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 […]

Love Wins: A Study on Caregiving For a Spouse With Dementia

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 […]

Navigating Memory Loss by Dr. Corinne Self

dr self presenting to a group at harmony hospice

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

panel putting supports in place at Splendido Rancho

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 […]

Ozempic Injection Tutorial Video And Tips

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 […]

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 […]

The First of Its Kind in Arizona, Dementia Villages Are Coming to Tucson!

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 […]

Art Through The Ages, a Dementia-Friendly Event

art through the ages 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 […]