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2019 End of Year Evaluation Report: Community Perceptions of Substance Use and Outcomes of Workshops and Educational Activities

August 26, 2019August 27, 2019admin

Using data collected by Service providers and community coalitions throughout Southern Arizona that addressed substance use and misuse among youth and older adults, the report details substance misuse trends, effectiveness of workshops, and outcomes of evidence-based programs. Each provider, in consultation with Arizona Complete Health and Evaluation Research and Development (ERAD), developed a logic model […]

CDC says life expectancy down as more Americans die younger due to suicide and drug overdose

November 29, 2018admin

Suicides and drug overdoses pushed up U.S. deaths last year, and drove a continuing decline in how long Americans are expected to live. Overall, there were more than 2.8 million U.S. deaths in 2017, or nearly 70,000 more than the previous year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. It was the most […]

Dispose of Unused and Unwanted Medications Tomorrow During DEA National Rx Take Back Day

October 26, 2018admin

Tomorrow, Saturday, October 27, 2018 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time Unused or expired prescription medications at home are a public safety issue and can lead to accidental poisoning, overdose, and abuse. Unused prescriptions thrown in the trash can be retrieved and abused or illegally sold. The misuse and abuse of over-the-counter medications, illicit drugs, […]

October is Know Your Rights Month

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018admin

Consumer Voice has designated October as Know Your Rights Month. Please join PCOA & the BeMedSmart Coalition in honoring residents living in long-term care facilities by celebrating and promoting awareness of dignity, respect and rights of each resident. Visit http://theconsumervoice.org/issues/recipients/nursing-home-residents/residents-rights for more information. Residents’ Rights Residents’ Rights Overview Residents’ Rights are guaranteed by the federal 1987 […]

Pima Council on Aging (PCOA) and the BeMedSmart program join the world in support of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day!

June 15, 2018admin

The United Nations (UN) has designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15©iStockphoto.com/Melpomenem The day aims to focus global attention on the problem of physical, emotional, and financial abuse of elders. It also seeks to understand the challenges and opportunities presented by an ageing population, […]

Older Adults: Register for the WISE program hosted by PCOA

February 12, 2018February 13, 2018admin

Are you 60 or older and looking for an opportunity to learn how to stay healthy and meet new people? Join us, and bring a friend! The WISE Program is a substance misuse prevention and wellness program targeting older adults created by the New Jersey Prevention Network (NJPN). WISE promotes health through six education sessions that […]

BeMedSmart creates video to assist with taking medication

January 3, 2017January 9, 2017admin

BeMedSmart has created this wonderful video to assist everyone taking medications. We know that it can be confusing and time is often limited when we visit with our health care team. This video by Dr. Raymond Woosley offers some tips to help you leave your visit with all the answers to your questions about medications. […]

Be Med Smart Website addresses issues of medication misuse and abuse in older adults

December 8, 2016January 9, 2017admin

Pima Council on Aging has developed a website to address the issues of medication misuse and abuse in older adults. It provides a wide range of information that can be valuable to anyone caring for themselves or older adults . Many of us are not aware of how easily medication mismanagement can occur. Accidental posionings […]