October 2026 Page 2 of 2 - Senior Resources

Trump’s $90 Medicare Rebate: Helpful, or Pandering to His Base – You Decide.

October 3, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Medicare Improvement Fund Payments for Seniors The White House October 2, 2026 IMPROVING MEDICARE FOR SENIORS: Today, President Donald J. Trump announced that the federal government will be making one-time payments of $90 per person to help more than 20 million enrollees pay for their Medicare Part B […]

Walgreens Expands Vaccine Access Through Seniors Day In-Store ClinicsWalgreens Expands Vaccine Access Through Seniors Day In-Store Clinics

October 2, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

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Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! DEERFIELD, Ill., Oct. 1, 2026 – Walgreens is making it easier for older adults to stay up to date on recommended immunizations1 with Seniors Day in-store vaccine clinics, designed to provide convenient access to recommended vaccines, including flu, COVID-19, RSV, pneumococcal and shingles vaccines available at no cost to patients with most insurance. Vaccine clinics will […]

AI Dangers and How to Stay Safe.

October 1, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

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Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Artificial intelligence is making scams more convincing than ever. Learn the biggest AI dangers for seniors, warning signs to watch for, and where Arizonans can report fraud. AI Is Useful, but It Has a Dark Side Artificial intelligence tools like chatbots, voice assistants, and smart apps can help older adults look up information, write emails, […]

HHS Invests $9.7 Million to Prevent Elder Abuse and Exploitation

November 11, 2026 Comments Off

WASHINGTON, D.C.— NOVEMBER 9, 2026—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), today announced more than $9.7 million in new awards to help older adults stay safe, make their own choices, and stay connected to their communities. The funding will test new ways to prevent abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation; expand legal […]

Small Portable Nebulizers vs. Rescue Inhalers: Which One Is Right for You?

November 11, 2026 Comments Off

For millions of older adults living with COPD, asthma, or chronic bronchitis, a rescue inhaler is the first thing they reach for when breathing gets tight. But a growing number of seniors are adding a second tool to their kit: the small, battery-powered portable nebulizer. These devices have shrunk from bulky tabletop machines to units that fit in a coat […]

Free and Low-Cost Thanksgiving Meals for Arizona Seniors in 2026

November 9, 2026 Comments Off

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026, and no Arizona senior should have to spend it hungry or alone. From free community dinners and senior center holiday lunches to $30 grocery bundles and $30 restaurant turkey plates, help is available in every corner of the state. We’ve organized this guide the way you’ll use it. Start with the statewide programs that […]

Fall Events for Arizona Seniors: November 9–15, 2026

November 9, 2026 Comments Off

Veterans Day falls on Wednesday this week, and parades in Phoenix and Tucson honor those who served. The weekend brings one of the Southwest’s largest art festivals, sunrise balloon launches over the Colorado River, and a wine festival in Southern Arizona’s wine country. In-person events are listed alphabetically by city or town, with nearby attractions for each. A second section […]

Switching Phone Carriers as a Senior in Arizona: Who Will Pay Off Your Old Phone in 2026

November 7, 2026 Comments Off

Thinking of changing cell phone companies? Here’s how Arizona seniors can switch carriers, get an old phone paid off, and find a fair monthly price on a 55+ plan. If you are still making payments on a phone, switching to a new carrier can feel like more trouble than it’s worth. The good news for Arizona seniors is that the […]

Keeping the Air Flowing: How to Care for Your Home Oxygen Concentrator

October 30, 2026 Comments Off

For many Arizona seniors living with COPD, heart failure, or other lung conditions, a large floor-standing oxygen concentrator is the machine that makes daily life possible. It hums along in the bedroom or living room, pulling in ordinary room air, filtering out nitrogen, and delivering concentrated oxygen through a length of tubing. Because it runs quietly and reliably most of […]

Halloween and Día de los Muertos in Arizona: Senior-Friendly Events for 2026

October 30, 2026 Comments Off

Late October and early November bring two very different celebrations to Arizona. Halloween, on Saturday, October 31, is a night of costumes, treats, and playful frights. Día de los Muertos, observed November 1 and 2, is a Mexican tradition of honoring and remembering loved ones who have died, with altars, marigolds, music, and processions. Each deserves its own attention, so […]

Gillibrand Demands End To AI-Driven Medicare Denials

October 30, 2026 Comments Off

AI Denials have created a Substantial Drop In Patient Services Under Pilot Program Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Aging Committee, issued the following statement after reports of large drops in Medicare services in the six states under the Trump administration’s WISeR pilot program, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to deny seniors’ medical claims: […]

Fall Events for Arizona Seniors: October 26 – November 1, 2026

October 26, 2026 Comments Off

This week brings the final weekend of the Arizona State Fair and some of the state’s most meaningful Día de los Muertos celebrations, plus an art show in Green Valley. In-person events are listed alphabetically by city or town, with nearby attractions for each. A second section lists free online and phone programs from nonprofit and community organizations, including help […]

Seniors and ChatBots: How to Protect your Identity.

October 23, 2026 Comments Off

Why Seniors Should Think Twice Before Typing Personal Information Into AI Chatbots AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and Claude have quickly become part of everyday life. Many Arizona seniors use them to look up medication questions, draft letters, sort out Medicare options, or simply have someone to “talk” to. They can be genuinely useful. But there is […]