Retired teacher gives back to students in need
A 91-year-old former teacher is thrilled to give back as part of the Assistance League of Phoenix’s Operation School Bell that provides..
Seniors
Travel to happy place with Memory Café ‘Camp Dayz’
Revisit days gone by in a special musical event provided by Jewish Family & Children’s Service and AARP Arizona. JFCS will continue..
State provides free masks to seniors
If you are at least 65 years old you can obtain a free face mask aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. The Arizona Department of..
Help for grandparents raising grandchildren
Raising a grandchild can be a challenging task but a non-profit organization provides support in many ways. There are more than 60,000..
Support is available for caregivers amid pandemic
If you are taking care of a loved one during this Coronavirus pandemic, there are organizations and agencies that can help you obtain the..
Make music, move in AARP online class
Tap into your musical side in the AARP Arizona AZ Rhythm Connection Virtual Drum, Music & Voice Jam (No Jelly) session on Saturday,..
Dance, act, sing in Zoom classes
Seniors can dance, act, sing and socialize in online classes that Jewish Family & Children’s Service is offering starting this month...
Senior centers delivering meals to seniors
While many businesses have opened again after closing because of the COVID-19 crisis, Phoenix senior citizens still can obtain meals..
Dance, move in virtual Memory Cafe
People with changes in their thinking or memory and their caregivers can dance during the online Memory Café offered on Zoom on Thursday,..
Keep active, social with free online classes
If you want to get in shape, play games, socialize and unwind, the Foundation for Senior Living has teamed up with televëda to provide..
Area Agency provides household items
A decrease in the number of calls made to the Area Agency on Aging’s 24-hour Senior Help Line means there is a limited surplus of items..
Spread love to seniors despite visiting bans
The Coronavirus might leave you feeling isolated if you live in a senior living community that has prohibited outside visitors in order to..
Think carefully before moving in elderly parent
The number of intergenerational homes has been on the rise around the country but moving your aging parent in with you during the..
Hospice of the Valley helping homebound
Despite the Coronavirus pandemic, Hospice of the Valley is still providing services to help those dealing with health issues whether in..
Exercise in chair for free, easy benefits
If you must stay home because of the Coronavirus pandemic, there are still free, easy ways you can get some exercise. Several websites..
Check up on care at nursing homes
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you need to ask questions to ensure that person is safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. So says AARP..
Grocery stores reserve seniors shopping hours
Several grocery chains around the Valley have set aside special shopping hours for seniors during the outbreak of the Coronavirus. Those..
Get help with in-home care from Home Instead
Home Instead Senior Care offers in-home care services 24 hours a day and is still operating to help mature residents during the Coronavirus..
Agency helps seniors, city centers are closed
The Area Agency on Aging, Region One, serving Maricopa County, is providing support to seniors during the Coronavirus pandemic. While city..
AARP cancels events due to Coronavirus
AARP Arizona events are canceled until further notice because of the Coronavirus outbreak. While holding events is a core part of the..
Season brings Purim gathering, other festivities
The Jewish Family & Children’s Service Center for Senior Enrichment at 6250 N. 19th Ave., which is geared towards people at least 60..
Senior center to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, hold fair
Devonshire Senior Center at 2802 E. Devonshire Ave. will hold a St. Patrick’s Day party at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17. Darrel Johnson..
Caregivers can get support, loved ones music therapy
The Foundation for Senior Living holds support groups for caregivers, called Central Phoenix Memory Café, the second and fourth Monday of..
Art museum offers socials for seniors
Phoenix Art Museum members who are at least 65 years old can combine coffee and conversation at the Senior Coffee Social events. The next..
