For most people, our homes hold many cherished memories and life experiences. For the older population, their home often provides a sense of comfort, security, and independence. Research indicates that more than 77% of older Americans wish to remain in their home and community for as long as possible. Is your home currently safe for …
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Happy Valentine’s Day from the team at ElderHealth! We want to share our favorite Valentine’s day chocolates, flowers, movies, music, dates, and gifts to share with our members and friends.
Guest Author R. Amanda Cooper M.A., Doctoral Candidate, University of Arizona Through my research at the University of Arizona, I have talked to many individuals who are caregivers to a family member who is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. I find these caregivers inspiring. Despite the incredible challenges that come along …
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Watch a video of Dr. Corinne Self’s presentation “Navigating Memory Loss” invited as a speaker by the Alzheimer’s Association hosted at the Harmony Hospice Community Center.
Harmony Hospice is not just a hospice support service, it’s also a host and space for community events. As professionals in the caregiving community, we’d like to put a spotlight on their calendar of free educational events and bereavement support groups in Tucson, Arizona. Harmony Hospice holds virtual and in-person support groups throughout the week: …
Harmony Hospice: Free Grief Support Groups And Educational Events Read More »
Katie Purdy, Art Guide at ElderHealth gives three tutorial videos on how-to make a few fun and easy Christmas tree crafts for the holiday season. Caregivers and care partners can do these as a fun activity with simple list of materials. Craft supplies: Video 1: How to Paint a Picture of a Christmas Tree Using Acrylic …
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Four Important Tips For Adults Who Administer Ozempic Injections DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this article are for informational purposes only. No material in this article is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis …
A version of this piece appears in the Holiday 2022 edition of the Heart at Home quarterly newsletter. Ben Thomas, Member The joy and satisfaction of Christmas Day is remembered from long ago with my parents and six children. While the youngest children were excited by Santa’s gifts, several were starting to doubt the reality …
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Dementia Friendly Tucson is a newly formed nonprofit organization that hopes to create a version of dementia villages available for the growing population of memory care patients, their families, caregivers, and providers. Dementia Friendly Tucson’s founder is Kim Shea, PHD, RN, CHPN who has worked in various roles within the hospice field, eventually opening a …
The First of Its Kind in Arizona, Dementia Villages Are Coming to Tucson! Read More »
The Tucson Museum of Art and Dementia Friendly Tucson have partnered to host an exciting event from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm on Sunday, October 23, 2022. With a focus on people living with dementia, this event will display beautiful art from local community artists in a dementia-friendly setting, including free admission to the Tucson …