Aging
Some Republican state lawmakers want all long-term care facilities in Arizona to have a chaplain program. This bill is one of three measures related to nursing homes put forth by the same senator.
Feb. 20, 2023
A bill is moving through the state Legislature that would increase the monthly stipend of kinship families — grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.
Feb. 16, 2023
Several health-related bills that could impact older adults are winding their way through the Arizona Legislature — measures like vaccine mandates and religious exemptions, an Alzheimer’s state plan and changes in yearly nursing home inspections.
Feb. 9, 2023
A bill in the legislature would require the Arizona Department of Health Services to establish a “dementia services program” and update the Arizona Alzheimer’s State Plan.
Feb. 6, 2023
A bill in the Arizona Legislature would let nursing homes and assisted living facilities use a third party to conduct their annual inspections. Will Humble, executive director of the Arizona Public Health Association, is not too thrilled about this measure.
Feb. 6, 2023
Baseball is America’s national pastime. It’s also a way for people living with Alzheimer’s and their care partners to find support.
Feb. 4, 2023
Late last week, a government watchdog agency issued a report calling for increased transparency when it comes to nursing home ownership, because different ownership types can lead to different health outcomes for residents.
Feb. 4, 2023
Uterine cancer cases are on the rise. And among women of color, the rates are even higher. Black, Latina and Asian women are impacted at a rate that’s 2.5 times higher than white women.
Feb. 3, 2023
Earlier this month, a national nonprofit that studies the paid caregiving workforce ranked states on how they support these critical workers. Arizona is somewhere in the middle.
Jan. 30, 2023
For LGBTQ elders who live in rural parts of Arizona, accessing services can be tough. Programs geared toward this population may not even exist. Now one organization that is working towards becoming a safe place for LGBTQ older adults.
Jan. 27, 2023
A new study found that there could be some viral illnesses that might increase a person’s chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The strongest association was between viral encephalitis and Alzheimer’s disease.
Jan. 27, 2023
The term death doula has been in the news a lot lately. But death doulas don’t just support a person as they navigate the dying process. They also support those looking to get their affairs in order.
Jan. 23, 2023
Roughly 1 in 3 Native American elders will develop Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. They will likely rely on family caregivers, who will also need ongoing support. Now, new partnership that aims to reach family caregivers on the Navajo Nation.
Jan. 17, 2023
As the U.S. population ages, the number of people with vision problems — and related physical and mental health consequences — will grow. But the best vision data for seniors are 14 years old and based on outmoded tools. A new report offers an up-to-date assessment.
Jan. 12, 2023
Arizona has the fastest growing rate of Alzheimer’s disease in the country. So, it was a sigh of relief for providers and those who work in the Alzheimer’s space when the FDA approved a drug that’s been shown to slow the early stages of the brain-robbing disease.
Jan. 10, 2023
Arizona is home to millions of older adults, people 65 and older. And their needs, from long-term care to aging at home, are costly. Now that there’s a new governor at the helm — Katie Hobbs was publicly sworn in on Thursday — AARP is working on a wish list.
Jan. 6, 2023
A new program could help some seniors facing medical emergencies in Phoenix. The Senior Lockbox program is a way for emergency responders to gain access to homes when someone inside can’t open the door.
Jan. 2, 2023
In a few days, Arizona’s minimum wage will rise to $13.85 an hour. Other cities will see higher increases, but what does this mean for the direct-care industry — those workers who provide hands-on care to older adults and people with disabilities?
Dec. 27, 2022
Last year, the Central Arizona Shelter Services or CASS served 17,000 seniors. That’s 43% more than the previous year. Which brings us to this story. Located along the I-17 and Northern, the Phoenix Inn is in a dilapidated state. But in a few months time, this space will be transformed.
Dec. 27, 2022
Many long-term care staff and residents in Arizona are skipping the COVID-19 bivalent booster shot.
Dec. 20, 2022
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