New research from Arizona State University shows that what might be considered an afterthought — lighting — could actually help people with dementia. In fact, making adjustments to light during the day can help improve both the mood and nightly sleep for older adults with dementia.
In 2025, both Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP) and Arizona Public Service Company (APS) filed new rate cases with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). These filings mark the beginning of a process that will directly impact what Arizonans pay for electricity in the coming years.
Many Arizonans are using telemedicine for the first time. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored disparities in the state with access to health care and broadband internet in rural areas.
AARP Arizona encourages service members and veterans to take advantage of Be Connected, a statewide effort to help them access support programs and resources designed for Arizona’s more than 600,000 active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families.
Statement by Dana Marie Kennedy, State Director of AARP Arizona, on the Arizona Superior Court ruling (Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. et al. v. Arizona Department of Health Services et al.) to withhold information about COVID-19 cases and deaths in the state’s nursing homes and long-term care facilities:
Arizona residents who are APS customers have options to help pay their energy bills. Assistance programs are available for qualifying customers, including discounts, one-time assistance during a crisis, and even programs for residents who rely on electricity to keep necessary medical equipment working.