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Freedom Primary Care Opens New Locations to Enhance Access to Quality Healthcare in Arizona

October 24, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

Scottsdale, AZ, October 23, 2025 –(PR.com)– Freedom Integrated Healthcare is thrilled to announce the official opening of Freedom Primary Care, a new division dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality primary care services across Arizona. With physical locations in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Peoria, and Tucson, and statewide TeleHealth services, Freedom Primary Care is now accepting patients for a wide range of healthcare needs, including […]

Preventing Phone and Email Scams

October 22, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

How Seniors Can Stay Safe from Phone and Email Scams Scams targeting seniors are becoming more sophisticated every year. Whether it’s a fake phone call from “Medicare” or a phony email from your “bank,” the goal is always the same — to steal your money or your personal information. But here’s the good news: you can stay one step ahead […]

Arizona THIS Saturday is DEA’s 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 22, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

PHOENIX – The Drug Enforcement Administration, in collaboration with nearly 4,000 law enforcement partners across the country, will host the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At nearly 4,000 collection sites throughout the United States, DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day encourages Americans to safely and anonymously dispose of […]

Health Management

Banner Health cuts ribbon on new Health Center in Goodyear Civic Square

October 20, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

Advanced health center is first of its kind for growing community. GOODYEAR, Ariz. (Oct. 16, 2025)—Banner Health today celebrated the opening of its Banner Health Center in Goodyear during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house event for the community. The newly constructed health center is located at 1800 North Civic Square, inside Goodyear Civic Square at GSQ, a rapidly growing […]

AARP Urges Seniors to Review Medicare Plans During Open Enrollment

October 16, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

WASHINGTON — AARP is urging seniors to review their Medicare plan options during this year’s Medicare Open Enrollment period (October 15 – December 7, 2025) to determine the coverage that best meets their needs for 2026, and that their doctors, hospitals, and prescription drugs are covered by their plan selected. “Medicare Open Enrollment is the one time each year when older […]

Pallone and Neal: The Trump Administration is Intentionally Creating a Telehealth Crisis for America’s Seniors

October 10, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

October 9, 2025 Press Release Amid Widespread Reports of Disrupted Access to Care, Democratic Health Committee Leaders Urge Kennedy and Oz to Stop Playing Games With Health Care and Use Existing Legal Authority to Ensure Seniors Can Continue to Access Telehealth Services Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard […]

Medicare Enrollment for 2026: What Arizona Seniors Need to Know

October 8, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

Each fall, Medicare’s open enrollment period gives you the chance to review your current coverage and make changes for the upcoming year. Whether you’re in Phoenix, Tucson, Green Valley, or Nogales, understanding your Medicare options can help you save money and get better healthcare coverage in 2026. 📅 Key Dates and Enrollment Windows According to Medicare.gov: Open Enrollment Period (Annual […]

Why Senior Citizens Should Use an Incentive Spirometer

October 7, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

(A Guide to Better Breathing and Lung Health for Older Adults) As we age, maintaining strong lung function becomes essential to overall health and quality of life. One simple, often-overlooked tool that can help seniors keep their lungs strong and resilient is the incentive spirometer — a small, inexpensive device used to exercise the lungs and improve breathing efficiency. 🫁 […]

Finding Trusted Caregivers in Arizona

September 30, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

How to Find Trusted Caregivers in Arizona Caring for a loved one is both rewarding and challenging. Whether you need part-time help, full-time assistance, or specialized medical care, finding a trusted caregiver in Arizona can feel overwhelming. With the right information, you can make confident choices that provide peace of mind for you and your family. 1. Identify the Type […]

A Decade-by-Decade Guide to Healthy Aging: 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s

September 29, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

Aging gracefully isn’t just about genetics—it’s about making the right choices at every stage of life. While no two people age the same, each decade brings new opportunities and challenges for maintaining vitality. Here’s what seniors should prioritize healthwise in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s to enjoy the fullest, healthiest life possible. In Your 50s: Laying the Groundwork The […]

Breathing exercises for Seniors

September 3, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

Breathing exercises are especially important for seniors because lung function, posture, and overall energy often decline with age. Here are the key reasons: 🌬️ 1. Maintain and Improve Lung Function As we age, lungs lose elasticity and the muscles around them weaken. Breathing exercises strengthen the diaphragm and intercostal (rib) muscles, helping seniors take in more oxygen with less effort. […]

In Phoenix, Kelly Stands with Arizona Families Following Passage of Trump’s Bill to Cut Medicaid and SNAP

July 20, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly stood in Phoenix today alongside Arizona parents and children, seniors, and health care and food assistance providers a week after President Trump signed his “One Big Beautiful Bill.” In a press conference, Kelly highlighted that Trump’s law throws more than 300,000 Arizonans off their health care, slashes food assistance, leads to […]

Arizona senior faces extra hurdles to prove citizenship for voter registration

July 20, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

A 76-year-old Arizona woman may lose her voter registration unless she can produce decades-old divorce papers, highlighting complications some voters face following a statewide data error affecting approximately 83,000 Maricopa County residents. Letters have gone out to affected voters giving them 90 days to provide proof of citizenship to remain on the voter rolls. Video provided by ABC15 – Arizona

Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Care Services Expands in Cottonwood, AZ

June 25, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

Billy and Anita Clark bring heartfelt, in-home senior care to Northern Arizona with a focus on connection and community. PRESCOTT, Ariz., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services, a franchisor with over 200 franchise partners and 400 territories nationwide, has grown rapidly in recent years by building a workforce of talented caregivers who create meaningful relationships with their senior care clients. […]

Blood Clots and Senior Citizens

May 17, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

It’s essential to stress that if you suspect a blood clot—especially in the leg (DVT), lung (PE), brain (stroke), or heart—you should seek medical attention immediately. Untreated clots can be life-threatening. Below is a general overview of how clots are treated and dissolved under medical supervision and supportive steps you can discuss with your doctor. 1. Emergency & Medical Treatments […]