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[ April 17, 2026 ] Murphy Introduces the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act Finance
[ April 16, 2026 ] DelBene: RFK Jr.’s AI Pilot Program Is A Trojan Horse For Privatizing Medicare Arizona
[ March 23, 2026 ] Researchers Identify Older Adults Most at Risk of Heat-Related Illness Health Management
[ February 14, 2026 ] Attorney General Mayes and Senator Kuby Announce Landmark Legislation to Protect Arizona Renters from Extreme Temperatures Arizona
[ February 12, 2026 ] Labcorp Launches First FDA-Cleared Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment in Primary Care Health Management

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Murphy Introduces the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act

April 17, 2026 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 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 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 […]

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

February 14, 2026 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 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 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 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 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 […]

Pioneering Alzheimer’s research labs hold initial open house in Sun City

January 31, 2026 Comments Off

Ribbon cutting, tour of new labs for biomarker blood tests highlight day SUN CITY, Ariz. (Jan. 30, 2026) – Some of the worldwide leading research in more accessible – and affordable – testing for Alzheimer’s disease is being done in Arizona. New research laboratories dedicated to revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related brain disorders were on display […]

New Survey Signals National Nutrition Crisis as Misinformation Outpaces Evidence-Based Care

January 26, 2026 Comments Off

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Launches Educational Campaign to Highlight the Essential Role of Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals January 26, 2026 CHICAGO – A new national survey released today by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the Academy) finds that nearly half of Americans are turning to unaccredited sources, social media, and AI-generated recommendations to guide their nutrition decisions — […]