementia Friend, an important member of the community who can help destigmatize dementia and make difference in the lives of those experiencing memory loss.

PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center - April 2023 - EnhanceFitness
2023-04-03 10:30 - 2023-04-29 11:30 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center – April 2023 – EnhanceFitness

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28 from 10:30 – 11:30 am
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 training; and balance. You can join us no matter what your level of fitness is now, and we offer seated and standing exercise options.
This is no average fitness class! Classes are taught by a certified fitness instructor to ensure quality assurance and safety. Your fitness instructor will measure your starting point in several key areas of strength, mobility and balance and continue to help you monitor your progress throughout your participation. The instructor will get to know you, your individual goals and challenges, and how to help you make the most of each class.
EnhanceFitness® is an evidence-based program with years of research backing it, which means it is scientifically proven to:
• Improve strength and balance
• Increase flexibility
• Boost activity levels
• Improve mood
• Help prevent falls
Classes meet three times a week for an hour each session. Exercises are done seated and standing.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, masking at PCOA facilities is recommended and encouraged for staff, volunteers, and members of the public. Masks will be available if needed at our front desks. 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. For the time being, food will not be permitted to be served indoors at our facilities. Participants at in-person event(s) will be expected to adhere to distancing and safety guidelines as provided. For small or large group settings where 6 feet of physical distance cannot be always maintained, masks will be required. Guidelines for functions held in community sites not operated by PCOA may vary.

Remote (Virtual) - April 2023 - EnhanceFitness
2023-04-03 10:30 - 2023-04-29 11:30
Remote (Virtual) – April 2023 – EnhanceFitness

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28 from 10:30 – 11:30 am
Join in the fun of a group exercise activity and improve your overall health from the comfort of your own home!
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 training; and balance. You can join us no matter what your level of fitness is now, and we offer seated and standing exercise options.
This is no average fitness class! Classes are taught by a certified fitness instructor to ensure quality assurance and safety. Your fitness instructor will measure your starting point in several key areas of strength, mobility and balance and continue to help you monitor your progress throughout your participation. The instructor will get to know you, your individual goals and challenges, and how to help you make the most of each class.
EnhanceFitness® is an evidence-based program with years of research backing it, which means it is scientifically proven to:
• Improve strength and balance
• Increase flexibility
• Boost activity levels
• Improve mood
• Help prevent falls
Classes meet three times a week for an hour each session, classes are limited to 15 participants and can fill quickly, so register now! Exercises are done seated and standing.

Tucson Estates (TENHN) - April 2023 - EnhanceFitness
2023-04-03 10:30 - 2023-04-29 11:30 | 5900 W Western Way Cir, 5900 West Western Way Circle, Tucson, AZ, 85713, United States
Tucson Estates – April 2023 – EnhanceFitness

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28 from 10:30 – 11:30 am
Mondays – Recreation Hall
Wednesdays and Fridays – Multi-Purpose Hall
Join in the fun of a group exercise activity and improve your overall health!
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 training; and balance. You can join us no matter what your level of fitness is!
This is no average fitness class! Classes are taught by a certified fitness instructor to ensure quality assurance and safety. Your fitness instructor will measure your starting point in several key areas of strength, mobility and balance and continue to help you monitor your progress throughout your participation. The instructor will get to know you, your individual goals and challenges, and how to help you make the most of each class.
EnhanceFitness® is an evidence-based program with years of research backing it, which means it is scientifically proven to improve strength and balance, increase flexibility, boost activity levels, improve mood, and help prevent falls.
Classes meet three times a week for an hour each session, classes are limited and can fill quickly, so register now!
Rooms are identified by a label on the outside of the room.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, masking at PCOA facilities is recommended and encouraged for staff, volunteers, and members of the public. Masks will be available if needed at our front desks. 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. For the time being, food will not be permitted to be served indoors at our facilities. Participants at in-person event(s) will be expected to adhere to distancing and safety guidelines as provided. For small or large group settings where 6 feet of physical distance cannot be always maintained, masks will be required. Guidelines for functions held in community sites not operated by PCOA may vary.

