AZ: Senior Issues
Friday, April 26, 2024
AZ Alzheimer’s Consortium shares advances in diagnosis, treatment
The 2024 Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium Public Conference kicks off Saturday, where industry experts and researchers will share the latest scientific …
More AZ seniors could qualify for dual-eligible special-needs plans
Arizona is one of the states with the highest percentage of eligible seniors enrolled in dual-use special-needs plans but there is a push to get even …
AARP AZ cites impacts of APS rate increase
Earlier this month, a new Arizona Public Service rate hike went into effect and one senior advocacy group said those on a fixed income may struggle …
AARP-AZ applauds Gov. Hobbs for long-term care policy priorities
According to AARP Arizona, Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs is "spot on" with the policy improvements she says she'll prioritize for Arizona's long-…
AARP: AZ assisted living needs more transparency, accountability
AARP Arizona wants long-term care facilities in the state to do more to ensure the highest level of care for their residents, including being held …
Report: Gaps in AZ's long-term service care system persist
A new report finds persistent gaps in Arizona's long-term care services. AARP ranked Arizona 22nd in the nation for the care older adults and people …
Student loan repayments begin soon; older Americans still struggling
By Jill Barshay for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Arizona News Connection reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News…
Is AZ Still a Retirement Haven? Some Say That is Changing
Arizona has long been known as one of the 'retirement friendly states,' in the U.S. for its affordability, but that is changing. Brendon Blake…
AARP Sounds Alarm on Abuse, Neglect in AZ Senior Living Facilities
Senior living facilities in Arizona struggle with issues ranging from neglect of residents to violence, staffing shortages and low wages for workers…
Report: AZ Ranks 30th for Health Status of Older Adults
Arizona has received an overall rank of 30th in the nation for the health and well-being of older adults in the state. According to the United …
Report: AZ Family Caregivers Provide Billions in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones
The unpaid care provided by an estimated 850,000 Arizona caregivers is valued at $14.5 billion, according to an AARP report, a $3.9-billion increase …
AARP to Congress: 'Hands Off Social Security, Medicare'
As a showdown looms in Congress over whether to raise the federal debt ceiling, AARP Arizona is among the groups voicing concerns about the future of …