Financial Assistance for Seniors Buying Hearing Aids
Hearing aids can be a significant expense, especially medical-grade devices purchased through an audiologist. However, the price tag shouldn’t deter you from seeking professional hearing care if you need it. Hearing aids undoubtedly improve everyday quality of life for those who struggle to hear, and studies have shown that wearing them can even improve brain function for those with […]
El Rio project benefits youth mental health
It’s the quiet crisis in the midst of the global pandemic: America is experiencing an emergency in youth mental health and supporters of the El Rio Foundation are taking action. The Foundation has launched the “Mission of Hope” Campaign and seeks to raise $400,000 to fund a new Youth Mental Health Pilot Program in 2022. […]
As cost of child care spirals, Tucson officials look to bridge the gap
Affordable, high-quality child care has become out of reach for more than 90% of Arizona families, with Hispanic women facing an even steeper challenge to obtain those services due in large part to an insurmountable wage disparity. Child care is affordable if it costs no more than 7% of a family’s income, according to the […]
The Best Hearing Aids of 2021
Hearing loss affects millions of older adults- 1 in 3 people between the ages of 65 and 74 and almost half of those over age 75 live with impaired hearing, according to the National Institute on Aging. Because hearing loss is such a normal part of aging, many people don’t understand how risky it can be to allow […]
Delta Dental invested nearly $1.8M in the community
The Delta Dental Institute has released its 2020 Community Impact Report, highlighting the investments the Delta Dental companies and its foundations made in 2020 to advance oral health, respond to COVID-19, and address health inequities and disparities. Delta Dental of Arizona impacted the lives of 346,818 individuals in Arizona by investing $1,787,734 in 54 community […]
10 Products To Get Older Adults Through Covid-19
COVID-19 has everyone staying home, but seniors have been instructed to be especially diligent about social distancing due to their increased risk of hospitalization and death from the coronavirus. With many seniors isolating themselves, their normal support systems may not be able to help them for the time being. But, the need for necessities and […]
The Best Assisted Living Facilities in Tucson
At AssistedLiving.org, we are passionate about connecting seniors and their loved ones with supportive assisted living communities that offer the care and services that allow older adults to age gracefully and independently. Read more at assistedliving.org
Doctors believe summer COVID surge unlikely
TUCSON (KVOA) – Just about a year ago, Arizona saw a huge spike in COVID-19 cases at the start of the summer. So, what will this summer look like? News 4 Tucson’s Eric Fink talked with doctors and local health leaders to get their take. A much different COVID outlook as we head into the […]
El Rio Health honored with Ohtli Award by Mexican government
TUCSON (KVOA) – El Rio Health has been honored with the highest recognition awarded by the Mexican government to those who work to assist Mexican communities. It marks the first time that the organization, not a person, will be given the Ohtli Award in Tucson. El Rio is being honored for its ongoing work to […]
Watch Now: Vaccine clinic at Casa Maria Soup Kitchen in Tucson
Medical professionals from El Rio Health Center set up a vaccine clinic at the Casa Maria Soup Kitchen on May 4, 2021 to try and reach vulnerable populations. They administered the Johnson and Johnson vaccine to several individuals. Video by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star 2021 Watch the video at tucson.com