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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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., 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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