Critical Issues Family Caregivers Need to Know
Tuesday, April 2, 2013  1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
5225 N. Central Ave – Phoenix, AZ

Medicare Now & In the Future:  Review medicine status for 2012 and the changes affecting Medicare recipients in the future.

Medications Made Simple:  Overview of how essential the caregiver is in the medication management of the elderly.

Caregiver Self Care:  Caregivers will learn strategies and resources to promote positive self care.

Medical Issues Family Caregivers Need to Know
Tuesday, May 14, 2013   1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Banner Boswell Medical Center
Support Services Building – Memorial Hall West
10401 W. Thunderbird Blvd – Sun City, AZ

Diabetes 101:  What Caregivers Need to Know About Diabetes in Older Adults:  This forum will present a diabetes overview of insulin resistance, insulin deficiency, blood sugar, blood glucose levels and options for management.

Managing Incontinence:  What works?:   Review management strategies that will include exercises, medications, psychological strategies and other treatments.

End-Of-Life Issues:  What is hospice care, who is eligible as well as common conditions that occur at the end of life.

Driving and Older Adults
Tuesday, June 4, 2013  1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
SCAN Health Plan of AZ
1313 E. Osborn Rd – Phoenix, AZ

Driving Ms. Daisy:  Discuss ability to drive as you age and how to identify medical and cognitive conditions that put them at risk and strategies to determine when it is time to take away the keys.

Keeping the Keys:  How can seniors remain safe drivers for as long as possible and the tools that AAA can provide.

AAA's Roadwise Review:  Confidential assessment provides self-test in areas such as strength, flexibility, reaction, memory and visual acuity.