Udall - April 2023 - EnhanceFitness
2023-04-03 11:00 - 2023-04-29 12:00 | Morris K Udall Park and Recreation Center, 7200 East Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, AZ, 85715, United States
Udall – April 2023 – EnhanceFitness

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Exercises 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 training; and balance. You can join us no matter what your level of fitness is now, and we offer seated and standing exercise options.
This is no average fitness class! Classes are taught by a certified fitness instructor to ensure quality assurance and safety. Your fitness instructor will measure your starting point in several key areas of strength, mobility and balance and continue to help you monitor your progress throughout your participation. The instructor will get to know you, your individual goals and challenges, and how to help you make the most of each class.
EnhanceFitness® is an evidence-based program with years of research backing it, which means it is scientifically proven to:
• Improve strength and balance
• Increase flexibility
• Boost activity levels
• Improve mood
• Help prevent falls
In accordance with CDC guidelines, masking at PCOA facilities is recommended and encouraged for staff, volunteers, and members of the public. Masks will be available if needed at our front desks. 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. For the time being, food will not be permitted to be served indoors at our facilities. Participants at in-person event(s) will be expected to adhere to distancing and safety guidelines as provided. For small or large group settings where 6 feet of physical distance cannot be always maintained, masks will be required. Guidelines for functions held in community sites not operated by PCOA may vary.

El Rio -April 2023 - EnhanceFitness
2023-04-03 11:00 - 2023-04-29 12:00 | El Rio Recreation Center, 1390 W Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
El Rio – April 2023 – EnhanceFitness

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Exercises 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 training; and balance. You can join us no matter what your level of fitness is now, and we offer seated and standing exercise options.
This is no average fitness class! Classes are taught by a certified fitness instructor to ensure quality assurance and safety. Your fitness instructor will measure your starting point in several key areas of strength, mobility and balance and continue to help you monitor your progress throughout your participation. The instructor will get to know you, your individual goals and challenges, and how to help you make the most of each class.
EnhanceFitness® is an evidence-based program with years of research backing it, which means it is scientifically proven to:
• Improve strength and balance
• Increase flexibility
• Boost activity levels
• Improve mood
• Help prevent falls
In accordance with CDC guidelines, masking at PCOA facilities is recommended and encouraged for staff, volunteers, and members of the public. Masks will be available if needed at our front desks. 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. For the time being, food will not be permitted to be served indoors at our facilities. Participants at in-person event(s) will be expected to adhere to distancing and safety guidelines as provided. For small or large group settings where 6 feet of physical distance cannot be always maintained, masks will be required. Guidelines for functions held in community sites not operated by PCOA may vary.

DCW Training
2023-04-05 09:00 - 2023-04-07 17:00 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
DCW Training

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.

First Aid/CPR Training- Lupu
2023-04-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Pima Council On Aging, 8467 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ, 85710, United States
First Aid & CPR Training and Certification

Memory Care Support: Self-Care and Relationships
2023-04-10 10:00 - 11:30 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
Self-Care & Relationships: Building Support and Connections

This 6-week series is designed for caregivers caring for a loved one with memory loss. We will walk through many aspects of this journey with you, from learning the basics of memory loss and dementia to end of life planning. We will help you understand the changes that are occurring with your loved one and how to address them without forgetting your own self-care! In the process, you will also become a certified Dementia Friend, an important member of the community who can help destigmatize dementia and make difference in the lives of those experiencing memory loss.

Chart/Excel Training Workshop
2023-04-10 14:30 - 16:00, 2023-04-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-04-13 12:30 - 14:00 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
Learn how to make graphs and charts in Excel using your data.

Dementia Friends Information Session (Online)
2023-04-10 15:00 - 16:00
Become a Dementia Friend in your community!

