SEAGO/Area Agency on Aging

10/21/2026

🎬❤️ HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET? LET’S CELEBRATE OUR CAREGIVERS! ❤️🎬

Caregivers deserve a little time to relax, have fun, and feel appreciated! 💕

SEAGO Area Agency on Aging invites you to join us for a special Caregiver Appreciation Movie Event featuring a private screening of Grease Sing-A-Long! 🎶🍿

✨ Mark your calendar!
📅 Friday, December 4, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM (check-in begins at 11:00 AM)
📍 Cinemark Sierra Vista 10
📍 2175 E Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista, AZ

🎟️ This is a FREE event for all caregivers!

Enjoy a private movie screening, complimentary refreshments, and an opportunity to connect with other caregivers in our community.

Whether you care for a spouse, parent, child, grandchild, relative, friend, or neighbor, this event is for YOU! Family caregivers, kinship caregivers, and grandparents raising grandchildren are all welcome. ❤️

📣 Space is limited, so register today!

🔗 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lights-camera-caregiving-caregiver-appreciation-day-tickets-2003152986506?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

📞 Need help registering? Contact Seana Riffle at 520-432-2528 ext. 223.

Please share this post with a caregiver who deserves a little appreciation! Let's spread the word and celebrate those who give so much of themselves to others. 💗

Hosted by SEAGO Area Agency on Aging in partnership with Trualta.

10/16/2026

🧠 The Science of Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease

Join us for a FREE online presentation hosted by the Northern Arizona Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance!

📅 Tuesday, November 3, 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

🎤 Featured Speaker: Mike Malek-Ahmadi, PhD, PStat
Senior Bioinformatics Scientist at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

Learn about the latest research exploring Alzheimer’s disease prevention, including:

🔬 The basic biology of Alzheimer’s disease
🧪 The current state of clinical trials
🧠 How Alzheimer’s may be identified before memory and cognitive symptoms appear

This is a great opportunity to learn more about ongoing research and scientific efforts focused on Alzheimer’s disease prevention.

💻 Register today for this FREE online event!

👉 https://zoom.us/meeting/register/PSFVWykyT42RZyD1o6GTTA

📩 Questions? Contact [email protected]

Please share this post to help spread awareness and connect others with this valuable educational opportunity!

10/15/2026

10/12/2026

🎬💙 LIGHTS, CAMERA, CAREGIVING! 💙🎬

🌟 Caregiver Appreciation Day is YOUR time to shine! 🌟

Caregivers spend so much of their time caring for others. Now it’s our turn to celebrate YOU! 🫶💙

Join us for Lights, Camera, Caregiving!, a special day dedicated to honoring the incredible caregivers who make a difference in the lives of others every single day.

🎥 Enjoy a Movie Day! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a fun movie experience.

💙 Bring Your Loved One! You don’t have to leave the person you care for behind. Your loved one is welcome to join you!

🍿 Enjoy the Concessions! We will treat you to some movie-time favorites.

🎁 Gifts and Surprises! We’ll have special gifts to show our appreciation for all you do.

✨ Take a Well-Deserved Break! Connect with other caregivers, enjoy some time out, and let us celebrate YOU!

📅 Friday, December 4, 2026

⏰ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

🎟️ REGISTER TODAY! Space is limited, so reserve your spot!

👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lights-camera-caregiving-caregiver-appreciation-day-tickets-2003152986506?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

📞 Need help registering? Contact Seana Riffle at 520-432-2528 ext. 223.

📣 PLEASE SHARE! Help us spread the word to caregivers who deserve a little extra love, appreciation, and time to enjoy themselves. 💙

Because caregivers deserve to be celebrated, too! 🎬🍿🎁

Join us in person to celebrate caregivers with feel-good fun, connection, and a little Hollywood sparkle!

10/11/2026

09/24/2026

🧠 Supporting Families Living with Dementia

September 21st marked World Alzheimer’s Day—a reminder of the millions of individuals and families navigating the challenges of memory loss and dementia.

We’re sharing an important local resource: the Graham County Dementia Roadmap: A Guide for People Impacted by Dementia. 💜

This comprehensive guide is designed to help families navigate the dementia journey, from the first signs of memory loss through advanced care. It includes information on:

• Understanding the early signs of dementia
• Finding local care and support resources
• Planning for legal and financial needs
• Navigating care options
• Supporting individuals and caregivers throughout the journey

📖 View the Graham County Dementia Roadmap:
https://www.graham.az.gov/254/Health

Please consider sharing this resource with a family member, caregiver, friend, client, or someone in your community who may benefit from it. 💜

💻 Caregiver Summit – Registration Open!

