Resources for Arizona
Seniors and Caregivers
FAITH COMMUNITY MEALS PROGRAM
Frozen dinners low in fat, sodium, sugar and bacteria; cost is
$2.75 per meal. 798-3839
MOBILE MEALS OF TUCSON
Two meals per day (one hot, one cold) for ill or infirm adults
with dietary requirements, sliding fee scale. 623-0344 EXT 3067
PIMA MEALS ON WHEELS
Temporary service which delivers both hot and frozen meals to
people age 55 and over who are unable to prepare a nutritious
meal due to health and physical limitations; suggested donation
is $1.50 or $1.75 per meal; 24hr emergency service is NOT available.790-7262
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Congregate meals provided Mon-Fri (excluding holidays); sites
also offer social and recreational activities.
TUCSON:
OUTSIDE TUCSON:
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ADULT LOSS OF HEARING ASSOCIATION, INC, (ALOHA)
Support group for people with adult onset deafness and hearing
loss including support and education to their families. 795-9887,
795-9585 (TDD)
AMERICIAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CENTER
Support and education for Parkinson patients, their families,
and health care providers. 326-5400
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION-SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER Support
services for the caregivers of people suffering from Alzheimer's
or dementia. 322-6601
CAREGIVER EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAM Eight week support
group for caregivers. 512-5594, 512-5599
ROAD (ROLES AND RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES) Concerned parents, consumers and professionals
committed to addressing the needs of older adults who have developmental
disabilities. 745-5588, EXT 311
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HANDI CAR AND VAN TRAN (ADA office for all Tucson and
Pima County Applicants) 791-5409. FARE RATE INFORMATION 791-4100
RIDE RESERVATIONS:
COYOTE RUN
"Oro Valley's Transportation System" 825-7355
Door to door transportation for people who are certified unable
to use public transportation; Handi Car is for people living outside
Tucson city limits, Van Tran for people living inside Tucson city
limits.
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ACCESS ARIZONA: An Atlas and Travel Guide for
Disabled and Mature Travelers to Major Outdoor Recreation Areas
Easy to read maps, facility and accessibility information for
72 sites across Arizona; available for $10.00 from the Arizona
State Parks, 1300 W Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007; 602-542-6931
AVIAN COMPANIONS, INC./AVCOM
Places hand raised tame birds and their cages with qualified persons
with disabilities and older adults. 323-3813; 790-0096
CITY OF TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Operates
Armory Senior Citizens' Center, Therapeutic Recreation Center
with programs for people age 6 and over who have a disability,
and activities at recreation sites throughout Tucson. 791-4873
PIMA COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Recreational
activities for all age groups, call for location information.
740-2680
RSVP Opportunities for retired people age 55 and over to
use their knowledge and skills to benefit the community. 790-7262
TUCSON ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Socialization, recreation and training for visually impaired and
blind adults. 795-1331
VERY SPECIAL ARTS ARIZONA Competitive and non-competitive
opportunities for people of all ages with and without disabilities
to participate in the arts. 795-6502
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