Seniors and Caregivers
Family Caregiver Resource Centers – PGCSC offers literature, books, and videos that may be checked out. Resource centers are located at the following Senior Centers: Apache Junction, Globe, Payson, Hayden, Oracle and at PGCSC.
Click here to go to the Senior Centers list.
Governor’s Office on Aging
Check website for future conferences
Website: http://govtrans.az.gov/Aging/
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Education programs are available to help older adults prevent and/or manage chronic diseases and promote healthier lifestyles. Evidence-based educational opportunities are offered on the following topics:
The Healthy Living Workshop is designed to help people with ongoing health problems manage them more effectively. Anyone with a chronic condition such as arthritis, heart disease, asthma, diabetes or any other on-going health problem should participate. Caregivers or family members who serve as caregivers are welcomed. Topics covered include: nutrition, better fitness, goal setting, dealing with difficult emotions, understanding meds, and managing symptoms.
The Healthy Living with Diabetes Workshop is geared towards Type 2 diabetics and/or prediabetics. Participants will learn how to deal with symptoms of diabetes, hypo/hyperglycemia, stress, depression, exercise, healthy eating, appropriate use of medications, and working with your health care provider.
The Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop covers the following topics that give techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep, appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance, appropriate use of medications, communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, nutrition, pacing activity and rest, and how to evaluate new treatments.
Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step action plan that guides them through the process of reaching out and offering appropriate support.
WISE (Wellness Initiative for Senior Education) - This is an evidence-based health and wellness program targeting older adults. WISE promotes health through education concerning high-risk behaviors in older adults. The WISE Program is designed to help older adults celebrate healthy aging, make healthy lifestyle choices, and avoid substance abuse. WISE provides valuable education to older adults on topics which include health and wellness, medication use and misuse, stress management, depression, and substance abuse.
ISMP’s America’s Medicine Cabinet – This training program was developed by Institute for Safe Medicine Practices and American Pharmacists Association. The focus of this program is to educate consumers on the importance of medication and being an informed consumer. The program provides education on the significance of medication misuse. It discusses some of the more common contributing factors to medication misuse, provides information on proper medication storage and disposal, and ways to work with your pharmacist to prevent medication misuse.
Remembering When: A Fire and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults - This is a comprehensive program developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The program objective is to explain and review with older adults the 16 fire and fall prevention messages. The overall objective is to help reduce/eliminate the number of injuries/hospitalizations/deaths of older adults in the community from fires and falls.
Opioids and Seniors Don't Mix! - Provides information specifically about opioids and the ways these drugs work in an aging body. This educational session discusses the benefits and risks of opioid use in seniors with regards to health and mental well-being.
Community Colleges
Central Arizona College
http://www.centralaz.edu/
Aravaipa Campus
80440 E. Aravaipa Rd., Winkelman, AZ 85192
Phone: 520-357-2800 or 866-869-6507
Casa Grande Center
1015 E. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Phone: 520-494-5950
Corporate Center
540 N. Camino Mercado, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(Located in the Palm Center Plaza)
Phone: 520-494-6600
Florence Center
800 E. Butte Ave., Florence, AZ 85132
Phone: 520-494-6801
Maricopa Campus
17945 N. Regent Dr., Maricopa, AZ 85138
Phone: 520-494-6400
San Tan Campus
3736 E. Bella Vista Rd., San Tan Valley, AZ 85143
Phone: 480-677-7825
Signal Peak Campus
District offices
8470 N. Overfield Rd., Coolidge, AZ 85128
Phone 800-237-9814 or 520-494-5444
Superstition Mountain Campus
805 S. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction, AZ 85119
Phone: 480-677-7731
Gila County Community College
http://www.gilaccc.org./
Globe (Gila Pueblo Campus)
8274 S. Six Shooter Canyon Rd., (Mail) PO Box 2656, Globe, AZ 85502
Phone: 928-425-8481
Payson Campus
201 N. Mud Springs Rd., (Mail) PO Box 359, Payson, AZ 85547
Phone: 928-468-8039
- Explore options for challenging behaviors
- Discover ways to connect with your loved one
- Share and learn with fellow caregivers
For more details, contact:
Ginger Fligger
(520)836-2758 Ext. 140
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