Medical Equipment

Medicare Part D Stabilization Program Ending: What It Means for Seniors

July 31, 2026 Comments Off

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 […]

Medicare Advantage Changes in 2027: What Arizona Seniors Need to Know

July 30, 2026 Comments Off

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 […]

Food Banks and Food Resources for Arizona Seniors

July 22, 2026 Comments Off

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 […]

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 […]