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NOV 19, 2024
Jack Lunsford is still amazed when he considers how vast AARP’s mission is as an organization. AARP enhances the quality of life for older people, promotes their independence, determines the role and place of older persons in society and improves the image of aging.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
NOV 8, 2024
Jack Shahbazian, a veteran volunteer for AARP Arizona, and Adelia Hefiln, a newer addition to AARP’s volunteer team, both became AARP Volunteers for the same reason — to grow their own personal community in Phoenix.
OCT 24, 2024
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OCT 23, 2024
AARP Arizona State Director Dana Marie Kennedy and Associate State Director of Community Outreach Brenda Holt have been selected as recipients of the Inaugural 50 Over 50 Awards presented by FSL (Foundation for Senior Living). Honorees were recognized for their outstanding service to aging Arizonans at FSL’s 50th anniversary event held on October 22 at the Renaissance Hotel in Phoenix.
University of Arizona is enrolling essential workers who cannot social distance to do their jobs and some who have not yet received Covid-19 vaccine.
AARP provides information and support for veterans, military, and all their families. Read the article below for some free and important mental health resources currently available for veterans of all ages.
Spring has sprung, and with it comes warmer weather. Not only is the outdoors the perfect place to relax, but getting some fresh air can also improve your mental health. See below to learn about some simple, outdoor activities that will not only strengthen your physical health but will also lift your spirits.
Dear Governor Ducey,
This is a letter that was sent to the Arizona Legislature expressing our concerns on HB 2668.
May and June are AARP’s Get Healthy and Stay Healthy months. The biweekly Back to Basics series is one of several online programs that AARP Arizona is sponsoring to help people make it through the pandemic in better shape.
The more than 172,800 residents of Navajo Nation have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Many living on the 27,425-square-mile reservation lack basic amenities, like electricity and running water, making shelter-in-place mandates especially difficult.
The average wage gap between women and men in the United States has been narrowing, but in 2020 white women still earned only 79 cents for every dollar white men earned.
Authorship by Arizona Department of Health Services
Did you know that April 14 is National Gardening Day? Not only is this hobby a perfect spring activity, but it also has plenty of mental health benefits that will keep you at ease during such a stressful time in the world. If you’re interested in creating a garden of your own, keep reading for some tips and tricks on how to get started:
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