Independence. Vitality. Respect.
Inside • Aging in Our Community 3 • Dementia Capable Southern Arizona 4
• Ending Life Well 24 • Advocacy 25
• Medicare & SMP 5 - 6 • Rights & Benefits 7 - 8 • Caregiving 9 - 11
• Senior Companion Program 26 • Neighbors Care Alliance 27 - 28 • Visibility Matters 30 • Featured Artist 34 • CareGiver Training Institute, Healthcare Education by PCOA 35 • Introducing TheKatie.org & PimaCare at Home, In-Home Care by PCOA 36
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• Community Lunch Program 12 • Volunteer: Take YOUR Shot 13 • Healthy Living 14 - 18 • PCOA Puzzle 19 - 20 • Nunca Es Demasiado Tarde 21 - 23
On the Cover: Detail from Gates to Nirvana by Kim McKay, The Drawing Studio. (Story, full image on inside back cover) Help from PCOA During the Pandemic Due to the prevalence of the coronavirus in our community, we encourage the public to access our services by phone or email whenever possible. Our building at 8467 E Broadway is open for those requiring in-person assistance. We encourage you to call and make an appointment to ensure the right staff are available to assist you. Our building at 600 S Country Club is not currently open to the public. Please call or visit our website frequently for updates, as availability is subject to change as the public health crisis evolves. The best way to access our services, including making an appointment for in-person assistance, is by calling our Helpline between 8:30 AM and 5 PM Monday through Friday at (520) 790-7262 or emailing help@pcoa.org.
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