NEVER TOO LATE - OCTOBER 2019

Caregiving

FREE FAMILY CAREGIVER TRAINING — CAREGIVING ESSENTIALS: FIRST STEPS – OCTOBER The demands of caring for a loved

October 9: PCOA Learning Center, 8467 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson WORKSHOP – STEPS TO RESILIENCE October 9: 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

one can be stressful and it is difficult to provide care when you are unsure of what you’re doing. You’ll feel much better when you’re confident of your skills and we can help! Give us a call today to sign up for one or both workshops available every month! Please register in advance. To RSVP call: (520) 258-5064 This training is revised and updated. The workshops are now presented by Pima Council on Aging’s Family Caregiving Team and PimaCare at Home. Training is available to unpaid family caregivers who are caring for someone age 60 or older, or caring for someone of any age with Alzheimer’s or other dementia.

• Stress Management Tools • Communication Strategies • Alzheimer’s & other dementias • Nutrition, Assistance with Eating, & Redirecting • Psychological & Emotional Conditions

• Grief & End of Life Resources • Managing Medications • Phone Use • Housework/ Laundry • Driving • Finances

To register or receive information, please contact: Pima Council on Aging 520/ 258-5064; LWetzler@pcoa.org or Register on Eventbrite: https://familycaregivertraining.eventbrite.com This training does not provide a certification for employment.

SAVE THE DATES - CAREGIVER MONTH EVENTS November is National Caregiver Month

November 19, Tuesday Title: Caregiving Around the Clock: Continuing the Journey When: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Where: PCOA Dusenberry Center, TEP Community Resource Room, 600 S. Country Club Rd. Free event, lunch served, caregiver celebration gifts Activities: • Putting Supports in Place: Preparing for Change

November 6, Wednesday Title: Caregiving Around the Clock: Caregiving Made Easier When: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Where: PCOA Lupu Building, CALC 8467 E. Broadway Blvd. Free event, lunch served, caregiver celebration gifts Activities: • Economical Technology Helpers

• How Do You Know When it’s time for Supportive Housing? • Caregiving: The Journey Continues, panel discussion (Cascades of Tucson, Casa de la Luz, Serenity Senior Services)

• How to Keep Your Zen: Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout • Caregiving: You don’t have to do it alone, panel discussion (PimaCare at Home, Mercy Care-ALTCS, PCOA Respite)

For information & registration call Deb Waring: (520) 305-3407

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