How to Start a Neighbors Care Program (NCP)Coretta Scott King said, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” Learn how you and your neighbors can contribute to a great community by exploring PCOA’s Neighbors Care Alliance at this informational session. The session will include highlights about […]

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 […]

ALTCS WorkshopLearn 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, […]

Aging Mastery Program - Winter 2023Tuesdays, February 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm The Aging Mastery Program (AMP) is a comprehensive approach to aging well. The program combines classes with expert speakers, group discussion and goal setting to help you gain new skills to […]

First Aid & CPR Training and Certification

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 […]

Preparativos Hechos en VidaComenzando 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 […]

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

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 […]

You're Dead, Now What? Exploring Body Disposition OptionBody 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 […]

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, […]