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[ July 15, 2026 ] Congress Reintroduces Social Security 2100 Act as This Year’s COLA Projection Holds at 3.8% National
[ July 11, 2026 ] Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Care Services Expands in Sun City and Peoria, Arizona Arizona
[ July 8, 2026 ] Congress Says They’re Not Hearing from Enough Seniors. Arizona
[ July 8, 2026 ] Congress Reducing Substance Disorder Rates Among Older Americans Medicare
[ July 8, 2026 ] Respite Care; How to Find Relief, Recharge, and Keep Going Health Management

Chairman Rick Scott Recognizes May as ‘Older Americans Month’ Following Unanimous Senate Vote

May 21, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and committee member Senator Mark Kelly celebrated the unanimous passage of a bipartisan resolution designating May 2026 as “Older Americans Month.” This bill emphasizes the importance and leadership of older individuals, recognizing their value in strengthening communities across the United States. The resolution is cosponsored […]

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TSCL Predicts 2027 COLA Climb to 3.9 Percent as Seniors Continue to Feel Financial Strain

May 12, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

Based on the latest CPI data, released this morning, TSCL predicts that Social Security’s 2027 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) will be 3.9%, or 1.1 percentage points higher than this year’s COLA of 2.8%. The average benefits check for retired workers would increase by $81.17, from $2,081.16 to $2,162.33. With inflation rising back toward the highs of the early 2020s, many […]

Meals on Wheels America Leads National Advocacy Effort in Washington, D.C.

May 9, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

Meals on Wheels America Leads National Advocacy Effort in Washington, D.C., to Increase Federal Funding for Senior Nutrition Programs In Honor of Older Americans Month, National Organization Coordinated Advocacy Day with Local Providers Focused on Urging Congress to Increase Investment in the Older Americans Act Key Facts: Meals on Wheels America welcomed 27 local providers from 20 states in Washington, […]

Excessive Napping May Be a Warning Sign of Underlying or Developing Health Conditions in Older Adults

May 7, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

A Mass General Brigham prospective cohort study of older adults found that excessive napping, especially in the morning, was associated with higher mortality rates. Results signal a clinical opportunity to track health conditions and prevent decline. New research reveals that as people age, naps may be an easily trackable warning sign of underlying conditions or declining health. A new study […]

Schakowsky, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Expand Home Care, Strengthen Care Workforce

May 1, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) on Wednesday introduced the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Access Act, legislation to expand access to home and community-based care for older adults and people with disabilities while strengthening the caregiving workforce nationwide. “Older adults and people with disabilities deserve to live with dignity and age in place. Yet the […]

Pair Team Accepted into CMS ACCESS Model to Expand AI-Enabled Care for Medicare Beneficiaries

May 1, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

AI-powered medical group to support seniors with health and social needs through coordinated, whole-person care SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pair Team, an AI-enabled medical group delivering whole-person care to Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries, announced it has been accepted as an applicant into the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ACCESS Model. The program is designed to improve outcomes […]

Murphy Introduces the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act

April 17, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

April 16, 2026 Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), introduced the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act to repeal the retirement earnings test (RET), which reduces benefits for Social Security beneficiaries who claim early retirement but choose to continue working and make above a certain threshold. “American seniors’ ability to earn income and enjoy the dignity of work should not be penalized by […]

DelBene: RFK Jr.’s AI Pilot Program Is A Trojan Horse For Privatizing Medicare

April 16, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

The program, underway in six states, simply repeats the same flawed tactics that already delay care, frustrate patients and cost us more money. Earlier this year, Joanne, a Medicare patient from Quilcene, Washington, went to her doctor for severe pain in her lower back, down her leg and on the top of her foot. An MRI showed that a herniated […]

Researchers Identify Older Adults Most at Risk of Heat-Related Illness

March 23, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

NEW YORK, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nationally, heat-related mortality has risen by nearly 17 percent per year since 2016. As a result, New York City now issues heat alerts and opens cooling centers when the heat index is forecast to reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for at least two consecutive days or a heat index of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or […]

CMA Sues SSA and CMS Over Lack of Transparency Regarding Medicare Eligibility Restrictions under H.R. 1

March 5, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

Willimantic, CT – The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) filed a federal lawsuit on March 4, 2026 against the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to compel the release of records detailing the implementation of significant Medicare eligibility restrictions under H.R. 1 (the Budget Reconciliation Act of 2025). Alongside the complaint, CMA filed […]

Attorney General Mayes and Senator Kuby Announce Landmark Legislation to Protect Arizona Renters from Extreme Temperatures

February 14, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

Thursday, February 12, 2026 PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes and Senator Lauren Kuby today announced the introduction of Senate Bill 1608, landmark legislation that would establish minimum habitability standards for indoor temperatures in Arizona rental properties statewide and protect vulnerable tenants during periods of extreme heat or cold. The bill directly addresses the growing public health crisis posed by extreme temperatures in […]

Labcorp Launches First FDA-Cleared Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment in Primary Care

February 12, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

Elecsys® pTau-181 test helps clinicians rule out Alzheimer’s disease by identifying patients unlikely to have amyloid pathology Now available nationwide in primary care settings for patients aged 55 and older experiencing symptoms of cognitive decline Expands Labcorp’s comprehensive portfolio of Alzheimer’s disease blood tests across both primary and specialty care settings BURLINGTON, N.C., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a global leader of […]

Beyer, Garcia, and Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Support Older Workers

February 12, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX), and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today introduced legislation to establish an Older Workers’ Bureau within the Department of Labor. The Bureau would be responsible for identifying the challenges faced by workers aged 55 and older, developing policies to improve their employment conditions, and expanding access to employment opportunities. “Every American deserves the opportunity […]

New 2026 AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Website Highlights Free National Tax Help for Seniors and Low-Income Filers

February 10, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

Washington, D.C. — The newly updated AARP Foundation Tax-Aide site at taxaide.aarpfoundation.org is now live for tax year 2026, offering comprehensive information on one of America’s largest volunteer-run tax assistance programs. The online hub provides guidance on free tax preparation, answers to frequently asked questions, and details on expanded tax breaks for older taxpayers. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide has long been […]

Attorney General Mayes Blasts Federal Government for Endangering Seniors

February 4, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 PHOENIX — Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced she has joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a comment letter challenging the federal government’s Interim Final Rule, intended to eliminate minimum staffing standards and other comprehensive regulations for long-term health care facilities. Originally established by the Nursing Home Reform initiative, new and improved standards were federally developed and designed to […]

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

July 11, 2026 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 […]

Congress Reducing Substance Disorder Rates Among Older Americans

July 8, 2026 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, […]

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

July 8, 2026 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 […]

What to Look for When Choosing an Oxygen Concentrator

July 7, 2026 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 […]

Meals on Wheels and Petsmart Charities Reach New Milestones.

June 9, 2026 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 […]

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

June 5, 2026 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 […]

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

June 3, 2026 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 […]

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

June 3, 2026 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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