Dementia Capable Southern Arizona
September–November 2025 Presentations
Dementia Friends Information Session
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. VIRTUAL Wednesday, October 8 3:00–4:30 pm Thursday, November 13 1:00–2:30 pm 600 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson 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. VIRTUAL Wednesday, October 15 3:00–4:30 pm Thursday, November 20 1:00–2:30 pm 600 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson IDEA! Behaviors & Alzheimer’s Designed to help family members who are seeing changes in behaviors that may be difficult to understand. Utilizing the IDEA! strategy, this program aims to explore and understand why behaviors happen, their meanings, and practical tips to respond. Tuesday, September 9 2:00–3:30 pm 600 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson VIRTUAL Friday, October 24 10:00–11:30 am
Gain a general understanding of dementia with a focus on creating a dementia-friendly community. Tuesday, September 9 10:00–11:00 am 600 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson Dementia Friends: Special Emphasis on the Faith Community Tuesday, September 23 12:30–2:00 pm 600 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson Dementia Friends: Special Emphasis on Preparing for Holidays VIRTUAL Wednesday, October 29 3:00–4:30 pm 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. VIRTUAL Wednesday, October 1 3:00–4:30 pm Thursday, November 6 1:00–2:30 pm 600 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson
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. NEW CLASS! EnhanceFitness®: Strong and Capable Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 1:00–2:00 pm Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center 600 S. Country Club Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716. 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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Pima Council on Aging
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