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Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Care Services Expands in Sun City and Peoria, Arizona

July 11, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

Julie Vasquez Brings Lifelong Commitment to Service and Compassionate In-Home Care to Arizona’s West Valley PHOENIX, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services, a franchisor with over 200 franchise partners and 400 territories nationwide, has grown rapidly in recent years by building a workforce of talented caregivers who create meaningful relationships with their senior care clients. Now, local resident Julie Vasquez has […]

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Congress Says They’re Not Hearing from Enough Seniors.

July 8, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

A savvy senior knows that silence is rarely noticed, but a barrage of phone calls can be. During recent meetings on Capitol Hill, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) heard a consistent message from lawmakers: Congress isn’t hearing from enough seniors. When older Americans speak up, lawmakers pay attention. TSCL is encouraging older Americans to contact their members of Congress and […]

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Congress Reducing Substance Disorder Rates Among Older Americans

July 8, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Carol Miller (WV-01), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) to reintroduce the Residential Recovery for Seniors Act. This bipartisan bill would help lower the rate of drug overdoses among older adults by authorizing residential and in-patient treatment of opioid-use disorder under Medicare. “Substance use disorder can affect anyone, and over the last two decades, […]

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

July 8, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

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 are hard to describe to […]

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What to Look for When Choosing an Oxygen Concentrator

July 7, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

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 concentrators are, how home and […]

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Meals on Wheels and Petsmart Charities Reach New Milestones.

June 9, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

20 MILLION PET MEALS DELIVERED TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS AND THEIR PETS Partnership hits milestone while helping seniors and their pets across the country Key Facts at a Glance: WHO: Meals on Wheels America (supporting 5,000+ community-based providers) and PetSmart Charities (providing grant funding to support organizations that advocate and care for the well-being of all pets and their families). WHAT: Announced […]

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June 1-5 is Medicare Fraud Prevention Week. Here’s How Americans Can Help Protect Themselves and Medicare.

June 5, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

By Dr. Mehmet Oz, CMS Administrator, and Mary Lazare, ACL Principal Deputy Administrator June 1–5 is Medicare Fraud Prevention Week. Here’s How Americans Can Help Protect Themselves and Medicare. June 1 marked the start of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week. While this week shines a spotlight on fraud prevention, protecting Medicare is a year-round mission. As the leaders of the Centers […]

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The Walking Cane: Your Best Friend for Mobility, Confidence, and Personal Safety

June 3, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

For many older adults, the idea of using a cane feels like admitting defeat — surrendering something. In reality, the opposite is true. A properly fitted walking cane gives back independence. It reduces the risk of falls, extends how far and how confidently you can walk, and — as more seniors are discovering — it can also serve as a […]

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Hantavirus in Arizona: What Seniors Need to Know to Stay Safe

June 3, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

Arizona is beautiful country — wide open spaces, high desert terrain, rural properties with sheds, garages, and outbuildings that have been sitting closed all winter. It is also prime habitat for the deer mouse, the small rodent responsible for most hantavirus infections in the Southwest. For older adults and anyone living with a chronic health condition, understanding this disease and […]

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

May 28, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

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, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, Carefree, […]

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

May 28, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

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 is that roughly one in […]

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Beating the Arizona Heat: A Senior Safety Guide for Summer 2026

May 27, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

Arizona is one of the hottest places on earth from May through September, and for older adults the danger is not abstract. In Maricopa County alone, 427 people died from heat-related causes in 2025, following 608 deaths in 2024 and a record-setting 645 in 2023. Statewide, more than 4,320 heat-related deaths have been recorded since 2013. While those numbers have […]

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Banner Health report shows Arizona research driving national medical innovation

May 27, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

Milestones in Research details 1,300 clinical and translational research studies, FDA-approved heart device, landmark Alzheimer’s prevention work PHOENIX (May 26, 2026) – Banner Health’s $80.5 million research enterprise delivered breakthrough treatments to Arizona patients in 2025 while advancing wide-ranging therapies toward FDA approval, according to the organization’s annual Milestones in Research report released today. Operating 1,300 clinical and translational studies […]

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

May 26, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

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 the most valuable benefits available […]

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