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By Sharon Arkin Elder Rehab, a physical and cognitive fitness program for people with mild-to-moderate dementia, is back in operation after its Covid-induced interruption and is seeking immediate referrals. The program, formerly located at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, has a new sponsor: Desert Sports and Fitness at Pantano and Wrightstown Rd. Elder Rehab matches its memory-challenged participants with trained college student interns and volunteers. The students provide their respective partners with 20 twice weekly 2-hour sessions per semester. Each session consists of an hour of physical exercise and an hour of language and memory stimulation activities. Cost is $399 per semester, plus the cost of a one-hour fitness assessment by a certified personal trainer, estimated at around $85. Session times are arranged between each student and his or her partner’s caregiver. They can be on any two non- consecutive days of the week. Dementia Rehab Program Seeks Referrals
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Aging and Social Justice October 19 | 5:30 – 6:30pm | In Person Join us for the next Innovations in Healthy Aging Lecture “Aging and Social Justice.” About this event In-person, HSIB Forum, and livestreamed In this lecture, Dr. Howard discusses the ethics of aging, addressing important philosophical questions surrounding age and ‘ageism’: What are the beliefs and concepts about time and aging that fuel negative attitudes and behaviors toward aging adults? What, if any, obligations should society have for taking care of an aging population? Is living longer living better? What are the moral considerations for using technology to extend the human life span by many, many years? Laura M. Howard, PhD is a Professor of Practice at James E. Rogers College of Law, Bioethics faculty at Phoenix College of Medicine and retired Associate Professor of philosophy at the University of Arizona. Howard’s area of specialty is in normative and applied ethics, and she teaches courses covering topics in medical ethics, regulation and ethics for healthcare professionals, aging and social justice. Her current scholarship interests involve environmental health ethics. This free in-person lecture is open to the public. Register by October 17! https://bit.ly/IHALecture1019 Want to attend virtually instead? Reserve your space by October 17! (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aging-and-social- justice-virtual-tickets-403561371927)
Criteria for participation are as follows: • Age 60 or older (younger if otherwise qualified) • Disabling memory problems (Occasional "senior moments" don’t count!) • Willing to participate
For further information and to request an application form contact Dr. Sharon Arkin: 520-603-2912 or Sharonmerlearkin@gmail.com • Able to follow simple directions • Unable to travel independently • Has reliable transportation to and from the DSF • Consent of family member or guardian • Continent of urine and bowel, if reminded regularly (pads or Depends OK) • Ambulatory/able to transfer from wheelchair (cane or walker OK)
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Pima Council on Aging
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