Never Too Late November/December 2025

Independence. Vitality. Respect.

INSIDE

Aging in Our Community . . . . ..... 3 Philanthropy . . . . . . . . . ........... 4 Medicare Corner . . . . . . . ......... 6 Dementia Capable Southern Arizona . . . . . . . ......... 8 Advocacy . . . . . . . . . . ........... 10 Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) . . . . . . . . ........ 11 Caregiving . . . . . . . . . . .......... 12 Ending Life Well . . . . . . . ........ 14

Nosh & Know . . . . . . . . ......... 16 Community Lunch Program . . ... 17 Healthy Living . . . . . . . . ......... 18 Nunca Es Demasiado Tarde . . ... 20 PCOA Puzzle . . . . . . . . . ......... 25 Neighbors Care Alliance . . . . .... 26 PimaCare at Home . . . . . . ....... 29 Featured Artist . . . . . . . . ........ 31

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ON THE COVER Out of the Blue, by Ingrid McCarty, The Drawing Studio. Story and full image on page 31.

Editor Susan Stein Kregar (520) 790-7573 ext. 5060 skregar@pcoa.org Graphic Designer Rebecca Manchester rmanchester@pcoa.org

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