Never Too Late May/June 2025

Independence. Vitality. Respect.

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Aging in Our Community . . . . ..... 3 Philanthropy . . . . . . . . . ........... 4 Philanthropy . . . . . . . . . ........... 5 Dementia Capable Southern Arizona Classes . . . . ..... 6 We Want to Hear from You! . . . .... 8 Medicare Corner . . . . . . . ....... 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 CareGiver Training Institute (CGTI) . . . . . . . . ........ 28 PimaCare at Home (PCAH) . . . ... 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: 8467 E. Broadway Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85710 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. Editor Adina Wingate, (520) 790-7573 ext. 5067 awingate@pcoa.org Graphic Designer Rebecca Manchester rmanchester@pcoa.org Advertising Adina Wingate, (520) 790-7573 ext. 5067 awingate@pcoa.org Editorial and Advertising Deadline for Next Bi-Monthly Issue MAY 26, 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.

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 . Both our 8467 E. Broadway Blvd. and 600 S. Country Club Rd. buildings are open for those requiring in-person assistance. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE COVER Ocotillo Sunset, acrylic on panel by Maria Arvayo, The Drawing Studio. (Story and full image on page 31.)

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