Independence. Vitality. Respect.
Inside • Aging in Our Community 3 • Dementia Capable Southern Arizona 4 • Medicare & SMP 5 - 7 • Rights & Benefits 8 • Caregiving 9 - 11 • Community Lunch Program 12 • Healthy Living 13 - 16 • PCOA Puzzle 17 - 18 • Nunca Es Demasiado Tarde 19 - 22 • Ending Life Well 23
• Visibility Matters 24 • Advocacy 25
• Senior Companion Program 26 • Neighbors Care Alliance 27 - 28 • Philanthropy: FreeWill & Thank you to 2022 Partners 33 • Featured Artist 34 • CareGiver Training Institute, Healthcare Education by PCOA 35 • PimaCare at Home, In-Home Care by PCOA 36
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On the Cover: Detail from Head Over Heels, 40”h x 16”w, acrylic by Linda Smalley, The Drawing Studio. (Story, full image on inside back cover)
Help from PCOA During the Pandemic
Due to the declining rate of COVID-19 transmission in Pima County and updated guidance from the CDC and Pima County Health Department, PCOA revised its guidance to staff and volunteers, and when interacting with members of the public, effective October 1, 2022. We encourage the public to access our services by phone or email whenever possible. Please remember that although masking in PCOA facilities continues to be option, the following guidelines are still in effect: All staff are expected to offer to wear masks and wear them when requested. PCOA will continue to supply surgical masks and KN95s to staff, volunteers and members of the public entering our facilities as requested. • Our building at 8467 E. Broadway Blvd. is open for those requiring in-person assistance. • Our building at 600 S. Country Club Rd. 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. 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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