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 […]
How Ostomy Surgery Gave Me My Life Back
From the time I was in high school, I had what was called a nervous stomach. Going on a date was stressful, because I never knew when that nervous stomach would begin to cramp and have me urgently seek the nearest bathroom. Going on a class trip was out of the question. Things calmed down […]
Navigating Memory Loss: Warning Signs, Diagnosis, and Relationship Transitions
Recognizing changes in memory and thinking is an important first step. What do you do after that?Learn more about how to navigate a dementia diagnosis with your doctor and your partner. Our special guests include: Navigating a Dementia Diagnosis: Corrine Self, MD, ElderHealth Dementia and Marital Transitions: R. Amanda Cooper, MA, University of Arizona May […]
Navigating Memory Loss by Dr. Corinne Self
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.
ElderHealth Panel Discussion: Putting Supports in Place
Join the ElderHealth experts for this panel discussion: Putting Supports in Place Thursday, March 30, 2023. Preparing for the unexpected, anticipating change and making plans before a crisis is beneficial for the patient and the family. ElderHealth helps support patients during transitions and changes to plans. Receive valuable insights and answers to questions on this […]
Navigating Memory Loss Part 1 of 3: Dementia Warning Signs, Diagnosis, & Relationship Transitions
Join Dr. Self and Amanda Cooper to discuss how to navigate a new dementia diagnosis in our current healthcare climate. This three-hour interactive talk will review several key factors of how to get an evaluation started, what an evaluation looks like and where you go from there. Learn how to start the conversation with a primary care physician […]
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 […]
Ozempic Injection Tutorial Video And Tips
Four Important Tips For Adults Who Administer Ozempic Injections Other Injection Sites For Ozempic Refer to the graphic to locate other regions on the front (anterior) body to administer Ozempic: 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 […]
Thriving Through the Holidays: Tips for Caregivers
What comes to mind when you hear the question, “So, what are you doing for the holidays?” The holiday season offers an opportunity to celebrate and gather, whether cooking and sharing meals with loved ones, participating in faith-based services, volunteering for local community organizations, or exchanging gifts. Yet for those who identify as caregivers to […]
How to support your elderly parents with cognitive decline that live at home alone
Americans are fiercely independent. Some seniors decide to move into a senior living community, especially after their spouse passes; and many do not. Some live with only a spouse or partner, while others will seek out relatives or companions. In the U.S., 27% of adults over 60 years old live alone. We often get phone calls from […]