May is designated as Older Americans Month. For May’s Giving Project, in which we shine a spotlight on a Southern Arizona nonprofit, we’re raising awareness of the program offerings and terrific work at the Pima Council on Aging.
More than 21% of people living in Pima County are 65 years old or older. The Pima Council on Aging — whose mission is “to promote dignity and respect for aging, and to advocate for independence in the lives of Pima County’s older adults and their families” — has become an integral resource.
Just last week, the organization held its Salute to Centenarians event, honoring 32 Tucsonans who’ve reached 100 years of age or older.
A Salute to Tucson’s Centenarians
I had the pleasure of hosting the centenarian event, honoring those born in 1925 or earlier. But this amazing event is just a small part of what the Pima Council on Aging does for our older community.
Since 1967, PCOA has been improving the experience of aging in Pima County through a network of programs and service partners…