Upcoming Presentations Dementia 101 Learn more about what dementia is and how it impacts individuals, families, and communities. Understand common signs of dementia and how to approach memory concerns. Wednesday, September 16 10:00 am–12:00 pm Oro Valley Library IDEA! Strategy A 3-step strategy to help you figure out why a behavior is happening and how to deal with it. This presentation is designed for family members and other caregivers. Friday, October 16 1:30–3:00 pm Valencia Library 202 W. Valencia Rd. Tucson, AZ 85706 Wednesday, October 21 2:00–3:30 pm Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center (PCOA) 600 S. Country Club Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716 End of Life Care Planning When Living with a Dementia Diagnosis Understand end of life care decisions, decision-making authority, and advance directives. Thursday, October 8 10:00–11:30 pm Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center (PCOA) 600 S. Country Club Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716 1305 W. Naranja Dr. Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Register online at bit.ly/DCSAevents or by scanning the QR code.
Dementia Friends Champions Take your Dementia Friends status a step further, allowing you to facilitate Dementia Friends Information Sessions for your organization or other community members. Wednesday, October 28 1:00–3:00 pm Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center (PCOA) 600 S. Country Club Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716
FOR MORE INFORMATION on the presentations, please contact Nicole Thomas at nthomas@pcoa.org or (520) 790-7573 ext. 1739. EnhanceFitness®: Strong and Capable Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 1:00–2:00 pm Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center (PCOA) 600 S. Country Club Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716 An interactive fitness program for both those living with memory loss and mobility challenges and their caregivers! EnhanceFitness® is an evidence-based falls prevention and physical activity program specifically designed for older adults. For more information and to register please email DCSA@pcoa.org or call (520) 790-7573 ext.1748 .
Options Counseling Caring for a loved one with memory loss? You are not alone. DCSA offers Options Counseling to help connect you with memory loss screenings, resources, referrals, and support. Call (520) 790-7262 or fill out a request online at pcoa.org/DementiaReferral
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