Never Too Late July/August 2025

Independence. Vitality. Respect.

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Aging in Our Community . . . . ..... 3 Philanthropy . . . . . . . . . ........... 4 Medicare Corner . . . . . . . ......... 5 Dementia Capable Southern Arizona . . . . . . . ......... 8 We Want to Hear from You! . . ... 10 Rights and Benefits . . . . . ....... 12 Caregiving . . . . . . . . . . .......... 14 Advocacy . . . . . . . . . . ........... 16 Ending Life Well . . . . . . . ........ 17 Nosh & Know . . . . . . . . ......... 18

Community Lunch Program . . ... 19 Healthy Living . . . . . . . . ......... 20 Nunca Es Demasiado Tarde . . ... 22 PCOA Puzzle . . . . . . . . . ......... 25 Neighbors Care Alliance . . . . .... 26 PimaCare at Home . . . . . . ....... 29 Featured Artist . . . . . . . . ........ 31

PCOA Helpline: (520) 790-7262 Administration: (520) 790-0504 Donate: givepcoa.org E-mail: help@pcoa.org Website: pcoa.org Mail: 600 S Country Club Rd Tucson, AZ 85716-5807 Never Too Late is published by Pima Council on Aging, the Area Agency on Aging, Region II. Material from Never Too Late may be reprinted when permission is given and attribution is used along with ©PCOA 2025. skregar@pcoa.org Graphic Designer Rebecca Manchester rmanchester@pcoa.org Advertising Susan Stein Kregar (520) 790-7573 ext. 5060 skregar@pcoa.org Editorial and Advertising Deadline for Next Bi-Monthly Issue JULY 25, 2025. Please include a contact person name and phone number with all submitted material. All articles are subject to editing in accordance with technical and policy guidelines but will not be altered in content without permission of the author. Publication of submissions is not guaranteed. Ads are not to be considered as PCOA endorsements of products, services, or individuals. Editor Susan Stein Kregar (520) 790-7573 ext. 5060

CONNECT WITH US The best way to access our services is by calling our Helpline between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday at (520) 790-7262 or emailing help@pcoa.org . Our 600 S. Country Club Rd. building is open for those requiring in-person assistance. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE COVER Mountain Forest, acrylic on canvas by Barbara Pearson, The Drawing Studio. (Story and full image on page 31).

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