Senior drivers causing more crashes

Senior drivers are causing a larger number of auto accidents, and the number is expected to increase in the years ahead. The number of licensed elderly drivers is the highest it has ever been, and that number is predicted to skyrocket as the Baby Boomer generation continues to age. Policymakers are worried that this growing…

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Refugee family finds support in Tucson

Gilbert Mungaga and his wife fled Congo, Africa, feeling threatened for their lives. Four years later, Mugana’s family has found a home in Tucson. “We left many of our family and many of our friends behind. Congo has this problem, they have fighting everyday. Congo doesn’t have any peace. If you have peace for three…

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Elderly more prone to depression, suicide

The elderly suffer from depression in larger numbers than most other age demographics, making them more likely to commit suicide. Due to Arizona’s large elderly population, keeping aging adults mentally healthy and happy is a growing concern that officials are working to address. According to Census information from 2012, Arizona is fifth on the list…

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