NEVER TOO LATE - SEPT 2019

NEVER TOO LATE - SEPT 2019

Never Too Late September 2019 Healthy Aging & Falls Prevention Month Para información en Español ver páginas 15-18

P U B L I C AT I ON O F P I MA COU N C I L ON AG I N G , H E L P I N G P I MA COU N T Y AG E WE L L S I N C E 1 9 6 7

Independence. Vitality. Respect.

Inside • Aging in Our Community 3 • Healthy Aging Center 4 • Smart Technologies Assist Us 5

• Nunca Es Demasiado Tarde 15 - 18 • Community Lunch Program 22 • Positive Aging for Women 23 • Medicare: Free Forums 24 • Ways to Help 25 • Neighbors Care: Aging in Place 26 • Advocacy 27 • Falls Prevention 28, 29 • Featured Artist 31

• Family Caregiver Training 6 • Caregiver Support Groups 7 • Family Caregiver Services 8 • Health, Aging & Wellness Classes 9, 10 • Ways to Describe Health 11, 12 • Community Calendar 13

PCOA Helpline: (520) 790-7262 Administration: (520) 790-0504 Donate: givepcoa.org E-mail: [email protected] Website: pcoa.org Mail: 8467 E. Broadway Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85710 Never Too Late is published by Pima Council on Aging, the Area Agency on Aging, Region II. Material from Never Too Late may be reprinted when permission is given and attribution is used along with ©PCOA 2019. Editor Adina Wingate, (520) 790-0504 [email protected] Editorial Assistant Jan Baker, (520) 258-5076 [email protected] Advertising Adina Wingate, (520) 790-0504 [email protected] Designer Lori Lieber, Lori Lieber Graphic Design [email protected] Please include a contact person name and phone number with all submitted material. All articles are subject to editing in accordance with technical and policy guidelines but will not be altered in content without permission of the author. Publication of submissions is not guaranteed. Ads are not to be considered as PCOA endorsements of products, services, or individuals. Editorial and Advertising Deadline for Next Issue September 6, 2019

On the Cover: Detail from Neighbors Delight ( 8.5” by 11.5”) pastel by Sara Heitshu, The Drawing Studio (Story, full image on inside back cover) PCOA Community Office Hours

T U C S ON Armory Park Community Center 220 S. Fifth Ave. Every other Wednesday, 1:30–5:00 p.m. Ellie Towne Community Center 1660 W. Ruthrauff Rd. Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. El Pueblo Community Center 101 W. Irvington Rd. Every other Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. El Rio Community Center 1390 W. Speedway Blvd. Every other Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Quincie Douglas Community Center 1576 E. 36th St. Every other Thursday, 8:30–11:00 a.m. G R E E N V A L L E Y Friends in Deed 301 W. Camino Casa Verde Mondays, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. MA R A N A Community Food Bank Resource Center 11734 W. Grier Rd. Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

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Aging in Our Community A Message from W. Mark Clark, President and CEO

Take a stand to prevent falls

steps to mitigate those risks benefits each and every one of us. I’m grateful that the greatest casualty of my fall was my tie, and for the opportunity to view the event as a cautionary tale I can share with you, rather than suffering a serious and potentially life-changing injury. I walk a little more slowly now, and look a bit more carefully at the terrain ahead. I’m also going to check out some of the free falls prevention events and activities taking place across our community in September, October and November, and hope you will, too. See Falls Prevention free events on pages 28 & 29.

hundred or so guests. There was much discussion with my colleagues planning the event about how best to allow me to save face. In the end, we didn’t use heavy makeup, or adjust the lighting on the stage, or find a replacement to step into my role at the Gala. Instead, I got a haircut, put on my tux, took the stage and declared into the microphone, “I stand before you a poster child for the importance of PCOA’s falls prevention work.” You see, the greatest disservice we can do to a critical topic like falls prevention is to sweep it under the rug from a place of embarrassment (rugs can also present a falls hazard, by the way). It is easy for us to imagine that such things only happen to others, but the reality is that every person is at risk for falls, the risk of injury increases with age and loss of strength, and taking

