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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced the Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act, legislation that would prevent the Trump Administration from prematurely ending the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration and keep monthly premiums down for seniors enrolled in standalone Medicare prescription drug plans. The legislation follows the Trump Administration’s announcement that […]
Grant renewal supports Arizona’s leadership in early detection, prevention of disease PHOENIX (Sept. 18, 2026) – Arizona-based scientists will reinforce their status as national leaders in Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders research with a grant expected to total nearly $22.5 million from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), a part of the National Institutes of Health. The five-year renewal of […]
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