Aging

Last month, Native American elders were invited to participate in a workshop about the everchanging world of technology.

Former Democratic Congressman and longtime Tempe Mayor Harry Mitchell died at the age of 86 last week. Mitchell’s accomplishments were many — but one was very personal.

The Area Agency on Aging in Maricopa County says it’s seeing a rise in the number of older adults who are calling for financial help with their utilities.

Going without air conditioning in the Arizona summer can be life-threatening. Yet many don’t have access at home because of the cost to replace or repair their units.

Respondents to a survey in Colorado expressed interest in trying cannabis as an alternative to pharmaceutical medications and because they had exhausted other interventions.

At a recent AI information meeting, hosted by Connect Tempe and the Arizona Corporation Commission, attendees were there with a clear goal in mind: learn more about AI, scams and their potential dangers.

Yavapai County is experiencing a surge in its senior population, with residents aged 65 and over representing nearly double the number seen in other parts of Arizona. At the same time, the number of food insecure seniors is also on the rise

Last August, Tempe created a new age-friendly subcommittee to improve opportunities and services for seniors. Nearly a year later, the group presented its final plan to the City Council.

A new initiative aimed at providing gynecologic and reproductive health care to queer individuals is launching later this year.

A bill that would allow caregivers to place cameras in the bedroom of a loved one’s long term care facilities is on life support. Now, advocates have organized a last ditch effort to get the bill a hearing on the Arizona Senate floor.