AARP Arizona

AARP today launched a comprehensive campaign to protect Medicare in the face of proposals by some in Congress that would hurt hardworking Arizonans who have paid into the program their entire working lives.

TUCSON, Arizona – On January 24, 2017, AARP presented to Mayor Jonathan Rothschild and the City of Tucson Council the official designation of the AARP Network of Age Friendly Communities. As the 122nd community in the U.S. and first in Arizona to sign on to the network, Tucson’s civic leaders will have access to global resources and information on age-friendly best practices, models of assessment and implementation, and the experiences of towns and cities around the world.

Arizona has a shortage of physicians, especially in rural areas, but a new law aims to ease that problem. Supported by AARP, the law enrolls Arizona in the Interstate Licensure Compact, which provides a streamlined process allowing qualified physicians to become licensed in multiple states.

By Ford Burkhart

“The end of Alzheimer’s starts with me.” That’s the slogan for the Phoenix Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Cosponsored by AARP Arizona, the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and Dignity Health, the event is Saturday, Nov. 12.

By Miriam Davidson

Tempe is moving forward in its bid to become Arizona’s first “dementia friendly” city by raising awareness about cognitive decline and meeting the needs of its aging population.

This fall AARP is hosting a series of CAREversations—free events that mix fun with purpose. Each event encourages caregivers to share tips, build a support network and learn about local resources.

AARP Arizona is holding free Life Reimagined workshops in Phoenix and Tucson this spring to help people age 50-plus navigate life transitions in areas such as work, relationships and well-being.

By Miriam Davidson