Here we are again in September, which includes the observance of the annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day on the 23rd of the month. This year, I am more acutely aware than ever before of the importance of falls prevention, having personally taken a fall just a few months ago. Leaving a community event in April, I came out of the building into the dark evening, crossed an unlit parking lot and thought to step onto a curb, which I missed. The toe of my shoe caught on the edge and I went down like a rock. Luckily, I didn’t break anything, but did scratch up parts of my face rather badly and was shocked and disoriented in the moment. I’m also sad to report the loss of my favorite tie, from which I was unable to remove the bloodstains. Most damaged of all, perhaps, was my dignity, as I suffered the embarrassment of having to retell the tale again and again in response to concerned inquiries, which were appreciated nonetheless. As it happened, my tumble occurred just a few days prior to PCOA’s Gala, where I was scheduled to stand on stage in my tuxedo and address five

It’s Never Too Late For a New Look Welcome to Never Too Late ’s new look! We’ve added a new cover, incorporated PCOA’s new branding, added color and changed our paper to a brighter white. We have retained our popular pull-out sections for Community Calendar and Health, Aging & Wellness, but now all sections are color-keyed for even easier identification. Plus we have added a four-page Spanish language section called Nunca Es Demasiado Tarde . And our original cover art by Sara Heitshu, a Drawing Studio artist, continues a creative partnership that will present original cover artwork from The Drawing Studio in each edition of the paper.

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Aging in Our Community

Healthy Aging Center to EngAGE Older Adults Aging affects EVERYONE. In fact, each of us is aging every day. Whether you are concerned about your own quality of life as you age, or that of a parent, spouse or other loved one, each of us will eventually find ourselves in need of information and support in order to age the way we want. That’s why PCOA is opening the Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center this fall, named for our longtime friend, aging advocate and lead donor to the campaign. The Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center will serve as a hub for aging services and a central location for more people to discover the array of services that PCOA and our community partners offer to support healthy aging. It will be a place for older adults to learn, socialize, and receive the help they need for their independence and quality of life. The Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center is a central place for older people to EngAGE in: • Social, educational and wellness activities • Exercise designed for older adults • Information & Referral abouut community services • Medicare counseling and enrollment support • Fall prevention and health education • Medication use and management information

EngAGE with us!

600 S. Country Club Road healthyagingcenter.pcoa.org K A T I E D U S E N B E R R Y Healthy Aging Center Thanks to a generous matching gift challenge from the Connie Hillman Family Foundation and the Estate of Donald and Joan Diamond, all gifts received by December 31, 2020 will be matched, dollar for dollar. We also welcome gifts spread over 36 monthly payments. Together we can make the Healthy Aging Center a reality! To learn more or donate to the campaign, visit healthyagingcenter.pcoa.org.

• Family caregiver support and training • Convening of community collaborations • Non-medical caregiver training and certification • Long-term care information and advocacy

Our goal is to raise $2.5 Million to establish a community hub for programs and services provided for older adults by PCOA and our community partners. Support from our community will enable PCOA to purchase, renovate and open this visible and accessible 16,000 square foot facility for Tucson’s largest and fastest growing population of people over 60. To date, we have raised over $1.7 million.

