Core Value: “Serving as a catalyst for our community’s response to the many challenges of an Aging Population…. Fostering collaborative relationships across all sectors of the community, including the government and private-sector businesses, volunteers, partners, donors and supporters.”
Vision: “An enlightened and educated community in which aging is understood and embraced…”
The PCOA HELPLINE 520-790-7262 or e-mail help@pcoa.org can direct you to the appropriate resource or click below for additional information about:
Arizona Living Well is a series of health promotion programs sponsored by PCOA in collaboration with community partners. Living Well is about managing one's personal health, staying fit and maintaining or improving quality of life. PCOA is offering 3 evidence-based personal health promotion programs for adults 60 years & older. Sign up now to begin your journey to improved personal health!
"HEALTHY LIVING: MANAGING ONGOING HEALTH CONDITIONS"
This six-week series about self-care for those living with a diagnosed chronic condition meets for 2 1/2 hours once a week.
"A MATTER OF BALANCE"
Eight 2-hour classes meet twice a week for 4 weeks; this program emphasizes the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle in order to reduce the risk of falling.
"ENHANCE FITNESS"
1-hour session 3 times weekly; this is an ongoing low to moderate level exercise class taught by a certified fitness instructor; classes can be taken seated or standing.
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Pima Council on Aging, 8467 E. Broadway
Third Friday of each month, 2:00 p.m.
For family members and older persons to learn about the ALTCS. Call the PCOA Help Line at 790-7262 to reserve your seat.
Pima Council on Aging, 8467 E. Broadway
First Wednesday of each month, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
For people becoming eligible for Medicare for the first time, this workshop will present the basics and the options that now go with Medicare. Seating is limited; call to register 546-2011
(Medicare Info Line)
View a listing of Caregiver Practical Skills Classes for unpaid, informal family caregivers, and caregiver support groups in Pima County.
In response to PCOA's committment to the needs of older adults in Pima County, PCOA has opened two new community offices:
Ellie Towne/Flowing Wells Community Center
1660 W. Ruthrauff Road, Tucson
Service hours are 10:00am - 4:30 pm Tuesday - Friday by appointment
View a detailed schedule, contact numbers, and a map
Pima Community College
1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley
Service hours are 9:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Thursday by appointment
View a detailed schedule, contact numbers and a map
Provides regularly-scheduled group and one-on-one meetings with older adults to bring some of PCOA’s services directly to rural residents in outlying locations and towns across non-metro Pima County. PCOA HELPLINE 520-790-7262 View Outreach Schedule
Arizona Caregivers - A website for anyone in the Tucson, Arizona and Pima County area caring for a dependent older adult, whether you are a family member, friend, neighbor or professional
Caregiver Resource Directory – A directory of aging & disability resources in Pima County
Family Caregiver Alliance – “A public voice for family care givers”
National Family Caregivers Association - The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age
Arizona Division of Aging and Adult Services
Eldercare Locator - A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, the Eldercare Locator is the first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community
"First Gov for Seniors" - Official information and services from the U.S. government
U.S. Administration on Aging
Gerontological Society of America
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
National Hispanic Council on Aging
National Caucus and Center on Black Aged
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