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January 2020
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Find out more »HOPE Workshop – Weekly Session
WHAT IS THE HOPE WORKSHOP? The HOPE Workshop is a facilitated, self-help, 10 week workshop for people who are struggling with hoarding behaviors. The HOPE Workshop will help participants learn skills to manage their hoarding behaviors and reduce their clutter. Most importantly, participants will learn they are not alone. *Based on an evidence-based program called Buried in Treasures but modified to accommodate a larger group. REGISTRATION: Program Orientation and Registration: January 7, 2020 4:30pm – 5:30pm We will discuss the…
Find out more »Caregiving Essentials: First Steps – Workshop 1
Workshop 1 - Steps to Resilience Stress Management Tools Communication Strategies Alzheimer’s & other dementias Nutrition, Hydration & Assistance with Eating, Psychological & Emotional Conditions Grief & End of Life Resources Managing Medications Phone and Technology Use Housework/ Laundry Services Driving Concerns Finances & Legal Resources To register or receive information, please contact: Pima Council on Aging 520/ 258-5064; LWetzler@pcoa.org or Register on Eventbrite: https://familycaregivertraining.eventbrite.com Training is available to unpaid family caregivers who are caring for someone age 60 or…
Find out more »Caregiving Essentials: First Steps – Workshop 2
Workshop 2 - Physical Care and Safety Proper Body Mechanics Home Environment Safety & Fall Prevention Planning for an Emergency Understanding Assistive Devices Proper Walking /Transferring techniques Re-positioning with reassessment. Activity Planning, Outings and Car Etiquette Infection control and providing Personal Care To register or receive information, please contact: Pima Council on Aging 520/ 258-5064; LWetzler@pcoa.org or Register on Eventbrite: https://familycaregivertraining.eventbrite.com Training is available to unpaid family caregivers who are caring for someone age 60 or older, or caring for…
Find out more »Understanding Medicare – Murphy Wilmot Library
A 2 hour presentation followed by 1 hour Q&A Learn how Medicare works including… Understanding your benefits How and when to enroll – avoid late enrollment penalties! Original Medicare, Medigap, Prescription Drug Plan and Medicare Advantage comparisons – finding the right plan for you Programs that help pay Medicare Part B premiums and/or prescription drug costs (for incomes up to $1,581 individuals / $2,134 couple) This presentation is held: On the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Murphy Wilmot…
Find out more »HOPE Workshop – Weekly Session
WHAT IS THE HOPE WORKSHOP? The HOPE Workshop is a facilitated, self-help, 10 week workshop for people who are struggling with hoarding behaviors. The HOPE Workshop will help participants learn skills to manage their hoarding behaviors and reduce their clutter. Most importantly, participants will learn they are not alone. *Based on an evidence-based program called Buried in Treasures but modified to accommodate a larger group. REGISTRATION: Program Orientation and Registration: January 7, 2020 4:30pm – 5:30pm We will discuss the…
Find out more »February 2020
HOPE Workshop – Weekly Session
WHAT IS THE HOPE WORKSHOP? The HOPE Workshop is a facilitated, self-help, 10 week workshop for people who are struggling with hoarding behaviors. The HOPE Workshop will help participants learn skills to manage their hoarding behaviors and reduce their clutter. Most importantly, participants will learn they are not alone. *Based on an evidence-based program called Buried in Treasures but modified to accommodate a larger group. REGISTRATION: Program Orientation and Registration: January 7, 2020 4:30pm – 5:30pm We will discuss the…
Find out more »Understanding Medicare – Wheeler Taft Library
A 2 hour presentation followed by 1 hour Q&A Learn how Medicare works including… Understanding your benefits How and when to enroll – avoid late enrollment penalties! Original Medicare, Medigap, Prescription Drug Plan and Medicare Advantage comparisons – finding the right plan for you Programs that help pay Medicare Part B premiums and/or prescription drug costs (for incomes up to $1,581 individuals / $2,134 couple) This presentation is held: At the Wheeler Taft Library located at 7800 N. Schisler Drive,…
Find out more »HOPE Workshop – Weekly Session
WHAT IS THE HOPE WORKSHOP? The HOPE Workshop is a facilitated, self-help, 10 week workshop for people who are struggling with hoarding behaviors. The HOPE Workshop will help participants learn skills to manage their hoarding behaviors and reduce their clutter. Most importantly, participants will learn they are not alone. *Based on an evidence-based program called Buried in Treasures but modified to accommodate a larger group. REGISTRATION: Program Orientation and Registration: January 7, 2020 4:30pm – 5:30pm We will discuss the…
Find out more »ALTCS Workshop
The Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) is a part of AHCCCS, Arizona’s version of Medicaid. ALTCS provides long-term care in assisted living facilities and nursing homes and provides in-home care for individuals who would otherwise be institutionalized. It is a complex income- and asset-limited program. PCOA offers a workshop on ALTCS the second Thursday of each month.
Find out more »HOPE Workshop – Weekly Session
WHAT IS THE HOPE WORKSHOP? The HOPE Workshop is a facilitated, self-help, 10 week workshop for people who are struggling with hoarding behaviors. The HOPE Workshop will help participants learn skills to manage their hoarding behaviors and reduce their clutter. Most importantly, participants will learn they are not alone. *Based on an evidence-based program called Buried in Treasures but modified to accommodate a larger group. REGISTRATION: Program Orientation and Registration: January 7, 2020 4:30pm – 5:30pm We will discuss the…
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