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Smart Technologies to assist older adults and their caregivers

By Zury Reyes , PCOA Family Caregiver Support Specialist We have all seen those commercials of “help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” Emergency alert systems are common- place in the homes of many older adults who live alone, or stay alone for extended periods of time. While these alert systems are well-known, some other smart technologies that can help our loved ones are less known but can be just as useful. Here are some of the devices out there that you should know about as you care for your loved one: Smart plugs: These plugs are designed to let you control, via voice or an app, devices that have an on/off switch, including fans, coffee makers, space heaters, etc. There are also smart plugs that will also turn off any device by cutting off the electricity to the item plugged into it. Both types can be used to make sure your loved one has turned off electronics after using them. Pill dispensers: Automated pill dispensers come in all shapes, sizes, sophistication levels and price ranges. They can be a simple as a pill organizer attached to an alarm to a fully automated, app-managed pill sorter, dispenser and compliance log. For peoplewho havedifficulty remembering to take their medication, these can be the difference between being fully independent or needing constant medication management. Smart locks/keyless entry: Smart locks can assist with ensuring doors are locked at night, to allow safe and quick entry of emergency personnel, and to provide

notices of any suspicious activities. Depending on the style of smart lock, you can often also set up PIN numbers for entry for different people working with your loved one such as direct care workers, case managers, nurses, food delivery people, etc. Smart speakers: They can be used as an intercom system in bigger houses, can be used to voice-control other smart home devices, can serve to set up reminders and alarms, and can learn different voice commands to meet the users’ needs. Digital Pens: Sometimes, redundancy is a great thing. If you are worried about your loved one’s memory, smart pens can create a digital copy of whatever one writes with them. Smart thermostats: Look at the temperature inside your loved one’s home from your phone, and control the cooling and heating devices to adjust them so your loved one is comfortable and safe. You can save schedules for the A/C and heater, or get notifications when your loved one’s home temperature gets too high or too low. Bluetooth tracking devices: Misplace things within your house all the time? These might save you, your loved one or both of you, a nice amount of time. Attach them to your item, such as car keys or wallet, and if you can’t find them, you can go to an app and have your item tracker “ring”. It’s a lot easier to find something when it’s ringing. Smart utensils: for people with tremors or cognitive impairments, eating can be

Just a fewof the smart devices that can helpolder adults.

a difficult and frustrating task. Smart utensils can assist with handles that automatically stabilize and adjust to people’s tremors. There are, of course, considerations when deciding if any of these technologies can assist you in your caregiving journey. First, most of these require a wireless connection in the loved one’s home. Most of these also work best when the older adult has a caregiving figure keeping tabs on these devices, locally or remotely. Additionally, many of these devices can cost upwards of hundreds of dollars. Ultimately, these technologies might not help every older adult, but they should be considered as you explore what you can do to ensure your loved one can be empowered, respected and safe.

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Stay Social to Help Cut Your Odds of Dementia We know that it has other health benefits in terms of benefiting physical and mental

Dr. Sam Gandy is director of the Mount Sinai Center for Cognitive Health and NFL Neurological Care in New York City. He said, “I tend to believe these findings are correct.” Many studies have shown that being mentally and physically active affects keeping the mind sharp, he noted. “Physical activity, mental stimulation and social engagement are popping up in these studies left and right all around the world,” Gandy said. The bottom line for Gandy is that keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol low,

The demands of caring for a loved one can be stressful and it is difficult to provide care when you are unsure of what you’re doing. You’ll feel much better when you’re confident of your skills and we can help! Give us a call today to sign up for one or both workshops available every month! Please register in advance. To RSVP call: 514-7642 x 201 This training is made possible through a partnership between Pima Council on Aging and Lutheran Social Services. Training is availabe to upaid family caregivers who are caring for someone age 60 or older, or caring for someone of any age suffering from Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. The evidence continues to mount that staying socially engaged as you age helps keep dementia at bay. In a new study, British researchers found that being socially active in your 50s and 60s may reduce the risk of developing dementia. The findings showed that people in their 60s who interacted with friends nearly every day had a 12% lower risk of developing dementia than people who saw a couple of friends every few months. “This has important implications for people in middle-age as it suggests that keeping socially active is important for brain health.

health,” said lead researcher Andrew Sommerlad, a research fellow in the division of psychiatry at University College London. Social activity during midlife was linked with better memory and reasoning skills, he said. “We think this may be because social contact gives us a chance to exercise different aspects of thinking, like memory and language, which may make people more resilient against the damage which accumulates in the brain in people who develop dementia,” Sommerlad explained.

