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Senior Safety at the Polling Booth

In October 2022, the League of Women Voters of Arizona (LWVAZ) brought a lawsuit to protect voters from intimidation at ballot drop boxes in Arizona. A federal court found that defendants Melody Jennings and her organization (then known as Clean Elections USA)—as well as individuals working with the defendants—had likely violated voter intimidation laws when they engaged in surveillance and […]

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Attorney General Mayes Announces Second Settlement Invalidating Secrecy Clauses in Assisted Living Arbitration Agreements

PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes today received court approval of a consent judgment terminating illegal secrecy clauses in arbitration agreements used by dozens of Arizona assisted living facilities. The consent judgment applies to all facilities operated by Bandera Healthcare, the Arizona subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc. “This is another important step toward the goal of transparency and accountability for […]

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Attorney General Mayes Sues to Invalidate More Secrecy Clauses in Long-Term Care Facilities

Monday, May 20, 2024 PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes today sued to invalidate a secrecy clause imposed on the family of a man who died from neglect in a long-term care facility. The secrecy clause violates Arizona law, which requires notice to the Attorney General when a case involves abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults. “Secrecy clauses like those imposed […]

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Attorney General Mayes Sues Amazon for Unfair and Deceptive Practices

PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced on May 15, 2024, Arizona has sued Amazon, accusing the online giant of unfair and deceptive business practices under the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act and the Arizona Uniform State Antitrust Act. “Amazon’s anti-competitive and monopolistic practices have artificially inflated prices for Arizona consumers and harmed smaller third-party retailers that rely on its […]

Health Management

The Importance of Record-Keeping for Seniors

Keeping outstanding medical records is crucial for seniors for several important reasons: Continuity of Care: Comprehensive medical records ensure that healthcare providers have a complete and accurate history of the senior’s health, enabling them to make informed decisions about treatment and care. Coordination of Care: Seniors often see multiple healthcare providers, including primary care physicians, specialists, and therapists. Good medical […]

Health Management

NADRC Webinar on Dementia Training for I/DD Service Providers

December 20, 2023 Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | 1:00-2:00 PM ET Register for the webinar Join the ACL-funded National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) for the webinar, “Strengthening the Dementia Capable Workforce: Dementia Training for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Service Providers.” As the population of individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) ages, so does the incidence of […]

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Do you have a business that caters to Senior Citizens in Arizona?

Senior Support – Arizona provides an easy-to-use, easy-to-navigate website for the entire state of Arizona for Seniors or those that may be their support network. In addition to the health/medical resources, we also have a page with quick links and another page with events for Seniors plus those stores that provide discounts for Senior Citizens. If you own a business […]