Aging

a caregiver helping a person stand up
A new survey looked at the state of long-term care in each U.S. state and Washington, D.C., Arizona came in right around the middle.
Oct. 14, 2023
person getting a pet scan
An imaging tool used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease will now be covered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.
Oct. 13, 2023
Caregiver and nursing home resident
Heather Hudson, executive director at Haven Health in Prescott, shared her concerns about how federally-regulated nursing homes may soon be required to meet certain staffing mandates.
Sep. 29, 2023
Person putting in hearing aids
A recent study by the National Institutes of Health confirms that hearing aids can help slow cognitive decline in older adults. The NIH looked at nearly 1,000 people between the ages of 70 and 84.
Sep. 29, 2023
Sari Botton
The Show spoke with Sari Botton, a best-selling author, about why getting older should be celebrated and not shamed.
Sep. 27, 2023
man with hands in his lap
Depression is not a normal part of aging. But, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults are at risk.
Sep. 22, 2023
Aging hands
September is National Suicide Prevention month, and one population sometimes overlooked are LGBTQ elders.
Sep. 22, 2023
Kathy Ritchie
The Show spoke with KJZZ's own Kathy Ritchie about her new podcast, Period, The End (But Not Really), that's all about menopause and changing the way people with ovaries look at it.
Sep. 20, 2023
two people walking down a nursing home hallway
A new report found there’s a pressing need to recruit and retain tens of thousands of direct-care workers over the coming years. These are people who care for seniors and people with disabilities. In Arizona, about a quarter of the direct-care workforce are immigrants.
Sep. 18, 2023
housing construction
Many older adults live in communities with monthly or quarterly homeowners association fees. These HOA dues are typically used for the maintenance of a community — things like landscaping or upkeep of the pool. But seniors on fixed incomes could run into trouble if they can’t pay their mandatory dues.
Sep. 18, 2023
Alcoholic drink
Historically, it was men who drank alcohol in higher quantities, did more binge drinking and were more likely to face the health complications stemming from alcohol use. But according to a recent study, those trends are changing and women are catching up.
Sep. 8, 2023
Crypto currency and digital wallets
The Attorney General’s Office is warning older Arizonans to be on high alert for a new wave of bitcoin scams.
Sep. 8, 2023
A sign for a testing site in Phoenix
Over the past several weeks, health insurance giant Humana has reported an uptick in older adults being hospitalized for COVID-19. Humana mainly covers people ages 65 and older, who rank among the populations susceptible to the virus’s most serious effects.
Sep. 7, 2023
Dogtags hanging in font the flag of the United States of America
Arizona is home to roughly 500,000 veterans. Many rely on caregivers. But caregiving can take a physical and emotional toll. Now, two local organizations are offering respite dollars.
Sep. 2, 2023
a person and a child holding hands
Parents of minor children with an intellectual or developmental disability have been pushing Arizona’s Medicaid program to allow them to permanently be their child’s paid caregiver. Late last month, the group behind this effort had a big win.
Sep. 2, 2023
two people walking down a nursing home hallway
The federal government could soon dictate staffing levels at nursing homes. Arizona is home to143 federally regulated facilities.
Sep. 2, 2023
Art and science are often viewed through an either-or lens. But not in the Phoenix Bioscience Core. Ten teams brought research to life with projects ranging from mocking up headgear that monitors your health to posters encouraging “emotional contagion” and a portrait of a scientist — one that includes her organs.
Aug. 30, 2023
Pills in prescription medication bottle
The Show spoke with Dana Marie Kennedy, state director of AARP Arizona, about what the Biden administration's recent Medicare decision could mean for Arizona seniors.
Aug. 30, 2023
Aging hands
As Arizonans age, many will need some kind of long-term care or support at home. At the same time, it can be challenging for seniors to find employment after retirement — something many do to supplement their income. Now, a new business model aims to address both issues.
Aug. 18, 2023
violin player
An orchestra in Tucson is partnering with Banner’s Alzheimer’s Institute to create a special rehearsal performance for people dealing with memory loss issues.
Aug. 17, 2023

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