American Senior Alliance

02/03/2026

After years of advocacy and bipartisan leadership, the has passed. This is a game-changing moment in the fight against cancer. Thank you Rep. Terri Sewell!

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bill introduced in the House today aims to improve future equitable access to new and innovative cancer screenings among Medicare beneficiaries in order to increase early detection of more cancers for more individuals.

06/24/2024

It is never too late to fulfill your dreams.

105-YEAR-OLD GRADUATE: Virginia “Ginger" Hislop earned a master's degree in education from Stanford University this weekend at 105 years young.

04/19/2024

A story this week in the Washington Post highlights the promise of multi-cancer early detection blood tests. We want to thank Rep. Terri Sewell Rep Jerry Carl and Congressman Mike D. Rogers for cosponsoring bipartisan H.R. 2407 to ensure these tests will be available to those most at risk for cancer. Let’s pass the bill this year!

New blood tests measure “signals” in the blood to help detect cancer. Experts say more study is needed to determine if the new tests save lives.

11/28/2023

Why Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many

The private insurance market has proved wildly inadequate in providing financial security for millions of older Americans, in part by underestimating how many policyholders would use their coverage.

11/17/2023

control prescription decision-making, creating formularies that drive up medication costs.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, please support and to put healthcare back in the hands of patients and providers.

Many patient and provider organizations are concerned about pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their impact on healthcare costs and patient access to medicines.

10/17/2023

Great Kiplinger piece to learn how estate planning works.

10/13/2023

71 million Americans will see a 3.2% increase to their Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits in 2024

10/05/2023

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The median age of a breast cancer diagnosis is 62 and nearly 20 percent of women diagnosed are over the age of 75. Every second counts for breast cancer patients. Let’s make sure breast cancer patients receive the care they need.

09/05/2023

This beautiful lady has been working retail for the last 51 years and loves making customers happy. Healthy living, pleasing customers and staying close to God are the keys to Ms Brown’s vibrant life at 81.

08/24/2023

Affordability without innovation is harmful to patients. has more shortcomings than benefits.
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor
US Rep Darren Soto Bennie G. Thompson

The American Senior Alliance is deeply concerned about the potential implications of the recently introduced "Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act."

08/19/2023

Great wisdom by this amazing 105 year old who said, everyday is a gift and one that he is happy to receive.

Ray Magstadt celebrated his 105th birthday Thursday and said he’s seen it all.