Books/Media

Author Gary Chase’s New Book, “Boom, Baby, Boom!” is an Engaging Guide Designed to Help Baby Boomers Get Active and be Their Greatest, Healthiest Selves

Recent release “Boom, Baby, Boom!” from Newman Springs Publishing author Gary Chase is a unique and captivating guide that provides baby boomers with the tools they need to get and stay active in order to enjoy a healthy existence and not be held back by sedentary lifestyles and poor choices that lead to unhealthy outcomes. Gilbert, AZ, May 16, 2025 […]

Business

Bringing summer relief to low-income, homebound, isolated Seniors.

The City of Scottsdale’s Beat the Heat Program was established to assist Scottsdale residents who are low income, isolated, homebound, or disabled and age 60 years or older. Those individuals who are enrolled in this program are visited by Human Services staff and provided a care package consisting of a re-usable bag, drinks, snacks, toiletries, note pads and pens, a […]

Finance

Settlement Agreement Awards Contracts to Four Health Plans to Serve Elderly and Physically Disabled Members

Phoenix, AZ — Beginning October 1, 2025, four health plans will be covering services for Arizonans enrolled with the Arizona Long Term Care System-Elderly and/or Physically Disabled (ALTCS-EPD) program. This announcement is made possible by a settlement agreement that awards 3-year contracts, with options to extend, to each of the four health plans which are Arizona Physicians IPA, Inc. (dba […]

Legislation

Supplemental Oxygen Providers & Suppliers Commend Reintroduction of the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act in U.S. Congress

The bipartisan legislation improves patient access to oxygen modalities, while strengthening Medicare fraud and abuse protections to improve respiratory care. Washington, DC, April 11, 2025 –(PR.com)– The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC) – a coalition of the nation’s leading home respiratory therapy providers and manufacturing companies – today applauds the reintroduction of the bipartisan Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act […]

Books/Media

Author Joe Owens Releases “Feelin’ Groovy: A Boomer Guide to Ageless Aging”

Aging isn’t about slowing down—it’s about gearing up for the best years of your life. In his latest book, “Feelin’ Groovy: A Boomer Guide to Ageless Aging,” veteran author Joe Owens shares his 15-year journey of defying aging norms—and proves that Baby Boomers don’t have to fade into the background. Clearwater, FL, April 19, 2025 –(PR.com)– New Book Challenges Baby Boomers […]

Legislation

Voting in Arizona

There is currently a lot of confusion about what is needed for people to vote in Arizona. You must show ID to vote in person. Most voters do not need a copy of their ID to vote by mail. Arizona asks you to provide proof of citizenship when you register to vote. Arizona Proof of Citizenship Requirements Arizona requests proof of […]

Health Management

Federal Government Announces Early End to Behavioral Health and Community Health Worker Grants

March 28, 2025 Late on Monday, March 24, AHCCCS received notice that multiple federal grants had been terminated, effective immediately, almost six months early. These grants include the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant (SUPTRS, formerly known as SUBG), the Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG), and the Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities grants […]

Health Management

Attorney General Mayes Launches Webpage to Report Social Security Disruptions

March 31, 2025 – PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced a new webpage her office is launching to collect reports of Social Security issues. “I am highly concerned that Elon Musk and the Trump Administration will take a wrecking ball to the Social Security Administration,” said Attorney General Mayes “We need any Arizonan who experiences any disruption to […]

Business

Senior Citizen Challenges with Social Security

Recent changes to Social Security are poised to impact senior citizens in several significant ways:​ 1. Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA): In 2025, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will increase by 2.5%. This adjustment aims to help beneficiaries keep pace with inflation. However, projections indicate a lower COLA of 2.2% for 2026, which may not fully align with actual […]

Alzheimer's/Memory Care

Trump Team Dismantles Efforts to Find a Cure for Cancer and Other Deadly Disorders and Diseases

February 9, 2025 Press Release Move to Slash Scientific Research Institutions Funded by the National Institutes of Health is in Direct Violation of the Law WASHINGTON — President Trump’s Administration is imposing a new policy to cap indirect costs for National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants at 15 percent, which would cut billions of dollars in funding for life-saving research […]

Community Service

2025 Senior Survey

The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) wants to represent your interests and advocate on your behalf on the issues that impact you; Social Security, Medicare, COLA, Taxes, and Politics. Your answers help us determine the biggest problems, the best solutions, and what to tell the public and Congress to ensure that proposed solutions become reality. Your answers help us tell Congress […]

Resources

Setting up a Crowdfunding Account for a Senior Citizen

Creating a crowdfunding account for a senior citizen in need can be a powerful way to gather financial support. Here’s a step-by-step guide: Choose a Crowdfunding Platform Select a platform that aligns with the type of assistance needed. Popular options include: GoFundMe: General crowdfunding for personal and medical needs. Fundly: Flexible funding for any cause. GiveSendGo: Focused on charitable or […]