Never Too Late - August 2023

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Imagine you are caring for an LGBTQI+ person who came out in 2017. Due to their dementia diagnosis, they believe it is 1994 and do not remember coming out or receiving gender-affirming surgery. How does one support the unique needs of LGBTQI+ people living with dementia?

A memory screening is a simple and safe “healthy brain check-up” that should be done annually as we age. DCSA offers free memory screenings to the community. These screenings can be done in person or over the phone. They are not a diagnostic test; however, they do provide insight into memory changes over time and can help determine if you may need further evaluation from a physician or other clinician. Call the PCOA Helpline at (520) 790-7262 or visit our website to request a free memory screening today! https://www. pcoa.org/dementiareferral/

As a care provider, join us to learn about responsive care for LGBTQI+ people living with dementia through Visibility Matters: Dementia Edition.

When: Wednesday August 30, 2023 | 10am–12pm Where:

| 600 S. Country Club Rd.

Seating is limited, please register at: https://vmdementiaaug23.event- brite.com or contact Sarah Bahnson at sbahnson@pcoa.org

In partnership with Posada Life Community Services 3rd Saturday of each month 1–2pm August 19 Posada Life Community Center 780 S. Park Centre Ave. Green Valley, AZ 85614 Point of contact – Ellen March at (520) 393-6840 or EMarch@casagv.org

In partnership with Senior Pride 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month 10–11am

In partnership with AARP Arizona 4th Friday of each month 10–11:30am August 25 AARP Tucson Office 6700 N. Oracle Rd. Suite 331 Tucson, AZ 85704 Point of contact – Aaron Wodka at (520) 730-1170 or AWodka@aarp.org

August 9 & August 23 600 S. Country Club Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716

Point of contact – Nicole Thomas at (520) 790-7573 x1739 or nthomas@ pcoa.org To register , visit https://cafeatthekatie. eventbrite.com

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Pima Council on Aging

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