We ask because we care. The Daily Check-In is available to the residents of Quail Creek who want a straightforward way to let someone know that they are okay. It involves partnering two people up who will send and receive a short text message on a daily basis to check in with each other. There…
Tag: Mental health
Generals, May 2025
Team Andrew Doubles Their Goal!
Perri Jones On April 5 Team Andrew hosted the Second Annual Quail Creek, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Fundraising Walk. The goal this year was set at $3,000, and as of this submission, the total collected for mental health and suicide prevention was a whopping $6,089! Team Captain Perri Jones would like to thank…
Generals, November 2024
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Senior Citizens: A Growing Concern in Tucson
As the global population ages, the mental health of senior citizens has become a pressing concern. Suicide rates among seniors are alarmingly high, with adults aged 65 and older having the highest suicide rate among all age groups. It’s essential to address this issue and provide support to our elderly community in Tucson. Risk Factors…
Generals, April 2024
A Very Uncomfortable Topic
Don Beaver, Fitness Director What is that uncomfortable topic? Sadly, senior suicide. As of 2022, older adults make up 17% of the U.S. population but account for 22% of all suicide deaths, with an 8% increase since 2021. This statistic is even more alarming when we recognize that the older segment of the population is…