There is not a better time of year to kick off Skilled Nursing Care Week than Mother's Day! This is a week where we can recognize the extraordinary stories and events that transpire every day in the lives of our older Americans and those with disabilities.

Whether you are in a long term care facility or a newborn, we have all had the wonderful experience of being cared for by a nurse. 

A stunning recent report by Pew Research shows 34 % of our senior citizens 65 plus are not using the internet.

The Louisiana House of Representatives voted 55-47 to approve a budget that would make substantial cuts to programs and services that help our seniors and disabled Louisianians.  With a fiscal cliff looming, we understand that tough financial decisions need to be made, but we encourage our Louisiana legislators to reconsider and think about our elderly and disabled citizens.

With our senior citizens continuing to live longer, we should all take a moment to think about these staggering statistics that affect the well being and safety of our senior citizens. 

It's that time of year when scammers are targeting senior citizens with creative Internal Revenue Service scare tactics. Since taxpayers are anxious this time of year, fraudsters are using telephone IRS schemes to dupe their victims out of millions. 

We were pleased to see the Florida Constitution Revision Commission put an end to Proposal 88 today.

One of the most frightening times for families is when a loved one who suffers from Alzheimer's or dementia related conditions goes missing.  Frantic sets in along with a sense of helplessness!  After calling law enforcement and local governing bodies, some people sit around and hope for the best.  A few take action by driving the city streets in search for clues.  Others put a comprehensive search team in place.  These fearful moments can be some of the most stressful times for families.

American Senior Alliance Executive Director, Conwell Hooper and volunteers standing strong for Florida’s senior citizens by speaking out against Proposal 54 and Proposal 88 at the Pensacola Constitution Revision Commission public hearing. Both of these proposals will jeopardize the affordable quality care and dependable services our seniors receive in Florida.

Legislation pending in the Georgia legislature requiring employee background checks for all long term care operators would put the peach state in line with other surrounding states.