AZ4A is a statewide network of seven regional agencies that address the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities, as well as family caregivers.
Here's a sneak peek filming our Take Your Shot campaign. @AdiaBarnes got her shot and she's ready for us all to get back in the game. Do you have your COVID-19 vaccination?
For information on the COVID-19 vaccine visit https://t.co/kHrkcxSFkB. #AgingWell#getbackinthegame
.@dougducey has proclaimed May as #OlderAmericansMonth. Older adults have made countless contributions to our state and we are grateful for all communities, caregivers and families who continue to support older Arizonans. #OAM2021
Senator @LelaAlstonAz had several great bills to help Arizona seniors and families pass in the House Appropriations Committee today! #SB1391#SB1321#SB1539#AZLeg
Thank you @WendyRogersAZ for working with us to amend SB 1512 to help the Long-Term Care Ombudsman have the support they need to help older Arizonans. Thanks to @recobbforazrep & @JoanneOsborne8 for hearing this in your committee passing 9-0 & 12-1 respectively #AZleg#AAAsatwork
Thank you @LelaAlstonAz for Sponsoring SB 1319, which passed out of the House Appropriations committee today by a vote of 12-1. Thanks @recobbforazrep for your leadership in hearing this important issue in your committee! #AZleg#AAAsatwork
Thank you @WendyRogersAZ for working with us to amend SB1512 to include $1 million for the Area Agencies on Aging in Arizona to fund the long-term care ombudsman program. Passed out of the Senate yesterday. #AZLeg
Today the house passed HB2565 by a vote of 45-14. This bill, sponsored by @almaforarizona would appropriate $2.5 million to the #AAAsatWork in Arizona for HCBS. Thanks to everyone who voted for the bill! On to the Senate! #AZLeg
Yesterday SB1319 passed the Arizona State Senate by a vote of 23-7. This would give the #AAAsatWork an additional $1 million for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. Thanks @LelaAlstonAz for sponsoring! Advocacy will be required in the House to make this a reality. #AZleg
Another Congratulations to Senator @LelaAlstonAz! Her bill to fund Area Agencies on Aging to support vulnerable adults and seniors passed in Senate Appropriations #AZLeg
This pandemic hasn’t been easy for anyone, but the burden it’s put on Arizona’s seniors and their caregivers cannot be understated. Meeting with my Senior Advisory Group reinforced what I know to be true: We must do more to support Arizona seniors. There’s no time to waste.