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FREE FAMILY CAREGIVER TRAINING WORKSHOP SCHEDULE – SEPTEMBER

September 20: Tucson City Council, Ward 5 Office, 4300 S. Park Ave., Tucson, 85714 30 minute break – lunch not provided

WORKSHOP I – MORNING September 20: 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • Stress and Time Management • Communication Skills • Alzheimer’s & other related dementias • Infection Control and Providing Personal Care • Nutrition, Assistance with Eating, & Redirecting • Fall Prevention • Activity Planning • Psychological & Emotional Conditions • Grief & End of Life Resources

WORKSHOP 2 – AFTERNOON September 20: 1:00–3:30 p.m. • Proper Body Mechanics • Home Environment Safety • Planning for an Emergency • Understanding Assistive Devices • Proper Walking /Transferring Techniques • Re-positioning with Reassessment • Outings and Car Etiquette

To register or receive information, please contact: Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest, (520) 514-7642, ext. 201, or email Jason Browne at [email protected]

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(continued from page 6) and maintaining a healthy weight along with eating a healthy diet, and staying mentally and socially active is the best recipe for delaying or preventing dementia. The report was published online Aug. 2 in PLOS Medicine. More information For more on dementia, visit the Alzheimer’s Association, https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/ what-is-dementia Stay Social

PCOA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS – SEPTEMBER Ward 3 City Council Office (Community Room) 1510 E. Grant Rd., 85719 East Tucson • LGBT Welcoming!

SEPTEMBER Oro Valley Tuesday, September 3, 12:00–1:30 p.m. Rancho Vistoso Urgent Care (Board Room) 13101 N. Oracle, 85737 North Tucson Thursday, September 5, 1:30–3:00 p.m. City Council Ward 6 (West Room) 3202 E. 1st St., 85716 East Tucson • Date Change due to Labor Day Monday, September 9, 1:00–2:30 p.m. Pima Council on Aging (Board Room) 8467 E. Broadway Blvd., 85710 Green Valley Monday, September 9, 1:00–2:30 p.m. Friends In Deed (Room A), 301 W. Camino Casa Verde, 85614 Central Tucson Tuesday, September 10, 5:30–7:00 p.m. Grace St. Paul’s Church (Weeks Room) 2331 E. Adams St., 85719 North Central Tucson Thursday, September 12, 11:00 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. PCOA family caregiver support groups are open to anyone providing care for a person 60 and older, or caring for someone of any age who has Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Pre-registration is required if attending a group for the first time.

Tuesday, September 17, 1:00–2:30 p.m. Pima Council on Aging (Board Room) 8467 E. Broadway, 85710 North Tucson Thursday, September 19, 1:30–3:00 p.m. City Council Ward 6 (West Room) Tuesday, September 24, 9:00–10:30 a.m. Tucson Estates Recreation Center (Suite 1) 5900 W. Western Way, 85713 Oro Valley Wednesday, September 25, 3:00–4:30 p.m. Rancho Vistoso Urgent Care (Board Room) 13101 N. Oracle, 85737 East Tucson Monday, September 30, 1:00–2:30 p.m. Pima Council on Aging (Board Room) 8467 E. Broadway Blvd., 85710 3202 E. 1st St., 85716 Southwest Tucson

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Join a group of fellow caregivers as we discuss the complexities of ongoing loss associated with caring for someone with dementia and what to do about it. You will learn skills to help you stay strong, healthy, resilient, and positive so you can navigate the journey with healing and hope. This discussion series features videos based on the groundbreaking book, Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope While Coping with Stress and Grief by Pauline Boss, Ph.D., the nation’s leading expert on caregiver grief. Free Video Discussion Series Details: Where: Ellie Towne/Flowing Wells Community Center 1660 W. Ruthrauff Rd, Tucson, 85705 When: Wednesdays, Aug. 21, 25 Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Finding Meaning and Hope Week 1 – The Ambiguous Loss of Dementia: How Absence and Presence Coexist Week 2 – The Complications of Both Loss and Grief Week 3 – Stress, Coping, and Resiliency Week 4 – The Myth of Closure Week 5 – The Psychological Family Week 6 – Family Rituals, Celebrations, and Gatherings Week 7 – Seven Guidelines for the Journey, Part I Week 8 – Seven Guidelines for the Journey, Part II Week 9 – Delicious Ambiguity Week 10 – The Good-Enough Relationship

