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Inside • Aging in Our Community 3 & 26 • Philanthropy 4 • Dementia Capable Southern Arizona 5 - 6 • Healthy Minds for Life 7 • Medicare & Senior Medicare Patrol 8 - 9
• Ending Life Well 22 • PCOA Puzzle 23 - 24 • Nunca Es Demasiado Tarde 25 - 27 • Visibility Matters 28 • Advocacy 29 • Senior Companion Program 30 • Neighbors Care Alliance 31 - 32 • Green Valley Information 33 • Featured Artist 34 • CareGiver Training Institute 35 • PimaCare at Home 36
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• Rights & Benefits 10 • Caregiving 11 - 13
• Community Lunch Program 14 • Falls Prevention Events 15 - 18 • Healthy Living 19 - 21
On the Cover: Detail from Mexican Bird of Paradise, 8.7”x8.3”, Mezzotint/Aquatint by Jennifer Clarke,The Drawing Studio. (Story, full image on inside back cover) Connect with us The best way to access our services is by calling our Helpline between 8:30 AM and 5 PM Monday through Friday at (520) 790-7262 or emailing help@pcoa.org • Our 8467 E. Broadway Blvd. building is open for those requiring in-person assistance. • Our 600 S. Country Club Rd. building is open for those requiring in-person assistance.
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