The Beatitudes Campus is a center of excellence in the field of aging services. Specifically, we have developed best practices in dementia care and we are committed to sharing our knowledge on a local, national, and international level.

Through generous funding from the BHHS Legacy Foundation, our Dementia and Aging Research Department has collaborated with Hospice of the Valley and created the Palliative Care for Advanced Dementia: A Model Teaching Unit (PCAD) program. Palliative care focuses on the comfort of the individual with dementia and empowers staff members to anticipate the needs of the resident. Training also focuses on the person-directed approach to care.

Since 2005, the PCAD program has trained more than 400 individuals in the greater community, on best practices in dementia care. Evaluation of current training methods and research on other important aging topics are a current focus to meet our Mission and serve as a resource beyond the walls of the Campus.

To learn more about our Dementia and Aging Research Department’s current research projects click here.

Below are links for valuable information and resources available to you and your loved one.

• www.beatitudeschurch.org: Church of the Beatitudes - United Church of Christ.


• www.beatitudesagelink.org: AgeLink - an Intergenerational Child Development Center


• Duet - Partners in Health & Aging: Duet is a non-profit organization — partnered with more than 150 congregations of various faiths—serving homebound elders and their caregivers, adults with disabilities, grandparents raising grandchildren, and faith communities promoting health and well-being.


• www.aaaphx.org/seniorhelp: Provides a 24-hour helpline for seniors with an abundance of knowledge and education on many different needs, services, and general information.


• www.alzdsw.org: Alzheimer's Association - Desert Southwest Chapter - Medical Scientific Advisory Committee, Providing the Latest in Research and Information.


• www.azaha.org: Aging Services of Arizona - Not-for-Profit Leaders in Housing, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Community-Based Services.


• www.aahsa.org: The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) represents not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing high-quality health care, housing and services to the nation's elderly.


• www.aoa.dhhs.gov: Action ideas for older persons and their families.


• www.aarp.org: The American Association of Retired Persons is the nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older.


• www.rd.com: The authority on health, personal finance and travel for men and women from age 50 to retirement. A Reader's Digest publication.


• phoenix.about.com/cs/seniors: Visit this site for a comprehensive look at senior living in Phoenix. You'll also find information about senior activities, government links for seniors, health information and articles ranging from ways to protect yourself to gift ideas.


• seniorliving.about.com: Expert guides to senior living.


• www.senior.com: Features chat, forums, clubs, activities and a calendar of events for seniors.


• www.seniornet.com: Provides older adults education for and access to computer technology to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.


• Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS): This program is for aged (65 and over), blind, or disabled individuals who need ongoing services at a nursing facility level of care.


• www.hov.org: Hospice of the Valley (HOV) - not-for-profit, locally owned health care services agency. HOV provides compassionate care and expert pain management to peple nearing the end of their lives, as well as support for their families and friends.


• www.chhsm.org: Council for Health and Human Service Ministries - CHHSM—it rhymes with prism—is the Council of Health and Human Service Ministries of the United Church of Christ. Affiliated with the United Church of Christ, they operate 357 facilities and programs providing health care, services to children, services to people with disabilities, and services to the aging.


• www.fsl.org: The Foundation for Senior Living is devoted to preserving dignity and promoting quality of life for all seniors, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers. We offer the widest variety of services and maintain the highest standards of excellence.


• Long Term Care Ombudsman Program


• www.azag.gov: Arizona Attorney General's Office.


• www.azdhs.gov: Arizona Department of Health Services - Leadership for a Healthy Arizona.


• www.bhhslegacy.org: BHHS Legacy Foundation is dedicated to improving community health in Arizona through increased access, improved health education and a prepared workforce.
• Healthcare Interactive: Interactive training for direct care staff and other professionals.

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