With fun-filled technologies and apps, older loved ones can bid farewell to loneliness and stay in touch with those who matter most in their lives. Let's walk through a list of online technologies that boost online interactions with friends from Tempe and anywhere on the planet.
Tempe Community Council is committed to creating a community that not only meets the immediate needs of its aging citizens, but also embraces the concepts of healthy aging. TCC is proud to be a regional partner with The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), who has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the Pfizer Foundation and Grantmakers in Aging (GIA), a national association of funders, as part of Community AGEnda: Improving America for All Ages. This new initiative is funding nonprofits in five U.S. cities to help accelerate local efforts to make communities “age-friendly” – that is, great places to grow up and grow old.
Three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, staffing shortages continue to affect medical care facilities around the U.S., and long-term care is no exception. ValuePenguin health care expert Robin Townsend says this and other factors are putting the quality of long-term care at risk. "When staff is spread thin, they’re less equipped to meet a facility’s standard level of care," Townsend says. "Meanwhile, the cost of care will likely increase as the overall cost of living rises." Despite this, some states provide better long-term care than others. According to the latest ValuePenguin study — which analyzes data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns and more to assess cost, accessibility and quality of care in each state — Arizona ranks highest for long-term care.
I have spent my career as a gerontological nurse practitioner working with people who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. My interest in this field began when my grandmother developed dementia and I was dissatisfied with the care and level of understanding she received from medical professionals. Families often consult with me about one worrisome symptom of dementia: wandering. For dementia patients, this behavior is very different from the aimless wandering of hikers exploring the woods or tourists moseying around a new city. Most often, there is nothing purposeless about the wandering behaviors I observe.
My husband had a hemorrhagic stroke 9 yrs. ago.. He was very mobile at first but now has become completely deaf (he got a cochlear implant) but his balance is terrible. Stumbles and falls frequently and will only use a cane. He has several conditions with his eyes...some days he sees well others not so much. He is starting to have some short term memory moments. He also has kidney disease as a result of his kidneys shutting down immediately after his stroke.
Kyrene School District announced it will be using new state funding to give all employees a pay increase this school year. Thursday marks the start of the school year for the district in Tempe, and the start of Kenora Hernandez’s 32nd year of teaching there. “To be very honest, it's been a long time since I’ve been energized to start a school year,” she said. “It’s the first time in probably three years that I’m excited.”
Are you having trouble convincing your parents to let you help them keep track of their doctor's appointments or balance their checkbook? You’re not alone. According to a 2017 analysis of National Health and Aging Trends Study data conducted by The Commonwealth Fund, 45 percent of community-dwelling Medicare beneficiaries age 65 to 74 required help with at least one activity of daily living (ADL) or instrumental activity of daily living (IADL), or have probable dementia, yet reported receiving no assistance. Results were similar (42 percent) for seniors age 75 to 84.
Communication can be challenging. There are so many things that can get in the way of proper communication; people speak different languages, or maybe we speak the same language but some words mean one thing to one person and something very different to someone else. Perhaps you received the message I’m giving in a way that was not intended? Maybe I misheard what you said. There’s always the potential that something was lost in translation. There are many things that can get in the way of effective communication when we have healthy brains, but what happens when one of us is living with dementia?
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.
-Senior Helpers of Tempe Owner John Skelton- Medicare Advantage Advocate
Legislation introduced by Sens. Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and co-sponsored by one-third of U.S. Senate would modernize prior authorization for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries
Washington, D.C. – Better Medicare Alliance, the nation’s leading research and advocacy organization supporting Medicare Advantage, announced its endorsement of S. 3018, Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act.
The bipartisan bill, sponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall (R-KS), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), and others would modernize the way Medicare Advantage uses prior authorization as a clinical tool to facilitate high-value and coordinated care for beneficiaries.
Better Medicare Alliance’s endorsement of the Senate bill follows its endorsement of companion legislation in the U.S. House earlier this year.
As Americans deal with tighter budgets and a lower quality of life as a result of interest rate hikes, soaring inflation costs, and supply chain shortages, many older Americans are being hit especially hard.
With an increasingly older population that has significantly more health care challenges, it has never been more important to shore up our health care system and make sure Arizonans can continue to access affordable, comprehensive, and preventative care. That is the best way to ensure we keep as many seniors healthy (and out of the hospital) — and that our health care system stays strong.
John Skelton- Senior Helpers Owner and Operator will be a panelist.
• Date:06/17/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Location:Pyle Adult Recreation Center
655 E. Southern Avenue
Tempe, Arizona 85282
With sunny weather year-round, a dry climate, and slow-paced small towns nestled into iconic Southwestern scenery, there’s a reason Arizona is the third-most desirable retirement destination in the country.
In fact, one in four Arizona residents is over the age of 60. Those in their golden years tend to have more gold in the bank than younger people, but that just makes Arizona seniors a plum target for a slew of financial crimes, including extortion and identity theft. A study released this month by NiceRx, an online pharmacy and medical clearinghouse based in the United Kingdom, ranked Arizona ninth in the U.S. among states where elder fraud is most rampant.
The Arizona Coyotes will be able to move forward in negotiations with the city of Tempe after the City Council voted 5-2 in favor of the Coyotes’ bid to build an arena and entertainment district on city-owned land.
The aging population is not only poised to swell but Baby Boomers are bringing tech chops and consumerism-era demands that health systems will be smart to embrace.
The Silver Tsunami is already rolling in and projections from the U.S. Census Bureau point to 2030 as a milestone year in which older people will actually outnumber children for the first time in history.
Social isolation and sustained loneliness among our older adult neighbors can create significant barriers to individual and community well-being. TCAA offers over forty years’ experience in delivering programs and services that enhance the quality of life for seniors in our community by maintaining their independence and dignity.
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.
As anyone who has read any of my posts know, I have a mom (now 100 years old) in my care who has borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder. She's been this way all of her life.
Fireworks erupted in both of Ahwatukee ‘s golf course court cases but those involving Ahwatukee Lakes flamed out almost as abruptly as they began.
Tempe Community Action Agency brings back the great evening after two years away.
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.
I have been caring for my dad, who moved into an Assisted Living Facility but has had so many issues where I had to step in and be there, and I had be there for so much. He has changed Assisted Living Facilities because his condition was not doing well and he needed more support, and I feel he may end up in a skilled nursing facility. But I am still needing to go see him all the time, even when I put boundaries up.