Seniors

Take steps to avoid falls

Falls account for almost a third of non-deadly injuries in the United States. Seniors have an even greater risk of falling because of..

Free fitness classes available

Area Agency on Aging offers several free classes for mature adults who want to get in shape, stay healthy and manage chronic pain. The..

Expert offers tips to care for elderly

The holiday season is here and while it can be a joyous time, it also can be stressful when it comes to caring for elderly loved ones. Tom..

Non-profit helps busy woman raise grandson

To say that Maria Salaiz-Valdez has her hands full is an understatement. Fifteen years ago, when she received a call from the Department of..

AARP offers caregiver happy hour

Taking care of a loved one or being a paid caregiver can be stressful and lonely at times but AARP is finding ways to help. The next AARP..

Senior center to mark holidays

There are many ways for mature adults to celebrate the upcoming holidays at Devonshire Senior Center, located at 2802 E. Devonshire Ave. A..

Drumming circle to bond seniors

Seniors can express their creative sides while having fun and meeting other people at two local drum circles. The first is during the..

Learn to relax at meditation lecture

It can be easy to get stressed out and many people believe high stress levels are a normal state. Jewish Family & Children’s Service..

Learn about natural aging, signs of Alzheimer’s

It’s normal for people to experience changes in their memory as they get older but Alzheimer’s disease is not a typical part of aging...

Grant to help grandparents raising grandchildren

Grandparents and other relatives are raising more than 100,000 children around Arizona. Now a local nonprofit organization has more..

Ballet Arizona offers creative aging classes

Ballet Arizona Creative Aging Through Dance offers a residency program in aging and senior centers around the Valley as a way for seniors..

AARP Foundation seeks tax volunteers

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers to help do taxes. The foundation started its volunteer recruitment for the Tax-Aide..

Meetup offers events for those over 50

Those ages 50 and older looking for ways to make new friends and visit restaurants, museums, movie theaters and other venues in the area..

JFC offers two Events this month

Jewish Family & Children’s Service hosts its monthly Memory Café 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, at Beth El Congregation at..

Devonshire Senior Center offers diverse activities

The Devonshire Senior Center, located at 2802 E. Devonshire Ave., is giving mature adults lots of ways to get in shape, socialize, have fun..

Beatitudes Campus adds more patio homes

Beatitudes Campus at 1610 W. Glendale Ave. is building 34 new patio homes, which likely will be ready early next year. All but four had..

AARP offers happy hour for caregivers

AARP Arizona will hold a Caregiver Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, at O.H.S.O. Eatery & Brewery, 4900 E. Indian School Road...

Women-only workshop on Social Security benefits

The Area Agency on Aging has scheduled a women’s-only Social Security Benefits and Medicare Workshop on Monday, Aug. 12, to provide..

Summer activities at the senior center

August is a great time to beat the heat and stay indoors while enjoying fun and educational activities at the Sunnyslope Senior Center, 802..

New rideshare service specializes in seniors

Transportation for seniors can be challenge—particularly for those who can no longer drive. Services such as Dial-A-Ride have been cut..

Monthly support groups for family caregivers

The Desert Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association hosts two family caregiver support groups in North Central Phoenix each..

Answers about Social Security

The Area Agency on Aging will conduct a workshop from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, July 26 to provide information for anyone with questions or..

WHS students honored at Beatitudes luncheon

Several students from Washington High recently were recognized at the Beatitudes Student of the Month Luncheon. Throughout the 2018-19..

Crafting centerpieces at June’s Memory Café

Jewish Family & Children’s Service presents its monthly Memory Café from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6, at Beth El Congregation,..