Arizona

Protecting Your Vote in Arizona’s 2026 General Election

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! 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 […]

Exercise/Physical Fitness

Core Strength for Seniors: Why It Matters

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! 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. […]

Arizona

AI Dangers and How to Stay Safe.

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! 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, […]

Finance

Reverse Mortgages for Seniors: The Benefits and the Pitfalls

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! For many older Arizonans, the home is the largest asset they own and the one that gets the least use as a financial tool. A reverse mortgage lets homeowners turn part of that equity into cash without selling and without making a monthly mortgage payment. It can also become an expensive mistake when it is […]

Health Management

Senior Citizens and the Benefits of THC in Arizona

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! More Arizona seniors are turning to medical cannabis than ever before. Enrollment in the state’s medical marijuana program has grown steadily among older residents, and it’s easy to see why: Arizona was one of the earliest states to legalize medical cannabis, its program is well established, and a growing body of research points to real […]

Diet/Nutrition

Food Banks and Food Resources for Arizona Seniors

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Where to Find Help and Why It Has Never Mattered More Food insecurity among older adults is not a new problem in Arizona. But in 2026, the scale of need has reached a point that is alarming even to those who have spent careers fighting hunger in this state. One in ten seniors in Arizona […]

Health Management

Respite Care; How to Find Relief, Recharge, and Keep Going

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Caring for an aging parent, spouse, or loved one is one of the most meaningful things a person can do. It is also one of the most physically and emotionally demanding. The sleepless nights, the constant vigilance, the medical appointments, the emotional weight of watching someone you love struggle — it accumulates in ways that […]

Health Management

What to Look for When Choosing an Oxygen Concentrator

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! A Guide for Seniors and Caregivers If you or someone you love has been prescribed supplemental oxygen, one of the first decisions you’ll face is choosing the right oxygen concentrator. It’s a decision that affects daily comfort, mobility, safety, and quality of life — so it deserves careful thought. This guide walks through what oxygen […]

Activities

Arizona’s Best Senior Centers by County: What They Offer and How to Join

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Counties and Communities Covered in This Guide This guide covers senior centers and aging services across Arizona’s major counties. If you are not sure which county you live in, find your city or town below. Maricopa County — Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye, Sun City, Sun City West, […]

Arizona

Why Colorectal Screening Could Save Your Life — A Guide for Seniors

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and adults over 65 face more than double the incidence rate of younger adults. The good news is that this is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers we know of — when it is caught early. The bad news […]

Finance

How to Apply for ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System): A Step-by-Step Guide

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! If you or a family member needs long-term care in Arizona — whether that means in-home support, assisted living, memory care, or nursing home placement — the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) may cover most or all of the cost. ALTCS (pronounced “all-tecks”) is Arizona’s Medicaid program for long-term care, and it’s one of […]

Health Management

Excessive Napping May Be a Warning Sign of Underlying or Developing Health Conditions in Older Adults

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! A Mass General Brigham prospective cohort study of older adults found that excessive napping, especially in the morning, was associated with higher mortality rates. Results signal a clinical opportunity to track health conditions and prevent decline. New research reveals that as people age, naps may be an easily trackable warning sign of underlying conditions or […]

Alzheimer's/Memory Care

Finger-prick blood test breakthrough in worldwide Alzheimer’s research

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 […]

Activities

A 10-Minute Daily Stretching Routine for Seniors

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Gentle Movements to Improve Flexibility, Balance, and Comfort This article contains reasons why, examples of standing and seated exercises, and links to free videos on the web to help you put together your own stretching regimen. This simple 10-minute routine can be done once or twice a day. It focuses on the areas that most […]

News

FTC Issues Annual Report to Congress on Agency’s Actions to Protect Older Adults

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 […]