WASHINGTON, D.C.— NOVEMBER 9, 2026—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), today announced more than $9.7 million in new awards to help older adults stay safe, make their own choices, and stay connected to their communities. The funding will test new ways to prevent abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation; expand legal […]
For millions of older adults living with COPD, asthma, or chronic bronchitis, a rescue inhaler is the first thing they reach for when breathing gets tight. But a growing number of seniors are adding a second tool to their kit: the small, battery-powered portable nebulizer. These devices have shrunk from bulky tabletop machines to units that fit in a coat […]
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026, and no Arizona senior should have to spend it hungry or alone. From free community dinners and senior center holiday lunches to $30 grocery bundles and $30 restaurant turkey plates, help is available in every corner of the state. We’ve organized this guide the way you’ll use it. Start with the statewide programs that […]
Veterans Day falls on Wednesday this week, and parades in Phoenix and Tucson honor those who served. The weekend brings one of the Southwest’s largest art festivals, sunrise balloon launches over the Colorado River, and a wine festival in Southern Arizona’s wine country. In-person events are listed alphabetically by city or town, with nearby attractions for each. A second section […]
Thinking of changing cell phone companies? Here’s how Arizona seniors can switch carriers, get an old phone paid off, and find a fair monthly price on a 55+ plan. If you are still making payments on a phone, switching to a new carrier can feel like more trouble than it’s worth. The good news for Arizona seniors is that the […]
For many Arizona seniors living with COPD, heart failure, or other lung conditions, a large floor-standing oxygen concentrator is the machine that makes daily life possible. It hums along in the bedroom or living room, pulling in ordinary room air, filtering out nitrogen, and delivering concentrated oxygen through a length of tubing. Because it runs quietly and reliably most of […]
Late October and early November bring two very different celebrations to Arizona. Halloween, on Saturday, October 31, is a night of costumes, treats, and playful frights. Día de los Muertos, observed November 1 and 2, is a Mexican tradition of honoring and remembering loved ones who have died, with altars, marigolds, music, and processions. Each deserves its own attention, so […]
AI Denials have created a Substantial Drop In Patient Services Under Pilot Program Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Aging Committee, issued the following statement after reports of large drops in Medicare services in the six states under the Trump administration’s WISeR pilot program, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to deny seniors’ medical claims: […]
This week brings the final weekend of the Arizona State Fair and some of the state’s most meaningful Día de los Muertos celebrations, plus an art show in Green Valley. In-person events are listed alphabetically by city or town, with nearby attractions for each. A second section lists free online and phone programs from nonprofit and community organizations, including help […]
Why Seniors Should Think Twice Before Typing Personal Information Into AI Chatbots AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and Claude have quickly become part of everyday life. Many Arizona seniors use them to look up medication questions, draft letters, sort out Medicare options, or simply have someone to “talk” to. They can be genuinely useful. But there is […]
More than three out of four Arizonans vote by mail, and for many seniors it is the easiest way to vote. This year, timing matters more than usual. Election officials are not reporting widespread problems. The Postal Service now routes more mail through fewer, larger processing centers, and some voters have seen ballots arrive a day or two later than […]
Living on a fixed income doesn’t mean you have to watch your money slip away to forgotten subscriptions, rising utility bills, and charges you never agreed to. Arizona offers real, practical help, and much of it is free. This guide walks you through the best tools and programs available, who qualifies, and exactly where to go to get started. Take […]
When people talk about “the Natera cancer test,” they almost always mean Signatera. Natera, a California genetic testing company, makes several tests, but Signatera is its flagship cancer product. It is not a screening test for healthy people. It is for people who have already been diagnosed with cancer, usually after surgery, to find out whether any cancer was left […]
This week’s lineup includes a plein air painting festival in Sedona, western films and Celtic music in Tucson, and a garden festival and plant sale in Phoenix. In-person events are listed alphabetically by city or town, with nearby attractions for each. A second section lists free online and phone programs from nonprofit and community organizations, including help with Medicare open […]
Mid-October is one of the best weeks of the year to get out and explore Arizona. This week’s lineup includes Wild West history, a folklife festival, Greek food and dancing, Route 66 nostalgia and a wine festival in high-desert vineyard country. Events are listed alphabetically by city or town, with nearby attractions for each. Most of the action falls on […]
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