Classes

Dementia Care and Education-Four Part Series

Dementia Care and Education Campus, an innovation of Hospice of the Valley

December 7th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm; Course #2129 - Sometimes Superheroes Need to Rest Too: Caregiver Support Strategies

• Be able to use the Zarit Burden Inventory (ZBI) to assess caregiver stress.
• Understand common sources of caregiver stress and know three basic principles that providers can use to support families.
• Describe two methods of treating anxiety and depression in caregivers.
• Be able to refer caregivers to community support (Alzheimer’s Association, Supportive Care for Dementia, etc.)

Spanish for Beginners - Early Afternoon Class

New class beginning January 10th-April 3rd; every Wednesday, 1:00-2:30 pm, Course #2354

A book is required for the class ($15). See customer service for information. 

Spanish for Beginners is an introduction class for those who have little or no Spanish experience. Our instructor will provide you with a friendly and motivating learning environment. Don’t wait any longer! Enroll now and start your exciting journey towards mastering Spanish. The class is taught by Dale Pope.

Spanish for Beginners - Late Afternoon Class

New class beginning January 10th-April 3rd; every Wednesday, 3:00-4:30 pm, Course #2355

A book is required for the class ($15). See customer service for information. 

Spanish for Beginners is an introduction class for those who have little or no Spanish experience. Our instructor will provide you with a friendly and motivating learning environment. Don’t wait any longer! Enroll now and start your exciting journey towards mastering Spanish. The class is taught by Dale Pope.

Fitness Fridays by Dr. Norma Ford

First Friday of the month with a different topic of discussion.

Course #2305, January 5th, 9-10 am; Course #2306, February 2, 9-10 am; Course #2307, March 1, 9-10 am; Course #2308, April 5, 9-10 am.

Join us for this always popular series! Learn about the importance of fitness and how to incorporate it into your life. Dr. Ford will explain how fitness can improve physical and mental health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and enhance overall wellbeing. A wonderful opportunity for you to gain knowledge and motivation to make fitness a regular part of your routine.

Matter of Balance

Course #1991; January 19-March 8th, 2:00-4:00 pm

Learn to view falls as controllable; set goals for increasing activity; make changes to reduce fall risk at home; exercise to increase strength and balance. Must attend all classes. Instructors are doctoral students from health professions affiliated with AZ Coalition for Fall Prevention and sponsored by the School of Health Sciences at A.T. Still University in Mesa, AZ. Class will not meet February 23.

Health Talks by Spooner Physical Therapy

Fourth Tuesday of the month with a different top of discussion.

Course #2326, January 23, 9:15-10 am; Improve Your Golf Game by Increasing Your Flexibility.

Course #2327, February 27, 9:15-10 am; How to Manage Carpal Tunnel and Hand/Wrist Arthritis.

Course #2328, March 26, 9:15-10 am; Breast Cancer Rehabilitation.

Course #2329, April 23, 9:15-10 am; Dizziness and Vertigo: What can PT Do for You?

Diabetes Self-Management Workshop

Course #1977; February 5th-March 4th; 9:00-11:00 am

Diabetes can be tough to manage. If you have been diagnosed with diabe­tes or pre-diabetes, this workshop gives you an opportunity to help under­stand how to control diabetes and prevent long-term problems. You will have an opportunity to get your questions answered as well as be updated on current ways to manage your diabetes successfully. Classes will focus on the seven key areas of diabetes management and provide suggestions and tools you can use to achieve better control and improve your quality of life. This workshop will not automatically make your diabetes better but what you learn and apply will help you control your diabetes better.

Great Decisions

Course #1980; February 8th-March 28th; 1:00-3:30 pm

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs.  Each week, participants will read a chapter in the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watch a video (in class) and meet in a local Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Registration for this class closes February 1, 2024.