Feeling Stretched as a Caregiver? You are not alone. Powerful Tools for Caregiving is an educational series designed to provide you with the tools you need to take care of yourself. This program helps non-paid, family caregivers reduce stress, improve self-confidence, communicate feelings better, balance their lives, increase their ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources. Powerful Tools for Caregivers Free Family Caregiver Training: Where: Ellie Towne/Flowing Wells Community Center 1660 W. Ruthrauff Rd, Tucson, 85705 When: Tuesdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Week 1 - Taking Care of You Week 2 - Identifying and Reducing Personal Stress Week 3 - Communicating Feelings, Needs, and Concerns Week 4 - Communicating in Challenging Situations Week 5 - Learning From our Emotions Week 6 - Mastering Caregiving Decisions You will receive a book, The Caregiver Helpbook , developed specifically for the class. A donation of $30 to help defray the cost of the book is suggested, but not required to attend the class. Reimbursement for respite is available for caregivers attending classes. Caregivers arrange their own respite and get a voucher for reimbursement. For details, call the Arizona Caregiver Coalition at 888-737-7494. Register through Eventbrite at https://toolsforcaregiving.eventbrite.com

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These classes are offered in a safe and confidential environment in which to share, develop friendships and build support for being a resilient caregiver. For more information or to register in person , contact Debra Waring at PCOA 520-305-3407, [email protected]. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.

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Health, Aging & Wellness Pull out this handy class schedule to keep with you

Put Life Back in Your Life!

Program locations and availability change regularly. Pre-registration is required. For information and to register, call the Health Promotion Dept. at (520) 305-3410 . Visit program schedules at www.pcoa.org/ways-we-can-help/healthy-living-classes/ Healthy Living with Chronic Pain Healthy Living with Diabetes

Pima Council on Aging offers a series of five evidence-based health promotion programs for adults 60 years and older, in collaboration with community partners. These programs are designed to assist you with managing your personal health, staying fit, and maintaining or improving quality of life. Small steps. At least 91% of older adults have at least one chronic condition and 77% have two or more. Diabetes affects 23% of older adults, and 1 in 3 older adults fall every year in the U.S. Most falls can be prevented. Community-based health promotion programs help individuals gain self-confidence in controlling symptoms; manage the progression of long-term and chronic, age-related conditions; and lead an active and productive life that most strive for. Positive changes. Healthier living.

For those living with chronic pain and their caregivers. Topics for this interactive workshop include understanding acute and chronic pain; balancing activity and rest; managing your emotions, pain and fatigue; and decreasing frustration. Also, addressing the importance of healthy eating, medications and interventions, etc. Participants are led through a “Moving Easy” program, a gentle stretching program. What: A six-week program for 2.5 hours once a week Contribution: $35 per person, $45 a couple (covers your book and supplies) St. Mark’s United Methodist Church 1431 W. Magee Rd. October 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20 Wednesdays, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Underwritten in part by

