Aging

Arizona is facing a workforce shortage in the long-term care sector. In fact, Arizona can expect to see around 190,000 direct-care job openings through 2030. The work is difficult and the pay is relatively low. It’s why one organization launched a program to recruit, train and retain workers. Now, it has issued its final report.

Last month, a judge determined that AHCCCS — Arizona’s version of Medicaid — had improperly issued contracts to health care companies that provide long-term care services to 26,000 older adults and people with physical disabilities. AHCCCS has until early next week to decide what it will do, leaving some families worried and uncertain.

Hispanics are one-and-a-half times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia than white Americans. It’s why the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute is hosting a bilingual community event later this month, aimed at educating hispanics about the different aspects of dementia.

When it comes to smartphones or screen time, we often hear about its negative effects on adolescents. But we don’t hear much about its potential impact on older adults.

Arizona has the fastest growth rate for Alzheimer's disease in the country, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. At the same time, there’s still plenty of stigma surrounding this condition. Now, a new photography exhibition aims to shift the conversation.

Last year, members of Justa Center in Phoenix experienced dehydration, heat exhaustion and even heat stroke. This year is a different story.

An aging population means that rates of cognitive impairment and dementia in the workplace are on the rise, according to research from the Alzheimer’s Association.

A judge recently determined that AHCCCS — Arizona’s version of Medicaid — had improperly issued contracts to health-care companies that provide long-term care services to older adults and people with physical disabilities. What should the agency do next?

A groundbreaking study aims to determine if long Covid could lead to another, new type of dementia.

Last week, AHCCCS, Arizona’s version of Medicaid, paused its plan to transition thousands of elderly and physically disabled members to two new health plans after a judge decided that the agency had improperly issued contracts to those companies.