Yavapai County Assessor Encourages Seniors to Submit Applications for Property Value Protection by September 2
Yavapai County Senior Property Valuation Protection Reminder The Yavapai County Assessment Officer is reminding senior homeowners that the deadline for applying for the senior property valuation protection option, commonly known as “senior freezes,” is September 2. This program is designed to help eligible seniors by freezing the limited asset values (LPVs) of their primary residences […]
Rural Arizona seniors facing service gaps as funding falls short
Yuma, Arizona (azfamily) – Local agencies serving rural seniors in Arizona said budget changes are enforcing tough decisions. West Arizona State Government Council (wacog), operate it Local Aging Agent The counties of Yuma, Mojave and La Paz recently announced they will not accept new clients from Yuma and Mojave counties due to lack of funding. […]
Nonprofit Strives to Protect Seniors from Fraud
ROSE helps people avoid scammers. Brian Watson, Community Outreach Specialist with Resource Outreach to Safeguard the Older (ROSE), speaks to the group about preventing older adults from becoming victims of fraud. Over the past 14 months, Watson has presented to more than 50 groups and has appeared on television, radio shows, and podcasts. “You can’t […]
‘Blood Throughout’: Cops Forced To Smash Window Due To Buck ‘Thrashing Around’ In Senior’s Home, Video Shows
Officials with the Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety (BLDPS) said the buck was trapped at a senior care facility. The incident occurred at Arbor North Living in Blackman Township, Michigan. According to a BLPDS post, on the night of Nov. 4, the animal prevented staff from entering the living room of the apartment. facebook. Staff […]
Santa Cruz County’s Council on Aging offers free programs to help seniors
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Ariz. (KGUN) — For seniors, maintaining their mental health is just as important as maintaining their physical health. Nogales Senior Center promotes physical and mental health through free activities every week of the year. The address is 125 E. Madison St., Nogales, Ariz. One of the most popular services is the free […]
Assistance is available to help seniors afford utilities as Yuma, Mohave counties heat up
For older people living in more rural areas of western Arizona, such as Yuma and Mohave counties, the heat can take a serious toll. Carol Brown is Western Arizona Council of Governmentsserves low-income seniors in remote areas. “There are areas where they may be very isolated and may be 30 minutes away from any access […]
Yuma County high school seniors welcome to join 2024 Seniors In The Glow Grad Night
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A group of local organizations will host a graduation night event for students graduating from high school in 2024. This fun and exciting event will be held on Friday, May 24th at Desert Sun Stadium (1280 Desert Sun Drive). Gates open at 11pm and close around 3am. The Yuma County […]
Poarch Band of Creek Indians awards $250k to support seniors at local community center
At a press conference in Madison yesterday, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians announced it has awarded a $250,000 grant to Madison Visionary Partners. The funds will go toward construction of a new Madison Community Center senior wing. Melanie Thornton, executive director of Madison Visionary Partners (MVP), expressed her gratitude to the tribes and thanked […]
Yuma County seniors may have the highest percent of Alzheimer’s in AZ
Yuma County has the highest Alzheimer’s disease prevalence among Arizonas 65 and older, and Coconino County has the lowest, according to new county-level estimates. Estimates of Alzheimer’s disease prevalence in all 3,142 US counties were shared at a meeting Monday. Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Amsterdam . A data analysis conducted by researchers at Rush […]
Alert for Sierra Vista: New RSV vaccine for seniors. Doctor Explains | State
senior health Big picture: Dr. Puja Upal “Another essential tool for our toolbelt!” In the news: Director Rochelle Wallenski accepted the recommendation of the CDC Immunization Implementation Advisory Committee (ACIP) that people over the age of 60 should receive the RSV vaccine.of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine is expected to be available in fall 2023. […]