An interactive workshop for individuals with pre-diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes and their caregivers. Topics include managing your symptoms, learning relaxation techniques, the importance of healthy eating, effective communication with healthcare providers, monitoring blood sugar and using medications effectively. What: A six-week program for 2.5 hours once a week Contribution: $20 per person; $30 per couple (covers your book and supplies) MHC Healthcare - New Dates Marana Main Health Center, Community Room B, Marana 85653 Aug. 28. Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2 Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Sign up today for 1, 2, or all 5 of the evidence-based health promotion programs to be healthier, prevent disease and achieve positive results. Call 305-3410 for locations near you! Medicare does not pay for these programs. Learn Practical Skills • Gain Self-confidence • Manage Fall Risks • Positive Changes & Healthier Living For those who are living with a chronic condition or are caring for someone with a chronic condition, including but not limited to hypertension, arthritis, heart and lung diseases, stroke, depression and diabetes. A fun, interactive course to help you manage your emotions, pain and Healthy Living with Ongoing Health Conditions fatigue, decrease frustration, and increase fitness and self-confidence. What: A six-week program for 2.5 hours once a week Contribution: $20 per person; $30 per couple (covers your book and supplies)

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Health, Aging & Wellness

A Matter of Balance

EnhanceFitness

Randolph Recreation Center 200 S. Alvernon Way Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., Levels 1 & 2 Tucson Estates 5900 W. Western Way (Some restrictions apply) Monday, Thursday, Saturday 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Level 1 William Clements Regional Center 8155 E. Poinciana Dr. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Levels 1 & 2 Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation now has an online registration system. To register for these 3 locations, please visit http://webcms. pima.gov/government/natural_resources_ parks_and_recreation/ and click the “register now” link. If you have any questions, please contact us at 724-5000. Drexel Heights Community Center 5220 S. San Joaquin Ave. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., Levels 1 & 2 Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center 1660 W. Ruthrauff Rd. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Levels 1 & 2 Picture Rocks Community Center 5615 N. Sanders Rd. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Levels 1 & 2

Emphasizes the importance of maintain- ing an active lifestyle in order to reduce the risk of falling. Utilizing a small group discussion format, participants develop practical strategies to help them stay safe and active. Topics include: Fear of Falling, Getting Up from a Fall, Home Safety, and Exercising to Increase Strength and Flexibility. What: Eight 2-hour sessions, twice a week, for 4 weeks. Contribution: $20 per person; $30 per couple (covers workbook, materials and snacks) St. Mark’s United Methodist Church 1431 W. Magee Rd. Sept. 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Oct. 2 Monday and Wednesday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Morris K. Udall Regional Center 7200 E. Tanque Verde Rd. Sept. 17, 19, 24, 26, Oct. 1, 3, 8, 10 Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. The Highlands at Dove Mountain 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd., Marana Oct. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 Monday and Thursday, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Cornerstone Fellowship Church Co-sponsored with Senior Pride for LGBTQ Community 2902 N. Geronimo Oct. 21, 23, 28, 30, Nov. 4, 6, 11, 13 Monday and Thursday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Posada Life Community Center 780 S. Park Centre, Green Valley September 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 Tuesday & Thursday, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Underwritten in part by

A low to moderate level exercise class taught by a certified fitness instructor. Includes a 20 minute no/low-impact aerobic segment, stretches, and structured strength training exercises using weights. Fitness assessments done at 4 month intervals. What: 1 hour, 3 times weekly. Classes are ongoing, Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Contribution: $18 per month or $60 per 4 month session. Level 1 is a chair class. Levels 1 & 2 has both chair and low impact standing aerobic segments. Level 2 includes low impact standing aerobics. You are welcome to visit the site you are interested in attending. For space availability and registration information at one of these 7 locations, call 305-3410. El Dorado Campus Cafeteria of TMC Senior Services 1400 N. Wilmot Rd. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., Level 1 El Pueblo Neighborhood Center 101 W. Irvington Rd. Monday, Wednesday, Friday

9:00 – 10:00 a.m., Level 1 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Level 2 El Rio Community Center 1390 W. Speedway Blvd. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Level 2 Morris K. Udall Regional Center 7200 E. Tanque Verde Rd. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., Levels 1& 2 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Level 2

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Health, Aging & Wellness The Surprising Way Older Adults Describe Their Health Resilience, gratitude and realistic expectations all play roles

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