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Fall Weekend Events for Arizona Seniors: October 9–11, 2026

October 8, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Welcome to our new weekly feature article about great state-wide activities for Seniors and their families. Cooler temperatures have arrived across much of Arizona, and this weekend offers a strong lineup of art festivals, small-town celebrations, antique shopping and classic county fairs. Here are seven worthwhile outings around the state, listed alphabetically by city or […]

Fall Weekend Events for Arizona Seniors: October 9–11, 2026

October 8, 2026 Comments Off

Welcome to our new weekly feature article about great state-wide activities for Seniors and their families. Cooler temperatures have arrived across much of Arizona, and this weekend offers a strong lineup of art festivals, small-town celebrations, antique shopping and classic county fairs. Here are seven worthwhile outings around the state, listed alphabetically by city or town, plus nearby attractions to […]

Arizona Voters Want Answers on Their Priorities as Voting Begins

October 8, 2026 Comments Off

PHOENIX, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As early voting begins and early ballots are mailed for Arizona’s General Election, Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) is offering voters a data-driven, nonpartisan set of questions to consider whether candidates have addressed their priorities with clear plans and solutions. The 2026 Arizona Voters’ Agenda is CFA’s election-year public opinion research initiative focused on […]

Laveen Is Getting a Senior Center: What Local Older Adults and Families Should Know

October 8, 2026 Comments Off

The City of Phoenix is moving forward with plans for a dedicated senior center in Laveen, a step that could give older adults in this fast-growing corner of southwest Phoenix a place of their own close to home. For years, Laveen seniors have often had to travel to other parts of the city for senior programming, meals and support services. […]

Protecting Your Vote in Arizona’s 2026 General Election

October 7, 2026 Comments Off

A Guide for Seniors and Caregivers Arizona’s 2026 general election is Tuesday, November 3, and early ballots went in the mail on October 7. For most Arizona seniors, voting by mail is the easiest way to vote. It also comes with a few hazards that hit older voters harder than anyone else: slower mail, signatures that no longer match the […]

Core Strength for Seniors: Why It Matters

October 3, 2026 Comments Off

Core Strength for Seniors: Why It Matters Every Day, Before Surgery, and During Recovery Why Core Strength Matters More As We Age When most people hear the word “core,” they picture a fitness model doing crunches. But for older adults, core strength has very little to do with appearance and everything to do with independence. Your core is the group […]

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

October 3, 2026 Comments Off

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 premiums. Payments will be made […]

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

October 2, 2026 Comments Off

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 take place on Tuesday, October […]

AI Dangers and How to Stay Safe.

October 1, 2026 Comments Off

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, manage reminders, and stay connected. […]

Bill to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraudsters

September 28, 2026 Comments Off

Congressman Hamadeh Introduces the CATFISH Act to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraudsters WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 17, 2026 – Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) introduced the CATFISH Act of 2026, legislation aimed at protecting senior citizens from financial fraudsters. Congressman Hamadeh introduced the bill in response to constituent concerns about the increasing number of cases in which vulnerable senior citizens are targeted […]

Statement: For Second Straight Year, 10 Million Older Adults Live in Poverty

September 23, 2026 Comments Off

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The following is a statement from Ramsey Alwin, President and CEO of the National Council on Aging (NCOA), on the latest U.S. Census Bureau data on poverty, income, and health insurance in 2025. “It’s shocking that millions of older Americans continue to live in poverty. Their poverty rate keeps inching up above 15% under […]