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Welcome to the

Arizona Caregiver Coalition

You may only consider yourself a wife, husband, daughter, son or grandchild, but if you are caring for a loved one who is aging, a child dealing with a chronic condition or living with a disability, then you are a caregiver too. The Arizona Caregiver Coalition is unique. Our sole purpose is to support caregivers and their families. We offer support and help finding access to information, assistance, new ideas and helpful options for you and your loved one.

Your tax deductible donation helps fund respite and support for family caregivers, pay for adult day center respite, and self-care classes.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Family Caregiver Ambassador Award Winner 2024

Congratulations to Tom Workman, PhD, who has a longstanding passion for family caregivers. In addition to caring for his former wife’s many medical challenges through their 26-year marriage, Tom serves as a health policy researcher working to engage patients and family caregivers in improving the quality and safety of healthcare. As a caregiver, Tom saw first-hand the challenges of finding resources and being included (and supported) as an essential part of his wife’s care team. As a health researcher, Tom has worked to create patient and family-centered care by integrating the patient and caregiver voice in every aspect of health care, from developing strategies that reduce unplanned harm in care to including patients and family caregivers in decisions about their health and healthcare. Tom currently lives in the Phoenix area.

Meet the Family Caregiver Award Winner 2024

Congrats to The  Parkinson’s Support Group of Green Valley, which was established in 1990. The agency was incorporated in 2015 and received its not-for-profit status in 2018. A twelve-member board guides the all-volunteer organization. There are no paid staff. There are over 300 members.The mission is to raise community awareness, offer information, encourage friendships among people with Parkinson’s & their families and to encourage members to stay Mentally Stimulated, Physically Active, and Socially Connected. Thus, our motto is “Give Parkinson’s the SAC”.

2024 recipient of the David Best Award for contributions to family caregiving

Congratulations to Denise Anderson, who lived in Minnesota for 30 years & worked as a Health Educator. Currently lives in Surprise, AZ since 2015; work as Caregiver, Trainer and Consultant including hospice c-Graduated in Medical Lab Technology at RIT/NTID in 1983 & met her husband, Jeff.

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Sharon G., caregiver to her son, a veteran
Sharon G., caregiver to her son, a veteran

“Caregiving has pushed me to do things outside of my comfort zone, and I’ve embraced that nurturing part of myself that I didn’t know I had.”

Patty P., caregiver to her mother
Patty P., caregiver to her mother

Mary lives with late stage Alzheimer’s so Patty spends about 9 hours daily to assist her with things like bathing, cooking, dressing, and going to the doctor’s office for appointments. Patty takes Mary to an Adult Day Center three days a week through the Arizona Caregiver Coalition so that she can enjoy respite. Mary loved it at the center and made friends. It became something that she truly looked forward to every week.

Rick D., caregiver to his wife
Rick D., caregiver to his wife

“Being a caregiver is not for the faint of heart… as caregivers we are soldiers!”

Jeanne K., caregiver to her husband

I didn’t know I needed a break, until I got respite.

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