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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.
Being Social May Be Key to 'Sense of Purpose' as You Age-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.
Better Medicare Alliance Endorses Bipartisan Senate Bill to Simplify Prior Authorization for SeniorsAs 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.
Arizona Voices: Medicare Advantage protects affordability, access to careJohn 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.
Arizona Coyotes Able to Move Forward in New Arena Negotiations with City of TempeThe 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.
TCAA Supports Low-Income Senior Independence ProgramsThe 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.
Best States for Retirement in 2022- Arizona atop list again
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.
It's So Frustrating When Non-Caregivers Don't Understand. Can Anyone Relate?Fireworks erupted in both of Ahwatukee ‘s golf course court cases but those involving Ahwatukee Lakes flamed out almost as abruptly as they began.
Fireworks Erupt In Both 55+ Community Golf Course CasesTempe Community Action Agency brings back the great evening after two years away.
Vicinity 2022 has the FUNdsTempe, 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.
I have become so burned out that I can't bear to be around my dad. Any advice?It was beginning to appear that the third time would not be the charm for the Tempe Diablos, a civic organization comprising volunteers that has given away millions of dollars to charitable ventures.
Civic-minded Diablos Regroup After Funding From Cactus League Disrupted for 3rd Year in a RowWritten by Molly-An Overwhelmed Family Caregiver and New Senior Helpers Client. We recently started working with Senior Helpers of Tempe and things have gotten significantly better. I have more time for myself and my family while not feeling guilty about leaving my father. I would highly recommend Senior Helpers of Tempe.
How do you handle when the suggestion is always that you, the caregiver, need to do more!?Millions of people consume alcohol, but each person has their own unique relationship with this substance. While many are able to drink in moderation without it negatively impacting their health, relationships and careers, alcohol use can become problematic for some individuals. Alcohol has a particularly strong impact on older adults, even when consumed infrequently.
Tempe Health and Human Services Department Reports and Increase in Alcoholism Among SeniorsWith 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.
Three Exciting Outdoor Exercises For SeniorsTEMPE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - Thousands of dollars worth of medical supplies for Ukraine are sitting in a warehouse in Tempe, unable to be delivered amid rising conflict.
“It’s heart-wrenching for us to have the knowledge that what is sitting here could be saving lives there right now,” said Charles Irion, with Project C.U.R.E. “They’re going to have more needs now because of all the injuries and suffering that’s going on. So the sooner we can hopefully get this container out, the better.”
Medical supplies for Ukraine stuck in a warehouse in TempeTempe will cover intern pay for participating businesses in summer program: Senior Helpers of Tempe to participate.
Some Tempe businesses could get extra help this summer at no out-of-pocket cost. Tempe is looking for employers to offer student internships with the city covering their compensation.
Thanks to initial seed funding approved by the City Council, private donations and grants secured by the Tempe Chamber of Commerce Foundation, high school students will be paid $13 per hour to work about 15 hours per week during June and July.
Career Ready Tempe: Summer Business ProgramPassion, elation, obsession, euphoria — the heady emotions we associate with falling head over heels are initiated not in the heart, but in the brain. Falling in love is a mind-body experience, from sweaty palms and a racing heart to the rush of emotions that leave the victims of Cupid’s arrow feeling intoxicated. And research has found that our brains benefit both from the heady throes of falling into new love and the steady glow of longtime love.