January 2026 - Senior Resources

Banner Health Initiating Mandatory Masking Jan. 1 Due to Flu Surge

January 1, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

Move to protect patients, visitors and staff as flu strain spreads PHOENIX (Dec. 31, 2025) – Banner Health on Thursday is initiating mandatory masking at all facilities across the six-state healthcare system due to a significant surge in seasonal influenza to protect patients, visitors and staff. Masking will be required for patients, visitors and staff in all Banner locations where […]

Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith Announce Legislative Hearing on Improving Medicare Payment Policies for Seniors

January 1, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, announced a hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare Services. Subcommittee on Health hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare Services WHAT: Subcommittee on Health hearing to discuss […]

Banner Health Initiating Mandatory Masking Jan. 1 Due to Flu Surge

January 1, 2026 Comments Off

Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith Announce Legislative Hearing on Improving Medicare Payment Policies for Seniors

January 1, 2026 Comments Off

New Year’s Resolutions for Senior Citizens

December 22, 2025 Comments Off

Simple, Realistic Goals for a Healthier, Happier Year The New Year is a natural time to pause, reflect, and think about what we want more of—and less of—in our lives. For senior citizens, New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be dramatic or overwhelming. In fact, the most meaningful resolutions are often small, realistic changes that improve health, independence, connection, and […]

Banner Part of Global Study That Shows Higher Alzheimer’s Prevalence Than Expected.

December 19, 2025 Comments Off

Research that shows blood test analysis with more than 1 in 10 adults over 70 may be eligible for treatments to slow cognitive decline SUN CITY, Ariz. (Dec. 17, 2025) – New research has provided the first ever population-based data on the frequency of Alzheimer’s disease neuropathological changes (ADNC) – a key causal factor behind the development of dementia – and found that it […]

Kelly, Gillibrand, Scott, Moody Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Seniors from Scammers

December 10, 2025 Comments Off

Americans lost $16.6 billion to scams in 2024; $4.8 billion was stolen from seniors Senators and Senate Aging Committee members Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Ashley Moody (R-FL) introduced the bipartisan National Strategy for Combating Scams Act, legislation that would require the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to develop a coordinated national strategy to combat scams, incorporating […]

FTC Issues Annual Report to Congress on Agency’s Actions to Protect Older Adults

December 3, 2025 Comments Off

The report highlights a dramatic increase in the number of older adults reporting losses of over $100,000 to scams. On December 1st, the Federal Trade Commission issued its annual report to Congress on protecting older adults, which shows a big increase in the number of older adults reporting losses of over $100,000 to scams. The report, Protecting Older Consumers, 2024-2025, A […]

CMS Delivers Savings for Seniors on 15 Major Drugs for Cancer and Chronic Disease

November 26, 2025 Comments Off

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced a net savings of 44%, or $12 billion, from last year’s negotiated Medicare spending on 15 drugs used widely to treat cancer and other serious chronic conditions. These savings are the result of the Trump Administration’s aggressive push for lower prices for Medicare beneficiaries. The Maximum Fair Prices (MFPs) for […]

Healthy Thanksgiving Tips for Seniors in Arizona

November 22, 2025 Comments Off

A Helpful Holiday Guide to Staying Well, Energized, and Enjoying the Celebration Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for connection, gratitude, and delicious food—but for many seniors, the holiday can also bring unique challenges. Heavy meals, long days, crowded gatherings, travel, and changes in routine can affect overall well-being. With a little planning, though, older adults can enjoy the festivities comfortably […]

“Budget-Friendly Meals”: 25 Easy Recipes for Seniors, Families, and Caregivers

November 12, 2025 Comments Off

At Senior Support Arizona, we believe good food should always be within reach—no matter your budget, household size, or cooking experience. That’s why we created Budget-Friendly Meals, a free digital cookbook featuring 25 comforting and affordable recipes designed especially for seniors, caregivers, and families who want to enjoy home-cooked dinners without spending a fortune. Real Food, Real Savings Each recipe […]

Progress on treating Valley Fever as Banner Health marks Awareness Week

November 12, 2025 Comments Off

TUCSON, Ariz. (Nov. 12, 2025) – This is Alejandra Lee’s first Valley Fever Awareness Week. The California native has spent the last two decades in Arizona but until the last few months, Valley Fever wasn’t really on her radar. “Well, I’m glad I didn’t just say this was going away,” Lee said about her symptoms that appeared this summer and steadily […]