Family caregivers are also invited to the Virtual Caregiver Summit: “Finding Your Way Forward: A Caregiver Guide to Simplifying Systems.”

📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
💻 Virtual via Zoom

This is an opportunity for caregivers to learn more about navigating systems, finding resources, and getting the support they need.

Together, we can help local families feel less alone and better supported on their caregiving journey. Please share this post with someone who may benefit! 💜

The purpose of the Graham County Health Services is to promote health and quality of life for all Graham County residents through education, service and leadership.

09/23/2026

🗣️ Could changes in your voice be an early clue to cognitive changes?

A new study has researchers looking more closely at the connection between voice changes and dementia.

Researchers found that older adults with certain voice disorders had a higher likelihood of developing cognitive impairment or dementia later on. The association was particularly notable when voice changes occurred alongside hearing loss.

⚠️ But don’t panic over a raspy voice! A change in your voice does not mean that you have dementia. Voice changes can happen for many reasons, including aging, allergies, reflux, medications, smoking, infections, and other health conditions.

The important takeaway is to pay attention to new or persistent changes. If you or someone you care for experiences ongoing changes in speech, voice, hearing, memory, or thinking, it may be worth discussing them with a healthcare professional.

Sometimes, paying attention to small changes can help us recognize when it’s time to ask questions. ❤️

📖 Read the Newsweek article and watch the video: “Voice Changes May Be an Early Sign of Dementia, Study Finds.”

Here:
https://www.newsweek.com/voice-changes-may-be-an-early-sign-of-dementia-study-finds-12406424?WT.mc_id=enews2026_09_23&utm_source=enews-aff-6&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=enews-2026-09-23&utm_content=homeoffice&utm_term=Story1

Subtle changes in speech may reveal clues about future brain health, but experts say the finding raises questions—not a diagnosis.

09/23/2026

https://youtu.be/1hBrnwaE5AA?si=Oqf3Cdyu1QpEF0TX
Your Yearly Wellness Visit is an excellent opportunity to take control of your health. It is important to note that this visit is not just a regular physical exam. Instead, it provides dedicated one-on-one time with your doctor to review your health history, discuss your wellness goals, and develop a prevention plan to keep you healthy. During this visit, you can also receive an update on any benefits you may qualify for.

09/18/2026

💜 You Are Not Alone This Holiday Season 💜

As the holiday season approaches, it's important to remember that this time of year can be especially challenging for many older adults, family caregivers, and individuals experiencing loneliness, grief, depression, or stress.

Family caregivers often put the needs of others first and may experience burnout, exhaustion, anxiety, and feelings of isolation. If this sounds familiar, please know that support is available and help is just a phone call away.

✅ Feeling overwhelmed or exhausted?
✅ Struggling with stress, sadness, or anxiety?
✅ Needing a break from caregiving responsibilities?
✅ Looking for education, support, or caregiver resources?

The SEAGO Area Agency on Aging Family Caregiver Support Program is here to help caregivers throughout Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, and Santa Cruz Counties. Our program can assist with caregiver support, respite resources, dementia care assistance, education, training, and community referrals.

📞 SEAGO AAA Family Caregiver Support Program: 520-432-2528

💻 Family caregivers also have free access to Trualta, an online learning and support platform that offers: • Caregiving education and training
• Dementia care resources
• Support groups and peer connections
• Wellness and self-care tools
• On-demand learning available anytime

🌐 Learn more through Trualta: https://seagoaaa.trualta.com

💜 If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally, help is available 24 hours a day.

📞 Call or Text 988
The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24/7.

Remember: taking care of yourself is an important part of taking care of others.

✨ Check in on a caregiver.
✨ Reach out to a friend or neighbor.
✨ Ask for help when you need it.

You matter. Your well-being matters. Help is available.

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09/17/2026

🚿😂 SHOWER DAY GAMES! 😂🚿

If you’re a caregiver, you know there are some days when simply getting through the day feels like a WIN! And sometimes you just have to celebrate those little victories. 💪❤️

That’s where Trualta can help!

🌟 Trualta is a FREE online resource for family caregivers that provides practical information, helpful videos, caregiving education, and resources you can access on your own schedule.

Whether you're caring for someone living with dementia, managing daily caregiving challenges, or simply looking for new ideas and support, Trualta gives caregivers tools they can use when they need them.

💙 Caregiving is hard. You don't have to figure it all out alone.

Interested in signing up for Trualta? Reach out to Seana Riffle at SEAGO Area Agency on Aging!

📞 520-432-2528 ext. 223

Let’s give caregivers the tools, support, and encouragement they deserve! 💚