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 taken for the wrong reasons […]
Your choice in how you receive important documents matters. Proposed rules from the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Labor (DOL) could make electronic delivery the default for certain financial and health plan documents. This means consumers could be moved to e-delivery without actively choosing it. This change could make important information easier to miss, particularly for seniors, […]
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 benefits for age-related conditions like […]
A federal program that has kept a lid on Medicare drug plan premiums for the past two years is coming to an end, and the change could show up in the mailbox of anyone enrolled in a stand-alone Part D prescription drug plan. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in late July 2026 that it will discontinue […]
If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, this is the year to pay closer attention than usual. Several major insurers have already signaled that they are pulling back from Medicare Advantage in 2027, either by dropping plans entirely, shrinking their service areas, or cutting benefits to protect their profit margins. For Arizona seniors, that means it is worth checking now […]
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 faces hunger, and the safety […]
TSCL predicts that Social Security’s 2027 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) will be 3.8 percent, unchanged from last month and 1.0 percentage points higher than this year’s COLA of 2.8%. If TSCL’s projected 2027 COLA took effect today, average benefits would rise by $73.62, from $1,937.53 to $2,011.15. Meanwhile, Congress reintroduced the Social Security 2100 Act, which would provide long-term relief to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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