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Study says US is ill-prepared to ensure housing for growing number of older people
As its population ages, the United States is ill-prepared to adequately house and care for the growing number of older people, concludes a new report being released today by Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies.
Medicare is stronger than ever but cost-saving measures are at risk
This year, the Medicare enrollment period opened on Oct. 15, which means millions of seniors have begun selecting their coverage for 2024. As they enroll, it’s vital that seniors in Arizona know they will see lower healthcare and prescription drug costs thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law last year.
State expected to add jobs over next decade at almost five times rate of rest of country
Arizona is expected to add jobs over the next decade at nearly five times the rate of the rest of the nation -- much of that to help care for the state's growing population of seniors.
Sharing Arizona’s success with Medicare Advantage
In a time when the prices of everyday essentials like eggs, milk, bread, gas and rent are going up, finding quality health care and coverage that doesn't break the bank can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. But there's some good news — Medicare Advantage is meeting the challenge of achieving quality and affordability.
Tested, successful Scottsdale model ignored by Gress
With much fanfare, on Sept. 13, state Rep. Matt Gress, R-Phoenix, choreographed a committee hearing at the Scottsdale Civic Library, which Gress characterized as an “Ongoing Fight Against Scottsdale’s Taxpayer Funded Homeless Hotel Plan.”
Scottsdale will no longer house people from ‘The Zone’ with hotel housing program
The City of Scottsdale is walking back a provision that would have sheltered people residing in a large homeless encampment in Phoenix after a Republican lawmaker’s intervention.
Plan to negotiate drug prices could affect 165,000 Arizonans
The Biden administration targeted 10 prescription drugs Tuesday as part of the first-ever Medicare price negotiation, a move that it said could benefit 9 million beneficiaries – including 165,000 in Arizona.
Valley food banks reimagine pantries to help seniors hit hard by inflation
Two Valley food banks are reimagining their pantries to help seniors hit hard by inflation, expanding beyond traditional food boxes to offer market days, healthy meals served in group settings, breakfast and takeout options. Their leaders know nutritious meals support overall health and wellness.
Senator Kelly shows leadership by fighting for seniors’ healthcare
Today, I am writing to express my thanks to U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly for his leadership and commitment to fighting for seniors’ healthcare.
Ciscomani, Schweikert need to help teachers, seniors and all Arizonans
Arizona's members of Congress not only swore an oath, but they also made promises to the people they were elected to represent. We intend to hold them accountable.
Medicaid is lifeline for Arizona’s seniors and veterans
When you think of health care for seniors, you probably think of Medicare, but Medicaid is also vital to providing the care that older Arizonans in our community rely on. It helps cover high medical costs for those who have limited income and resources, as well as those living in nursing homes and relying on long-term care.
Cuts to Medicare Advantage would harm Arizonans with disabilities
Those of us at Ability360 ask that the Biden administration reject cuts to Medicare Advantage and continue to support this vital program.
