Pima Council on Aging
Pima Council on Aging is a community resource serving Tucsonans in need.
About Pima Council on Aging
Pima Council on Aging is a Tucson community resource serving people across Pima County with information, support, education, and connections related to aging. Its work is organized around helping people age with dignity, which the organization describes as a human right. PCOA provides a broad range of resources for older adults, caregivers, families, and others seeking assistance with the practical, health, legal, financial, and planning questions that can arise throughout the aging process.
The organization's in-home support resources include PimaCare at Home, the Neighbors Care Alliance, emergency alert systems, Pima Meals on Wheels, and Help at Home. PCOA also provides information about becoming a direct care worker. These offerings are part of a larger network of services intended to help people find support in their homes and communities. Through its Resource Directory, PCOA provides access to information about 1,700 resources in Pima County, giving residents a place to search for a specific service or topic.
Healthcare and aging well are additional areas of focus. PCOA offers Medicare information and Senior Medicare Patrol resources, along with programs and services connected to healthy aging. These include the Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center, Dementia Capable Southern Arizona, Memory Cafes, Falls Free, EnhanceFitness, housing and transportation resources, healthy living classes, and a community lunch program. The organization also provides Nosh & Know programming, described as offering practical tips and valuable insights on aging well, as well as classes and events listed through its website.
Caregiving support is another part of PCOA's work in southern Arizona. Its resources include caregiver support groups, training, one-on-one caregiver consultation, caregiver breaks through respite services, and information for grandparents raising grandchildren. PCOA also provides resources related to long-term care and maintains additional caregiver information for people helping family members or others. For planning and protection, the organization offers end-of-life care planning, utility discount information, legal assistance, rights and benefits resources, and support related to abuse and exploitation. Its listed services also include the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, FreeWill, and legacy giving.
PCOA's community role extends beyond direct resources and referrals. The organization invites residents to volunteer, donate, and support PCOA programs, including Pima Meals on Wheels. It also engages in advocacy through its advocacy fund, public action opportunities, and information about key legislation. Community members and organizations can connect with PCOA through requests for presentations or tabling, while the organization shares reports and plans, news, videos, and its bi-monthly publication, "Never Too Late." Partnerships, collaborations, a board council, staff, and financial information are also presented as part of its public-facing work.
For Tucsonans looking for help, the PCOA website offers several starting points, including its Resource Directory, Information and Referral services, classes and events, and the organization's listed ways to help. Visitors can search the directory by topic or keyword, explore resources for in-home support, healthcare, aging well, caregiving, and planning, or review current educational and community opportunities. Pima Council on Aging brings these options together for residents of Tucson and Pima County seeking practical guidance and support around aging.