Join Senior Helpers of Tempe for Paws for a Cause: Howl-O-Ween, a free family and dog-friendly event featuring Halloween activities, a dog costume contest and fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Companion care for seniors through Senior Helpers of Tempe provides social interaction, emotional support, and help with everyday tasks so older adults can continue living safely and comfortably at home. By reducing loneliness and encouraging active, engaged living, companion care improves overall well-being while giving families peace of mind.

Volunteering is more than just giving back, it’s a powerful way for seniors to stay connected, active, and engaged with their community. For older adults living in Tempe and Phoenix, volunteering can offer a renewed sense of purpose while supporting both mental and emotional well-being.

The holidays can be an especially isolating time for older adults, even when family visits are part of the plan. For adult children caring for aging parents in Tempe and Phoenix, it’s easy to believe that a few meaningful days together will balance out weeks or months of limited social interaction. The truth is, loneliness often becomes more noticeable during the holidays because expectations for connection are higher. When the decorations come down and routines return, the contrast can feel sharper than ever.

For many adult children in Tempe, Phoenix, and the surrounding East Valley, the holidays bring travel plans, packed calendars, and divided attention. When aging parents live across town or across the country, this season can heighten feelings of worry and responsibility. Short visits during a busy holiday schedule often leave families wondering how a parent is truly managing day to day once everyone returns to their own routines.

Explore rewarding holiday volunteering opportunities for seniors. Find ways to contribute, stay active, and spread joy this festive season.

Plan the perfect senior game night with our expert tips and engaging games for seniors. Make your next gathering enjoyable!

Ensure your fall garden’s success with these helpful tips and tricks designed specifically with seniors in mind. Prepare your garden properly for the autumn season.

Maintaining and enhancing memory amidst Alzheimer's or dementia might seem challenging. Discover how daily activities can aid in this endeavor.

Springtime brings a myriad of opportunities to embrace an active and engaging lifestyle. Explore various spring activities for active seniors.

Don't let social distancing keep you apart this holiday season. Explore creative ways to stay connected with loved ones and spread the festive cheer from a distance.

Discover how engaging in autumn gardening can combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and break the cycle of sedentary living. Explore the mental and physical benefits of tending to your garden during fall.

Discover the cognitive and creative benefits of hobbies that use both hands for seniors. Boost your brainpower with ambidextrous activities!

Does your senior love gardening? Check these tips on how to keep them safe in the summer heat while enjoying their hobby.

Most older adults want to live in their own homes for as long as possible instead of moving in with a relative or relocating to a senior living community. However, many people begin having trouble with everyday activities such as shopping, cooking, housekeeping, and personal care as they age.

Celebrating the coming of the new year means deciding on party ideas, what to serve, who to invite, and honestly, it can become overwhelming.

If you find yourself in this situation, you’re in luck! We have seven perfect New Year's Eve party ideas for you to choose from, including murder mysteries, nostalgia, games, dress-up themes, and even a thought for those who can’t make it to midnight.

 

Senior loved ones are prone to feelings of isolation or loneliness during winter when they cannot go about their regular activities. Make time to check in on your elderly relatives to see how they're doing and how you can help.

As you get older, the hustle and bustle of the holidays can start to feel more overwhelming. Don't be afraid to opt out of the holiday festivities—you can still capture the magic of the holiday season without putting any pressure on yourself.

Arizona Sate University will honor the 1952 class during halftime of this week Homecoming game.
The class was the first to graduate as ASU instead of its previous school name Arizona Teachers School, or The Normal School prior to that.

 

Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis found that positive connections with other people were associated with a sense of purposefulness in older adults. Having a sense of purpose is defined as the extent to which a person feels that they have personally meaningful goals and directions guiding them in life. The findings applied to both working and retired adults, but researchers found the strongest benefit from social interaction was tied to individuals who were retired.

The City of Tempe offers services and involvement opportunities for residents and community members of all ages. Specific programs and partnerships are available for Adults 50+ and include health and wellness resources, recreational and social activities, volunteer and continued learning opportunities and more. As a member of the Tempe Community for the last 10 Years John Skelton has learned many things about the ins and outs of Tempe City Services. The services are great, getting the world out has been the hard part. This article aims of show Tempe Residents how to access services and get what they already pay for via local taxes.

Below you will find links to programs and services which extend throughout Tempe and beyond.

 

Choosing the best state for retirement requires careful consideration of the financial, health and social impacts on your life. You’ll want to balance affordability and health care with the quality of life, social groups and available activities.

We gathered and analyzed the data most critical to retirees in all 50 states. We surveyed our readers, and their opinions are reflected in the RL Rating for each state. Then we crunched the numbers to find the best and worst states for retirement in 2022.

Tempe, AZ - Spring is here, and with it comes warmer weather, longer daylight hours, and for many, a desire to spring into new activities, including exercise. If you’re ready to kickstart a new fitness routine, here are three tips to help you get started.

 

An Ahwatukee Paradise for Seniors, ARC provides everything seniors need to age in place with a happy and health lifestyle. Join ARC today.

We are a 55 plus years and older Home Owner Association made up of 1628 homes located between Knox and Elliott Roads in Phoenix, AZ.  The mission of the ARC is to develop well-maintained facilities and offer contemporary activities appealing to the social, recreational, educational, health and fitness interests of its community members.

With the winter months drawing to a close and spring and summer around the corner, why not utilize this great weather for outdoor exercises. As your loved ones age, they may struggle to find suitable activities to stay fit and keep active.