Upcoming Presentations Dementia Friends Information Session Gain a general understanding of dementia with a focus on creating a dementia-friendly community. Friday, January 9 10:00–11:00 am Ora Mae Harn Senior Center 13250 N. Lon Adams Rd. Marana, AZ 85653 Wednesday, February 4 10:00–11:00 am Joyner-Green Valley Library 601 N. La Cañada Dr. Green Valley, AZ 85614 VIRTUAL Tuesday, February 17 3:00–4:30 pm Online Zoom presentation with special emphasis on the African-American population. 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, February 18 10:00–11:30 am Joyner-Green Valley Library 601 N. La Cañada Dr. Green Valley, AZ 85614 Memory Loss: Progressions, Behaviors, and Interventions Part 1 Dive into the progression of dementia, the brain changes that occur, and care tips. This presentation is designed for family members and other caregivers. Wednesday, March 4 10:00–11:30 am Joyner-Green Valley Library 601 N. La Cañada Dr. Green Valley, AZ 85614
VIRTUAL Thursday, January 22 2:00–3:30 pm Memory Loss: Progressions, Behaviors, and Interventions Part 2 Take a deeper dive looking at caregiver strategies, common challenges, and approaches to caring for someone with dementia. This presentation is designed for family members and other caregivers. Wednesday, March 18 10:00–11:30 am Joyner-Green Valley Library 601 N. La Cañada Dr. Green Valley, AZ 85614 VIRTUAL Thursday, January 29 2:00–3:30 pm 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. Monday, March 23 2:00–3:30 pm Joyner-Green Valley Library 601 N. La Cañada Dr. Green Valley, AZ 85614 End of Life Care Planning: What You Need to Know When Living with a Dementia Diagnosis Understand end of life care decisions, decision-making authority, and ad- vance directives. Friday, March 27 2:00–3:30 pm Joyner-Green Valley Library 601 N. La Cañada Dr. Green Valley, AZ 85614
Register online at bit.ly/DCSAevents or by scanning the QR code.
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 Randolph Recreation Center 200 S. Alvernon Way, Bldg. 1 Tucson, AZ 85711 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 .
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