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Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith Announce Legislative Hearing on Improving Medicare Payment Policies for Seniors

January 1, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

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 on Health hearing to discuss […]

New Year’s Resolutions for Senior Citizens

December 22, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

Simple, Realistic Goals for a Healthier, Happier Year The New Year is a natural time to pause, reflect, and think about what we want more of—and less of—in our lives. For senior citizens, New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be dramatic or overwhelming. In fact, the most meaningful resolutions are often small, realistic changes that improve health, independence, connection, and […]

Banner Part of Global Study That Shows Higher Alzheimer’s Prevalence Than Expected.

December 19, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

Research that shows blood test analysis with more than 1 in 10 adults over 70 may be eligible for treatments to slow cognitive decline SUN CITY, Ariz. (Dec. 17, 2025) – New research has provided the first ever population-based data on the frequency of Alzheimer’s disease neuropathological changes (ADNC) – a key causal factor behind the development of dementia – and found that it […]

Kelly, Gillibrand, Scott, Moody Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Seniors from Scammers

December 10, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

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 strategy to combat scams, incorporating […]

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

December 3, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

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 report, Protecting Older Consumers, 2024-2025, A […]

CMS Delivers Savings for Seniors on 15 Major Drugs for Cancer and Chronic Disease

November 26, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced a net savings of 44%, or $12 billion, from last year’s negotiated Medicare spending on 15 drugs used widely to treat cancer and other serious chronic conditions. These savings are the result of the Trump Administration’s aggressive push for lower prices for Medicare beneficiaries. The Maximum Fair Prices (MFPs) for […]

Healthy Thanksgiving Tips for Seniors in Arizona

November 22, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

A Helpful Holiday Guide to Staying Well, Energized, and Enjoying the Celebration Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for connection, gratitude, and delicious food—but for many seniors, the holiday can also bring unique challenges. Heavy meals, long days, crowded gatherings, travel, and changes in routine can affect overall well-being. With a little planning, though, older adults can enjoy the festivities comfortably […]

“Budget-Friendly Meals”: 25 Easy Recipes for Seniors, Families, and Caregivers

November 12, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

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 Food, Real Savings Each recipe […]

Progress on treating Valley Fever as Banner Health marks Awareness Week

November 12, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

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 appeared this summer and steadily […]

Dementia Friendly Arizona celebrates 10 years of impact across state

November 12, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

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 volunteers who have advanced the […]

Attorney General Mayes Wins Emergency Court Order Temporarily Blocking Trump Administration from Clawing Back SNAP Benefits

November 10, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

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 night after the Trump administration […]

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Arizona SNAP Support

November 7, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

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 distribute Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) benefits […]

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Trump Administration Defies Court Orders to Fund SNAP, Denies 42 Million People Access to Food

November 6, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

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, but prior court orders from […]

Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement on Order in SNAP Benefits Case

October 31, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

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 found that if the contingency […]

Attorney General Mayes Demands Answers from Trump Administration on SNAP Funding Due to Lapse at End of Month

October 25, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

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 shutdown. The letter also detailed […]