Medical Equipment

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 […]

How Arizona Seniors Make Sure Mail Ballots Count This November

October 23, 2026 Comments Off

More than three out of four Arizonans vote by mail, and for many seniors it is the easiest way to vote. This year, timing matters more than usual. Election officials are not reporting widespread problems. The Postal Service now routes more mail through fewer, larger processing centers, and some voters have seen ballots arrive a day or two later than […]

The Natera Cancer Test (Signatera): What It Is, How Well It Works, and Your Alternatives

October 19, 2026 Comments Off

When people talk about “the Natera cancer test,” they almost always mean Signatera. Natera, a California genetic testing company, makes several tests, but Signatera is its flagship cancer product. It is not a screening test for healthy people. It is for people who have already been diagnosed with cancer, usually after surgery, to find out whether any cancer was left […]

Fall Events for Arizona Seniors: October 19–25, 2026

October 19, 2026 Comments Off

This week’s lineup includes a plein air painting festival in Sedona, western films and Celtic music in Tucson, and a garden festival and plant sale in Phoenix. 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 with Medicare open […]

Activities

Fall Events for Arizona Seniors: October 12–18, 2026

October 12, 2026 Comments Off

Mid-October is one of the best weeks of the year to get out and explore Arizona. This week’s lineup includes Wild West history, a folklife festival, Greek food and dancing, Route 66 nostalgia and a wine festival in high-desert vineyard country. Events are listed alphabetically by city or town, with nearby attractions for each. Most of the action falls on […]