Cafe at the Katie
2023-04-12 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 (Virtual via Zoom)
2023-04-12 12:00 - 15:00
Understanding Medicare (Virtual via Zoom )

Understanding Medicare (In-Person Attendance PCOA Lupu Building)
2023-04-12 12:00 - 15:00 | PCOA Lupu Building, 8467 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ, 85710, United States
Understanding Medicare (In-Person Attendance)

First Aid/CPR Training - The Katie
2023-04-12 12:00 - 16:00 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States

Sesión informativa de Dementia Friends (por Zoom)
2023-04-13 13:00 - 14:00
Es hora de cambiar la forma en que las personas piensan, actúan, y hablan sobre la demencia.

ALTCS Workshop - April 2023 (In-Person Event)
2023-04-13 14:30 - 16:00 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Office, 600 S. Country Club, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
ALTCS Workshop

Learn about the Arizona Long Term Care System, including what it is, what it takes to be eligible for the program, and what kinds of services are available once a person becomes eligible. A great place to start when you are considering ALTCS for yourself, or for a loved one.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, masking at PCOA facilities is recommended and encouraged for staff, volunteers, and members of the public. Masks will be available if needed at our front desks. 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. For the time being, food will not be permitted to be served indoors at our facilities. Participants at in-person event(s) will be expected to adhere to distancing and safety guidelines as provided. For small or large group settings where 6 feet of physical distance cannot be always maintained, masks will be required. Guidelines for functions held in community sites not operated by PCOA may vary.

Memory Care Support: Memory Loss: Progression, Behaviors, Interventions pt1
2023-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
Memory Loss: Progression, Behaviors, and Interventions Part 1

This 6-week series is designed for caregivers caring for a loved one with memory loss. We will walk through many aspects of this journey with you, from learning the basics of memory loss and dementia to end of life planning. We will help you understand the changes that are occurring with your loved one and how to address them without forgetting your own self-care! In the process, you will also become a certified Dementia Friend, an important member of the community who can help destigmatize dementia and make difference in the lives of those experiencing memory loss.

Caregiving Essentials: First Steps Training
2023-04-19 08:30 - 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)

PCOA Understanding Medicare (In-Person) @ Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. Library
2023-04-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 North Schisler Drive, Tucson, AZ, 85743, United States
Americans With Disabilities Act – 504 Rehabilitations Act ADA Notice
It is the policy of Pima Council on Aging not to discriminate based on disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices. Individual with disabilities who need accommodation, including auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs, services, or activities, are invited to make their needs and preferences known to the office staff.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Applicants for services, clients, client family members, persons with disabilities, applicants for employment, employees, volunteers, and individuals holding professional agreements with Pima Council On Aging (PCOA) are hereby notified that this agency does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability in admission or access to, or services or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the agency’s compliance with the regulations, implementing Title VI, Title IX, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 is directed to contact the following individual who has been designated by PCOA to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination:
Name: Jennifer Billa
Title: Human Resources Director
Phone: 520-790-0504

Dementia 101 (online)
2023-04-20 13:00 - 14:30
Take a look at what dementia is, causes and risk factors, common signs, common types, and how Dementia Capable Southern Arizona can help.

Let's Talk About Living... and Dying
2023-04-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Pima Council On Aging, 8467 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ, 85710, 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.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, masking at PCOA facilities is recommended and encouraged for staff, volunteers, and members of the public. Masks will be available if needed at our front desks. 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. For the time being, food will not be permitted to be served indoors at our facilities. Participants at in-person event(s) will be expected to adhere to distancing and safety guidelines as provided. For small or large group settings where 6 feet of physical distance cannot be always maintained, masks will be required. Guidelines for functions held in community sites not operated by PCOA may vary.

Memory Care Support: Memory Loss: Progression, Behaviors, Interventions pt2
2023-04-24 10:00 - 11:30 | PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, 600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
Memory Loss: Progression, Behaviors, and Interventions Part 2

This 6-week series is designed for caregivers caring for a loved one with memory loss. We will walk through many aspects of this journey with you, from learning the basics of memory loss and dementia to end of life planning. We will help you understand the changes that are occurring with your loved one and how to address them without forgetting your own self-care! In the process, you will also become a certified Dementia Friend, an important member of the community who can help destigmatize dementia and make difference in the lives of those experiencing memory loss.
