ElderHealth’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide
The ElderHealth team came up with some thoughtful gifts so you wouldn’t have to stress about what to get mom for Mother’s Day. Gift Recommendations for Mother’s Day Dr. Corinne Self’s Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Brittany Wagner’s Meaningful Gifts For Grandma Melissa Koon’s Gift Cards And Experiences For Mother’s Day Melissa Koon, NP recommends to treat mom to an […]
Loose Ends Project: A Ripple Effect of Kindness
ElderHealth recently learned of the Loose Ends Project (a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization) from a dear member of ours that recently lost his wife. It’s a wonderful nonprofit organization that facilitates matching project submitters with finishers. It’s a beautiful way to memorialize a loved one from unfinished textile handwork such as – knit, crochet, sewing, quilting, […]
ElderHealth’s an Exhibitor at this year’s 2024 Snowbird Extravaganza
Visit the ElderHealth Team at this year’s 2024 Snowbird Extravaganza! We will be located at booth #9. This fun-filled event includes hundreds of exhibits, keynote speakers, interactive feature areas, and world-class entertainment. Leveraging community resources is a critical component in the provision of exemplary medical care. This presents an ideal opportunity to engage with local […]
In Memory of…Holiday Ornament Craft
Come join us for a heartfelt holiday craft where we’ll create beautiful ornaments in memory of our loved ones through creative expression. About this event In Memory of…Holiday Ornament Craft Workshop Join us for a festive and heartwarming Oro Valley Public Library event on Friday, December 1st, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Let’s come together this […]
Art With Katie: How to Make a Mother’s Day Card
ElderHealth’s Art Guide would like to show you three new ways to make something special for Mother’s Day. First activity is how to draw and color in a beautiful flower design. Second activity is creating a Popping Hearts Mother’s Day card. The third activity is to create a 3D heart with flowers Mother’s Day card. […]
Art With Katie: How To Make Christmas Crafts With Older Adults
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 […]
Art Through The Ages, a Dementia-Friendly Event
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 […]
Music And Art Therapy: Stories of Cognitive Disorder Breakthroughs
Excerpts from the Heart At Home newsletter from ElderHealth How Music And Art Can Help Memory Care And Aging in Place We knew we had to go beyond the limited Western medicine toolbox. For instance, if antidepressants are not working, maybe supportive counseling, pet, music, or art therapy could help. We have developed a firsthand […]
We Can Do Better For Our Elders
Originally written for and appeared on Arizona Daily Star’s Local Opinion: We can do better for your elders The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer: Dr. Corinne Self “Anita tried to stab John with a knitting needle,” I remember my mom telling us over the phone when I was a teen. Aunt […]