Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! 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 […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! 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 […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! 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 […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! 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 […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! 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 […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! PHOENIX (Nov. 12, 2025) — Dementia Friendly Arizona, led by Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary by recognizing a decade of progress toward making the state a more compassionate and supportive place for people living with dementia and their care partners. The celebration at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute brought together community leaders, partners and […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Monday, November 10, 2025 PHOENIX – Attorney General Mayes won a court order temporarily blocking the Trump administration’s attempts to claw back Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and punish states that release them. Attorney General Mayes and 24 other attorneys general and governors filed an emergency motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) last […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Arizona Secretary of State and Local First Arizona Launch Website Promoting Businesses Helping Arizonans Affected by SNAP Pause Why This Matters – The Issue On November 1, 2025, the federal government shutdown will result in a pause in SNAP benefits for eligible Arizonans. The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) has confirmed it will be unable to […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Statement attributable to Crystal FitzSimons, president, Food Research & Action Center WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2025 – The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) is outraged. Within hours of a federal judge ordering the Trump administration to fully fund November SNAP benefits, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an appeal seeking to overturn not only today’s ruling, […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement after a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts issued an order finding that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) must use its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) contingency funds to fund the program during the ongoing federal government shutdown. The Court also […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes and 22 other attorneys general today sent a letter to the Secretary of the USDA Brooke Rollins demanding clarity and additional information on how USDA plans to proceed after alerting states that funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may lapse in the near future because of the ongoing federal government […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Today, October 24, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that 2026’s Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will be 2.8 percent. On average, retired workers’ Social Security checks will increase by $54 from $2,008 to $2,062 effective January 1st. The 2026 COLA will be slightly higher than the last COLA. The 2026 COLA is 0.3 percentage points higher […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! 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 […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! 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 […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! 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 […]
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