Tag: Awareness

Features, September 2026

Summer Safety Tips for Dogs and Cats

It’s no secret, it gets really hot in the Sonoran desert during the summer months. Summer in Arizona’s East Valley means triple-digit temperatures that are dangerous—even deadly—for dogs and cats. As temperatures soar, pet owners need to take extra precautions to keep their furry companions safe. Understanding the risks and knowing how to prevent heat-related…

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Generals, August 2026

Summer Is Not Gone

While you all enjoy the fun summer brings, we need to be mindful of safety tips to keep our four legged friends safe and happy. Sunburn: Did you know that our pups can get sunburned just like we can. There are sunscreens that are made just for canines so do not leave home without some.…

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Clubs & Classes, March 2026

The Growing Data Breach Problem and What You Can Do About It

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Recent cybersecurity reports highlight major ongoing breach activity: Brightspeed, a major U.S. fiber broadband provider, is investigating claims that hackers may have accessed sensitive data tied to over 1 million customers. Users’ names, emails, and contact details may have been exposed, making people targets for scams and identity fraud.…

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Generals, March 2026

Ultrasound Preventive Health Screenings at Risen Savior Lutheran Church

Ultrasound Preventive Health Screenings will be given at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23620 S. Alma School Road, Chandler, on Monday, March 16 (an appointment is required). Eleven Cardiovascular and Abdominal Screenings are only $200. These include: Heart Ultrasound, Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke Screening (Carotid Artery Ultrasound), Thyroid Ultrasound, Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), and Ultrasound of the…

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Clubs & Classes, October 2025

Dementia 101—Awareness and Understanding

Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at Robson Reserve assisted living facility, 9405 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, for “Dementia 101: Awareness and Understanding—How to Be a Better Neighbor, a Better Friend, a Better Care Partner,” presented by Dementia Friendly Sun Lakes and Robson Reserve. This one-hour informational session will…

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October 2025, Features

How Scammers Use Alternative Payment Methods to Steal Your Money

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scammers are always looking for new ways to separate people from their money, and one of their favorite tricks is pushing victims toward alternative payment methods. These methods—wire transfers, peer-to-peer (P2P) apps like Zelle, Venmo, or Cash App, prepaid gift cards, and even cryptocurrency—make it much easier for fraudsters…

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Generals, October 2025

Message from the President

Leonard Horst This is such an exciting time of the year for all of us in Cottonwood Palo Verde! Our snowbirds are returning from their travels all over the world, and we are fully engaged in high-season activities. On behalf of the entire board of directors, it is our pleasure to introduce our new general…

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Features, June 2025

Do You Know Your Neighbors?

Jojo Meyer Several weeks ago, a woman whom we didn’t recognize knocked on our door asking for help. Because we grew up in the Midwest, helping comes naturally. Lending her a hand in such a small way led our eyes, ears, and hearts to further awareness of the common struggles that seniors face. She shared…

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Generals, May 2025

Dementia Friendly Sun Lakes

Dementia Friendly Sun Lakes and Sun Lakes United Methodist Church are hosting a seminar for care partners of loved ones living with dementia entitled “How to Better Connect with Your Care Partner During Challenging Situations” on Tuesday, May 6, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, Education Center, Room 1. If…

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