Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! WASHINGTON — With the IRS announcing that tax season begins on January 26, there are a number of important changes that older Americans will be able to take advantage of this year, in part thanks to AARP’s advocacy. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act increased inflation adjustments for the standard deduction, and a new bonus senior […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Let’s be clear: The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles is that two shots provide at least 90% protection against a painful, blistering disease that a third of Americans will suffer in their lifetimes, one that can cause lingering nerve pain and other nasty long-term consequences. The most important reason for older adults to be vaccinated […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Banner Health-led study enables global research participation without healthcare infrastructure barriers. SUN CITY, Ariz. (Jan. 5, 2026) – A groundbreaking international study demonstrates that Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers can be accurately detected using simple finger-prick blood samples that can be collected at home and mailed to laboratories without refrigeration or prior processing. The research, published Monday […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Move to protect patients, visitors and staff as flu strain spreads PHOENIX (Dec. 31, 2025) – Banner Health on Thursday is initiating mandatory masking at all facilities across the six-state healthcare system due to a significant surge in seasonal influenza to protect patients, visitors and staff. Masking will be required for patients, visitors and staff […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, announced a hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare Services. Subcommittee on Health hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare Services WHAT: Subcommittee […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Americans lost $16.6 billion to scams in 2024; $4.8 billion was stolen from seniors Senators and Senate Aging Committee members Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Ashley Moody (R-FL) introduced the bipartisan National Strategy for Combating Scams Act, legislation that would require the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to develop a coordinated national […]
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! 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 […]
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