Family Caregiving • Using evidence-based programs and practices, train informal/family caregivers in practices they can implement in their day-to-day lives to better care for both themselves and others. • Address the direct care workforce shortage through collaborative and innovative training and recruitment efforts. • Advocate for increased funding for family caregiver supportive services through the Older Americans Act. Transportation • Continue to build the Neighbors Care Alliance program to enhance the availability of door-to-door transportation services for medical appointments. • Continue to work with key stakeholders to share expertise surrounding the needs of older adults and transportation. These stakeholders include the City of Tucson, Pima Association of Governments, the Regional Transportation Authority, Pima County, and Arizona Department of Transportation. Alzheimer’s and Other Forms of Dementia • Continue and broaden access to free memory screenings to assist with early detection. • Conduct public awareness campaigns to educate the community about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, emphasizing the importance of early detection, available resources, and reducing stigma. • Continue providing support and resources to caregivers. Barriers to Technology • Continue to build out content for The Virtual Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, including trainings and videos about safe usage of technology. • Continue to identify and promote information about how older adults can avoid fraud and scams. • Work with health care systems, nonprofit organizations, and government partners to ensure that accessibility to services is not solely reliant on internet access–even if that is the primary option for enrollment.
A Report to the Community
Pima Council on Aging
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